Epson 6110i - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector, User Manual

Page 1: ...PowerLite 6110i Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...sible 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 th...

Page 3: ...the Projector 15 Positioning the Projector 16 Connecting to Video Equipment 18 Connecting a Composite Video Source 19 Connecting an S Video Source 20 Connecting a Component Video Source 21 Connecting an RGB Video Source 22 Connecting to a Computer 24 Connecting to the Computer Port 25 Connecting an External Monitor 26 Playing Sound Through the Projector 27 Connecting Audio Equipment to the Project...

Page 4: ...ting the Volume 38 Shutting Down the Projector 39 3 Using the Remote Control 41 Using the Remote Control 42 Using the Navigation Buttons 42 Replacing the Batteries 43 Controlling the Picture and Sound 44 Switching Between Picture Sources 44 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 44 Stopping Action 45 Zooming Your Image 45 Changing the Image s Aspect Ratio 46 Highlighting Your Presentation 46 Using the ...

Page 5: ...our Screen Logo 68 Setting a Password 69 Protecting Projector Settings 70 Turning On Password Protection 71 Starting the Projector with a Password 72 Disabling the Projector s Buttons 72 5 Monitoring the Projector Over a Network 73 Installing the Network Software 74 System Requirements 74 Installing the Software 74 Connecting to the Network 75 Selecting Network Settings 76 Using Projector E mail A...

Page 6: ... Checking Projector Status 95 What To Do When the Lights Flash 95 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 97 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 98 Solving Password Problems 104 Solving EMP Monitor Problems 104 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 105 Where To Get Help 106 Internet Support 106 Speak to a Support Representative 106 Purchase Supplies and Accessories 107 A Projector Install...

Page 7: ...7 C Notices 119 Important Safety Instructions 119 FCC Compliance Statement 121 Index 123 ...

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Page 9: ... projector can be connected to two computer video sources at the same time or four video sources You can include an independent sound channel for each source Use the remote control to take charge of your presentation Freeze the action or zoom in on part of the picture You can also use the remote as a pointer or to draw on the screen With the projector s Easy Management software you can use a Windo...

Page 10: ...ng to video sources You can connect a Blu ray HD DVD or DVD player VCR HDTV tuner camcorder laser disc player digital camera and other video sources to your projector See page 18 for instructions Using the remote control The remote control lets you switch from computer to video sources zoom in on part of your image freeze or mute the presentation and adjust many other projector features For detail...

Page 11: ...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 built in help system Press...

Page 12: ...ely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via overnight delivery See the Extra Care Road Service brochure for details To register simply insert the projector CD and select Register Your Product Or you can register online at epson com webreg Registering also let...

Page 13: ...Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need additional components To receive an S Video signal you ll need an S Video cable One may be provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson see page 14 To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device you ll need a component to VGA video cable One may be provided with your vid...

Page 14: ...oke filter V13H134A11 V13H134A12 Ceiling mount Suspension adapter False ceiling plate Adjustable ceiling channel Security bracket cabling ELPMBUNI ELPMBAPL ELPMBFCP ELPMBACC ELPMBSEC Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Projection screens 50 inch portable screen 4 3 aspect ratio 60 inch portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio 80 inch portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio 83 6 inch hanging pull down ...

Page 15: ... position it and how to connect it to a video source such as a VCR or DVD player or to a notebook 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 ...

Page 16: ...help you determine placement Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you ve adjusted the image with other settings 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 c...

Page 17: ...on by pressing the or buttons on the projector See page 37 for detailed information about correcting the image shape For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a classroom or conference room see page 109 note After positioning the projector you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti theft device to the lock port on the projector s left side You can purch...

Page 18: ... Video connector see Connecting an S Video Source on page 20 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 21 If your video player has an RGB video port either a single connector for a VGA style monitor cable or three connectors labeled R G B see Connecting an RGB Video Source on page 22 After conn...

Page 19: ...able to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 27 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image ...

Page 20: ...ge 14 2 Connect the cable between the S Video connector on your player and the S Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 27 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image ...

Page 21: ... VGA end to the Computer1 port on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 27 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 5 Once the projector is turned on enter the projector s Signal menu and make sure Computer1 is set to Auto see ...

