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Epson 740c Projector User Manual

1. audio cable 24 Setting Up the Projector Making Other Computer Connections If you want to connect a second computer a high end workstation or a Digital Visual Interface DVI source follow the instructions below Connecting to a Second Computer Follow these steps to connect a computer to the Computer 2 Component Video interface Use the VGA to 5BNC cable as shown Note that you won t be able to use the BNC connectors for a video device when a computer is connected to them 1 2 3 Connect the VGA end of the cable to your computer s video port Connect the five connectors at the other end of the cable to the projector s R red G green B blue H C Sync horizontal sync and V Sync vertical sync ports as shown below Computer 1 3 m Computer 2 Component Video BNC connectors O RICr Pr__OGIY__O B Cb Pb__H C Sync _V Sync Remote Caio Mouse Com 4 S Audio Audio2 Wideo_L Audio R_ audio eel connectors To display images properly make sure the BNC parameter in the projector s Setting menu is set to RGB See page 79 If you want to hear computer audio through the projector you ll need an RCA to 3 5 mm stereo cable available for purchase from your electronics store or video dealer Insert the cable s 3 5 mm plug into your computer s audio out port Then attach the RCA connectors at the other end of the cable to the S
2. square The image contains static or noise m If you ve connected a device to the Computer 2 Component Video port make sure the BNC option in the Setting menu is correct See page 79 m If you re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet the image quality may be reduced m Keep your computer and video cables separated from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference m The video signal may be split between the computer and the projector If you notice a decline in the projected image quality when the image is displayed simultaneously on your laptop computer and the projector turn off the laptop s LCD display The image is blurry m There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 84 m Adjust the focus using the focus ring m Adjust the Sharpness setting in the Video menu see page 71 If you re projecting from a computer you may also need to adjust the Tracking and Sync as described in the next section If you don t like the new settings you can always select Reset to return to the factory default settings Solving Problems 97 note The tracking and sync settings match the projector s internal clock to the computer s display signal If you use the projector with different computers you can save the projector s settings for each computer and recall them whenever needed using the Preset option See page 71 98 Solving Problems You see vertical stripes or th
3. WINS Server Computer name SV100 IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 WINS 192 168 1 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 WINS 192 168 1 100 d I gt 192 168 n 1 254 Gateway Router 192 168 200 254 192 168 100 254 projector subnet Projector name EasyMP net IP Address 192 168 200 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 200 254 WINS 192 168 1 100 Other IP Subnetwork Computer name PC205 IP Address 192 168 200 5 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 200 254 WINS 192 168 1 100 Before configuring the projector note the following information m thefirst three octets of the IP address es in the projector s subnet the first three octets are the same for all devices Example 192 168 1 10 first three octets m the subnet mask m the default gateway Setting up EasyMP net 47 Configuring the Projector After noting any network parameters as described in the previous section follow the steps below to configure the projector to the network 1 Turn on the projector as described on page 36 Wait until you see the
4. You see this screen SE Edit Search Connect Exit Fa sewn coment __ Click Search note After installing the software you may wish to place the projector User s Guide on the user s system Insert the PowerLite 81501 CD ROM When you see the main menu click Install View Documentation and select the pieces you wish to install Setting up EasyMP net 53 note The projector s name is the one you gave it along with its IP address see page 50 54 Setting up EasyMP net You see a list of projectors connected to the network F lt earch __ Property Cancel If the projector s name isn t listed click Edit on the Connection window and enter the projector s name and IP address manually 3 Select the name of the projector you wish to give the user access to then click Property 4 On the next screen click Add 5 Click Exit The next time you open EMP Tablet or any other EMP application you or a user can easily connect to the projector by selecting its name Registering Projector Names in an INI File If you have several projectors on your network you can list them all in an INI file and then simply copy that file to the user s system When an EMP application is opened the projectors names automatically appear 1 Create a file called pjhosts ini pihosts ini olx having the format shown at right Eile Edt Seach Help IP Name You can list
5. address will appear as zeroes Do not use 127 224 or on the Easy Configuration 225 for the first octet screen to find out the You can choose address consult your network whatever value you want for the last octet in the projector s IP administrator address but it must be a unique number not used by any other Note also that if you enter a device on the network WINS address it wont be 7 Click Set listed on your WINS server 8 Enter a name for the projector up to 15 characters so that users can easily identify it on the network If you have more than one projector on the network you must give each one a unique name 9 Click Set 10 Turn off the projector see page 44 and restart it to make the new settings take effect To confirm that the projector is configured properly you may wish to test the network connection as described on page 51 Using the Software Keyboard To type text in a dialog box you can either connect a USB keyboard to one of the USB ports on the back of the projector or you can use the software keyboard The software keyboard lets you use the remote control or a USB mouse to point and click at a virtual keyboard on the screen 1 Press the APPs applications button on the remote control press to 2 Highlight Software Keyboard and click select Software Keyboard 50 Setting up EasyMP net The keyboard appears on the screen letting you type drag bar to rep
6. m Make sure the projector is plugged into a power outlet the projector doesn t have to be turned on though m Make sure the network cable is connected m If you have more than one projector on the network make sure each one is given a unique name See page 50 m Make sure the projector is on the same subnet as the system you are using to access it You cannot send your presentation to the projector m Make sure the projector is available to the network as described above If in doubt test the network connection as described on page 51 m Make sure the memory card is inserted in the projector s PCMCIA slot See page 16 Some of the projector s network settings seem to have no effect When you use DHCP to assign the projector s IP address the address appears as all zeroes on the Easy Configuration screen this is normal Also when you enter a WINS address it won t appear as a listed address on your WINS server You can t access the projector using EMP Link V You must be connected to the projector using either a direct serial cable connection or via your network you cannot use USB See page 64 Solving Problems 101 102 Solving Problems You ve copied your presentation to the projector but it doesn t show up in Easy View Make sure the presentation file is in one of the compatible formats described in the Users Guide Projected images don t fit on the screen Select Fit to sc
7. The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on after about 1900 hours of use To maintain projector brightness and image quality replace the lamp as soon as possible Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the United States and Canada for a replacement lamp Request part number ELPLP11 86 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Follow these steps to replace the lamp warning 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable Let the lamp cool before 2 Allow the projector to cool down for at least an hour if it has ard gi P ve ds been on carefully to avoid injury 3 Usea screwdriver to loosen the two retaining screws on the lamp cover You cannot remove these screws from the cover After loosening the screws lift off the lamp cover 4 Use a screwdriver to loosen the three screws holding the lamp in place You cannot remove these screws handle 5 Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 87 6 Gently insert the new lamp as shown below Make sure it s caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure inserted all the way Tighten the screws on the new lamp 7 Replace the lamp cover and tighten its screws Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened The projector turns itself off if the lamp cover is open
8. 8 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section Resetting the Lamp Timer After you install a new lamp you need to reset the timer so the projector can keep track of how many hours it has been used Follow these steps 1 Plug in the projector and turn it on see page 36 2 After the projection lamp comes on press the Help button and hold it down for at least 5 seconds You see the Help menu and then a message asking if you want to reset the lamp ON time 3 Use the left arrow button control panel or press left on the Enter button remote control to select Yes 4 Press Enter to reset the timer 88 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps to install or replace the remote control s batteries caution 1 Press the tab to release the When replacing batteries battery compartment cover take the following precautions 2 Remove any old batteries a Don t mix old and new 3 Insert two AA batteries as batteries shown m Replace 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 them immediately 4 Replace the battery compartment cover Before using the remote control make sure the switch on its side is in the ON position see below E A wont be using the remote control for a long time With fresh batteries installed the remote control sh
9. Reset Execute 0 0 0 0 Select Enter Video menu for composite video or S Video Brightness Audio Contrast Effect Sharpness Setting Gamma Capture Dynamic Advanced Reset About Reset All Select Enter Brightness 0 TD Audio Contrast o so Effect Sharpness 0 O Setting Gamma a Capture i Normal Natural Advanced Reset Execute About Reset All Select_ Enter Video menu for DVI computer display Position Adjustment Audio Brightness o aS Effect a Oo Setting is St i lt S S Capture SS Advanced is oo About Reset All Dynamic Normal Natural ooth Motion ON OFF OQ s5 Select Enter Video menu for component video o CEE O CE G O CE OE EE Execute Video menu for EasyMP net Fine tuning the Projector 69 note If you have repositioned the image or adjusted the sync setting you can use the Auto button on the remote control to restore the default settings Repositioning the Image Follow these steps to move the image to a different position 1 Press the Menu button You see the menu screen 2 Press Enter to select the Video menu 3 Press Enter to select the Position option You see the following on the right side of the screen 4 Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to move the image left right up or down 5 Once the image is positioned where you
10. 32MB or more Hard drive space 10MB or more an additional 10MB is required if you choose to install Adobe Acrobat Monitor VGA 640 x 480 or better 1 Close any open applications 2 Insert the EasyMP net Software CD ROM After a moment the CD auto runs and you see the following screen Welcome to the EasyMP net Software Setup Select the item SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EasyM P net ae I Install Acrobat Reade eee If the CD doesn t auto run double click Setup exe in the root folder of the CD ROM 52 Setting up EasyMP net Di Make sure English is the selected language If you wish to install Adobe Acrobat 4 0 to view the ELP Link V Users Guide click Install Acrobat Reader Then click OK Follow the on screen instructions to finish the installation The following programs are installed on the system m EMP Link V m EMP File Utility m EMP Scenario m EMP Tablet Restart the system Follow the instructions in the next section to identify the projector in the EMP software Identifying the Projector in the EMP Software To enable the EasyMP software to recognize the projector follow the steps below to register the projector s name If you have multiple projectors on your network it may be easier to register their names in the pjhosts ini file see page 54 Ie Open EMP Tablet click Start Programs EasyMP and then EMP Tablet
11. EasyMP net main menu screen press to start EasyMP If you don t see the main menu press the Comp Easy MP button on the projector s control panel You may need to press it more than once You can also press the EasyMP net button on the remote control 48 Setting up EasyMP net 2 Connect an interface device such as a USB mouse or tablet to the projector as shown If you have a USB keyboard you may wish connect it as well 3 Click the Easy Configuration icon You see the following screen click here Easy onfiguration Date Time 4 Click the Network icon note If you don t have a USB mouse you can use the projectors remote control to point and click If you don t have a USB keyboard you can use the software keyboard See page 50 for instructions note If you wish to restrict access to Easy Configuration click the Password icon at the top of the screen Then enter a user name and password up to 16 characters and click Set Only one user name and password combination is possible To return to having unrestricted access clear the user name and password fields and click Set Setting up EasyMP net 49 5 You see the screen EasyGonfiguration shown at right Ex note 6 Enter the required Ifyou have a DHCP server you can click Use DHCP to set the projector address automatically Note that the network parameters as noted in the previous section see page 46
12. JPEG and PNG format files Slide show When Fade Through Black is set as the Slide Transition Effect it will be displayed as Cover Down instead When Spiral is set as the animation it will be displayed as Appear instead Files cannot be displayed as specified by the Set Up Show Action setting will not be displayed There are cases where operations will be slowed down if the animation effect has been applied to fonts and images that have been specified as large sizes The colors cannot be amended after animations have been completed Fonts Fonts that are not installed on the projector will be converted to the installed font that is most similar There are cases where symbol characters will not be displayed normally WordArt Text edited with WordArt will be displayed with normal fonts Sound Attached sounds WAV format cannot be played back Format text boxes auto shapes diagrams Line styles All lines no matter how they are formatted will be displayed as single solid lines Line thickness There are cases where certain specified thicknesses will not be displayed Line patterns A pattern will not be displayed when the pattern of a line is specified Text boxes Animation sound is enabled only for entire words Shading and 3D effects will not be displayed Top centered and equal space alignments will not be displayed correctly Head characters of symbols may not be displayed correc
