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1. Red Flashing red Flashing red There is an intemal error in the projector Tum the projector off and unplug it Contact Epson for help Red Off Flashing red There is a problem with the fan or a sensor Tum the projector off and unplug it Contact Epson for help Red Flashing red Off The lamp is bumed out broken or not installed correctly or the lamp cover is open Close the cover or replace or reseat the lamp if necessary as described on page 73 If these suggestions don t work contact Epson Flashing orange Off Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible see page 73 for instructions If you continue to use the lamp there is a risk it may break Red Off Red The projector has overheated and tumed itself off Let it cool for about five minutes then tum it back on Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation Also clean the air filter and air exhaust vents See page 71 If it continues to overheat you may need to replace the air filter Flashing red Off Flashing orange The projector is too hot Make sure the temperature surrounding the projector does not exceed 95 F 35 C and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation Clean the air filter and air vents if necessary See page 71 for instructions Orange Off Off The projector is in standby or sleep mode You can unpl
2. iiA z Press down the Num button on the remote control as you use the numeric keypad buttons to enter the password O nce you have entered the password correctly the password screen closes and projection begins 66 Finetuning the Projector If the password is not correct you see the message Wrong password Please try again If you enter an incorrect password three times in Succession you see the message The projector s operation will be locked Request code xxxxx and the projector switches to standby mode for approximately 5 minutes W rite down the request code Then disconnect the projector s power cord from the electrical outlet reconnect it and turn the projector back on W hen you see the Password Protect Release screen again you can try to enter the correct password If you have forgotten the password contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for assistance See W here To Get H elp on page 92 If you enter an incorrect password 30 timesin succession the projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it Disabling the Projector s Buttons W hen you enable the O peration Lock function all the projector s buttons are disabled except for the Power button note To cancel O peration Lock press the projector s Enter 2 Select the Setting menu and press Enter button for seven seconds 1 Pressthe Menu button 3 Usethe pointer bu
3. mind you can presthe setting Auto button on therenote Position control to restore the default Use the pointer button or arrow buttons to move the stin 2 image on the screen left right up or down m Computer 1 Input Selects the signal from equipment connected to the Computer1 Component Video1 port If your image colors look wrong try changing this setting from Auto to oneof the following RGB for computer or RGB video sources or Component Video for component video sources m Computer 2 Input Selects the signal from equipment connected to the Computer2 Component Video2 port If your image colors look wrong try changing this setting from Auto to oneof the following RGB for computer or RGB video sources or Component Video for component video sources 56 Finetuning the Projector m Video Signal composite and S video Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60 H z PAL system select PAL6O m Resize video Sets the image s aspect ratio ratio of width to height to 4 3 for letterbox video content and to 16 9 for widescreen video content 4 When you re finished adjusting the signal settings press Esc or Menu Customizing Projector Features T he Setting menu lets you customize the way you use the projector from adjusting lamp brightness and speaker volume to changing the shape of the mouse pointer 1 Press the Menu button 2 Select the Setting menu Le Tiere Mite eptloe operati
4. s free T his service is available 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time M onday 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 M onday through Friday m Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time M onday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready m Product name Epson PowerLite 61p or PowerLite 81p m Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector m Computer or video configuration m Description of the problem note To purchase a replacenent You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories ranoteconizol call from Epson at 800 873 7766 or by visiting the Epson Store at 562 276 4394 U S or www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 905 709 3839 for dealer 800 463 7766 for dealer referral referral in Canada Solving Problems 93 94 Solving Problems T echnical Specifications General T ype of display LCD panas 3 Lens Resolution Color reproduction Brightness AN SI Contrast ratio Image size Projection distance Projection methods Focus adjustment Zoom adjustment Internal sound system O ptical aspect ratio Zoom ratio N oise level K eystone correction angle Poly silicon TFT active matrix Diagonal size 0 7 inches 17
5. Align the new filter carefully as you slide it into place It should click into place 72 Maintaining and T rangporting the Projector Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use in high brightness mode or 3000 hours in low brightness mode It note is time to replace the lamp when You can check to se how i many hoursthe lamp has m The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate been usd See page 61 m The lamp light is flashing orange Turn the projector off when m The message Replace the Lamp appears on the screen when the not in use Continuous lamp comes on To maintain projector brightness and image 24 hour a day use may quality replace the lamp as soon as possible hers the overall life of this product Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 873 7766 in the U nited States for a replacement lamp Request part number V 13H 010L30 In Canada please call 800 463 7766 to locate a dealer Follow these steps to replace the lamp warming 1 Pressthe Power button twice to turn off the projector W hen Let the lamp cool before you hear the projector beep twice unplug the power cord replacing it If the lamp breaks handle the shards 2 If the projector has been on allow it to cool down for at least an carefully to avoid injury hour or until the lamp is cool 3 U sethe screwdriver included with the replacement lamp to loosen the screw holding the lamp co
6. D oing so may cause damage to the case WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line of sight infrared IR receiver at the front and rear of the projector T he projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector Ambient light is too bright Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used A strong light source shines into the IR receiver Other equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater isin the room T hese conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment T ry the following T he remote control s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights Close any window coverings and or move the projector out of direct sunlight Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy Notices 103 104 Notices 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 W ay M S 3 13 Long Beach CA 90806 T dep
7. 3 To finetunethe height of the image rotate the feet at the back of the projector If the image is no longer rectangular after raising it see the next section Projecting 37 Pointer button Enter button Menu buttton note You can also use the buttons on the projector to access the menu sytem Menu button ESC button Menu ESE gt Enter YY A J Do 7 Enter button Arrow buttons 38 Projecting Adjusting the Image Shape T he projector automatically corrects images that are distorted when the projector is tilted up or down up to a 15 tilt The Keystone window appears on the screen while the projector makes the correction If the projected image still isn t rectangular or has a keystone shape do one or more of the following m f your image looks like or you ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle M oveit directly in front of the center of the screen a the screen squarely m f your imagelookslike _ or the Auto K eysone feature may have been disabled or yc you may need to manually adjust the keystone correction value Auto Keystone is not available when you re using ceiling or rear projection Follow the directions below m Toturnon Auto Keystone press the Menu button on the remote control Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the
8. 8 mm F 1 70 to 1 87 f 21 3 to 25 6 mm 81p 1024 x 768 pixels 61p 800 x 600 pixels Full color 16 8 million colors 2000 lumens H igh brightness mode 1500 lumens Low brightness mode 400 1 30 to 300 inches 0 8 to 7 6 meters 2 9 to 35 5 feet 0 9 to 10 8 meters Front rear ceiling M anual M anual 5 W monaural 4 3 horizontal vertical 1 1 2 36 dB High brightness mode 30 dB Low brightness mode 15 vertical maximum 95 note Lamp life results vary depending on environmental conditions and usage Turn the projector off when not in use Continuous 24 hour a day use may reduce the overall life of the product 96 Technical Specifications Projection Lamp Power consumption 200 W Lamp life About 2000 hours H igh brightness 3000 hours Low brightness Remote Control Range 20 feet 6 meters Batteries 2 AlkalineAAA Mouse Compatibility Supports U SB Dimensions H eight 4 3 to 4 8 inches foot extended 109 to 123 mm Width 13 8 inches 351 mm Depth 10 7 inches 272 mm W eight 8 9 Ib 4 0 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 3 2A 200 to 240 VAC 1 6A Power consumption O perating 280 W Standby 5 W Environmental Temperature O perating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C H umidity O perating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Safety and Approvals United Stat