Page 22: ... a BNC to VGA Cable on page 23 Connecting Using a VGA style Computer Cable 1 Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector 2 Connect the cable between the video port on your player and the Computer1 port on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 27 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapt...

Page 23: ... Computer1 port on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 27 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image 5 Once the projector is turned on enter the projector s Signal menu and make sure Computer1 is set to...

Page 24: ...r connecting to the computer you may also want to connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your presentation close up as well as on screen not necessary if you re using a notebook see page 26 connect an audio cable to play computer audio see page 27 note If you connect a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug and pl...

Page 25: ...an connect an external monitor see page 26 and play sound through the projector see page 27 4 When you ve finished making connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image 5 Once the projector is turned on enter the projector s Signal menu and make sure Computer1 is set to Auto see page 56 caution Don t try to force a connector to fit a port with a diff...

Page 26: ...u 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 Monitor Out port as shown Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor The monitor displays the image from the currently selected computer source You can only view images on the monitor while the projector is powered on note If you want to connect an external m...

Page 27: ...1 Obtain a commercially available stereo mini jack or RCA style audio cable Which cable you use depends on how your equipment is connected If you have a computer connected to the Computer1 Computer2 or S Video port use a stereo mini jack cable If you have video equipment connected to the Video port use an RCA style audio cable 2 Connect the audio cable to the jack corresponding to the connected vi...

Page 28: ...ni jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end For some speaker systems 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 Audio Out port on the projector 3 Connect the other end s of the cable to your speaker system You may need to use an adapter to make the connection The projector s int...

Page 29: ...n operate the projector without it the remote control lets you use additional features See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote Follow the guidelines in this chapter for Turning the projector on and selecting the image source Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image Adjusting the volume Shutting down the projector ...

Page 30: ... 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 32 Turning On the Projector Follow these steps to turn on the projector 1 Plug one end of the power cable into the projector and the other end into a grounded electrical outlet 2 Wait until the PPower light stops flashing and turns orange note To shut ...

Page 31: ...he 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 note If the Direct Power On feature has been enabled you don t need to press t...

Page 32: ...the Computer1 Computer2 Video and S Video ports The remote control has four Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button Note that the Computer1 and Computer2 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 si...

Page 33: ... have an icon such as You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image If you re projecting from a notebook and you can t see your image on the screen and on your computer at the same time follow these guidelines If you re using a PC notebook On most systems the...

Page 34: ... display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Mac OS X You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then select Displays 2 Make sure the VGA Display dialog box is selected 3 Click the Arrange tab 4 Make sure the Mirror Displays...

Page 35: ... see Chapter 4 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Open the lens access door then do the following Use the Focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image Use the Zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image Move the tab toward the W to increase the size and toward the T to decrease it If the image still isn t large enough you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen Y...

Page 36: ...front feet to adjust the position of the projected image 2 If necessary you can fine tune the height by turning the projector s front feet without lifting the front of the projector Raising the projector causes the image to become keystone shaped but you can correct the distortion by pressing the or buttons on the projector as described in the next section Turn to adjust image height ...

Page 37: ... menu see Using Keystone Correction on page 37 to correct vertical keystone distortion If your image is shaped like or you ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle Place it directly in front of the center of the screen facing the screen squarely Using Keystone Correction To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom do the following Press the or buttons on the...

Page 38: ...correct the problem adjust the projector s Tracking setting See page 102 for instructions If the image appears fuzzy or flickers and the Auto button doesn t correct the problem adjust the projector s Sync setting See page 102 for instructions Adjusting the Volume You can use the buttons on the remote control or projector to increase or decrease the volume for the projector s built in speaker or an...

Page 39: ...wn period When you re done just unplug the projector and it s ready to travel note When the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes it automatically turns off the projector lamp and enters sleep mode This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp If you want to start projecting again press the P Power button If you are done using the projector u...

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Page 41: ...und freeze the presentation zoom in on a portion of your image and access the menu system The projector menus let you adjust many projector settings see Chapter 4 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Highlighting your presentation Operating two or more projectors with the remote control note For information and resources to help you give the most professio...