13. Turn on the projector as described on page 36 Wait until you see the EasyMP net main menu screen D f Easy EasyMP net If you don t see the main menu press the Comp Easy MP aay 9 star button on the projector s control panel You may need to pressit EasyMP more than once You can also press the EasyMP net button on the remote control 2 Connect an interface device such asa USB mouse or tablet to the projector as shown If you have a USB keyboard you may wish connect it as well note If you don t have a USB mouse you can use the projectors remote control to point and click If you don t have a USB keyboard you can use the software keyboard See page 50 for instructions Setting up EasyMP net 59 3 Click the Easy File icon click here 4 Click Connection Target Setting You see the following screen Connection target setting List of Connection Targets Connection Target Name Computer Name MWpoectrr click Enter Edit Delete Connection Target here Connection Close 60 Setting up EasyMP net 5 Click Enter Edit You see the following screen Enter Edit Mr Smith s presentations 2 2268 Presentation 6 Make sure New is selected 7 Under Name of accessed computer enter the name of the computer and the shared drive or folder separated by backslashes as shown The computer name is one you entered in the dialog
14. air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector and keep it from overheating The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified service person This chapter covers the following m Cleaning the lens m Cleaning the projector case m Cleaning the air filter m Replacing the lamp m Transporting the projector Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 83 Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface m Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust m To remove dirt or smears on the lens use lens cleaning paper If necessary moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface remove lens cap then clean the lens Cleaning the Projector Case Before cleaning the case turn off the projector and unplug the power cord m To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth m To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case m Do not use alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case 84 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use If it is not cleaned periodically it can become clogged with dust preventing proper ventilation This can ca
15. and press Enter 4 When you see the message Do you use the present image as a user s logo select Yes and press Enter A selection box appears over the image 5 Use the arrow buttons on the control panel or the Enter button on the remote control to select the area of the image you want to use Then press Enter 6 When you see the message Do you use this image select Yes and press Enter 76 Fine tuning the Projector You see this screen User s Logo Capture Set the zoom rate zoom rate 0100 1200 1300 Return 4 gt Select Execute 7 Select a zoom rate display size then press Enter 8 When the message Do you save the user s logo appears select Yes and press Enter 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 9 When you see the message Saving the user s logo is completed press Esc to return to the main menu Selecting When to Display the Image After your image is saved you can set it as the startup screen the background screen for the no signal message or the screen that s displayed when you press the A V Mute button or any combination of the three 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu screen if not already displayed 2 Do one of the following m To use the image for your startup screen select the Advanced menu Then select the Startup Screen option
16. and set it to On m For the No Signal or A V Mute screens select the Setting menu Then select either the No Signal Msg or A V Mute option and set it to Logo 3 When finished press Esc to exit the menu system Fine tuning the Projector 77 Customizing Projector Features You can use the Setting menu to disable the projector s sleep mode adjust the image shape and customize several other features 1 Press the Menu button 2 Highlight the Setting menu then press Enter 78 Fine tuning the Projector Video Keystone 0 O sc Audio PinP Composite S Video Effect No Sigual Msg OFF Black Blue Logo Prompt QON f OFF Capture A V Mute Black Blue Logo Advanced BNC RGB YCbCr About Sleep Mode QON OFF Reset All Reset Execute Select Enter Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to set the following options Keystone Corrects the shape of an image that s no longer square after raising the projector PinP Selects the source used by the picture in picture display standard composite video or S Video No Signal Msg Selects a screen color or image to display when the projector is not receiving a signal The logo setting displays an image that you have transferred to the projector see page 76 Prompt Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you switch picture sources It s best to leave this on
17. appears EasyMP net Follow the instructions in the next section to switch between picture sources and display the desired image Selecting the Image Source If the projector is connected to a computer or video source you can display the source image by following these steps 1 Turn on your computer or video device If you re projecting a video press Play on the video device 2 Ifyou ve connected a computer running Windows and it displays a New Hardware Found message saying that it has found a plug and play monitor click Cancel Displaying and Adjusting the Image On the projector s control panel press the Comp EasyMP button to switch to the computer source or press the Video button to switch to the video source On the remote control press the Comp1 Comp2 YCbCr Video or EasyMP net button to switch sources Power O Comp EasyMP net Video avacking _ source buttons Keystone O QCD Shift Volume Ifyou see a blue screen with the No Signal message you may have to press the button again to select the correct source Ifa projected image fails to appear see page 94 for help Displaying and Adjusting the Image 39 note You can purchase optional lenses to change the focal length of the projector See page 112 for specifications and page 13 for ordering information Adjusting the Image and Sound Once you see your image you ll need to
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19. connected a second computer make sure the BNC option in the Setting menu is set to RGB See page 79 If you re using a Macintosh adapter to connect the cable to your computer s video out port make sure the DIP switches on the adapter are set correctly See your Macintosh documentation for instructions Make sure your computer s resolution setting is correct Ideally it should be 1024 x 768 to match the projector s native resolution If this option isn t available select one of the other compatible video formats listed on page 108 by doing the following m Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and use the dialog box to select a different resolution m Macintosh On the Apple menu choose Control Panels then click Monitors and Sound Select a different resolution You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution See your software documentation for specific information The image isn t square but trapezoid shaped Make sure the projector isn t placed off to one side of the screen at an angle Place the projector directly in front of the center of gt the screen facing the screen squarely If you ve tilted the projector upward by extending the legs the image will be broader at the top Hold down the or side of the Ei Keystone button on top of the projector until the image is
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21. give users full access to it over the network Using the remote control If you re using EasyMP net to deliver a presentation you can control your presentation and click through it using the remote control you don t need to connect any special cables Be sure to install batteries and turn on the remote control before using it see page 89 If you re presenting from a laptop and not using EasyMP net you can also use the remote control to click through slideshow style presentations but you ll have to connect the mouse cable to be able to use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse See page 22 for instructions m Connecting a USB device For more sophisticated presentations you can connect a USB device such as a mouse or drawing tablet This lets you draw on screen makes notes and highlight your presentation See page 34 for details m Including sound in a presentation If you re installing the projector in a conference room a sound system is probably already in place If no sound system is available and your presentation includes sound you can connect an audio cable to use the projector s built in stereo speakers For details see page 24 for computers or the section starting on page 27 for video devices m Controlling the projector settings from a computer The projector s settings can be accessed through a menu system using the buttons on the control panel or the remote control see Fine tuning t
22. m AN Mute Selects the screen color or image to display when you press the A V Mute button The logo setting displays an image that you have transferred to the projector see page 76 m BNC Specifies the format for input to the Computer 2 Component Video port If the source is a computer select RGB If the source is a video device select YCbCr m Sleep mode 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 4 When you re finished press Esc Setting Advanced Features You can use the Advanced menu to configure the projector for rear projection or ceiling mounting and adjust several other features 1 Press the Menu button 2 Highlight the Advanced menu then press Enter Video Language Select English Audio Startup Screen QON OFF Effect Color Setting O VEER ERSE Setting Comp2Sync Termination ON QOF Capture Rear Proj ON QOF Ceiling AON QOF About Reset gt Execute Reset All Select Enter Fine tuning the Projector 79 Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to set the following options Language Select from 9 languages to be used for the projector menus The EasyMP net screens can be displayed only in English French and German Startup Screen Turn on to display your captured image or logo whenever the p
23. megabyte memory card but you can use any size of card that s available Bear in mind that a typical PowerPoint presentation may be 4 or 5 megabytes in size Since more than one presentation may be loaded on the card at a time be sure to install a card that s large enough for your users 32 Setting Up the Projector To insert the card follow these steps 1 If necessary place the memory card in the card adapter i 2 Insert the card into the PCMCIA slot on the projector If the button is recessed press and release it so that it extends Then press it a second time to eject the card Setting Up the Projector 33 note If you don t want to connect a mouse or tablet directly to the projector you can instead connect it to a networked PC or laptop and then use the EMP Tablet software to draw on screen or type See the Users Guide for details on using the software Connecting to a USB Device For some presentations you may wish to connect a USB device such as a mouse or drawing tablet so that you can draw on screen and make notes You can also connect a USB keyboard for typing text in dialog boxes when setting up the projector To connect the device plug it into one of the four USB ports on the back of the projector as shown If you plan on using a drawing tablet it must be a Wacom Graphire model other types won t work with this projector A special template comes with the projector that you c
24. the Enter button remote control to select it The highlight moves to the first option for that menu Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to scroll through the list of options Ifa computer or video source isn t connected certain options may be unavailable Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to change the setting for the selected option Press the Esc button to return to the main menu Your changes are saved automatically Press Esc again or the Menu button to exit the menu system Adjusting the Image The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image The options displayed depend on which source you ve selected standard computer video DVI digital computer video composite or S Video component video or EasyMP net Position Adjustment Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Tracking 9999 Sync 99 Brightness o ac Contrast 0U Sharpness 0 ac Gamma Dynamic UNormal Natural Resolution f Auto Manual gt Select Preset Select Reset Execute Select_ Enter Video menu for standard computer display Position Adjustment Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Brightness 0 5 Contrast 3 a Color ae Tint i Oo Sharpness i o Gamma Dynamic Normal Natural Smooth Motion ON OFF Video Signal Select Auto
25. the red Power button on the control panel You can also use the Power button on the remote control but make sure batteries are installed and the remote control is turned on first See page 89 Power button remote control on off switch Sync Keystone Volume The projector s power light flashes green as the projector warms up and the projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds To turn off warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on This can If you re turning on the projector for the first time you see the harm your eyes the lamp see page 44 following screen EasyMP net Initial Settings Date eres 2000 Menges gt PAH Time Genea Eei JAM zi Time Zone GMT 09 00 Osaka Sapporo Tokyo Daylight savings time currently in effect Set the date and time as follows 1 Connect an interface device such as a USB mouse or tablet to the projector see page 34 for details You can also use the remote control as a mouse 2 To change a setting point to the v arrow next to it and click With the remote control use the Enter button to point and click Displaying and Adjusting the Image 37 38 You see a drop down list ele 2000 ELL BETES select the 4 v ERE desired AM setting Daylight savings time currently in effect click Set 3 Select the desired settings 4 When you re done click Set The EasyMP net main menu screen
26. to a different monitor drag one monitor icon on top of the other Lala Identify the monitors O Identify the startup screen Use Defaults 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other This lets you display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen 4 Ifthe Arrange option isn t available click the Monitor icon click here Color LCD Monitor Sound ColorDepth Grays 256 Thousands Colors Minions Alerts _ Resolution show 1024x768 Simulscan select a Simulscan resolution 5 Select one of the listed Simulscan resolutions It may take a moment for the projector to sync up Solving Problems 95 96 Solving Problems The message Not Supported is displayed If you ve connected a second computer or you re using component video make sure the BNC option in the Setting menu is correct See page 79 Make sure your computer s resolution doesn t exceed UXGA 1600 x 1200 and the frequency is supported by the projector see page 108 If necessary change your computer s resolution setting as described below Only part of the computer image is displayed Press the Resize button on the control panel or remote control Make sure the image Position setting is correct on the Video menu See page 70 for more information If you ve
