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PowerLite ® 85/825/826W Multimedia Projector User’s Guide ...

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2 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...

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3 - Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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4 2 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Controlling the Pictur...

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5 4 Using the Projector on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . 53 Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using Quick Wireless Connection . . . . . . ...

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6 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Resetting the Lamp...

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7 - Welcome The PowerLite ® 85/825/826W is an easy-to-use projector that weighs less than 7 pounds. From classrooms to boardrooms, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright and vibrant even in ordinary indoor lighting. You can conn...

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8 Welcome Using Your Documentation This electronic User’s Guide provides detailed instructions on using your projector. In addition, your projector CD-ROM includes the EasyMP Operation Guide and the EMP Monitor Operation Guide. Refer to these man...

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Welcome 9 the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 130 for more information. Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a warranty that lets you project with confidence. For...

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10 Welcome Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send ...

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Welcome 11 Projector Parts Front A/V mute slide A/V mute slide lever Remote receiver Foot release lever Security slot Control panel Air filter Air filter cover switch Lamp cover Security bar Back Remote receiver Speaker LAN port USB Type B ...

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12 Welcome 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 purchas...

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Welcome 13 Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest resell...

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14 Welcome ...

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15 1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen. Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: ■ Positioning the proje...

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16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Positioning the Projector If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets you stand in the front of the roo...

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17 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...

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18 Displaying and Adjusting the Image If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pr...

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19 2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The P power light turns orange. Power light ...

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20 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 3. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on top of the projector. The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the Ppow...

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21 Shutting Down the Projector This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off a power switch that supplies power to t...

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22 Displaying and Adjusting the Image You can also use the Source buttons on the remote control to switch between devices connected to the ports identified on each button, or select LAN to project through your network. Troubleshooting Display Pr...

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image 23 The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the Same Image If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow these gui...

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24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 4. Click the Arrangement (or Arrange) tab. 5. Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected. Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments: ■ If the image is too ...

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25 Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it. 1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release lever up and lift the front of...

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26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 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 pa...

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image 27 Using Keystone Correction To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom, do the following: ■ Press one of the two keystone correction buttons on the projector’s control panel, as shown below. C...

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28 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Correcting Computer Images If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right, press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector. This automatically resets th...

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29 2 Using the Remote Control The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away. You ca...

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30 Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Follow these tips for using the remote control: ■ Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the screen. ■ Stand within 20 feet of the projector. ■ Avoid using the remote...

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Using the Remote Control 31 Controlling the Picture and Sound You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume. ...

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32 Using the Remote Control 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. This does the same thing as the A/V Mute slide (shown on page 18) and is useful if you want to temp...

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Using the Remote Control 33 Zooming Part of Your Image You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons on the remote control. 1. Press the E-Zoom button on the remote control. You see a crosshair indicating the center of the z...

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34 Using the Remote Control Adjusting the Aspect Ratio You can use the Aspect button on the remote control to adjust how an image fits into the display area. Each time you press the button, the projector changes to the next setting. When Connected ...

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Using the Remote Control 35 Note that the projector’s native aspect ratio is narrower than 16:9. Therefore, widescreen movies and HDTV broadcasts will display with black bars at the top and bottom when 16:9 is selected as the Aspect setting. Fo...

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36 Using the Remote Control Adjusting the Color Mode You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust the color, brightness, and other aspects of your image. This lets you quickly adjust the image for various uses. Press the button...

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Using the Remote Control 37 Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as described on page 42, then select Wireless Mouse for the USB Type B setting in the Extended menu (see page...

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38 Using the Remote Control Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from three alternative shapes. Using the Pointer Tool 1....

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39 3 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera. You can also connect the ...

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40 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard VGA output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook computers, MacBook ® , PowerBo...

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 41 3. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 18 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select the image sourc...

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42 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment Messages appear as the projector is recognized and the software installation begins. 7. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the Epson USB Display software. If you s...

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 43 3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer. 4. Set the USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu to Wireless Mouse (s...

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44 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video outpu...

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 45 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 49 for instructions on connecting audio cables. 4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 18 for instruct...