Page 42: ...vigate the projector s help and menu systems they also let you use the drawing tools to highlight your presentation For details on using the buttons to control specific features see the following sections to navigate the projector s menu system see page 52 to use the projector s help system see page 94 to highlight your presentation see page 46 note If a button is pressed longer than 60 seconds th...

Page 43: ...own 3 Replace the battery cover It should click into place 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 ...

Page 44: ...nected to the port identified on each button After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears 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 temp...

Page 45: ...rol 1 Press the E Zoom button on the remote control You see a cross hair indicating the center of the zoom in area 2 Use the pointer button to position the cross hair 3 Continue pressing the E Zoom button to enlarge the selected 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 ESC button to return to th...

Page 46: ...lso change the aspect ratio using the projector s Signal menu See page 56 for details Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen or emphasize particular points There are three pointer shapes you can choose from Using the Pointer Tool 1 To activate the pointer tool press the Pointer button on the remote control A pointer appears on the screen If you...

Page 47: ...se then press Enter to select it 4 When you have finished selecting a pointer shape press the Menu button to exit the menu system Operating Two or More Projectors with the Remote Control 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...

Page 48: ...o highlight the new ID and press Enter to select it 4 When done press Menu to exit the menu system Setting the Remote Control ID The remote control s default ID is zero This lets you operate any projector To set it to operate a specific projector follow these steps 1 Point the remote control at the projector you want to be able to operate 2 Press and hold the ID button on the remote control note I...

Page 49: ...tting the ID you can check whether the remote control works with a specific projector 1 Point the remote control at the projector you want to check 2 Press the ID button on the remote control You see a message on the screen like one of these If the message says the remote control is On then you can use the remote control to operate that projector If it says Off then you have to change the ID of th...

Page 50: ...50 Using the Remote Control ...

Page 51: ...her features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting color and clarity Adjusting the input signal Customizing projector features Selecting projector setup options Selecting network settings Viewing lamp usage and other information Using the projector s security features ...

Page 52: ... 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 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...

Page 53: ...m You can also press the Menu button to exit the menu system Restoring the Default Settings You can use the menu system s Reset options to restore the factory default 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 Reset and confirm as needed The example below sh...

Page 54: ...ce The Image menu below is for a component video composite video or S Video source 2 Use the pointer button to highlight menu items then press the Enter button to select from any of the following options Color Mode Corrects the vividness of image color You can select from the following six settings Text For black and white presentations in a bright room Photo For displaying still photos in vivid c...

Page 55: ...mage not available for RGB video images Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Color Adjustment Adjusts the temperature and intensity of red green and blue 3 When the image is set correctly press Esc or Menu Your settings are automatically saved note The Brightness setting changes the opacity of the projector s LCD panels You can also adjust the brightness of the lamp itself Select Brightnes...

Page 56: ...Input Signal 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight Signal then press the Enter button to select the Signal menu You see one of the following screens Computer analog RGB and RGB video Component video Composite video and S Video ...

Page 57: ...re information about adjusting the sync setting Position Use the pointer button to move the image on the screen left right up or down Progressive Leave this setting On when viewing S Video or composite video so that interlaced to progressive conversion is carried out best for fast moving pictures If you notice flickering while viewing still images switch this setting to Off Computer1 Input Selects...

Page 58: ...tles 3 When you re finished press Esc or Menu Customizing Projector Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the projector from adjusting lamp brightness and speaker volume to changing the shape of the pointer 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight Settings then press the Enter button to select the Settings menu 2 Use the pointer button to highlight menu items...

Page 59: ...ximum brightness Also check the Brightness setting in the Image menu see page 55 Volume Adjusts the volume for the projector s speaker or an audio system connected to the projector RCA Audio Input Lets you change the L Audio R audio port as the input for the Video port or S Video port Select Video to use the RCA port for the Video port Select S Video to use the RCA port for the S Video port Remote...

Page 60: ...ointer button to highlight menu items then press the Enter button to select from any of the following options Display Messages Lets you turn screen messages On and Off Display Background Sets the screen background to Black Blue or Logo when the projector isn t receiving a video signal Startup Screen Enables or disables display of the startup screen when the projector is turned on A V Mute Sets the...

Page 61: ...r has not received any input signals for more than 30 minutes This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp To resume projecting press the P Power button Sleep Mode Timer When the Sleep Mode setting is enabled you can set the period of time before the projector turns off automatically from 1 to 30 minutes High Altitude Mode Turn this setting On when using the proj...