27. where you want it release the levers to lock the feet in position 3 To fine tune the height of the image rotate the thumb wheels attached to the projector s feet If the image is no longer square after raising it see the next section Adjusting the Image Shape If the projected image isn t square or has a keystone shape do one or more of the following m If your image looks like or you ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle Move it directly in front of the center of the screen facing the screen squarely m If your image looks like or press the or side of the Keystone button to correct the shape of the image After correction your image will be slightly smaller You can also perform electronic keystone correction using the projector s menu system See page 78 Resizing the Image Some computer images need to be resized to display in the projector s native resolution If only part of your computer image is displayed you can correct it with the Resize button m Press the Resize button on the control panel The screen image is automatically compressed m Continue pressing the Resize button to pan around the screen in the original resolution If you re projecting from video equipment pressing the Resize button switches the aspect ratio between 4 3 and 16 9 You can also resize the image using the remote control see the User s Guid
28. 1 Adjusting the Image Shapewiey wage pes ewes ples 42 Resizing the Image G54 oie Lact a ese vedee tacuale 42 Adjusting the Volume sin where a geiecerooe eaialer 43 Shutting Down the Projector os owns vce eed verde ees 44 Configuring the Projector to the Network 46 Determining How Your Network is Set Up 46 Configuring the Projector x ncas wees eke ees 48 Testing the Network Connection 43 6 cn ol Ry tense 51 Giving Users Access to the Projector 0 0000 52 Installing the Software 4054 94 ean wee tanned Sa eisin 52 Identifying the Projector in the EMP Software 53 Giving the Projector Access to the Network 55 Configuring a PC to Share Files 04 55 Identifying the PC to the Projector 59 Controlling the Projector froma PC oi ieee oie cok t 64 Using EMP Link Wicca aii cbs ise dee tien saws 64 Using a Browser assena ina oa eee east 65 Using the Projector s Menu System 00005 67 Adjusting the Image Sys severe le hie hues Lega Sts 69 Repositioning the Image apc ae veaowdh aot 70 Adjusting Image Appearance e cciscc cme asc toomee sires 70 Saving and Recalling Computer Settings 71 Adjusting the Sound lt 1 60 ok oe ke ete he eee as 72 Customizing the Highlighting Tools 73 Capturing Images 02 eee eee eee 75 Capturing an Image on the Memory Card 75 Creating Your Own Startup Screen 0
29. 1 146 85 024 157 5 UXGA48i 600 x 1200 62 5 96 080 135 UXGA60 600 x 1200 75 60 162 UXGA65 600 x 1200 81 25 65 175 5 UXGA70 600 x 1200 87 5 70 189 UXGA75 600 x 1200 93 75 75 202 5 UXGA80 600 x 1200 100 80 202 5 UXGA85 600 x 1200 103 25 85 202 5 AACLC13 640 x 480 34 975 66 62 31 33 MACII13 640 x 480 35 66 67 30 24 MAC16 832 x 624 49 725 74 55 57 28 MAC19 60 1024 x 768 48 193 59 28 64 MAC19 1024 x 768 60 241 74 93 80 MAC21 1152 x 870 68 682 75 062 100 DTV480P 720 x 483 31 469 59 940 27 ANSI SMPTE DTV480P ATSC 704 x 480 31 469 59 940 27 DTV480l 720 x 487 15 734 59 940 13 5 ANSI SMPTE DTV480I ATSC 704 x 480 15 734 59 940 13 5 DTV720P 1280 x 720 44 955 59 940 74 176 SMPTE DTV1080P 1920 x 1080 67 433 59 940 148 352 ANSI SMPTE DTV1080I 1920 x 1080 33 716 59 940 74 176 ANSI SMPTE Technical Specifications 109 Mode Resolution Frequency Dot H KHz V Hz MHz NTSC SXGA 1366 x 438 5 734 60 28 486 NTSC XGA 1024 x 438 5 734 60 20 89 PAL SXGA 1366 x 512 5 625 50 28 846 PAL XGA 1024 x 512 5 625 50 21 154 SECAM SXGA 1366 x 512 5 625 50 28 846 SECAM XGA 1024 x 512 5 625 50 21 154 Interface Connectors Computer 1 DVI connector switch VGA video in connector Computer 1 Computer 2 Component Video optional remote OR CriPr OG Y OB Cb Pb H CSync_V Sync BNC connectors for Computer 2 or component video sou
30. 30 X projection distance 3 0 m Centimeters Maximum diagonal size 0 876 x projection distance 9 6 Minimum diagonal size 0 730 X projection distance 7 7 To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image m Inches Maximum projection distance 1 369 x diagonal size 4 1 Minimum projection distance 1 142 x diagonal size 4 3 m Centimeters Maximum projection distance 1 369 x diagonal size 10 5 Minimum projection distance 1 142 x diagonal size 11 0 Fixed Short Throw Lens ELPLRO1 To determine the diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance m Inches Diagonal size 1 239 X projection distance 3 4 m Centimeters Diagonal size 1 239 X projection distance 8 7 To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image m Inches Projection distance 0 807 x diagonal size 2 8 m Centimeters Projection distance 0 807 x diagonal size 7 0 Notices This chapter includes safety instructions and other important information about your EPSON PowerLite projector Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat Use attachments only as recommended Use the type of power source indicated on the p
31. 4 76 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Solving Problems Technical Specifications Customizing Projector Features 0 000 0005 78 Setting Advanced Features ice en ak pe henatiives bas 79 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 80 Restoring the Default Settings 0000004 81 Cleaning the Lens nass borer a tov sae a odes wd A 84 Cleaning the Projector Case 4 o ii woh ina wiles pits 84 Cleaning the Air Filter on 5345 ciicnie oeies ene eta w eae 85 Replacing the Lamp cis de ciaca eih doce gee eaee a ne oes 86 Resetting the Lamp Timer v c04 cin werk eed es 88 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 89 Transporting the Projector cwiicks weak nwt us aa 90 What To Do When the Lights Flash 92 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 93 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 100 Solving Problems with EasyMP net 00 101 Where To Get Help c0 esi ox tok cath a ees 103 Telephone Support Services oy teeth ee ew alk 103 General sesio inaa ii eeiw elena eer enetorts He5 105 Projection Lamp 0 ec eee 106 Remote Controls sfc encase tenn slated De ade eis 106 Mouse Compatibility s0us3giccneey Heats ot tents 106 Remote IR Receiver cps aea aaea E et waaod eh 106 Dimensions tn fd aeayecanerued sc sanii dre Aaya ata Ea 106 Electrical cee tetas Ui hich UA deeb a ibe aie Wh whens a 106 Environmental o 3 5 5 cv 68
32. 58 ON Oa OS Re 107 Safety soaps miam ta D Pay wel ADERE 107 Supported Computers and Video Formats 108 Interface Connectors wa texene Shugo ce rrene 110 Computer Video Port Pin Assignments 111 Image Size and Projection Distance 4 112 vi Notices Index Important Safety Instructions via suedin ot irdia odiivn 115 Declaration of Conformity oscascnccaronendiionnka aon 117 FCC Compliance Statement o ununun errre 118 End User License Agreement for Microsoft Software 119 Restrictions on Features When Viewing Microsoft Files 122 PowerPoint cene cieie cat ete eee ed oe ae eS 122 Microsoft Excel ss itis BAe ale Bia ede Wn ce tade 123 Mi r s fe Word ts watintic wil irane pee aN 125 Rich Text Format RTF 0 0 0 0 00005 127 pe tN aie yh ol ait uch Pak As OES taal Hore Ge 129 Follow these guidelines when reading this manual warnings Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury cautions Cautions must be observed to avoid damaging your equipment notes Notes contain important information and useful tips Introduction The EPSON PowerLite 8150 is a highly versatile presentation tool You can connect it to one or two computer sources and up to three video sources and easily switch between them In addition the projector s EasyMP net features let you transfer presentations directly to the projector over a network and then de
33. 60 When the image is set correctly press Esc Your settings are automatically saved Saving and Recalling Computer Settings When you are projecting from a computer source you can save and recall settings resolution tracking sync signal and position in up to five different combinations This is useful if you use more than one computer with the projector you can save the settings for each one and recall them when necessary Follow these steps to save the projector s current settings Te 2 3 Press the Menu button to display the Main menu Press Enter to select the Video menu Select the Preset option and press Enter You see the Preset Selection menu with the current resolution setting displayed Fine tuning the Projector 71 6 Select the number to which you want to assign the current settings Press Enter When you see the Overwrite prompt select Yes and press Enter Press Esc to exit the menu system When you want to use a saved setting press the Preset button on the remote control You see the setting number displayed in yellow at the top right of the screen To select another number press the Preset button again until the setting number you want is displayed The projector resets itself according to the selected setting Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio menu to adjust the volume treble and bass and the perceived width and depth of the sound l 2 72 Fi
34. 8 iMac connecting to 12 Image adjusting 40 to 42 70 to 71 capturing and saving in projector 75 to 77 correcting shape 42 78 97 displaying on laptop screen 94 focusing 40 positioning 41 to 42 70 problems 93 to 99 raising 41 to 42 resizing 42 size and projection distance 112 to 114 size minimum and maximum 105 switching source 38 to 39 zooming 40 Interface devices connecting 34 Kensington anti theft device 17 Keyboard software 50 to 51 USB 34 Keystone correction 42 97 105 Lamp number of hours used 80 replacing 86 to 88 specifications 106 status light 92 timer resetting 88 130 Index Lens cleaning 84 options 13 112 to 114 specifications 105 Lens shift knob 41 Lights status 92 to 93 Logo saving on projector 75 to 77 Lumens specification 105 Macintosh adapter 14 20 Manuals 10 Memory card 32 to 33 Menu system detailed description 69 to 81 overview 67 to 68 resetting menu options 81 Monitor Out pin assignments 111 Mouse cable 22 to 23 Mouse connecting to projector 34 Network configuring projector to 48 to 50 connecting cable to projector 32 creating shared folders on a remote drive 55 to 61 designing and setting up 31 establishing connection in projector software 52 to 54 testing connection 51 No signal 94 No Signal Msg setting 78 NTSC 108 to 110 Optional parts 13 to 14 PAL 108 to 110 Password to Easy Configuration 49 to shared folde
35. Administrator s Manual EPSON PowerLite 8150 EPSON PowerLite 8150i Multimedia Projector Administrator s Manual 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 Users Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation Caution When you replace the lamp never touch the new lamp with your bare hands the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products Neither SEIKO EPS
36. Audio and Audio2 ports of the projector Setting Up the Projector 25 note You won t be able to view images on a separate monitor when the DVI port is in use Connecting to a High End Workstation Your PowerLite projector is capable of remapping input resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels Since 1280 x 1024 pixels is the default resolution for most leading workstations your projector is ideal for displaying workstation video output There is no standard for workstation video output Workstations that follow the SXGA standard and use the HD15 connector won t need an adapter cable or any special connection device However your system may vary contact your computer dealer if you need help connecting your workstation Connecting to a DVI Source The projector s Digital Visual Interface DVI receives pictures directly from your computer in digital format This lets the projector display images of greater clarity than can be achieved using a standard analog VGA connection To project images in digital video format follow these steps 1 Connect the computer s DVI cable to the projector s DVI port slide switch to left DVI port 2 Using the tip of a pen or a small screwdriver slide the Computer 1 interface switch to the left If you need to use the projector s VGA port again be sure to slide the switch back to the right If you want to connect audio for this computer plug t
37. ON 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 USS 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 of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION SizeWise is a trademark Extra Care and EPSON Store are service marks and PrivateLine and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America Inc SRS is a registered trademark of SRS Labs Inc in the United States and selected foreign countries SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs 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 CPD 11970 Copyright 2001 by Epson America Inc 4 01 Introduction Setting Up the Projector Contents Using this Manual to Set Up the Projector 8 Getting Helpo cispra te ro ew kh tea Be hE Tae 9 Maki
38. PCs on the projector s subnet for example those located in the meeting room can access the projector directly projector subnet ice subnet meeting room O lt server q gt You may also wish to consider setting up a wireless LAN This is helpful if users want to draw on screen but the projector is in a hard to reach place making it difficult to connect a mouse or drawing tablet directly to the projector see page 34 To draw on screen users can run the EMP Tablet software and draw using their laptop s mouse or a drawing tablet connected to the laptop The laptop running the Setting Up the Projector 31 software needs to be on the network but if it s equipped with a wireless Ethernet card the user won t have to worry about connecting any cables Connecting to the Network Once your network is set up connect the projector to it using a standard Category 5 UTP network cable Plug the cable into the RJ45 connector on the back of the projector as shown Inserting the Memory Card Before sending presentations to the projector you need to install a memory card You can use any of the following cards m CompactFlash you ll need to use the card adapter included with the projector m ATA flash card mw ATA HDD card The projector comes with a 16
39. RE outside the United States or Canada You agree that you will not directly or indirectly export or re export the SOFTWARE or portions thereof to any country other than Canada or to any person or entity subject to U S export restrictions without first obtaining a Commerce Department export license or determining that there is an applicable license exception You warrant and represent that neither the BXA nor any other U S federal agency has suspended revoked or denied your export privilege For additional information see http www microsoft com exporting Notices 121 122 Notices Restrictions on Features When Viewing Microsoft Files Certain display features may be unavailable when viewing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint Excel Word and RTF format Rich Text Format files See each section below for specific information PowerPoint The following restrictions apply when displaying PowerPoint files incorporated into a scenario and when directly opening PowerPoint files with Easy View File format The only file formats that can be played back are PowerPoint97 and 2000 Template There are cases where slide layout that contains media clips or graphs cannot be displayed correctly Slide backgrounds There are cases where slide backgrounds will not be displayed correctly when external files are being used When external files are to be used in backgrounds use BMP JPEG or PNG excluding progressive type
40. ack you can use it to project a higher quality video image However you ll need an S Video cable which may be included with your video source or can be purchased separately Before starting make sure the projector and your video source are turned off 1 For S Video insert one end of an S Video cable into the projector s S Video connector Insert the other end into the S video port of your video source S Video cable S Video connector 2 To use the projector s built in speaker system connect the RCA audio cable to the S Audio Audio2 ports of the projector insert the white plug into the L port and the red plug into the R port Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the audio output ports of the video source 3 Ifyou re planning to use S video for the picture in picture video source be sure to set the P in P menu option as described on page 78 Setting Up the Projector 29 Connecting Component BNC Video If your video source has component BNC connectors you can use them to project a higher quality video image Before starting make sure the projector and your video device are turned off Ls Connect the three ends of a BNC cable into the projector s R G and B ports Don t connect the cables to the projector s H C Sync or VSync ports Computer 2 Component Video connectors BNC cable 2 Connect the red green and blue leads at the o