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46 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment Connecting a Component Video Source You will need a component-to-VGA cable, or a component video cable and adapter, for this connection. You can order the component-to-VGA cable (ELPKC19)...

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 47 Connecting an RGB Video Source 1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the Computer1 or Computer 2 port on ...

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48 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment Connecting to a Digital Camera, Document Camera, or Other Device You can connect a digital camera, document camera, USB flash memory drive (thumb drive), or other device. Use the USB cabl...

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 49 4. When you are finished projecting from the USB device, turn off the device if necessary, then disconnect the USB cable. Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound through th...

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50 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment Playing Sound from Video Equipment For video equipment, use an RCA-style audio cable, which you can purchase from an electronics store. 1. Connect the red and white plugs on one end of th...

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 51 Connecting External Speakers You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a built-in amplifier. 1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Depending on...

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52 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment ...

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53 4l Using the Projector on a Network This chapter tells you how to prepare to send images to your projector through a wireless or wired network. Using Quick Wireless Connection or EMP NS Connection, you can project images shown on your computer...

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54 Using the Projector on a Network Guide for instructions on installing the EMP NS Connection software. The EasyMP Operation Guide also contains instructions on using the software to project over the network. Connecting to a Wired Network With a s...

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Using the Projector on a Network 55 5. Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, then press Enter. 6. Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 7. Select the Wired LAN menu and press Enter. 8. Choose IP Settings ...

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56 Using the Projector on a Network To enter numbers, use the buttons on the remote control to highlight the number you want to input, then press the Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address in the network menu, highlight Return...

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Using the Projector on a Network 57 Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Module Make sure you have the optional Wireless LAN Module. Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord before you install the module. 1. Open the air filter cover b...

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58 Using the Projector on a Network 2. Insert the wireless LAN module as shown. 3. Fasten the module using the screw that came with it. 4. Close the air filter cover. If you have the optional USB key, you can use Quick Wireless connection as describ...

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Using the Projector on a Network 59 Using Quick Wireless Connection Using the optional USB key, you can quickly connect the projector to a Windows computer wirelessly without any configuration. First, make sure you have installed the wireless module...

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60 Using the Projector on a Network 3. Choose Basic and press Enter. You see the following screen: 4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it on your network. If you need to rename it, highlight the Projector name text ...

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Using the Projector on a Network 61 7. If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector, highlight Web Control Password, press Enter, and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re done, highlight Finis...

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62 Using the Projector on a Network Using Ad Hoc Mode To use Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) mode, adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section. Configuring the Projector 1. Press the Menu button, then cho...

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Using the Projector on a Network 63 the option and press Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish and press Enter. Note that the SSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the ...

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64 Using the Projector on a Network Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your notebook’s or PC’s network card match the settings you entered for the projector. ...

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Using the Projector on a Network 65 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties. You see a screen similar to this: 3. Click the Configure button. 4. Click the Advanced tab. You see a screen similar to this: note When ...

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66 Using the Projector on a Network 5. Check your wireless card or adapter device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.) ■ Set the Network Type to 802.11 ...

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Using the Projector on a Network 67 3. Make sure Location is set to Automatic. 4. Select Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down menu. 5. Under Port Configurations, select AirPort. 6. Click Apply Now. Then close the window. 7. Click the...

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68 Using the Projector on a Network Using Access Point Mode To use Access Point (infrastructure) mode, first adjust your projector and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section. Configuring the Projector ...

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Using the Projector on a Network 69 Highlight the SSID text box, press Enter, and enter a name: Use the buttons to select individual letters; then press Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward through ...

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70 Using the Projector on a Network Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Go to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or go to “Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode” on page 76. If you wan...

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Using the Projector on a Network 71 You see a screen similar to this: 3. Click the Configure button. 4. Click the Advanced tab. You see a screen like this: Click here ...

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72 Using the Projector on a Network 5. Check your wireless card’s or adapter’s device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.) ■ Set the Network Type to...

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Using the Projector on a Network 73 9. Select Internet Protocol and click the Properties button. You see this screen: 10. If your access point uses DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically . Otherwise select Use the following IP address an...