Page 62: ...D to each projector When you are using multiple projectors you can use the ID to select the one you want to operate with the remote control See page 47 for instructions Multi screen Screen ID Lets you set individual IDs for multiple projectors when performing Image Correction adjustments This allows you to use one remote control for all of the projectors To select a projector press and hold the Nu...

Page 63: ...nguage to be used for the projector menus 3 When you re finished press Esc or Menu Selecting Network Settings For information connecting the projector to a network and monitoring the projector over a network see Monitoring the Projector Over a Network on page 73 ...

Page 64: ...and highlight Info You see one of the following menus Lamp Hours Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used The life span of the lamp is about 4000 hours in High or Low brightness mode If the number shown is close to 4000 or the information is displayed in red make sure you have a spare lamp handy Computer analog RGB RGB video and component video Video composite and S Video note The lamp ...

Page 65: ...being used Status Displays information about errors that have occurred in the projector This information may be needed by a service technician Using the Projector s Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the projector you can do the following Create an identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and or when the A V Mute button is pressed Assign a password that s required to be ent...

Page 66: ...ower button Creating Your Own Screen Logo You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector and then use it as the startup screen and or the screen that is displayed when you press the A V Mute button The image can be a company logo slogan photograph or any other image you want to use The projector considers this image the User s Logo If you create a user s logo for the projector you ca...

Page 67: ...ontrol to select the area of the image you want to use Once you have selected the area press Enter 6 When you see the message Select this image choose Yes and press Enter If you want to change the area selected select No press Enter and repeat steps 4 through 6 note If the User s Logo Protect function is enabled you see a message that the logo cannot be recorded You ll need to disable the User s L...

Page 68: ...remote control select the Display menu and press Enter 2 To display your logo when the projector is not receiving a video signal select Display Background and press Enter 3 Select Logo and press Enter 4 Press the Esc button on the remote control to return to the Display menu 5 To display your logo when the projector is turned on select Startup Screen and press Enter 6 Select On then press the Ente...

Page 69: ...ou see the Change the password message select Yes and press Enter 4 Press and hold down the Num key on the remote control while you use the numeric keypad to enter a 4 digit password The password will be displayed as After you enter the last digit a confirmation screen appears Enter the password again 5 After you are finished setting the password press the Menu button to exit to the Password Prote...

Page 70: ...etwork Protect and press Enter 5 Select On and press Enter 6 Press Menu to exit the Password Protect menu If you lose the remote control you will not be able to enter the password so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times note If you are prompted for a password Press and hold down the Num key on the remote control while you use the numeric keypad to enter the password If you enter th...

Page 71: ...to exit the Password Protect menu If you lose the remote control you will not be able to enter the password so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times note If you are prompted for a password press and hold down the Num key on the remote control while you use the numeric keypad to enter the password If you enter the password incorrectly three times in succession the projector s operati...

Page 72: ...rd prompt again you can try to re enter the correct password If you have forgotten the password contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for assistance See Where To Get Help on page 106 If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession the projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it Disabling the Projector s Buttons...

Page 73: ...em To use the software to manage your projectors first install EMP Monitor Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor as described here This chapter covers the following information Installing the network software Connecting the projector a network Selecting network settings Monitoring and controlling the projector with EMP Monitor Using e mail alerts Using a browser to monitor ...

Page 74: ...1 2 GHz processor At least 256MB of RAM 512MB recommended At least 128MB of free hard disk space XGA 1024 768 or better display adapter and monitor 16 bit color or higher Installing the Software 1 Insert the projector software CD ROM in your computer s CD ROM or DVD drive 2 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Once installed you can access EMP Monitor from your computer s Star...

Page 75: ...connect the projector to your network and configure it with an IP address 1 Connect the projector to your network using a commercially available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT Ethernet network cable Connect the cable to the LAN port on the projector 2 Press the projector s P Power button to turn it on ...

Page 76: ...tions Wired LAN If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on the DHCP setting If your network does not assign addresses automatically turn off DHCP and enter the projector s IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address as needed To enter numbers use the numeric buttons on the remote control PJLink Password Lets you enter a password for using the PJLink protocol to control the projector We...