41. ake sure the Computer 1 selector switch on the projector s interface panel is flipped to the right for a computer outputting standard video signals analog VGA or to the left for a computer using DVI digital video See page 19 Try restarting your computer If you re using a PC laptop Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor It s often labelled with an icon such as B C or it may be labelled CRT LCD Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it On most systems the B C key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector or to display on both at the same time Check your laptop s manual or online help for details Depending on your computer s video card you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using a PowerBook 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon click here ka Monitor Arrange Sound Alerts Color Jage Arrange Monitors To rearrange the monitors To make duplicate monitors To stop duplication To relocate the menu bar drag them to the desired positions drag one onto another drag the monitors apart drag it
42. an place under the tablet s clear plastic overlay You can print additional copies from the Tablet_sheet pdf file on the projector CD ROM The template lets you access various drawing tools and projector functions see the User s Guide for details 34 Setting Up the Projector Displaying and Adjusting the Image Once you ve connected the projector to your computer network or other equipment as described in Chapter 1 you re ready to turn on the projector and adjust the image This chapter covers the following Turning on the projector Setting the date and time Selecting the image source Adjusting the image and sound Shutting down the projector Displaying and Adjusting the Image 35 note The projector can receive data from the network whenever it s plugged in The projection lamp doesn t have to be on Displaying an Image Make sure the projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 Then turn on the projector as described below followed by any equipment you ve connected to it Turning On the Projector Follow these steps to turn on the projector 1 Plug in the projector as shown below and remove the lens cap power cord The power light on the projector s control panel glows orange indicating that the projector is receiving power but the lamp is not turned on power light ry coy 36 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 2 Press
43. be disabled AutoShape Certain autoshapes cannot be displayed Parts of pictures that are autoshaped may be lost when autoshapes are transformed by rotating or using control points WordArt Text edited with WordArt will be displayed with normal fonts Rich Text Format RTF The following restrictions apply when displaying RTF files incorporated into a scenario and when directly opening RTF files with Easy View Files The character count specification character pitch setting line count specification and line pitch setting will be disabled Grid lines will not be displayed Line numbers will not be displayed Section starting position settings will be disabled Display There are cases where headers and footers will not be displayed correctly They can only be displayed with the print layout function Fonts Fonts that are not installed on the projector will be converted to the installed font that is most similar Inserts Inserted comments will be disabled Inserted footnotes will be disabled Inserted hyperlinks will be disabled Text box frames will not be displayed There are cases where page numbers will not be displayed correctly Tab leaders will not be displayed Sound and video clip art and media clips cannot be played back Inserted stylized terms will not be displayed Certain special characters cannot be displayed Cross referencing will be disabled Certain content styles cannot be displayed Quo
44. box on page 56 The drive or folder name is the one you entered in the dialog box on page 58 Note that the parameters are case sensitive You should also enter a name so that users can easily recognize the y 8 shared files Type it in under Connection Target Name 8 Click Save To test the connection make sure the target name is selected then click Connect enter a password if prompted The shared drive or folder should appear in the Connection Target pane on the right side of the Easy File window Setting up EasyMP net 62 Setting up EasyMP net note To operate the projector using its control panel buttons see the User s Guide Fine tuning the Projector You can use the remote control to access the on screen menu system to adjust the image and sound create your own startup screen or find out how long the projection lamp has been used If the projector is connected over a network or with a serial cable you can use the EMP Link V software to access most of the projector s features from a computer If the projector is networked you can also access it from a standard web browser This chapter covers the following information m Controlling the projector from a PC m Using the menu system m Adjusting the image m Adjusting the sound m Customizing the highlighting controls m Capturing images and creating custom screens m Customizing projector features m Viewing lamp usage and other information m Restor
45. can view frequently asked questions and answers download product documentation and receive technical advice through e mail m A variety of automated telephone services are available 24 hours a day seven days a week To use these services you must have a touch tone telephone and call 800 922 8911 Telephone Support Services To use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included in your Owner s Kit This is the 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 m U S 562 276 4394 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday m Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Solving Problems 103 104 Solving Problems Before you call please have the following information ready Product name EPSON PowerLite 8150i Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector Video source computer DVD player etc and how it s connected Description of the problem You can purchase screens carrying cases and other accessories from EPSON by calling 800 873 7766 in Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral To purchase accesso
46. ce by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna M Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E 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 interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada End User License Agreement for Microsoft Software IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and the manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON of the special purpose
47. cient testing to determine that the software is suitable for such use 3 NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE The SOFTWARE is provided as is and with all faults The entire risk as to satisfactory quality performance accuracy and effort including lack of negligence is with you Also there is no warranty against interference with your enjoyment of the SOFTWARE or against infringement If you have received any warranties regarding the device or the SOFTWARE those warranties do not originate from and are not binding on MS Notices 119 120 Notices NOTE ON JAVA SUPPORT The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed manufactured or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage Sun Microsystems Inc has contractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES Except as prohibited by law MS shall have no liability for an indirect special consequential or incidental damages arising from or in connection with the use or performance of the SOFTWARE This limitation shall apply
48. computer video cable monitor cable Macintosh monitor adapter if needed 1 To use the desktop adapter remove its cover as shown and set the 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 one end of the computer video cable Then plug the cable with the adapter into the monitor port on your Macintosh 20 Setting Up the Projector 3 To use the Macintosh monitor adapter connect it to the monitor cable as shown below and then plug it in to the projector s Monitor Out port Macintosh monitor adapter if needed 4 Tighten the screws on the connectors Setting Up the Projector 21 Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables You may need to connect the mouse or serial cable in the following situations m If you want to use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse you need to connect the mouse cable as described below When presenting with EasyMP net instead of from a computer you don t need to use the cable m Ifyou want to use the EMP Link V software on a Macintosh or note on a Windows PC that s not connected to the network you need You cannot use the EMP to connect the serial cable as described below Link V sofiware on a Macintosh that doesn t have 1 Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector s a serial port Mouse Com p
49. cooling fan or temperature sensor Turn off the projector and unplug it Contact EPSON for help see page 103 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound No image appears on the screen m Check that the power light is green not flashing and the lens cover is off m The projector may be in sleep mode If the power light is orange press the Power button to turn the projector on m If the power was switched off and then on again the projector may still be cooling down Wait until the power light stops flashing and remains orange then press the Power button again m Make sure the Brightness setting on the Video menu is correct See page 70 for more information Try selecting Reset All to return all setup menus to their default values m Press the A V Mute button to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily m The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer Solving Problems 93 No Signal 94 Solving Problems You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed Make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 You may need to switch image sources Press the Comp Easy MP or Video button on the control panel or the Comp Comp2 YCbCr Easy MP or Video button on the remote control to select the correct source Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button M
50. e a copy of the User s Guide directly on the user s hard drive Registration and Warranty The PowerLite 8150i comes with a basic carry in warranty as well as an international warranty that let users project with confidence anywhere in the world For details see the warranty brochures included in your Owner s Kit In addition when you register the projector EPSON provides you with free Extra Care Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada via overnight delivery See the brochure in your Owner s Kit for details To register simply insert the PowerLite 8150i CD ROM that came with your projector and select Register Online Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories products and services You can register through the Internet by e mail or 800 number modem connection or by printing out the form and faxing or mailing it to EPSON Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector make sure you have all the parts shown memory card and adapter 16MB CompactFlash projector EPSON PowerLite 81501 CD ROM registration and electronic manuals Q EasyMP net Software batteries CD ROM power cord VGA VGA to 5BNC RCA video cable computer video cable Mac serial cable D NS Z A S amp USB mo
51. e for details Displaying and Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Volume If you ve connected an audio source you can adjust the projector s Keystone volume from the control panel Hold the Shift button down while C pressing the or side of the Volume button You can also adjust Sin EEVEE the volume using the remote control To make additional sound adjustments see page 72 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 43 note When the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes it automatically turns off the projection lamp and enters sleep mode This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp You can turn this feature off see page 79 caution To avoid damaging the projector or lamp never unplug the power cord when the power light is green or flashing orange Shutting Down the Projector When done using the projector you should turn off the projection lamp to conserve power and maintain the life of the lamp If the projector is connected to a network leave it plugged in so that it can continue to receive data If you need to unplug the projector be sure to turn off the projection lamp if it s on and let the projector cool before unplugging it Follow these steps to turn off the projection lamp 1 Press the red Power button on the projector or remote control You see a confirmation message If you don t want to turn it off press any other b
52. e image still looks blurry after trying the solutions in the previous section If you re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that contains a lot of fine detail such as the body of a letter you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred Press Auto on the remote control or the Enter button on the control panel 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 buttons on the control panel or using the Video menu as described on page 70 1 3 Fill the screen with an image containing fine detail when making these adjustments For example in Windows you can click Start Settings and Control Panel then double click Display select a pattern to appear as your desktop background If this option isn t available try projecting black text on a white background such as a letter Press the Tracking and Tracking buttons to eliminate vertical stripes Press the Sync and Sync buttons to increase the sharpness of the image The colors of the image are not right The color balance may be incorrect If you re displaying a note s B j menu to adjust the balance of red green and blue If you re nue a GE ear technologies used your displaying video adjust the Color Tint and Gamma settings on projected image ma
53. elow either to find out how large your image will be when you know the distance from the projector to the screen or to find out how far from the screen to place the projector if you want an image of a certain size Since the size of the image can be changed by rotating the zoom ring formulas are given for calculating both the minimum and maximum sizes Standard Lens To determine the diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance m Inches Maximum diagonal size 0 6676 x projection distance 1 8 Minimum diagonal size 0 5173 X projection distance 1 4 m Centimeters Maximum diagonal size 0 6676 x projection distance 4 6 Minimum diagonal size 0 5173 X projection distance 3 6 To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image m Inches Maximum projection distance 1 498 x diagonal size 2 7 Minimum projection distance 1 933 x diagonal size 2 7 m Centimeters Maximum projection distance 1 498 x diagonal size 6 9 Minimum projection distance 1 933 x diagonal size 6 9 Long Throw Zoom Lens ELPLLO2 To determine the diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance m Inches Maximum diagonal size 0 487 x projection distance 2 3 Minimum diagonal size 0 286 Xx projection distance 1 5 m Centimeters Maximum diagonal size 0 487 x projection distance 5 9 Minimum diagonal size 0 286 Xx projectio