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74 Using the Projector on a Network settings; then follow any instructions on the screen to enable the device.) You see a screen like this: 13. Verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the access point. It should be listed with ...

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Using the Projector on a Network 75 Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows If you’re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the gateway IP address (the IP address of your access point), make sure the wireless connection to the ac...

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76 Using the Projector on a Network 3. Click the Support tab. The gateway’s IP address is listed as shown: Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac to detect Access Point netw...

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Using the Projector on a Network 77 3. Make sure Location is set to Automatic. 4. Select Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down menu. 5. Under Port Configurations, select AirPort. 6. Click Apply Now. Then close the window. 7. Start the...

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78 Using the Projector on a Network 10. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu: 11. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on. 12. Select the name of your AirPort network. Using Wir...

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Using the Projector on a Network 79 Enabling WEP Encryption 1. Press Menu on the projector remote. Highlight Network and then press Enter. 2. Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 3. Highlight Security, then press Enter. You see the fol...

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80 Using the Projector on a Network symbol settings or capital letters, highlight the option and press Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish and press Enter. 7. Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your ...

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Using the Projector on a Network 81 Enabling WPA Security 1. Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter. 2. Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 3. Highlight Security, then press Enter. You see the following screen: 4. Press E...

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82 Using the Projector on a Network Enabling Data Encryption from EMP NS Connection When using the EMP NS Connection software, follow these steps to enable data encryption. 1. Click Set options on the main screen. 2. Click the General Settings t...

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Using the Projector on a Network 83 Removing the Wireless LAN Module Follow these steps to remove the module from your projector. 1. If you’re running NS Connection, click Disconnect on the control bar. 2. Check the access light to make sure i...

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84 Using the Projector on a 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 on the remote control, select the Network menu, then press En...

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Using the Projector on a Network 85 When the selected problem or warning occurs, an e-mail message is sent to the specified notification addresses. The subject line of the e-mail is EPSON Projector. The e-mail includes the following information: ...

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86 Using the Projector on a Network 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 (where x is a number from 0 to 255). 5. For Priority Gateway, select Wired or Wireless. 6. If your network environment uses an AMX controller, select ON to allow the projector to be...

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87 5 Fine-Tuning the Projector You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following information: ■ Using the menu system ■ Adjusting the image ■ Adjusting signal sett...

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88 Fine-Tuning the Projector Using the Menu System You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps: 1. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button on the remote co...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector 89 3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the pointer buttons 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 opt...

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90 Fine-Tuning the Projector To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, select the Reset menu, highlight Reset All, and press Enter. Adjusting the Image You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, c...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector 91 ■ Tint (video only) Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image (available only for component video or NTSC signals). ■ Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. ■ Color Adjustment Adjusts the color ...

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92 Fine-Tuning the Projector 2. Use the pointer buttons to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ Auto Setup Leave this setting on to automatically optimize the image when Computer is selected as the source. Turn it off if y...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector 93 ■ Input Signal If the colors don’t look right on the Auto setting, select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the Computer1 or Computer2 port: RGB: For a computer connection. Component Video:...

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94 Fine-Tuning the Projector ■ Auto Keystone Automatically compensates for keystone distortion when the projector is tilted upward. This feature is available only when the projector is set for front projection (it is enabled by default). ■ Cont...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector 95 Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the following: ■ Assign a password; this can be disabled for a set period if you want to loan the projector to someone. �...

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96 Fine-Tuning the Projector The default setting for the Password Protect function is Off. Follow these steps to turn password protection on: 1. Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about five seconds. You see this screen: 2. Use the...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector 97 9. To enable network setting protection, select Network Protect and press Enter. Select On and press Enter. When this feature is on, none of the network settings on the menu can be changed. Starting the Projector wit...

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98 Fine-Tuning the Projector 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 130. Creating Your Own Startup Scree...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector 99 5. When you see the message Select this Image?, highlight Yes and press Enter. 6. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom factor (display size) and press Enter. 7. When the message Save this image as the user’s log...

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100 Fine-Tuning the Projector 4. Select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting. 5. Press the Menu button to exit. Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images, enable quick s...