9. Audio jack corresponding to your video source For example if you ve connected your video device to the projector s Video port connect the adapter to the Audio jack next to it 3 Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the adapter to the red and white plugs on the A V cable 4 Connect the red or white plug on the other end of the A V cable to corresponding color coded audio output port on your video source If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions Audio adapter note Each input port has its own dedicated audio output jack T o play sound from a source you must connect the audio cable to the correct audio output jack When you switch the video source the projector automatically plays sound from the new source Se ting U p the Projetor 27 note Each input port hasits own dedicated audio output jack T o play sound from a source you mus connect the audio cable to the correct audio output jack When you switch the video source the projector automatically plays sound from the new source For Stereo Mini J ack Audio Output Ports Some video devices especially camcorders may have a stereo mini jack audio output port In this case use a commercially available stereo mini jack audio cable to connect to the projector as shown below 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio jack corr
10. D ay Lamp W arranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser of the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product if purchased new and operated in the U nited States or C anada conforms to the manufacturer s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase except that the warranty period is 90 days for projector lamps For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems If you elect carry in warranty service please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase to your Epson D ealer or Epson Customer Care Center Epson will at its option repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit without charge for parts or labor W hen warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of apart the item replaced becomes Epson property T he exchanged product or part may be new or previously refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option the replacement may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warr
11. Projector Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector 1 Push in the tabs and remove the lens cap amp JI Bar 9 U oE Se oa 3 Connect theother end to an electrical outlet The power light on top of the projector turns orange indicating that the projector is receiving power but not yet turned on Wait until the light stops flashing but stays orange 4 Turn on your computer or video source if you have not already 5 Pressthe Power button on top of the projector to turn it on You can also press the Power button on the remote control Power button EPSON Projector Remote control T he projector beeps and the power light flashes green as the projector warms up T he projector lamp comes on in about 45 seconds and the power light stays green m f you re using a computer you should see your computer display projected after a moment or two If not you need to select the image source See page 32 Windows only If you see a message saying that it has found a plug and play monitor click Cancel m f you re projecting a video press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch to your video source Then press the Play button on your DVD player or other device m Ifyou are prompted to enter a password see page 66 note If you areusing theremote control for the first time
12. be sure to insert the batteries as described on the Quick Setup poste warming N ever look into the lenswhen the lamp ison This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children Projecting 31 note T he name of the sdected image source appearsin the upper right corner of the screen 32 Projecting To focus and adjust the image see page 35 If a projected image fails to appear see What To Do If You Seea Blank Screen on page 33 W hen you re done with your presentation shut down the projector as described on page 41 Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating Selecting the Image Source Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector such asa computer and DVD player If you don t see the image you want press one of the following buttons on the remote control m Compl Press this button to move through the following options Computer 1 Auto Computer 1 RGB and Computer 1 Component Video m Comp 2 Press this button to move through the following options Computer 2 Auto Computer 2 RGB Computer 2 Component Video m S Video Press to select S Video m Video Press to select Video You can also press the Source Search button on the remote control or projector until the correct device image is projected If a projected image fails to ap
13. correct Video Signal is selected on the Signal message See page 55 for details Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance If the image seems dark the lamp may be nearing time for replacement Check the lamp hours as described on page 61 and replace it if necessary as described on page 73 There is no sound Press the lt 1 button on theremote control or projector to turn up the volume If you ve turned off the picture and sound press the A V Mute button on the remote control to turn them on again If you reusing a VCR or other video source make sure its volume is not turned all the way down or muted Also make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 SolvingProblens 89 90 Solving Problems M ake sure the audio cable is connected to the correct Audio port See page 21 If your presentation includes computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted M ake sure the audio cable is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headphone jack or i gt audio out jack See page 21 T he wrong source may be selected Press the Source Search button on the projector or the Comp 1 Comp 2 S Video or Video button on the remote control to select the correct source Solving Password Problens You have forgotten the password W rite down the request code that appears in the Password Protect Releas
14. first option for that menu 3 Usethe pointer button or the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of options T he options available depend E on which source is selected Enter button Esc button Finetuning the Projector 51 52 Finetuning the Projector After highlighting the option you want to adjust use the pointer button on the remote control or left or right arrow buttons on the projector to change the setting In some cases you may have to press the Enter button to see a sub screen for changing the setting m Press the left or right side of the pointer button or the left or right arrow buttons on the projector to adjust a slider bar m To select from two or more settings use the pointer button or arrow buttons to highlight the desired setting then press Enter Press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or to close the menu system if you are at the main menu Your changes are saved automatically Press the Menu button to exit the menu system Adjusting Colors and Clarity The Image menu lets you make adjustments to the colors of the projected image and fine tune brightness contrast and sharpness T he options available depend on which image source is selected Component composite and S video Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu 2 Press Enter to select the Image menu Fin
15. hen you re finished press Esc or Menu Seecting Projector Setup O ptions U se the Extended menu to customize the way you set up the projector You can configure the projector for rear and or ceiling projection change the language for the menus and messages set the screen background color capture and store a custom image or logo for the startup screen and set up the projector for network use 1 Press the Menu button 2 Select the Extended menu You seethe features and their settings on the right side Frejection Front Operation Standap Kode felwurk OFF 4 BIH Miri IPE Language Eralish Herel 3 Press Enter T hen use the pointer button or the up and down arrow buttons and the Enter button to set the following options m Display Message Lets you turn screen messages on or off Background Color Sets the screen background to Black Blue or Logo when the A V Mute button is pressed Startup Screen Enables or disables display of the startup screen when the projector is turned on m User s Logo Turn on to display the image or logo you have captured whenever the projector is turned on See page 63 for more information note The Startup Screen option cannot be turned off if the U s s Logo Protect feature has b n turned on See page 65 Fine tuning the Projector 59 note When Direct Power isturned on pressthe Power button to turn the projector off wait until the power light
16. join the Presenters Club and it s free m built in help system Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get quick solutions for common problems See page 80 for details m suUpport epson com Download FAQs frequently asked questions and email your questions to Epson support If you still need help after checking this U ser s Guide and the sources listed above you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast Call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on your PrivateLine Support card See page 92 for more information Wacome 9 Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry in warranty and an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world For details see page 106 and the warranty brochure that came with your projector In addition Epson offers free Extra C are 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 U nited States or C anada usually via overnight delivery See the Extra Care Road Service borchure for details To register complete the registration form that came with your projector and mail it to Epson Or register your product online at http Awww epson com webreg R egistering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories products and services Unpacking the Projector After u