54. ens ELPLW01 Long throw zoom lens ELPLLO2 Extra long throw zoom lens ELPLLO3 Fixed short throw lens ELPLRO1 Ceiling mount ELPMB31 Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST Kensington security lock ELPSLO1 Insta Theatre portable projection screens 50 inch ELPSC06 60 inch ELPSCO7 80 inch ELPSC08 Wireless microphone and two satellite ELPCUS1 speakers Auxiliary audio system ELPPAS1 Remote control receiver plugs into ELPSTO2 projector to extend range of remote control Remote control receiver kit includes ELPST04 standard receiver and clip on receiver for attachment directly to remote control Digital video cables DVI to DVI 10 feet 3 meters ELPKC20 DVI to DFP 10 feet 3 meters ELPKC21 VGA to 13W3 video cable for connecting to ELPKCO6 certain high end workstations VGA computer cables D15 HD15 1 8 meters ELPKCO2 D15 HD15 3 0 meters ELPKCO9 Introduction 13 14 Introduction Product Product number for connecting a second computer includes a Mac adapter set so you can connect a second Macintosh Macintosh adapter set includes monitor ELPAPO1 adapter and desktop adapter Communication cable set ELPKC04 You can purchase these accessories from your dealer by calling EPSON at 800 873 7766 or by visiting www epsonstore com US sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Setting Up the Projector This chapter tells you how to
55. er s video card is set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector see the following table for compatible formats Note that the frequencies of some computers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Resolution Frequency Dot H KHz V Hz MHz VGACGA 640 x 400 31 46 70 25 175 VGAEGA 640 x 350 31 46 70 25 175 NEC400 640 x 400 24 83 56 65 21 053 VGA60 640 x 480 31 469 59 94 25 175 VGA72 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 5 VGA75 640 x 480 37 5 75 31 5 VGA85 640 x 480 48 269 85 008 36 SVGA56 800 x 600 35 156 56 25 36 SVGA60 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 SVGA72 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 SVGA75 800 x 600 46 875 75 49 5 SVGA85 800 x 600 53 674 85 061 56 25 XGA43i 1024 x 768 35 522 86 958 44 9 XGA60 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 XGA70 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 XGA75 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 75 XGA85 1024 x 768 68 677 84 997 94 5 Mode Resolution Frequency Dot H KHz V Hz MHz SXGA1_70 152 x 864 63 851 70 012 94 5 SXGA1_75 152 x 864 67 5 75 108 SXGA1_85 152 x 864 77 094 84 999 121 5 SXGA2_60 280 x 960 60 60 108 SXGA2_75 280 x 960 75 75 126 SXGA2_85 280 x 960 85 938 85 002 148 5 SXGA3_43i 280 x 1024 46 433 86 871 78 75 SXGA3_60 280 x 1024 63 981 60 02 108 SXGA3_75 280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 SXGA_85 280 x 1024 9
56. fically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the projector or if it has been exposed to rain or water If it does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it use the correct power cable for that country Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We EPSON AMERICA INC Located at 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 6 43 Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Tel 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B d
57. g inside the case presses against one of the remote control s buttons Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 91 Solving Problems This chapter helps you solve problems with the projector and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can t solve yourself This chapter explains the following m What to do when the projector s status lights flash warning Except as specifically explained W Solving problems with the image or sound in this manual do not i f S m Solving problems with the remote control attempt to service this product yourself m Contacting technical support Solving Problems 91 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 If the projector is not working correctly first turn it off and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector If this does not solve the problem check the status lights on top of the projector and try the solutions recommended below Light Status Description D does not come on Make sure the power cord is connected securely If you ve just replaced the lamp make sure its cover is fastened securely D green The projector is operating normally D flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for the image to appear D orange The projector is in sleep mode You can unpl
58. he 3 5 mm audio cable into the projector s Audio port 26 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Video Device You can connect the projector to up to three video sources at the same time For composite video use the RCA video cable included with the H gt projector For S Video use the S Video cable supplied with your video device or obtain one from your electronics dealer 5 E For component video use the BNC cable supplied with your video device or obtain one from your electronics dealer If a component video device is connected you won t be able to use A hl the Computer 2 port to connect a second computer See the following pages for the type of video source you wish to connect Setting Up the Projector 27 Connecting Composite RCA Video Before starting make sure the projector and your video device are turned off 1 Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the RCA video cable to the projector s Video port Connect the other end of the cable to the video out port of your video source RCA video cable 2 To use the projector s built in speaker system connect the RCA audio cable to the left and right Audio ports of the projector insert the white plug into the L port and the red plug into the R port Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the audio output ports of the video source 28 Setting Up the Projector Connecting S Video If your video source has an S Video j
59. he Projector on page 63 If the projector is ceiling mounted or set up for rear screen projection it may be easier to access the settings from your computer You can either use a browser if the projector is connected to the network or the EMP Link V software program For details see page 64 Getting Help If you experience a problem with the projector check for help in one of these places m To replace the air filter or lamp or for other maintenance advice turn to page 83 m For troubleshooting tips on setting up and using the projector turn to page 91 If you still need help after checking these sources you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service Call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine card in your Owner s Kit Or take advantage of EPSON s automated support services 24 hours a day See Where To Get Help on page 103 for more information Introduction 9 note Registering is easy and ensures that you ll get a replacement unit if you need one 10 Introduction Making the Users Guide Available to Users The PowerLite 81501 CD ROM included in your Owner Kit contains an electronic copy of this manual as well as the Users Guide If your network includes a file server you may wish to place a copy of the User s Guide on the server so it is available to anyone wanting to learn more about using the projector Or after installing the EasyMP software on each user s system you can plac
60. hree different pointers For some pointers you can also define the color and length Box Lets you define the box color and choose from a solid or outline box with rounded or square corners Spotlight Lets you choose a large medium or small spotlight Bar Lets you define three different bars For each one you can set the color and width and choose between vertical and horizontal Cursor Speed Adjusts the cursor speed to low medium or high When you re finished customizing the highlighting tools press Esc Your selections are saved Capturing Images You can save a projected image on the memory card for display at a later time as described below You can also capture an image and set it to be used as your startup screen as the screen displayed when the projector isn t receiving a signal or as the screen you see after pressing the A V Mute button see the next page for instructions The image can be a company logo slogan photograph or any other image you want to use Capturing an Image on the Memory Card To save an image on the memory card start by displaying the image you want to use It can be from any connected device such as a computer DVD player or digital camera But if you switch to EasyMP net you have to use EasyMP s capture function see the User s Guide for details Follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control You see the menu screen 2 Highligh
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62. igital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name EPSON Type of Product LCD Projector Model EMP 8150 ELP 8150 Notices 117 118 Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferen
63. ing the default settings Fine tuning the Projector 63 Controlling the Projector from a PC Depending on how the projector is connected you can use either the EMP Link V software or a standard web browser to control the image and sound switch between video sources and find out how long the projection lamp has been in use This is especially useful when the projector is in a hard to reach location as when ceiling mounted or set up for rear screen projection Using EMP Link V To use EMP Link V you must install the projector software on your system as described on page 52 the EMP Link V software is installed along with it You must also connect the projector either over a network as described on page 31 or to a computer using a serial cable see page 22 If the projector is connected over a network make sure you ve performed the setup steps described in Configuring the Projector on page 48 Starting EMP Link V 1 To launch EMP Link V click Start Programs EasyMP and then EMP Link V Select the program to launch it You see this screen Connection Eg Interface r Setting C Serial Name EasyMP IP address C Unconnect 136 239 2 196 Setting Cancel 64 Fine tuning the Projector 2 Select how the projector is connected by a serial cable or over the network and then choose the correct COM port or networked projector name if necessary Once connected you see
64. ing volume 43 72 to 73 connecting source 24 28 to 29 problems 99 Auto button 70 Bass adjusting 72 to 73 Batteries installing 89 BNC connecting a computer with 25 Brightness setting 70 specification 105 Browser web 65 Cables 11 18 to 30 Capturing image 75 to 77 Carrying case 90 Ceiling mount 13 16 Cleaning air filter 85 lens 84 projector case 84 Computers connector pin assignments 111 saving settings for 71 to 72 supported 108 Connecting projector to a desktop PC 19 to 24 to a DVI source 26 to a high end workstation 26 to a video source 27 to 30 to computer using BNC cables 25 using S video 29 Contrast setting 70 Date and time setting 37 Default settings restoring 68 81 DHCP using 50 Drawing tablet connecting and using 34 DVI Digital Visual Interface connecting to 26 optional cables 13 EasyMP net Easy Configuration 49 66 Easy Menu 66 switching to 38 to 39 Electrical specifications 106 EMP Link V 9 22 to 23 63 to 65 EMP software compatible systems 52 EMP Tablet 34 installing 52 to 53 registering projector s name in 53 to 54 Environmental specifications 107 EPSON accessories 13 to 14 104 PrivateLine Support 9 103 technical support 103 to 104 Focusing 40 Foot release levers 41 Index 129 Gamma setting 70 HDTV 109 Height of image adjusting 41 to 42 Help 9 103 to 104 Highlighting tools 73 to 74 iBook connecting to 1
65. lder you want to be able to access from the network then select Sharing Setting up EasyMP net a note If the user won t have a keyboard available to type in the password when using the projector you may wish to create the password from digits 1 through 5 That way it can be entered using the numbered buttons on the remote control The software keyboard can also be used if necessary see page 50 58 Setting up EasyMP net 13 If necessary click the Sharing tab You see a screen similar to the following Backup D Properties 1 21 x General Tools Sharing Not Shared f Shared As Share Name Presentation Comment DOO O Access Type C Read Only Full Depends on Password Passwords ReadinlRassiyord Full Access Password Cea toh 14 Select Shared As then type a name for the shared drive or folder You can use the name suggested by Windows or type a new one Be sure to note down the name because you ll need it later to finish the setup 15 Select the level of security desired read only or full access and enter a password if needed according to the instructions for your operating system The projector will prompt the user for the password before connecting to the drive or folder 16 Click OK to close the dialog box Identifying the PC to the Projector Follow these steps to enable the projector to recognize any shared systems on the network 1
66. liver them without having to connect a PC or laptop See the following pages to learn about Using this manual to set up or install the projector Making the user s guide available to users Your projector s registration and warranty Accessories and additional components Introduction 7 note The EasyMP net software is designed to work only on systems running Microsoft Windows See page 52 8 Introduction Using this Manual to Set Up the Projector Depending on how you plan to use the projector follow these guidelines to set up or install it Connecting to a computer or video device To connect to a computer or video device follow the instructions in Chapter 1 to position the projector and connect any required cables Then see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Note that you don t need to install any software to connect the projector directly to a computer or video device Connecting to a network To connect to a network and use the projector s EasyMP net features first make sure the projector is properly positioned as described page 16 then turn to Connecting to a Network and Inserting the Memory Card on page 31 After connecting the projector turn it on and adjust the image as described in Chapter 2 Once the projector is connected and running follow the instructions in Setting up EasyMP net on page 45 to finish configuring the projector and
67. ls on setting up the software To use the projector s built in sound system you need to connect an audio cable as described on page 24 To connect to a high end workstation or a computer that outputs images in DVI format see page 25 Connecting the Computer and Monitor Cables 1 If you ll be viewing images on a monitor as well as the projection screen connect the monitor cable to the projector s Monitor Out port as shown Computer 1 VGA port VGA computer video cable monitor cable Monitor Out port 2 Connect one end of the VGA computer video cable to the projector s Computer 1 VGA port and connect the other end to your computer s monitor port 3 Make sure the Computer 1 switch is flipped to the right as Computer 1 switch slide to right shown If necessary use the tip of a pen or a small screwdriver to slide it over 4 Tighten the screws on the connectors note If you re connecting to an older Macintosh you may need a Macintosh adapter set See page 20 Setting Up the Projector 19 Connecting to an Older Macintosh If you re connecting to a Macintosh and the computer and monitor cables don t fit properly you may need to use a Macintosh adapter set You can purchase this set from EPSON see page 14 Refer to the drawing below to make the proper connections Macintosh desktop adapter if needed VGA