Page 77: ...he projector over the network Using Projector E mail Alerts When this feature is enabled the projector sends you an e mail alert if it has any problems 1 Press the Menu button select the Network menu and press Enter 2 Select Mail and press Enter 3 Select the following settings as necessary Mail Notification Select On to enable sending of an e mail if there is a problem with the projector SMTP Serv...

Page 78: ...se a remote computer to manage your projectors It lets you easily turn them 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 available for Windows only 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...

Page 79: ...arch 3 Click Search to locate projectors currently operating on the network 4 Select the projector you want to add by clicking its name then click the Edit button 5 Enter a Display name select a Parent group if necessary enter a Monitor Password if necessary and a Description for the projector 6 Click the Register button 7 To register additional projectors with EMP Monitor repeat steps 2 through 6...

Page 80: ... problems Warning or problem Notification Monitor Password error No monitor password was entered when the projector was registered or an incorrect password was entered Monitoring disabled Right click the icon and select Monitoring Enabled to begin monitoring the projector Data is currently being updated Network error for example the projector is not connected to the network or power cable is disco...

Page 81: ...ture is high high temperature warning The projector s internal temperature is too high internal temperature error The projector is turned off automatically Error status icons Clean air filter notice The air filter needs to be cleaned see page 87 Lamp life warning The lamp is nearing the end of its life see page 89 High temperature warning The projector is getting too hot but continues to operate R...

Page 82: ...ail alert will be sent Low air flow error The air filter needs to be cleaned or replaced see page 87 Air filter air flow sensor error Contact Epson as described on page 106 Lamp cover door open Close the lamp cover door see page 89 Lamp error The lamp may need to be replaced see page 89 Lamp failure at power on The lamp has reached its end of life or is installed incorrectly see page 89 High inter...

Page 83: ...proxy server 1 Make sure that the projector is connected to your network as described on page 75 2 Follow the instructions on page 61 to set Standby Mode to Network On in the Extended menu so you can monitor the projector in standby mode 3 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the projector you want to monitor in the browser window If you re not sure what the address of the projector i...

Page 84: ...tails You cannot change the following settings using a web browser Pointer and Test Pattern in the Settings menu Closed Caption High Altitude User s Logo or Language in the Extended menu Reset All Reset Air Filter Time or Reset Lamp Hours in the Reset menu 6 Use the controls at the bottom of the screen to choose a source stop the action turn off the picture and sound or turn the projector s power ...

Page 85: ... needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens cover glass Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filter Replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp Transporting the projector 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 filte...

Page 86: ...cially available cloth for cleaning eyeglasses Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case first turn off the projector and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case Do not use wax alcohol benzene paint thinner or other chemical det...

Page 87: ... artist s paint brush You can remove the air filter to clean both sides 3 When you have finished cleaning the air filter close the cover and reset the timer as described on page 88 4 If the dirt is difficult to remove or a filter is broken replace the filter as described below Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter when you see the Check or Replace the air filter message Dust clogs preven...

Page 88: ...eset the air filter timer as described in the next section Resetting the Air Filter Timer 1 Plug the projector in and turn it on 2 Press the Menu button on the remote control select Reset Air Filter Time from the Reset menu then press Enter 3 When you see the confirmation message select Yes then press Enter 4 When you re finished press Menu to exit the menu system note If the air filter has been s...

Page 89: ...urchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the P Power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let the projector cool for at least an hour if it has been on The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use 4 To release the lamp cover insert the screwdriver included with the new lamp as sho...

Page 90: ...he new lamp 8 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 9 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section note The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash ...

Page 91: ...low 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 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...

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Page 93: ...oblems you can t solve yourself This chapter explains the following Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving problems with the image or sound Solving password problems Solving problems with EMP Monitor Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support ...

Page 94: ...not in focus The image is unsteady The image colors don t look right The image is too dark The image is distorted Follow these steps to get help 1 Press the green Help button on the projector You see the Help menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight menu items 3 After highlighting a menu item press the Enter button on the remote control...