17. of the image 1 Press the E Zoom button on the remote control You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom in area 2 Usethe pointer button to position the crosshair in the area you want to enlarge 3 Continue pressing the E Zoom button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 times Zoom in Enter Zoom out A V Mute Freeze U sng the Remote C ontrol 45 note You mug be projecting component composte or S video images to change the aspect ratio You can also change the aspect ratio using the projector s Signal menu See page 55 for details 4 While the image is enlarged you can m Usethe pointer button to pan about m Press the E Zoom button to zoom out 5 When you re done press the Esc button to return to the original size Changing the Image s Aspect Ratio If you re projecting a widescreen format image you can use the Resize button on the remote control to change the aspect ratio Follow these steps 1 Press the Resize button once to change the aspect ratio to 16 9 for widescreen format 2 Press it again to return to 4 3 aspect ratio 46 UsngtheRemote Control U sng the Remote Control asa Wirdess M ouse W hen you use the remote control as a wireless mouse you can control your computer or click through slideshow style presentations such as PowerPoint from up to 20 feet away T his gives you more flexibility s
18. of these buttons to select a problem or solution 2 Usethe pointer button on the remote control or the up and down arrow buttons on the projector to select an option Then press the Enter button to select it 3 Usethe pointer button on the remote control or the up and down arrow buttons on the projector to highlight the problem you want to solve T hen press the Enter button to view the solution s 4 Highlight a solution if this choice is available Then press the Enter button to select the solution Press the Esc button if you need to back up If the solution is to adjust one of the settings use the pointer button on the remote control or the left and right arrow buttons on the projector to adjust it 5 To exit theH ep system press the Help button If none of the suggestions solves your problem see additional solutions to problems in the following sections What ToDo Whe the Lights Flan 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 in the following table SolvingProblens 81 Power light Lamp light Temperature light Description
19. projector to select the Setting menu then press Enter If Auto Keystone is OFF use the pointer button to highlight this option and press Enter Select ON in the Auto K eystone window that appears and press Enter to save your changes Exit the menu by pressing the Menu button m To manually adjust the keystone correction value press the 7X or AA buttons on the projector to correct the shape of the image After correction your image will be slightly smaller You can also make keystone adjustments using the projector s Setting menu See page 58 Adjusting the Brightness T he brightness of an image depends on the source you are projecting and the amount of light in the room If the image is too bright or not bright enough here are two ways you can adjust it m Change the Brightness setting in the Image menu See page 54 m Select Low or High for the Brightness Control option in the Setting menu See page 58 Low brightness mode extends the life of the lamp and decreases the fan noise Correcting Computer Images If you ve connected a computer and the image doesn t look right or it doesn t fit properly on the screen press the Auto button on the remote control T his automatically resets the projector s tracking sync resolution and position settings You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect Additionally if the Auto Setup option in the Signal m
20. set period W hen that time has elapsed the password is reactivated and must be entered before the projector can be used W hen you enable the O peration Lock feature all of the projector s buttons are disabled except the Power button Creating Your Own Screen Logo You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector and then use it as the startup screen and or the screen that is displayed when you press the A V M ute button T he image can be a company logo slogan photograph or any other image you want to use The projector considers this image the U ser s Logo Follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector 1 Display the image you want to use on the projector You can use an image from either a computer or video source such asa VCR 2 Pressthe Menu button and select the Extended menu Ceit et tater p tater MaE note If you should happen to enable the password before you set one and you see the prompt to enter the password enter the default password 0000 to proceed note If the U ser s Logo Protect function isON you sea message that the logo cannot be recorded You ll need to disable the U ser s Logo Protect function before you can create or change the U ser s Logo See page 65 Finetuningthe Projector 63 note T he default setting for the Startup Screen option in the Display menu is ON If the Startup Screen is xt to OFF the logo will not di
21. setting in the Extended menu See page 54 or page 58 T he attached computer may bein sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver T ry pressing a key on the computer SolvingProblens 83 84 Solving Problems Nothing appears on the external monitor M ake sure the VGA computer cable is connected to your computer s video port and the projector s Computer1 Component Video1 port It will not work if you connected the computer cable to the projector s Computer2 Component Video2 port M ake sure the cable from your monitor is connected to the projector s Monitor Out port You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed M ake sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 M ake sure the power to your computer or video source is turned on If you ve connected a computer and one or more video sources you may need to press the Source Search button on the projector or the Comp 1 Comp 2 S video 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 If you ve connected a laptop computer make sure it s set to display on an external monitor See page 33 If you re using a PC laptop m Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor It may have an icon such as S T or it may be labelled CRT LCD Allow afew seconds for the projector to sync up after pr
22. the projector It allows you to adjust the volume and keystone correction set lamp brightness to high or low select the shape of the mouse pointer and disable buttons on the projector while you are projecting T he Extended menu lets you customize the way you set up the projector Among the options you can select the menu language Set rear or ceiling projection and record a custom image or logo to be displayed as the startup screen or whenever you press the AN Mute button on the remote control The Info menu provides information about lamp status and computer or video settings The Reset menu lets you restore the projector s factory default settings Changing Menu Settings U sethe buttons on the remote control to access the menus and change settings Follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control or projector to Menu button Esc button display the menu screen M i options mp CY lt a D Do GORE lir Bie Metia fer vain ii Lom trast u Z Sr pres o Color adjustnent Enter button Arrow buttons Eesel Pointer button T he six menus are listed on the left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right 2 Usethe pointer button on the remote control or the up and down arrow buttons on the projector to scroll through the menu list W hen you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button to select it The highlight moves to the
23. the Projector Case 2 0 eee 70 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 0 eae 71 Replacing the GIN lt lt 2ct sacha canada stator an tanta 73 Resetting the Lamp Timer ccc cece eee ees 76 Transporting the Projector cece eee eee ees 77 Solving Problams 00 c cece 79 U sing O n Screen H Apes cth sey eke kt eee ky 4 80 What ToDo When the Lights Flash 00 eee 81 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 83 Solving Password Problems cc ee cece ee eens 90 Solving Problems with the RemoteControl 91 WhereTo Get HAPs ceed secre fart amit iain Wace a ladle wr 92 T eephone Support Services 6 cece eee 92 Technical Specifications 0 95 Gened arrn ERE Me Ree gr eran nt a ane erry ener eon 95 Projection Lamp lt 4 sade a acs 22 Gteeiece 8 alae ctaeln acti aabedctag 96 Remote CONWUO evicinlcunnay aa we enter aN 96 M ouse Compatibility aaa aaa 96 DIMMIONS araia a A A OEE A a 96 PIGEON CS ts aiae a a A E aaa 96 BRVIFONMeNtalsiis sistent tataatea ashe eteeadiet 96 Safety and ApprovalS viv ckai ca nebd dence bee we a 97 Compatible Video Formats 0 cece eee ees 98 Compatible Computer Display Formats 99 NOU CSS eaaa a a 101 Important Safety Instructions s a s asua 101 Remote Control Information sssusa 103 Declaration of Conformity sssusa 104 FCC Compliance Statement aaa aaa 105 Warranty oaran n ii
24. turnsa geady orange then unplug the power cord 60 Finetuning the Projector m Projection Front Projector is in front of the screen Front Ceiling Projector isin front of the screen mounted upside down from the ceiling Rear Projector is behind the screen Rear Ceiling Projector is behind the screen mounted upside down from the ceiling Operation Direct Power W hen this feature is enabled projection starts as soon as you plug in the power cord You don t have to press the Power button Sleep Mode When this feature is enabled the projector lamp automatically turns off when the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes T his conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp To resume projecting pressthe Power button m Standby Mode Set to Network ON to monitor your projector over a network and perform other network functions when the projector is in standby mode m COM Port Turn on USB only if you re controlling the projector from a computer with the EM P Link 21L software T his software can be downloaded from the Epson website at support epson com You must turn the projector off and then on again to use the new setting m Language Select the language to be used for the projector menus W hen you re finished press Esc or Menu Viewing Lamp U sage and Othe Information U sethe Info menu to view information about the display settings of your c