68. make certain adjustments To focus or zoom your image see below If the image is too high or too low you can reposition it See page 41 If the image isn t square see page 42 If only part of a computer image is displayed you may need to press the Resize button See page 42 for more information If you ve connected an audio source see page 43 to adjust the sound Focusing and Zooming Your Image Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image If the image still isn t large enough you may need to move the projector farther from the screen 40 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Height of Your Image You can adjust the height of the image using the lens shift knob and the projector s feet Using the Lens Shift Knob Use the lens shift knob to raise or lower the image If the knob is recessed press and release it to make it extend then turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to move the lens up or down When you re finished press the knob back in lens shift knob Using the Projector s Feet If the image is still too low you can raise it by extending the projector s feet 1 Stand behind the projector Pull up the blue foot release levers and lift the front of the projector This unlocks the feet caution Do not hold the projector by the lens this can damage it Displaying and Adjusting the Image 41 42 Keystone Resize button 2 Once the image is positioned
69. menu system described on the following pages Using the Projectors Menu System You can use the buttons on the control panel or remote control to access the menu system Follow these steps 1 To display the menu screen press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote control If you re using the remote control be sure to turn it on first using the switch on its side Menu button Syon 1 2 5 E 6 g Syne Keystone Volume menu options l Position Adjustment Audio Tracking 7 9999 Effect Sync 99 Setting Brightness o C al Capture Contrast 0 ss Advanced Sharpness 0 OH About Gamma Reset All Dynamic Q Normal Natural Resolution QAuto Manual gt Select Preset Select Reset Execute Select Enter The individual menus are listed on the left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right Fine tuning the Projector 67 2 3 4 note Tf you want to go back to the 5 default settings on any menu select Reset press Enter select Yes and then press Enter 6 7 68 Fine tuning the Projector Press the A up or Y down arrows on the control panel or press up or down on the Enter button on the remote control to scroll through the menu list Menu Esc arrow buttons on control panel racking When the menu you want is highlighted press the 4 button control panel or
70. municate with the projector you can check this as described in Testing the Network Connection on page 51 2 Open the Network properties dialog box m Windows 95 98 NT Right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties m Windows 2000 Right click My Computer and select Properties Setting up EasyMP net 55 3 Click the Identification tab You see a screen similar to the following Poe ea _ 4 Ifnot already established enter a name for the computer and its workgroup or domain in Windows NT Be sure to note down the computer name because you ll need it later to finish the setup For Windows 95 or 98 continue with the following steps For Windows NT or 2000 click OK to close the dialog box and then skip ahead to step step 11 5 Click the Configuration tab click here Client for Microsoft Networks Intel R PRO 100 Management Adapter y IPX SPX compatible Protocol Y TCP IP then y Client for Microsoft Networks click here Setting up EasyMP net 6 Click the File and Print Sharing button You see this screen File and Print Sharing M a 7 Select want to be able to give others access to my files then click OK 8 Click the Access Control tab ISUGROSETS atid Groups tani 9 Select Share level access control then click OK 10 Restart the computer so that the settings take effect 11 Open Windows Explorer or My Computer 12 Right click any drive or fo
71. n distance 3 7 TTZ Technical Specifications To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image m Inches Maximum projection distance 3 492 x diagonal size 5 1 Minimum projection distance 2 053 x diagonal size 4 8 m Centimeters Maximum projection distance 3 492 x diagonal size 12 9 Minimum projection distance 2 053 x diagonal size 12 2 Extra Long Throw Zoom Lens ELPLLO3 To determine the diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance m Inches Maximum diagonal size 0 231 X projection distance 2 2 Minimum diagonal size 0 171 X projection distance 1 7 m Centimeters Maximum diagonal size 0 231 X projection distance 5 7 Minimum diagonal size 0 171 X projection distance 4 2 To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image m Inches Maximum projection distance 4 331 x diagonal size 9 7 Minimum projection distance 5 850 x diagonal size 9 7 m Centimeters Maximum projection distance 4 331 x diagonal size 24 5 Minimum projection distance 5 850 x diagonal size 24 7 Technical Specifications 113 114 Technical Specifications Short Throw Zoom Lens ELPLW01 To determine the diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance m Inches Maximum diagonal size 0 876 x projection distance 3 8 Minimum diagonal size 0 7
72. ne tuning the Projector Press the Menu button You see the menu screen Highlight the Audio menu then press Enter Video Volume EE o ss Treble 0 c Effect Bass OM Setting SRS SPACE 0 CE Capture SRS CENTER 0 CEE Advanced Reset Execute About Reset All Select Enter 3 Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to set the following options m Volume m Treble m Bass m SRS space adjusts the width of the sound m SRS center adjusts the depth of the sound 4 When you re finished adjusting the sound press Esc or Menu Customizing the Highlighting Tools You can use the remote control to highlight your presentation with special graphics as described in the Users Guide With the Effect menu you can customize these tools and set the cursor speed for highlighting The Reset option lets you return all the highlighting tools to their default settings 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu 2 Highlight the Effect menu then press Enter Video 1Cursor Stamp Setting Audio 2 Box gt Setting 3 Spotlight Setting Setting 4 Bar Setting Capture Cursor Speed OL A Advanced Reset Execute About Reset All Select Enter Fine tuning the Projector 73 74 Fine tuning the Projector Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to customize the following Cursor Stamp Lets you define the shape and size for t
73. ng the User s Guide Available to Users 10 Registration and Warranty sis Maw hea ia ed 10 Unpacking the Projector 42 22 4 60ssate bade ce eas 11 Additional Components 4 0 2 case a ee eee be 12 Optional Accessories a lehs aise ronitae thane ena 13 Positioning the Projector 05k ee alee NWS eG Sewn gE 16 Connecting toa Computer 0 0 0 0 000 eae 18 Connecting the Computer and Monitor Cables 19 Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables 22 Connecting the Audio Cable ccc cis coos weno 24 Making Other Computer Connections 25 Connecting to a Video Device 2 ini cance ie eee 27 Connecting Composite RCA Video 28 Connecting S Video x wis iehuted dhe eerwatomaand 29 Connecting Component BNC Video 30 Connecting to a Network and Inserting the Memory Card 31 Preparing Your Network 2 o0 540 04s 0e4 edie 3 31 Connecting to the Network once gota eee bbe aie 32 Inserting the Memory Card 2b cucin g ein Has 32 Connecting toa USB Device 0 000000 005 34 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Setting up EasyMP net Fine tuning the Projector Displaying an Image fe a de aries bau s beabe bees 36 Turning On the Projector pesicascienenna en nnna 36 Selecting the Image Source sve wicdea nie adkaie Seeks 38 Adjusting the Image and Sound 0 40 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 40 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 4
74. on Solving Problems 99 on off switch 100 Solving Problems Solving Problems with the Remote Control The projector doesn t respond to remote control commands Make sure the remote control is turned on Make sure you are within 30 feet of the projector have a direct line of sight to the projector s front or back sensor and are no more than 30 to the left or right or 15 above or below the sensor The remote control batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power To test the batteries press the light button The other buttons on the remote should light up temporarily If they don t you need to change the batteries 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 Turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater You can t control the mouse pointer with the remote control Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to both your computer s mouse port using the main cable and the projector s mouse port See Chapter 1 for details Make sure you ve used the correct cable The PS 2 mouse cable and Macintosh mouse cable look the same but they aren t identical Check the label on the end of the cable Solving Problems with EasyMP net You cannot find the projector on your network
75. ort as shown Mouse Com port main cable 2 To use the remote control as a wireless mouse choose the correct mouse cable for your system m PS 2 mouse m PC serial mouse m USB mouse m Mac mouse 22 Setting Up the Projector 3 Connect one end of the mouse cable to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable 4 Connect the other end of the mouse cable to the mouse port or USB port on your computer 5 To use the EMP Link V software follow the steps below for your system m OnaPC connect one end of the PC serial cable to the SERIAL terminal on the main cable note You won t be able to make this connection if your computer has only one serial port that is being used to support a serial mouse But you can still use EMP Link V if the projector and computer are connected to your network Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer m Ona Macintosh connect one end of the Mac serial cable to the MAC SERIAL terminal on the main cable Connect the other end of the Mac serial cable to the printer or amp modem port on the back of your Macintosh 6 Tighten the screws on the connectors Setting Up the Projector 23 Connecting the Audio Cable To use the projector s built in speaker system connect the 3 5 mm audio cable between the speaker or audio out port on the computer s sound card and the projector s Audio port
76. osition keyboard Place the cursor in the text box where you intend to type If necessary drag the keyboard out of the way using the bar on top Then point to the desired characters and click To access symbols and accented characters click Gi When done click to close the software keyboard Testing the Network Connection If you want to test the projector s network connection before installing the EasyMP net software do one of the following Ping the projector with the IP address you assigned to it Open a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and enter the projector s IP address as the location you want to go to If the connection is established you see this screen When done testing turn to page 52 to install the projector software and give users remote access to the projector Setting up EasyMP net 51 Giving Users Access to the Projector To enable users to send their presentations to the projector you need to install the EMP software on each user s system Once it s installed you should open the software and identify the projector so that it can be easily recognized whenever the software is used Installing the Software Follow the steps below to install the EMP software Make sure each note f j The Das n oit system on which you install it meets these requirements cannot be used on a Macintosh Operating system Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 or 2000 Available RAM
77. ositive Advanced V Negative SYNC Mode Sync On Green Reset All Resolution 9999x9999 Refresh Rate 999 9 Hz of the currently selected image source Select The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours If the number shown is close to 2000 make sure you have a spare lamp handy 3 When you re finished press Esc Restoring the Default Settings The Reset All option lets you return all the projector settings to their default values Video Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Select Enter Select Reset All and press Enter to display the confirmation screen Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel Fine tuning the Projector 81 82 Fine tuning 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 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 manual Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Your projector needs little maintenance All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean Any dirt or smears on the lens will show up on your projected image You also need to periodically clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector A clogged
78. ould work at a distance of about 30 feet from the projector as the batteries get old the remote control s range decreases and you may need to replace the batteries Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 89 You can test the batteries by pressing the light button on the remote control The other buttons should light up temporarily If they don t change the batteries as described above on off switch light button 90 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Transporting the Projector note The projector contains many glass and precision parts If you need to EPSON shall not be liable transport it follow these packing guidelines to prevent damage to the for any damages incurred j ing ti ation projector during transportation m 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 m When transporting the projector for business use first place it in a hard shell carrying case then pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the case m When hand carrying the projector store it in a soft or hard shell carrying case designed for projectors and video equipment If you want to store the remote control inside the projector s carrying case be sure to turn it off using the switch on its side This prevents the batteries from discharging if somethin
79. position the projector and connect it to external equipment such as a computer or video source To make full use of the projectors EasyMP net features you ll need to connect it to a network and install a memory card you may also wish to connect a USB drawing tablet or mouse to be able to draw or write on screen You ll find instructions in this chapter for the following Positioning the projector Connecting to a computer Connecting to a video device Connecting to a network Inserting the memory card Connecting a USB device Setting Up the Projector 16 front projection caution m Dont hold or lift the projector by the lens or you may damage it m Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector Positioning the Projector The projector can be installed for three different viewing setups front projection ceiling mounting or rear projection onto a semi transparent screen as shown f ceiling mounting rear projection To project from overhead you ll need to select Ceiling in the projector s Advanced menu To project from the rear select Rear Proj See Setting Advanced Features on page 79 You can place the projector approximately 3 1 to 48 feet from the screen when equipped with the standard lens Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine the projector s placement o
80. pposite end of the cable to the corresponding connectors on your video source If the image doesn t display properly you may need to change the BNC option in the projector s Setting menu to YCbCr see page 79 To use the projector s built in sound system connect the RCA audio cable to the S Audio Audio2 ports of the projector insert the white plug into the L port and the red plug into the R port Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the audio output ports of the video source 30 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Network and Inserting the Memory Card To use the projector s EasyMP net features you have to connect the projector to your network and insert a memory card as described below You ll also need to configure the projector s network settings and perform other setup procedures as described in Setting up EasyMP net on page 45 Preparing Your Network To connect the PowerLite 8150i to a network you must already have in place an Ethernet network running Microsoft networking over TCP IP When setting up your network you may wish to take into account certain security measures Since the projector can be accessed by anyone on your network with a web browser you may wish to limit which systems have access to the projector as well as which systems the projector itself can be used to access One way of doing this is to place the projector on its own subnet as shown below this way only