Page 95: ... and let you know when a problem occurs Refer to the following table for a complete description of the projector s status lights and their meaning Temperature light Lamp light Power light Filter light Light Status Description Orange The projector is in sleep mode You can unplug it or press the Power button to turn it on Flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for the image to appear Green ...

Page 96: ...s the lamp off automatically Wait until the cooling fan stops about five minutes then unplug the power cord Plug the power cord back in and press the P Power button Make sure the room temperature is not above 95 F 35 C and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation The air filter may be clogged Clean or replace it as described on page 87 If the projector continues to o...

Page 97: ...d out First make sure the lamp cover is securely installed If that s not the problem remove the lamp and replace it as described on page 89 If this does not resolve the problem contact Epson as described on page 106 The lamp may be cracked or installed incorrectly Check the lamp if it is cracked you must replace it as described on page 89 before you can use the projector again If checking the lamp...

Page 98: ...wer button on the remote control or on the projector Press the A V Mute button to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer You ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed Make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in...

Page 99: ...t are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Mac OS X 1 Open System Preferences 2 Double click Displays 3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected 4 Click the Arrange tab 5 Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected The message Not Supported is displayed Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Settings menu se...

Page 100: ... bottom of the image is broader press the or button on the projector until the image is square If the projector is angled toward the screen from the left or right the image will be broader on one side Center the projector in front of the middle of the screen facing the screen squarely The image contains static or noise Make sure the correct Input Signal is selected in the Signal menu see Chapter 4...

Page 101: ...described on page 86 Adjust the focus using the focus ring Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation You may need to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold environment to a warm environment Make sure the projector is within the recommended projection distance 2 7 to 48 2 feet 0 83 to 14 69 meters ...

Page 102: ...aying an image that contains a lot of fine detail you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred Press the Auto button on the remote control This resets the projector s tracking and sync settings If further adjustment is needed you can fine tune the Tracking and Sync settings manually using the Signal menu as described in Chapter 4 1 Fill t...

Page 103: ...ake sure the volume is not turned all the way down or muted Also make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 If your presentation includes computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted If you re using the audio cable make sure it is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headphone jack or audio ...

Page 104: ... the remote control to enter the password You can purchase a replacement remote control from Epson See page 107 Solving EMP Monitor Problems You don t see your projector in the EMP Monitor window Make sure that you ve connected the projector to the network and configured it correctly see page 75 Also make sure you ve registered the projector with EMP Monitor See page 79 Make sure that Standby Mode...

Page 105: ...ge 43 Make sure you are within 33 feet 10 meters of the projector and within range of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially fluorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers Also turn off any n...

Page 106: ...fastest way of speaking to a live representative and it s free This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday for the duration of your warranty period You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers U S 562 276 4394 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Da...

Page 107: ...ories You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales ...

Page 108: ...108 Solving Problems ...

Page 109: ... as a theater or conference room Installation Guidelines The projector can be installed for four different viewing setups front projection ceiling mounting rear projection onto a semi transparent screen or rear ceiling projection as shown Front projection Rear projection Rear ceiling projection Front ceiling projection ...

Page 110: ...e projector s menu system see page 58 or by using the or buttons on the projector s control panel If you place the projector so that the lens is level with the bottom of the screen the image will be square and you won t have to adjust it If you place the lens lower than the bottom of the screen you may have to tilt the projector upward if you want to fill the whole screen with the image If you wan...

Page 111: ...the ceiling you can install the rear cable cover to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the system To install the cover insert the cover s tabs into the slots as shown then attach it with the two included screws For security purposes you can also install a lock to ensure that the cable cover is not removed ...

Page 112: ...112 Projector Installation ...

Page 113: ...ghtness 3500 lumens high brightness mode 2700 lumens low brightness mode Contrast ratio 600 1 Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 2 7 to 48 2 feet 0 83 to 14 69 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 5 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 to 1 6 Noise level 39 dB standard filter 43dB smoke filter Keystone cor...

Page 114: ...t including feet Width 18 3 inches 465 mm Depth 13 39 inches 340 mm Weight 15 4 lb 7 kg without cable cover Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 3 8 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 7 A Power consumption Operating 331 W Standby 0 4 W with Network Off 10 4 W with Network On note Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector Lamp life results will vary de...

Page 115: ...e 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Operating altitude 0 to 10 000 ft 0 to 3 048 m Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B UL60950 1 Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this projector ...