25. 2 Notices 107 108 Notices Index A V cable 22 to 23 A V Mute 45 59 63 to 64 83 89 Accessories 12 93 Adapters M acintosh 12 17 Air filter cleaning and replacing 71 to 72 purchasing 12 Anti theft device 12 Aspect ratio 46 57 95 Audio adjusting volume 41 58 cable 8 21 90 connecting laptop 21 problems troubleshooting 89 to 90 turning off 45 Audio adapter 10 27 Auto button 39 56 Auto K eystone correction 15 38 50 58 Auto Setup setting 39 56 Background Color setting 59 66 Banding in image 88 Batteries replacing 48 Blackboard color mode 40 54 Blank screen 33 to 35 83 to 85 Blue background 59 Blurry image 88 Brightness 7 39 54 73 83 89 95 Brightness Control setting 39 83 Brightness setting 89 Buttons disabling projector 58 Cables 10 to 12 Camcorder connecting to 22 to 24 Carrying case 10 to 12 77 Calling mount 12 15 projection 15 60 Cleaning air filter and vents 71 to 72 lens 70 projector case 70 Color adjusting 39 to 40 53 to 54 problems 89 specifications 95 Color Adjustment setting 54 Color Intensity setting 54 Color M ode 39 to 40 54 COM Port setting 60 Comp1 Comp2 buttons 32 44 84 Component video cable 11 to 12 22 26 Component video source selecting 26 32 44 56 Composite video cable 22 to 23 Computer cable 10 16 to 18 connecting to projector 16 to 19 source selecting 18 19 32 44 56 support 7 suppor
26. Epson PowerLite 61p 81p Multimedia Projector Users Guide Important Safety Information WARNING Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on the bright light can damage your eyes N ever let children look into the lens when it is on N ever open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers D angerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you Except as specifically explained in this U sr sGuide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnd 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 U sea cloth or glove to handle the new lamp Copyright N otice All rights reserved N o 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 T he 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 N either Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchase
27. GA EGA 70 640 x 480 VGA 60 60 640 x 480 VESA 60 60 640 x 480 VESA 72 72 640 x 480 VESA 75 75 640 x 480 VESA 85 85 640 x 480 SVGA 56 56 800 x 600 SVGA 60 60 800 x 600 SVGA 72 72 800 x 600 SVGA 75 75 800 x 600 SVGA 85 85 800 x 600 XGA 60 60 1024 x 768 XGA 70 70 1024 x 768 XGA 75 75 1024 x 768 XGA 85 85 1024 x 768 SXGA1 70 70 1152 x 864 SXGA1 75 75 1152 x 864 SXGA1 85 85 1152 x 864 SXGA2 60 60 1280 x 960 SXGA2 75 75 1280 x 960 SXGA2 85 85 1280 x 960 SXGA3 60 60 1280 x 1024 SXGA3 75 75 1280 x 1024 SXGA3 85 85 1280 x 1024 UXGA 60 60 1600 x 1200 iM AC VGA 117 640 x 480 iM AC SVGA 95 800 x 600 iM AC XGA 75 1024 x 768 MAC13 67 640 x 480 MAC16 75 832 x 624 MAC19 60 59 1024 x 768 MAC19 75 1024 x 768 MAC21 75 1152 x 870 SDTV 540i 50 720 x 540 SDTV 480i 60 640 x 480 SDTV 480p 60 640 x 480 HDTV 720p 60 1280 x 720 HDTV 1080i 60 1920 x 1080 N oti ces T his 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 m Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table m Do not usethe projector near water or sources of heat m Usethe type of power source indicated on the projector If you are not sure of the power available consult your dealer or power company m Place the projector near a wall outlet wher
28. NC Cable If your computer provides video output through BNC connectors follow these instructions to connect the projector to your computer with an optional VGA 5BNC cable Before you start make sure your computer and the projector are turned off 1 Disconnect the monitor cable from your computer 2 Connect the cable s VGA connector to the projector s Computer1 Component Video1 or the Computer2 Component Video2 port If you are going to connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous display use the Computer1 Component Video1 port Com RS 232 AS trol RS Ez AA CA dio g a 7 Audi 3 Connect the BNC connectors to your computer s BN C ports 4 Ifyou want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen see C onnecting an External M onitor on page 20 5 Tighten the screws on the VGA connector If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the Source Search button on the projector or the Comp1 or Comp2 button on the remote control See page 32 Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control note l For details about using the Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through remote control asa wireless slideshow st
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30. a singe kd dee EANES A 106 Wacome The Epson PowerLite 61p and 81p are ultra portable projectors that offer up to 2000 AN SI lumens of brightness From classrooms to auditoriums your full color presentations and videos will be bright and visible even in ordinary indoor lighting Additionally the projector s built in amplifier and speaker deliver powerful 5 watt audio making it perfect for presentations in large rooms I mages are displayed at a native resolution of 800 x 600 pixels PowerLite 61p or 1024 x 768 pixels PowerLite 81p Three 0 7 inch LCD s deliver accurate color superior color saturation and incredibly vivid images and clear text Support for S video contributes to theater quality performance You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers including IBM compatible PCs and laptops Apple M acintosh Power M acintosh series including G3 G4 and G5 systems PowerBook computers and many iM ac and iBook series systems W ith Epson s patented SizeW ise technology the projector supports computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA You can use any of the following video sources HDTV VCR DVD player gaming console such as M icrosoft Xbox Sony PlayStation 2 and N intendo GameC ube camcorder digital camera or laser disc player The projector supports NTSC PAL and SECAM video formats You can connect up to four devices to the projector at the same time T he source bu
31. anty period of the product covered by this limited warranty H owever each replacement lamp carries the limited 90 day warranty stated above What T his Warranty D oes N ot C over T his warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products T his warranty covers only normal consumer use in the U nited States and C anada 24 hour per day use causes unusual strain and is not considered normal use T his warranty does not cover consumables e g fuses other than lamps T his warranty is not transferable Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer Postage insurance or shipping costs incurred in presenting your Epson product for carry in warranty service are your responsibility If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service you will be held responsible for costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IM PLIED WARRANTIESINCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
32. button to select a video source connected to the projector s S Video port m Press the Video button to select a video source connected to the projector s Video port m Press the Source Search button to move successively through all of the input sources After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears T he name of the selected source such as Computer1 or S Video appears briefly on the screen 44 Usngthe Remote Control Tuming Off the Picture and Sound Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound and darken your screen T his is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience s attention without the distraction of abright screen m Toturn off the picture and sound press the A V Mute button T he screen goes dark m Toturn theimage and sound back on press the button again or press Esc You can create an image such as a company logo or a picture to display on the screen whenever you press the A V Mute button See page 63 for more information Stopping Action Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer image and keep the current image on the screen T he sound will continue however Also because the source continues to transmit signals you won t resume the action from the point you paused it Press the Freeze button again or press Esc to restart it Zooming Your Image Follow these steps to zoom in on a portion
33. cece e eee teens 41 Shutting D own the Projector cc eee eee ee 41 U sng theRenoteControl 43 Controlling the Picture and Sound e a 44 Switching Between Picture Sources nasaus aaa 44 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 008 45 Stopping Action 4 teetns saaa 45 Zooming Your Mage sie its SN ash Rae 45 Changing the Image s Aspect Ratio 46 U sing the Remote Control as a Wireless M ouse 47 Replacing the Batteries cece cece eee eee 48 Finetuning the Projector 49 Using the Projector s M enu System 0 cece eee 50 Changing Menu Settings 0 ccc cece een ees 51 Adjusting Colors and Clarity ccc cece eee eee 53 Adjusting the Input Signal aaae 55 Customizing Projector Features 1 cece eee 57 Selecting Projector Setup Options saaa aaa 59 Viewing Lamp U sage and O ther Information 61 U sing the Projector s Security Features 0 cc eee eae 62 Creating Your Own Screen Logo 0008 63 Setting a Password lt i k pace ean ea earn adoeat as GLA 65 Turning On the Password and User sLogo 65 Starting the Projector with a Password 66 Disabling the Projector s Buttons 67 Restoring the D efault Settings 20000 68 M aintaining and Transporting THE PV OPCROF o eri anter E ARNA 69 Cleaning the Lens n dust Wigs aaa ae ev 70 Cleaning