81. r on remote hard drive 58 Picture see Image Picture in picture video source selecting 78 Pin assignments connector 111 Positioning image 41 to 42 projector 16 to 17 112 to 114 Power button 37 consumption 106 status light 92 supply 106 Preset button 72 option 71 to 72 PrivateLine Support 9 103 Projector carrying case 90 changing settings from computer 9 64 to 66 cleaning 84 configuring to network 48 to 50 connecting with remote PC 59 to 61 64 to 66 distance from screen 16 to 17 105 112 to 114 feet adjusting height with 41 lamp specifications 106 options 13 to 14 resolution 105 software see EMP software switching picture source 38 to 39 transporting 90 troubleshooting 91 to 102 turning off 44 turning on 36 to 37 unpacking 11 to 12 viewing status information 80 Projector case cleaning 84 Rear screen projection 16 Registration 10 Remote control installing batteries 89 problems 100 specifications 106 Resetting menu options 68 81 Resizing image 42 Resolution setting 71 specification 105 Safety instructions 115 to 116 SECAM 108 to 110 Serial cable 22 to 23 Shared folders setting up 55 to 61 Sharpness setting 70 Sleep mode 44 79 Sound adjusting tone 72 to 73 adjusting volume 72 to 73 problems 99 Specifications electrical 106 environmental 107 general 105 lamp 106 lens 105 remote control 106 safety 107 Startup screen creating 75 to 77 Sta
82. r use the formulas on page 112 for additional guidance 43 ft 8 ft 4 ft distance from screen Keep in mind that the image size generally increases with distance but may vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings 16 Setting Up the Projector When projecting from a table the ideal arrangement is to set the projector flat on its surface This way you can use the lens shift knob instead of raising the projector s feet to position the image on screen This delivers the best looking picture See chapter 2 for details You won t need to tilt the projector upward as long as you position it so that its lens is at least as high as the bottom of the screen but no higher than the middle of the screen as shown no higher than x n middle of screen no lower than bottom of screen A E a R If you have to raise the front of the projector you can use the projector s keystone correction to eliminate distortion caused by tilting the projector upward But you ll get a better picture if you can leave the projector flat on the table and use the lens shift knob to adjust the height of the image If you re projecting from overhead you can get the best looking picture by mounting the projector parallel to the ceiling with its lens at least as high as the middle of the screen but no higher than the top of the sc
83. rce receiver connector Mouse Com Mouse Com connector Audio 1 connector Component video connector S Video S Audio Audio2 Video L Audio R_ S Video connector 0 GE Monitor Out Stack Out left and right audio connectors Monitor Out connector Stack Out connector S Video Audio 2 connector 110 Technical Specifications Computer Video Port Pin Assignments The Computer 1 analog port the VGA port on the right side of the projector and the Monitor Out port are female video RGB 15 pin micro D style connectors Here are their pin assignments Pin no Computer 1 port Monitor Out port 1 Red video Red out red video 2 Green video Green out green video 3 Blue video Blue out blue video 4 onitor ID bit 2 Reserved 5 GND GND 6 Red video GND GND 7 Green video GND GND 8 Blue video GND GND 9 5V Reserved 10 Synchronous GND GND 11 Monitor ID bit 0 Reserved 12 SDA Reserved 13 Horizontal sync Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync Vertical sync 15 Reserved Vertical sync Technical Specifications 111 note The formulas given here are for when the projector is placed flat without tilting it up at the screen see page 17 Ifyou tilt it up by extending the feet or use electronic keystone correction your image size may vary Image Size and Projection Distance Use the formulas given b
84. reen Then use the lens shift knob to position the image on screen note Afier 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 purchase this from EPSON see page 13 Setting Up the Projector 17 note Tf you have an iBook with an RCA video out port follow the instructions for connecting to a video device on page 28 18 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer Follow the instructions in this section to connect a PC or Macintosh directly to the projector To access the projector over a network see page 31 The connections you make depend on how you plan to use the projector To project computer images you need to connect a standard VGA cable as described on page 19 You can also connect a second computer using the projector s BNC connectors as shown on page 25 If you re presenting from a computer and want to use the remote control as a wireless mouse for example to click through slideshow presentations you need to connect the mouse cable as described on page 22 If you re presenting with EasyMP net no special cable is needed If the projector isn t networked and you want to use the EMP Link V software to control its settings from a computer you need to connect the serial cable see page 22 If the projector is connected to the network no special cable is required see page 64 for detai
85. reen in Easy View as described in the User s Guide Your presentation doesn t look exactly the same as it did on your computer screen Certain PowerPoint special effects are unavailable when using EasyMP net including sound effects Microsoft Word and Excel files may not display with the same font you used on your computer See page 122 for more information The remote control s highlighting tools don t work when using EasyMP net The numbered buttons on the remote control can be used to highlight images only when you re projecting directly from a computer or video source Use EasyMP s highlighting tools instead as described in the User s Guide When using the EMP Tablet software you can t move the cursor all the way to the edge of the screen You may need to move or resize the EMP Tablet window on your computer s desktop You can also drag the toolbar out of the way if necessary When using EMP Scenario you can t drag a PowerPoint file into the scenario window You have to double click the PowerPoint file in EMP Scenario s file window to open the individual slides then drag each slide from the thumbnail window into the scenario window Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day m From the Internet you can reach EPSON s product support page at http support epson com After selecting your product you
86. ries online or view EPSON s complete product catalog visit the EPSON Stores at www epsonstore com U S sales only To see our full line of multimedia projectors go to www epson com mul_proj Technical Specifications General Type of display Size of liquid crystal panels Lens Resolution Color reproduction Brightness Image size Projection distance Projection methods Internal speaker system Optical aspect ratio Zoom ratio Keystone correction angle Poly silicon Thin Film Transistor TFT Diagonal 1 3 inches 33 6 mm F 1 7 2 3 f 49 63 mm 1024 x 768 pixels 24 bit 16 7 million colors 3200 lumens ANSI Wide angle 28 to 300 inches at 3 3 to 37 3 feet distance Tele angle 21 to 300 inches at 3 1 to 48 1 feet distance 3 1 to 48 1 feet 0 9 to 14 6 meters Front rear upside down ceiling mount 3 watt stereo speakers 4 3 horizontal vertical 1 1 3 30 ratio 10 0 to 5 5 Technical Specifications 105 Projection Lamp Type UHE Ultra High Efficiency Power consumption 230 W Lamp life About 2000 hours Part number ELPLP11 Remote Control Range 32 8 feet 10 meters Batteries Alkaline AA 2 Mouse Compatibility Supports PS 2 USB serial ADB Remote IR Receiver Supports EPSON Remote IR Receiver 10 foot cable typical use for rear screen projection Dimensions Height 6 1 inches 157 mm Width 12 inches 305 mm Depth 17 6 inches 448 mm Weigh
87. rojector If you are not sure of the power available consult your dealer or power company Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Placez le projecteur pres d une prise de contacte o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Insert the projector s three wire grounding type plug into a properly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Do not hold the plug with 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 Notices 115 116 Notices Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on This may result in fraying or damage to the plug Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating Do not operate the projector on a sofa rug or other soft surface or in a closed in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector Except as speci
88. rojector starts See page 76 for more information Color Setting Adjusts the color temperature of the projected image Select Auto to let the projector automatically adjust the color setting Select Manual to adjust the setting yourself then press Enter You can adjust the color using either Absolute Color Temperature or RGB color values Positive color values provide a cold white negative values a warmer white Use the Black and White level settings to adjust projectors arranged in a stack formation Rear Proj Turn on to project from behind onto a transparent screen Ceiling Turn on when the projector is mounted upside down from the ceiling 4 When you re finished press Esc Viewing Lamp Usage and Other note Information You can view the lamp on time from a remote computer Use the About menu to view information about the display settings of using the About menu in your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used EMP Link V page 64 or the Information option in 1 2 Highlight the About menu Easy Menu page 65 80 Fine tuning the Projector Press the Menu button You see the main menu You see the lamp usage hours and details about the signal format note The lamp usage timer doesn t register until you ve used the Video Lamp ON Time 9999 H lamp for at least 10 hours Audio Video Source Computer1 Effect Frequency H999 99 KHz Setting 2 WEY Sk lake Capture SYNC Polarity H P
89. s and autoshapes placed in graph areas will not be displayed Graphs There are certain graphs that will not be displayed or for which 3D effects will be displayed in 2D Graph fill effects will be disabled There are cases where explanatory notes and labels will not be displayed correctly AutoShape Shading and 3D effects will not be displayed Text boxes Shadow and 3D effects will not be displayed Tools Macro settings will be disabled Amendments in the revision history will not be displayed Form settings will be disabled Data Group and outline settings will be disabled Pivot tables will not be displayed WordArt Text edited with WordArt will not be displayed Windows The Freeze Panes option will be disabled Microsoft Word The following restrictions apply when displaying Word files incorporated into a scenario and when directly opening Word files with Easy View File Format The only file formats that can be played back are Word 97 98 and 2000 Files The character count specification character pitch setting line count specification and line pitch setting will be disabled Grid lines will not be displayed Display There are cases where headers and footers will not be displayed correctly These can only be displayed with the print layout function Fonts Fonts that are not installed on the projector will be converted to the installed font that is most similar Inserts Inserted comments will be di
90. s set up Note any required parameters as described below depending on the type of network you have in place Simple peer to peer network You have a simple peer to peer network if it your equipment is connected through a hub as shown below Projector name EasyMP net N IP Address 192 168 1 1 amp Bg Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 3 Computer name PC5 Computer name PC10 IP Address 192 168 1 5 IP Address 192 168 1 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Before configuring the projector note the following information m thefirst three octets of the IP addresses on the network the first three octets are the same for all devices Example 192 168 1 10 first three octets m the subnet mask A network that includes a gateway Your network may include a gateway or router In the example shown below the office subnet is linked through a gateway to the projector subnet office subnet Computer name PC20 IP Address 192 168 1 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 WINS 192 168 1 100 Computer name PC10 a ee ai p IP Address 192 168 1 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Computer name PC5 IP Address 192 168 1 5 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 EEN Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 WINS 192 168 1 100
91. sabled Inserted footnotes will be disabled Inserted hyperlinks will be disabled Notices 125 126 Notices There are cases where page numbers will not be displayed correctly Tab leaders will not be displayed Sound and video clip art and media clips cannot be played back Inserted auto text will not be displayed Certain special characters cannot be displayed Cross references will be disabled Certain tables of contents cannot be displayed Tables of authorities will be disabled Certain inserted objects cannot be displayed Use Microsoft objects Formats All lines no matter how they are formatted will be displayed as single solid lines Shading and 3D effects for ruled lines will not be displayed Certain character effects outline characters double cross out lines animation settings meshing will be disabled There are cases where the settings for Indents and Spacing Line and Page Breaks and Numbering will not be displayed correctly There are cases where line header effects will not be displayed correctly Fill effects will not be displayed Character pitch adjustment effects will be disabled Effects set by selecting Paragraph Text Flow Pagination will be disabled Effects set by selecting Format Picture Trimming Range and Image Control will be disabled Tables Tables inserted within another table will not be displayed Character positions set by selecting Table Option Alignment in Cells will
92. t 18 3 lb 8 3 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 4 0 A 200 to 240 VAC 2 0A Power consumption Operating 360 W Standby 8 5 W 106 Technical Specifications Environmental Temperature Humidity Safety United States Canada CE Marking Operating 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C non condensing Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C non condensing Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing FCC Part 15J Class B UL1950 Rev 3 DOC SOR 88 475 CSA C22 2 No 950 Rev 3 Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 Technical Specifications 107 108 Technical Specifications Supported Computers and Video Formats You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers including IBM compatible PCs and laptops Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh series including G3 and G4 systems PowerBook computers many iMac and iBook series systems and high end workstations such as the Sun SPARCstation The projector supports computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA EPSON s patented SizeWise chip automatically resizes images as needed to display in the projector s native format The projector also supports the new Digital Visual Interface DVI format as well as NTSC PAL SECAM and HDTV international video standards To project images output from a computer make sure the comput