Page 116: ... s native format XGA In addition the frequencies of some computers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGAEGA 70 640 350 VGA 60 VGA 72 VGA 75 VGA 85 60 72 75 85 640 480 640 480 640 480 640 480 SVGA 56 SVGA 60 SVGA 72 SVGA 75 SVGA 85 56 60 72 75 85 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 XGA 60 XGA 70 XGA 75 XGA 85 ...

Page 117: ...gy MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC19 MAC21 67 75 75 60 75 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1024 768 1152 870 NTSC PAL SECAM 60 50 50 SDTV 480i SDTV 576i SDTV 480p SDTV 576p HDTV 720p HDTV 1125i 60 50 60 50 50 60 50 60 720 480 720 576 720 480 720 576 1280 720 1920 1080 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution ...

Page 118: ...118 Technical Specifications ...

Page 119: ...wet hands Take the following precautions for the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric shock Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on T...

Page 120: ... recycling Do not put in the trash Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and or remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it use the correct power cord for that country Do not stand on the projector or place heavy objec...

Page 121: ...ing antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interf...

Page 122: ...122 Notices ...

Page 123: ...Blue background 60 Blurry image 101 Brightness 9 113 Brightness Control setting 59 Brightness Correct setting 62 Brightness setting 55 Browser monitoring projector with 83 to 84 Buttons disabling projector 59 72 C Cables BNC 23 component to VGA 21 composite RCA 19 HD15 to component 14 21 illustrations 13 network 75 ordering 14 security 14 17 S Video 13 14 20 VGA computer 13 25 VGA to component 14 ...

Page 124: ...7 to 78 82 EMP Monitor monitoring the projector 78 to 83 problems 104 system requirements 74 using 78 to 83 Enter button 42 Entering the password 72 Environmental specifications 115 Epson accessories 14 89 107 Extra Care Road Service 12 help 11 106 to 107 presentation tips 11 PrivateLine Support 11 106 store 107 technical support 11 106 to 107 Esc button 42 Ethernet connection 75 Extended menu 60 ...

Page 125: ...tone correction 37 to 38 58 100 110 113 L Lamp automatic shutoff 39 brightness 59 number of hours used 64 97 ordering 14 replacing 89 to 91 specifications 114 status light 95 to 97 timer resetting 91 Language setting 63 LCD panels 113 Lens access door 35 cover glass cleaning 86 Lights status 95 to 97 Logo creating 66 to 68 displaying 61 68 to 69 protecting 70 Low brightness 59 113 M MacBook connec...

Page 126: ...69 turning on 71 Photo color mode 54 Picture source selecting 32 44 Picture see Image Pixelworks 115 PJLink Password 76 Pointer Shape setting 59 Pointer tool using 46 to 47 Position setting 57 Positioning image 36 projector 16 Power button 31 consumption 114 light 95 to 97 saving 61 specifications 114 status light 31 95 to 97 supply 114 PowerBook connecting to projector 24 to 25 Presentation color...

Page 127: ...ojection 61 109 Registration 12 Remote control batteries 114 controlling multiple projectors 47 to 49 ID 48 to 49 problems 105 range 114 receivers disabling 59 replacing batteries 43 specifications 114 troubleshooting 105 using 41 to 47 Remote Receiver setting 59 Replacing air filter 87 to 88 lamp 89 to 91 remote control batteries 43 Request code password 72 Resetting air filter timer 88 lamp time...

Page 128: ...ing 62 Tint setting 55 Tracking adjusting 38 57 102 Transporting projector 91 Trap IP Address setting 77 Troubleshooting blank screen 33 to 34 98 to 99 color 103 cut off image 99 to 100 distorted image 37 Easy Management 104 image and sound problems 98 to 103 image quality 100 to 102 image shape 100 network problems 104 no image 98 no signal 33 98 to 99 no sound 103 password 104 projector problems...

Page 129: ...dex 129 Video Signal setting 58 Volume setting 59 Volume adjusting 38 59 W Warning lights 95 to 97 Warranty 12 Web Control Password 76 Weight 114 Wired LAN setting 76 Z Zoom ratio 113 Zooming image 35 45 ...

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