34. chemical detergents T hese can damage the case 70 Maintaining and T rangporting the Projector Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Clean the air filter and air intake and exhaust vents on the bottom and rear of the projector after every 100 hours of use If they are not cleaned periodically they can become clogged with dust preventing proper ventilation This can cause overheating and damage the projector W hen thefilter and vents are clogged the projector displays the message The projector is overheated To clean the air filter and air vents follow these steps 1 Turn off the projector allow it to cool down and unplug the power cord 2 Clean the air vent on the back of the projector 3 Turn the projector upside down and clean the filter and air intake vents on the base of the projector To clean thefilter and air vents Epson recommends using asmall vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean them using a very soft brush such as an artist s brush Air vent Air vents 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 to obtain a new one T he air filter set part number V 13H 134A06 contains two filters In Canada please call 800 463 7766 to locate a dealer M aintaining and T rangporting the Projector 4 If you need to replace the filter slide it off as shown 5
35. ct images output from a computer the computer s external monitor signal must be set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector see the following table for compatible formats For best results the computer s resolution should be set to match the projector s native resolution 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 If this resolution isn t available select one of the other compatible formats Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a compatible resolution For a notebook displaying through an external monitor port you ll need to click the Advanced button on the Settings tab then adjust the resolution of the external monitor m Macintosh OS X From the Apple menu select System Preferences then click Displays M akesurethe VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected then click the Display tab and select a compatible resolution m Macintosh OS 9 x On the Apple menu choose Control Panels then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound Click the Monitor tab and select a compatible resolution for your external monitor You may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution See your software documentation for details T echnical Specifications 99 T00 Technical Specifications T he projector supports these monitor display formats Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution V
36. d O pening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards m Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions W hen 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 m This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury H g Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal or recycling D o not put in the trash m Unplugthe projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods m Donot place the projector and or remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in ahot location m f you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it use the correct power cord for that country m Donotstand on the projector or place heavy objects on it Do not use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Doing so may cause an unstable display and could lead to projector damage m Donotstore the projector outside of the required temperature range of 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C or in direct sunlight for long periods of time
37. d from both C onnet the audio cable for the computer connected to the Computer 2 Component Video 2 connector to the Audio 2 jack on the projector C onnet the other end of the cable to the second computer Seting U p the Projetor 21 note T he projector does not support TV antenna cable F connectors Connecting to Video Sources You can connect aD VD player VCR camcorder laser disc player digital camera gaming console such as M icrosoft X box Sony PlayStation 2 or Nintendo GameCube or any other compatible video source to your projector You can connect up to four video devices at one time The projector supports HDTV SDTV NTSC PAL and SECAM and automatically detects the video format It can receive composite video S video RGB video and component video T he type of cable you need depends on the video source m For composite video use a commercially availableRCA A V cable See page 23 m For S video usethe S video cable supplied with your video device or order one from Epson See page 24 m For RGB video us the VGA computer cable included with the projector See page 25 m For component video you ll need the optional Epson component video cable See page 26 After connecting your video device to the projector you may want to connect an audio cable to play sound from your video equipment through the projector s built in speaker See page 27 for instructions 22 Seting Up the Projector Conn
38. e screen and contact Epson See W hereT 0 Get H ep on page 92 If you turned on the password protect feature before setting the password and no password was set before try using the default password 0000 The remote control is not available You must have the remote control to enter the password If necessary you can purchase a replacement remote control from Epson See page 92 for details about ordering Solving Problems with the Remote Control The projector doesn t respond to remote control commands M ake sure you are within 20 feet of the projector and within range of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below The remote control batteries may not beinstalled correctly or may be low on power Replace the batteries as described on page 48 Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights M ake 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 have lost the remote control You need the remote control to access many projector features If you have lost it you can order another from Epson See page 92 for details about ordering You can t control the mouse pointer with the remote control m MakesuretheU SB mouse cable is securely connected to both your co
39. e the Supplied carrying case Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 77 78 Maintaining and T rangporting the Projector Solving Problens T his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can t solve yourself T his chapter explains the following U sing the projector s on screen help system W hat to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving problems with the image or sound Solving password problems Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support Press to Use to select retum to the a problem or last menu solution Press to confirm selection Help button 80 Solving Problems Usng On Scren H dp If the image doesn t look right or your audio isn t working you can get help by pressing the Help button on the projector or remote control T he following choices are available m No signal or image appears on the screen m Problems with sound m Language change Follow these steps to get help 1 Press the Help button on the remote control or projector You see the help menu Press to confirm selection Press to retum to the last menu 4 a Mem 4 Power G Source Search N OF a DN A S AN if ti PA 0 lamp J K w7 VY V 4 O Temp S aA Nee Help j x E He o O Help button Press one
40. e the plug can be easily unplugged Place l appareil pr s d une prise de courant o la fiche peut amp re d branch e facilment m Inset the projector s threewire 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 m Takethe 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 m Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles T his can cause fire or electric shock m Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on This may result in fraying or damage to the plug m Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning U se a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners m Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case T hey provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating D o not operate the projector on a sofa rug or other soft surface or in a closed in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided 101 102 Notices m Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots N ever spill liquid of any kind into the projector m Except as specifically explained in this U r s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified personn
41. ecting a Composite Video Source If you re connecting a composite video device use a commercially availableRCA A V cable Before starting make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off 1 Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the cable to the projector s yellow Video jack as shown below 2 Connect the yellow plug on the other end of the cable to the video out port on your video source 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 27 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select Video as the input source after projection starts See page 32 for details Seting U p the Projetor 23 Connecting an S video Source If your video source has an S video jack you can useit to project a higher quality video image You ll need an S video cable ELPSV 01 which is usually provided with your video source or you can purchase one from Epson See page 12 for ordering information Before starting make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off 1 Insert one end of the S video cable into the projector s S Video port and the other end into the S video output port of your video source 2 To play sound through the projector follow the instruct