93. t the Capture menu then press Enter Video Image Capture gt Execute Audio User s Logo Capture gt Execute Effect Setting Advanced About Reset All Select_ Enter 3 Make sure Image Capture is highlighted and press Enter 4 When you see the message Do you save the present image to the Memory Card select Yes and press Enter 5 On the next screen select Yes again and press Enter After a moment the projector displays the name of the captured image 1 jpg 2 jpg etc Fine tuning the Projector 75 6 Press Esc to exit the menu system The image is saved in the Capture folder on the memory card You can display it using Easy View or Easy Review or copy it onto computers connected to the network using the EasyMP software See the User s Guide for details Creating Your Own Startup Screen Start by displaying the image you want to use It can be from any image source such as a computer DVD player or digital camera or even a screen that s shown when you have EasyMP net turned on Note that you don t have to have a memory card installed to save the image Follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control You see the menu screen 2 Highlight the Capture menu then press Enter Video Image Capture gt Execute Audio User s Logo Capture gt Execute Effect Setting Advanced About Reset All Select_ Enter 3 Select User s Logo Capture
94. tation lists will be disabled Notices 127 128 Notices Certain inserted objects cannot be displayed Use Microsoft objects Layout frames and objects inserted in the layout frames cannot be displayed Formats All lines no matter how they are formatted will be displayed as single solid lines Shading and 3D effects for ruled lines will not be displayed Certain character effects outline characters double cross out lines animation settings meshing will be disabled There are cases where the settings for Indents and Spacing Line and Page Breaks and Numbering will not be displayed correctly There are cases where line header effects will not be displayed correctly Filling effects will not be displayed Character pitch adjustment effects will be disabled Effects set by selecting Paragraph Text Flow Pagination will be disabled Effects set by selecting Format Picture Trimming Range and Image Control will be disabled Tables Tables inserted within another table will not be displayed Fine adjustments to character positions inside tables will be disabled Page break setting in the middle of a line will be disabled AutoShapes AutoShapes will not be displayed WordArt Text edited with WordArt will not be displayed Index A V Mute 77 79 Accessories 12 to 14 104 Adapter Macintosh 14 20 Air filter cleaning 85 Anti theft device 17 Aspect ratio 42 105 Audio adjusting tone 72 to 73 adjust
95. the EMP Link V control panel EMP Link Y Mm Ei Eie Option Help Sie OL E 2 9X0 r Keystone m No Signal Msg Horizontal 3 C OFF Black Vertical i Blue Setting P ia e C Logo Composite AA Mute C S Video Black BNC C Blue RGB Logo YCbCr I Prompt Reset M Sleep Mode J Patten Display Many of the settings are the same as those used in the projector s menu system described starting on page 67 For more information see the online EMP Link V Users Guide Click Start Programs and EasyMP then click EMP Link V and select User s Guide Using a Browser To control the projector from a standard web browser the projector must be connected to a network as described on page 31 and properly configured to the network as described on page 48 1 Open a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and enter the projector s IP address as the location you want to go to Fine tuning the Projector 65 2 66 Fine tuning the Projector You see this screen EYP Pier ei Tears eer 1 OLOT ead Apolo TT eS iene Do one of the following m Click Easy Configuration to adjust the date and time or network settings m Click Easy Menu to adjust the image or sound switch between video sources or check to see how long the lamp has been in use Note that many of the settings are the same as those used in the projector s
96. tly AutoShape Shading and 3D effects will not be displayed There are cases where text will not be displayed in the correct position Graphs Graph animation is not supported Picture Picture extended meta file format inserted from files other than PowerPoint files will not be displayed Microsoft Excel The following restrictions apply when displaying Excel files incorporated into a scenario and when directly opening Excel files with Easy View File formats The only file formats that can be played back are Excel 97 and 2000 Notices 123 124 Notices Display Headers and footers will not be displayed Fonts Fonts that are not installed on the projector will be converted to the installed font that is most similar Formats Line styles All lines no matter how they are formatted will be displayed as single solid lines Line thickness There are cases where certain specified thicknesses will not be displayed The format settings will be disabled when Not Display is specified for a sheet Backgrounds specified as sheet backgrounds from external files will not be displayed Conditional format settings will be disabled Drawing image and object display There are cases where drawings inserted from external files will not be displayed correctly Inserted objects will be disabled Use Microsoft objects except maps Inserted comments will be disabled Inserted hyperlinks will be disabled Text boxe
97. tus lights 92 to 93 SVGA 108 to 110 S video connecting with 29 Switching picture sources 38 to 39 SXGA 108 to 110 Synchronization adjusting 70 98 Tablet drawing 34 TCP IP assigning address to projector 46 to 50 Technical support 103 to 104 Index 131 Temperature requirements 107 status light 92 to 93 Zoom ratio specification 105 Time and date setting 37 Zooming image 40 Tone setting 72 to 73 Tracking adjusting 70 98 Transporting projector 90 Treble adjusting 72 to 73 Troubleshooting EasyMP net 101 image problems 93 to 99 remote control problems 100 sound problems 99 status lights 92 to 93 Turning off projector 44 Turning on projector 36 to 37 Unpacking projector 11 to 12 USB devices connecting 34 UXGA 109 VGA 108 to 110 Video compatible formats 108 to 110 connecting source 27 to 30 display settings viewing 80 picture in picture 78 port pin assignments 111 Volume adjusting 43 setting 72 to 73 Warning lights 92 to 93 Warranty 10 Web browser 65 WINS address 50 Workstation connecting projector to 26 XGA 108 to 110 132 Index EPSON PowerLite 8150i Multimedia Projector CPD 11970
98. ug it to turn it off or press the Power button to turn it on D flashing orange The lamp is cooling down Don t unplug the projector until the light stops flashing If you want to turn the projector back on wait until the light stops flashing and press the Power button D red Power is cut off because of an internal problem Remove the power cord and contact EPSON for help see page 103 B flashing orange The lamp is almost burned out This is a good time to replace it See oe page 86 for instructions ey flashing red The lamp is burned out Replace it as described on page 86 92 Solving Problems Light Status Description 3 flashing orange The projector is getting too hot Turn it off and let it cool for five minutes Make sure the temperature surrounding the projector does not exceed 104 F and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation You should also check the air filter if necessary clean or replace it as described on page 85 3 red The projector has overheated and turned itself off Let it cool for five minutes then turn it back on Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation If necessary clean or replace the air filter as described on page 85 If the projector continues to overheat the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or internal circuits Contact EPSON for help see page 103 3 flashing red There is a problem with the
99. up to 15 projectors p seioor 4 meeting roon in it and the projector names 1 Floor 2 meeting roon 2 Floor 3 meeting room must be 40 characters or less IP Addr 2 Copy the file to the Windows Pats ice Santa System folder on each computer 2 192 168 200 3 on which you ve installed the EMP software When the EMP software is opened the listed names automatically appear preceded by an asterisk in addition to any names that have been added using the Search window shown above Giving the Projector Access to the Network Sometimes users may wish to use the projector as a client up access a remote system on the network This is convenient for example when sharing meeting minutes Or if a server is set up between the office subnet and the projector subnet as shown on page 31 users will need to use the projector to download their presentations from the server Follow the steps below to configure each system the projector needs to be able to access and then register it on the projector Configuring a PC to Share Files Whether you re setting up a server or individual PC you ll first need to make sure it s named so that it can be identified on the network Then you ll need to set it up for file sharing and choose the drives or folders you want to make available to the network 1 Make sure the PC is already connected to the network and running Microsoft networking over TCP IP The computer should be able to com
100. use cable Mac mouse cable PC serial mouse 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 See page 90 for more information Introduction T1 Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need additional components m To receive an S Video signal you need an S Video cable one is usually provided with your video device m To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device you need a standard BNC cable with three connectors on each end the cable is usually provided with your device m Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 20 available from EPSON see page 14 Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port see your computer dealer m To take advantage of the projector s Digital Visual Interface you need a DVI cable and your computer must be able to produce video signals in DVI format for details see page 26 You can purchase this cable from EPSON see page 13 12 Introduction Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector EPSON provides the following optional accessories Product Product number Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP11 Short throw zoom l
101. use overheating and damage the projector To clean the air filter follow these steps 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable 2 Turn the projector on its side so that the handle is on top and you can access the filter easily 3 To clean the filter use a small vacuum designed for cleaning the inside of computers and other office equipment If you don t have one you can use a very soft brush such as an artist s camel hair brush 4 If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn replace it Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the note f When you get a United States and Canada to obtain a new one veplacement lamp Oi projector a new air filter is included You should replace the filter when you replace the lamp Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 85 note You can check in the projectors About menu to see how long the lamp has been used see page 80 Or you can check from a remote PC using Easy Menu as described on page 65 Before removing the filter make sure the projector is on its side not upside down to prevent dust from falling inside Then pull up on the tab as shown to remove the filter Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use It is time to replace the lamp when The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate The projection lamp light is flashing red or orange
102. utton power button power light 2 Press the Power button again The power light flashes orange for about a minute as the projector cools down Once the projector has finished cooling the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off This means the projector is in sleep mode but it can still receive data over the network 3 Ifnecessary unplug the power cord When unplugged the projector won t be accessible to users over the network 44 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Setting up EasyMP net Before using the projector s EasyMP net features you need to configure the projector as described below Make sure it s connected to your local area network LAN and equipped with a memory card as described in Chapter 1 Then follow the instructions in this chapter to Configure the projector s network settings Install the EasyMP net software Give users access to the projector from their PCs Give the projector access to a server or networked PC Setting up EasyMP net 45 46 Setting up EasyMP net Configuring the Projector to the Network Make sure the projector is connected to your local area network LAN and equipped with a memory card as described in Chapter 1 Then follow the steps below to configure your projector with the correct TCP IP address and other network parameters Determining How Your Network is Set Up The way you configure your projector depends on how your existing network i
103. want press Esc to exit the menu system Adjusting Image Appearance Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image 1 Press the Menu button You see the menu screen 2 Press Enter to select the Video menu 3 Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to set one of the following options m Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image m Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas m Tracking computer images only Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by matching the projector s internal clock to the computer display signal m Sync computer images only Corrects fuzziness by synchronizing the projector with the tracking signal sent from the computer m Color composite video or S Video only Adjusts the color depth or intensity of the image 70 Fine tuning the Projector Tint video only Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Gamma Choose Dynamic for computer images with bright colors such as charts or graphs or Natural to enhance video images Resolution computer images only Leave this setting at Auto to allow the projector to detect the video signal automatically If the projector is unable to sync up with the computer select Manual and choose one of the settings Video Signal Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60 hertz PAL system select PAL
104. y not the Video menu Also try adjusting the Color Setting option in exactly match the colors on computer image use the Gamma option in the projector s Video the Advanced menu your laptop or computer monitor Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance There is no sound Try turning up the volume Hold down the Shift button and press the right side of the Volume button control panel or press the right side of the Volume button remote control Make sure the A V Mute button is not enabled If you re using a VCR or other video source make 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 Make sure the audio cable is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headphone jack or mi audio out jack See page 24 Make sure the Windows volume controls on your computer are not turned all the way down or set to Mute You may be able to check this by right clicking the sound icon on your Windows desktop The wrong source may be selected Press the Comp Easy MP or Video button on the control panel or the Comp1 Comp2 YCbCr Easy MP or Video button on the remote control to select the proper source Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the butt

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