42. enu is set to OFF the Auto function will not work See page 56 Adjusting the Color Mode You may want to adjust the color mode to select a different setting that is appropriate for the image you re projecting and the environment in which you re projecting it If you re projecting computer or RGB video images the default color mode is Presentation which is appropriate for presentations in bright rooms For other images the default color mode is Dynamic which optimizes video images using natural colors Color Mode button Auto button Projecting 39 40 Projecting T he following table lists the six color modes available Color mode Description sRGB Use when projecting computer images conforming to the sRGB color standard the default setting when projecting from a computer with analog video Dynamic Best for projecting movies with vivid color in bright rooms Presentation Use when you re projecting a presentation in a bright room Theatre Use when projecting movies in a dark room Living Room Best for playing video games or watching TV ina bright room Blackboard Choose this fixed color mode when you need to project against a green blackboard To change the color mode press the Color Mode button on the remote control until you see the mode you want T he currently selected setting appears in the upper right corner of the screen You can also use the project
43. erence 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 interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio T V technician for help WARNING Theconnection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or D eclaration 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 ClassB digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference C ausing Equipment Regulations C amp appard num rique dela classe B repete toutes les exigences du R glement sur lematerid brouilleur du Canada Notices 105 106 Notices Warranty Epson America Inc Limited Warranty Basic T wo Y ear W arranty and 90
44. es FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B DoC UL60950 T hird Edition Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 cU L CE Marking Directive 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC IEC 60950 T hird Edition EN 55022 EN 55024 Pixelworks DNX ICsare used in this projector Technical Specifications 97 Compatible Video Formats You can use any of the following video sources VCR DVD player camcorder digital camera gaming console or laser disc player The projector supports composite video S video component video and RGB video and it automatically senses the video format HDTV SDTV NTSC PAL or SECAM T he projector supports these international video standards Mode Refresh Rate Hz NTSC 60 NTSC 4 3 60 PAL 50 PAL 4 3 50 SECAM 50 SECAM 4 3 50 HDTV 720p 60 HDTV 1080i 60 SDTV 480i 60 SDTV 540i 50 SDTV 480p 60 98 Technical Specifications Compatible Computer Display Formats You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers including PCsand notebooks Apple M acintosh Power M acintosh series including G3 G4 and G5 systems PowerBook computers many iM ac and iBook series systems and high end workstations such as the Sun SPAR Cstation Although images are displayed at the projector s native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels PowerLite 81p or 800 x 600 pixels PowerLite 61p Epson s patented SizeW ise chip supports computer display formats ranging from VGA through UXGA To proje
45. esponding to your video source For example if you ve connected your video device to the projector s S Video port connect the adapter to the Audio jack next to it 2 Connect the other end to your video device s audio output port If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions 28 Seating Up the Projector Projecting O nce you ve set up the projector you re ready to turn it on adjust the image and give your presentation Although you can operate the projector without it the remote control lets you use additional features See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote T his chapter covers the following Turning on the projector and other equipment Adjusting the image Adjusting the volume Shutting down the projector caution D o not usethe projector with the lens cap in place The heat generated by the lamp can damage it 30 Projecting Turning On Your Equipment M ake sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 Then turn on your projector as described below If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector the projector automatically detects and displays the image source If you turn on the projector first or have multiple pieces of connected equipment you may have to select the image source manually See page 32 Tuming On the
46. essing it Check your laptop s manual or online help for details On most systems the S C or CRT LCD key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector or display on both at the same time Depending on your computer s video card you might need to use the D isplay 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 or iBook with Macintosh OS X 1 2 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then click Display Select VGA Display or Color LCD click Arrange or Arrangement then put a check mark in Mirror Displays If you re using a PowerBook or iBook with Macintosh OS 9 x 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the othe T his lets you display on the projector screen as well asthe LCD screen 4 Ifthe Arrange icon isn t available click the Monitor icon 5 Select one of the listed Simulscan resolutions Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection The message Not Supported is displayed m Make sure your computer s resolution doesn t exceed XGA for the PowerLite 81p or SVGA for the PowerLite 61p and the frequency is supported by the projector See page 98 If necessary change your computer s re
47. etuning the Projector 53 3 Usethe pointer button or the up and down arrow buttons note You can also select High or Low brightness modein the Seating menu See page 58 54 Finetuning the Projector and press Enter to select any of the following options m Color Mode Corrects the vividness of image color You can select from the following six settings and save a different one for each computer and or video source Dynamic For projecting movies or playing video games in vivid color in a bright room Presentation For presentations in bright rooms Theatre For optimizing movie images with natural color in a dark room the default for video or S video display Living Room For playing video games and watching TV in a bright room sRGB For standard sRGB computer displays the default when projecting from a computer with analog video Blackboard Fixed color mode for projecting against a green blackboard m Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image m Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas m Color Intensity component composite and S video Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image colors m Tint component composte and S video Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image m Sharpness Sharpens or softens the image Color Adjustment Adjusts the temperature and intensity of red green and blue W hen the image is set correctly press Esc or Menu Your sett
48. f you re using a computer and you ve connected the mouse cable as described in Chapter 1 you can use the remote control as a wireless mouse W hen using the remote control stand within 20 feet of the projector Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or at the screen the projector s front sensor can detect signals bounced off the screen Press the button for the function you want to use T his chapter covers the following information Controlling the picture and sound m Using the remote control as a wireless mouse m Replacing the remote control batteries Select a source Moves through all the input sources in sequence Controlling the Picture and Sound You can usethe remote control to select your source temporarily turn off the picture and sound freeze the action or zoom in on the picture M ake sure you have set up your projector and connected any equipment as described in Chapter 1 Switching Between Picture Sources If you ve connected your projector to more than one computer and or video source you can use the buttons on the remote control to switch between the different sources m Press the Comp1 button to select the computer or video source connected to the projector s Computer1 Component Video1 port m Press the Comp 2 button to select the computer or video source connected to the projector s Computer2 Component Video2 port m Pressthe S Video
49. ff image 39 86 image quality 87 to 88 image aes 87 i Warning lights 81 to 82 no image 83 to 85 Warranty 10 106 to 107 no sound 89 to 90 W eight 96 password 90 Wireless mouse 19 to 20 47 91 pointer 91 remote control problems 91 103 Turning off picture 45 Turning off projector 41 to 42 Zoom ratio 95 Turning on password 65 to 66 Zooming image 36 45 to 46 Turning on projector 30 to 32 Turning on U se s Logo 59 65 to 66 Typing the password 66 to 67 Unpacking projector 10 USB mouse cable 10 19 to 20 User s Logo creating 63 to 64 displaying 64 to 66 turning on 59 65 to 66 Indx 113 114 Index
50. g Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard VGA or BNC monitor port including PC notebook and laptop computers M acintosh PowerBooks and iBooks and hand held devices You can connect two computers at the same time Follow the instructions in this section to m Connect the projector to your computer with the VGA cable included with the projector m Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially available VGA 5BN C cable After connecting the projector to your computer you may also want to m Connect the USB cable that came with your projector so that you can use the remote control as a wireless mouse see page 19 m Connect amonitor to the projector so you can view your presentation close up as well as on screen not necessary if you re using alaptop see page 20 m Connect acommercially available computer audio cable to play computer audio see page 21 Connecting with the VGA Cable Follow these instructions to connect to your computer with the VGA cable that came with your projector Before you start make sure your computer and the projector are turned off 1 If you are connecting the projector to a desktop computer disconnect the monitor cable from your computer 2 Locatethe VGA computer cable that came with the projector VGA computer cable 3 Connect one end of the cable to the projector s Computer1 Component Video1 o
51. hile the projector isin standby mode plugged in but not turned on and check your presentation or switch between picture sources even if you ve pressed the A V Mute button on the remote control to turn off projection on the screen Simultaneous display is possible only when the computer is connected to the projector s Computer1 Component Video port M ake sure the projector and computer are off Then connect the monitor s cable to the projector s Monitor Out port as shown If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions Playing Sound Through the Projector Your computer probably has its own sound system however it may not be adequate for your presentation If you need more volume you can connect a computer audio cable to take advantage of the projector s built in amplifier and speaker You can obtain a computer audio cable 3 5 mm stereo miniplug cable from a computer or electronics dealer 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audiol jack on the projector ee Sig 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop s headphone jack or audio out jack or your desktop s speaker or audio out port If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions note If you ve connected two computers to the projector you can play soun
52. hone 562 290 5254 D eclare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rulesasa Class B digital 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 O peration 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 N ame Epson T ype of Product Projector M odel EM P 81 61 M arketing N ame PowerLite 81p 61p FCC Compliance Statenent 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 T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation T his 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 H owever thereis no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interf
53. ince you don t need to stand near your computer to change slides To control your computer with the remote make sure you have connected the U SB cable as described on page 19 To display the mouse pointer press the Pointer button To move the pointer on the screen aim the remote at the screen and use the pointer button To click or left click press the Enter button To right click press the Esc button To double click press the Enter button twice To click and drag press down and hold the Enter button and use the pointer button to move where you want to drag To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation in Slide Show mode press the Page up or Enter button on the remote control Press the Page down or Esc button to go back a slide Left click or Move the double click pointer Sideo Video Resize Hep Volume Display the Right click pointer Page Down Page Up UsngtheRemote Control 47 note T he remote control automatically shuts off when it detects a button being pressed morethan 30 seconds T his conserves battery life It can be hapful for example when the remoteisin a carrying case and the Power button is accidentally pushed caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions m Replace the batteries as soon asthey run out If a battery leaks wipe away battery fluid with a soft c
54. ing the USB mouse cable included with your projector you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse This lets you click through computer based presentations such as PowerPoint from up to 20 feet away For moreinformation see page 47 Including sound in your presentation If your presentation includes sound you can connect the audio cable that came with your projector to use the projector s built in speaker See page 21 U sng Your D ocumentation Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet warranty brochures and Epson PrivateLine Support card The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your projector and connect it to alaptop or PowerBook computer This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector Please follow these guidelines as you read through it m Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury m Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment m Notes contain important information about your projector Getting More Information N eed tips on giving presentations H ow about quick steps for setting up your projector H ere s where you can look for help m www presentersonline com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips tricks and technology T he site provides templates clip art and sound clips as well as Presenters Services to use on the road Even more resources and services are available if you register to
55. ings are automatically saved Adjusting the Input Signal Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically you can use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments In addition to changing the position of the projected image you can correct tracking and sync for computer images or change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images 1 Press the Menu button You see the mage menu 2 Select the Signal menu You one of the following screens Eei leat Eunaler Impal tric L Pil i Comparten mom Diner liom tairm BLEST Composite video and S video emit Fine tuning the Projector 55 3 Press Enter Then use the pointer button or up and down arrow buttons and the Enter button to select any of the following options m Auto Setup computer images Leave this setting ON to automatically optimize the computer image Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings m Tracking computer images Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by matching the projector s internal clock to various computer signals See page 88 for moreinformation about adjusting the tracking m Sync computer images Corrects fuzziness or screen flicker by synchronizing the m ana projector with the tracking signal sent from the computer ee ee See page 88 for more information about adjusting the sync image but then change your
56. ion 7 61 95 99 to 100 Index Safety approvals 97 instructions 101 to 102 Screen logo s U ser s Logo Screen distance from projector 14 95 Screens portable 12 Setting a password 65 Setting menu 50 57 to 58 Sharpness setting 54 Signal menu 50 55 to 57 Sleep mode 41 60 Sound se Audio Source Search button 31 to 32 44 Source selecting 18 to 19 23 to 26 31 to 32 44 56 to 57 Speaker specifications 95 Specifications brightness 7 95 electrical 96 environmental 96 lamp 96 lens 95 remote control 96 resolution 7 95 99 to 100 safety 97 SRGB color mode 40 54 Standby mode 41 60 Startup screen creating 63 to 64 displaying 64 to 66 user s logo See U ser s Logo Startup Screen setting 59 Status lights 81 to 82 Stopping action 45 Stripes in image 88 Support 9 92 to 93 S video button 44 S video cable 11 12 22 Switching picture source 32 44 Sync adjusting 56 87 to 88 Technical support 9 92 to 93 VCR connecting to 22 to 26 Temperature VGA computer cables 10 16 to 18 light 81 to 82 Video requirements 96 display settings 61 to 62 Theatre color mode 40 54 formats supported 7 98 to 100 Timer lamp 76 source connecting to 22 to 26 Tint setting 54 source selecting 23 to 26 31 to 32 44 Tracking adjusting 56 87 to 88 56 to 57 Transporting projector 77 Video button 44 Troubleshooting Video Signal setting 57 color 89 Volume adjusting 41 58 cut o
57. ions beginning on page 27 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select S Video as the input source after projection starts See page 32 for details 24 Seating Up the Projector Connecting an RGB Video Source Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player or satellite receiver that has an RGB video output port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector Before starting make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off 1 Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the Computer1 Component Video1 or the Computer2 Component Video2 port on the projector 2 Connect the other end to the video port on your player 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 27 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select Computer 1 RGB or Computer 2 RGB as the source depending on which port you used See page 32 for details SeatingUp the Projetor 25 26 Seating Up the Projector Connecting a Component Video Source If your video source has component video connectors you can use them to project a higher quality video image You ll need a comp
58. jector nnua ives davnena etre 10 Additional Components sssaaa 00 c cece eee eee 11 Optional ACCESSOrIES 0 eee eee eens 12 Seting Up theProjector 13 Positioning the Projector 2c s cesta sae cha tae eka 14 Other Installations 0 cece eee ees 15 Connecting to a Computer sis eee ee ee eee awe 16 Connecting with the VGA Cable 05 16 Connecting with aVGA 5BNC Cable 18 Connecting the U SB Cable for Remote M ouseControl 004 19 Connecting an External Monitor 0000 20 Playing Sound Through the Projector 21 Connecting to Video SOUrCES 1 cee eee eee 22 Connecting a Composite Video Source 23 Connecting an S video Source sce eee ee 24 Connecting an RGB Video Source 005 25 Connecting a Component Video Source 26 Playing Sound Through the Projector 27 Pro aAa tonns aneen 29 Turning On Your Equipment aoaaa 30 Turning On the Projector usuusu 30 Selecting the Image Source sanaaa 32 What To Do If You Seea Blank Scren 33 Adjusting thelmMage aaa 35 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 36 Adjusting the H eight of Your Image 37 Adjusting the Image Shape aaa 38 Adjusting the Brightness ccc cee eee eens 39 Correcting Computer Images cece nee 39 Adjusting the Color Mode cece eee eens 39 Adjusting the Volume 0 ccc
59. loth If fluid gets on your hands wash then immediately m Do not expose batteries to heat or flame m Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations m Remove the batteiesif you won t beusing the remote control for a long period of time Replacing the Batteries T he remote control uses two AAA alkaline batteries Follow these steps when you need to replace them 1 Pressin the tab to remove the battery cover 48 Usngthe Remote Control Fine tuning the Projector Y ou can use the Menu button on the projector or remote control to access on screen menus to adjust the image sound and other features T his chapter covers the following information U sing the menu system Adjusting image colors and clarity Adjusting the input signal Customizing projector features Selecting projector setup options Viewing lamp usage and other information U sing the projector s security features Restoring the default settings U sng the Projector s M enu System The six projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector features 50 Finetuning the Projector The Image menu lets you modify the colors of the projected image and fine tune brightness contrast and sharpness The Signal menu lets you make adjustments to the input signal You can select your input source change the image position and aspect ratio and adjust tracking and sync for computer images The Setting menu lets you customize the way you use
60. menu and press Enter Select Background Color and press Enter T hen select Logo and press Enter W hen you re finished press Menu to exit the menus Setting a Password 1 Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about 7 seconds until you see the Password Protect menu mari miti L lect laine eft LOEGE 2 Select Password and press Enter You see the message Change the password 3 Select Yes and press Enter 4 Hold down the Num key on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter a 4 digit password T he password will be displayed as After you enter the last digit a confirmation screen appears Enter the password again 5 After you finish setting the password press the Esc button to return to the Password Protect menu M ake a note of the password and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it Tuming On the Password and User s Logo 1 To enable the password select Power ON Protect and press Enter Select ON then press Esc 2 If you want to disable the password temporarily select Timer and press Enter Then hold down the Num button while you use the numeric keypad to enter the number of hours from 0 to 9999 that you want the password feature disabled If you want the projector to request the password every time it is turned on set the timer to OH note If a pasword has already been set you see the Password Protect Release screen See Starting the Project
61. mputer s U SB port and the projector s U SB port For details see page 19 M ake sure RS232C is selected asthe COM Port setting in the Extended menu See page 60 To use the U SB mouse connection on aPC your system must havea clean installation of Windows 98 Windows M e Windows XP or Windows 2000 The connection may not work correctly if your system was upgraded from Windows 95 SolvingProblens 91 92 Solving Problems m f you re running Windows 98 or Me you may need to install USB drivers from your WindowsCD ROM After you install the drivers restart both the computer and the projector to resynchronize the setup WheeToGadHap Epson provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day as listed in the following table Service Access World Wide Web From the Intemet you can reach Epson s product support page at http support epson com After selecting your product you can access troubleshooting information download product documentation and receive technical advice through e mail Presenters Online Access tips templates and training for developing successful presentations at http www presentersonline com 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 Start H ere kit T his is the fastest way of speaking to alive representative and it
62. ms 83 to 89 raising 37 selecting source 18 19 23 to 26 31 to 32 44 56 to 57 shape correcting 38 58 87 size and projection distance 14 95 turning off 45 zooming 36 45 to 46 Info menu 50 61 to 62 Input signal selecting 18 19 23 to 26 32 44 56 to 57 Kensington anti theft device 12 Keystone correction 38 58 87 95 Lamp automatic shutoff 41 brightness 7 73 83 95 number of hours used 61 73 76 96 replacing 73 to 76 specifications 96 status light 81 to 82 timer resetting 76 Language setting 60 Laptop computer connecting to 16 to 19 displaying on 33 to 35 84 to 85 Laser disc player connecting to 22 to 26 LCD panels 7 95 Lens cleaning 70 specifications 95 Lights status 81 to 82 Living Room color mode 40 54 Logo creating 63 to 64 displaying 64 to 66 turning on 59 65 to 66 Low brightness 39 73 95 M acintosh adapters 12 17 connecting 16 to 19 M anuals 9 M enus changing settings 51 to 52 Extended 50 59 to 60 Image 50 53 to 54 Info 50 61 to 62 Rese 50 68 Setting 50 57 to 58 Signal 50 55 to 57 U ser s Logo 63 to 64 using 50 to 52 M essage setting 59 M ouse compatibility 96 connecting cable 19 to 20 using remote control as 47 M oving projector 77 N oise level 95 O peration Lock setting 58 67 Options for projector 12 Page up and Page down buttons 47 Password default 63 entering 66 to 67 logo protection 63 to 67
63. n Allow afew seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection Adjusting the Image Once you see your image you ll need to make certain adjustments m TO focusor zoom your image see the next section m f theimageis too high or too low you can reposition it See page 37 m f theimage isn t square see page 38 m TO adjust image brightness see page 39 m f acomputer image displays incorrectly see page 39 m Tochangethe color mode for your image and surroundings see page 39 You can make many other adjustments to the image such as changing the brightness contrast and aspect ratio using the projector s menu system See Chapter 4 for more information Projecting 35 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image Focus ring Zoom ring You can also change the image size by moving the projector closer to or farther away from the screen You can use the E Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image See page 45 for instructions 36 Projecting Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low you can raise it by extending the projector s front adjustable foot 1 Stand behind the projector Press up on the blue foot release lever and lift the front of the projector to extend the front adjustable foot Foot 2 Oncethe image is positioned where you want release the lever to lock the foot in position
64. n click Advanced T he method for adjusting the settings varies by brand you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external M onitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details Projecting 33 34 Projecting If you re using a Macintosh laptop with OS X You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well asthe LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then click Displays Select VGA Display or Color LCD click Arrange or Arrangement and make sure Mirror Displays is checked mae g Click here npr Japp r Select Mirror Displays Fa If you re using a Macintosh laptop with OS 9 x or earlier You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well asthe LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound Click the Arrange icon Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other Mirth Pe enter J heen me ep cree Ls Dea j 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If the Arrange option isn t available you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings 1 Click the Monitor icon if necessary Toke 1 4 Al ve Click here Select a Simulscan resolution 2 Select aSimulscan resolution as show
65. n fine tune the Tracking and Sync settings manually using the Signal menu as described on page 56 1 Fill the screen with an image containing fine detail when making these adjustments For example in Windows you can select a pattern to appear as your desktop background Or try projecting black text on a white background 2 Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical stripes 3 Adjust the Sync to increase the sharpness of the image The colors of the image are not right Try selecting a different Color M ode See page 54 for instructions note eon Because of the different If you re displaying video adjust the Color Intensity and Tint technologies used your settings on the mage menu See page 54 for instructions projected image may not l exactly match the colors on Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings onthel mage your laptop or computer menu See page 54 monitor T ry adjusting the Color Adjustment setting on the Image menu See page 54 M ake sure the input signal setting on the Signal menu matches the signal from the connected device If the image is too purple and you ve connected a computer or RGB video device to the Computer1 Component Video1 or Computer2 Component Video2 port select Computer1 or Computer2 as the input source If you ve connected a component video device to one of these ports select Component Video1 or Component Video2 If you re projecting from a composite video or S video source make sure the
66. ning and T ransoorting the Projector Y our projector needs little maintenance All you need to do ona regular basis is keep the lens clean Any dirt or smears on the lens may show up on your projected image You also need to periodically clean the air filter and the air intake and exhaust vents A clogged air filter or air vent can block ventilation needed to cool the projector and cause 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 servicer T his chapter covers the following m Cleaning thelens m Cleaning the projector case m Cleaning and replacing the air filter m Replacing the lamp m Resetting the lamp timer m Transporting the projector Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface m Usea canister of compressed air to remove dust caution m To remove dirt or smears on the lens use lens cleaning paper If Do not use glass cleaner necessary moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe to clean the lens the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case first 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 Toremovestubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a mild detergent T hen wipe the case m Donot use wax alcohol benzene paint thinner or other
67. npacking the projector make sure you have all these items Remote control and batteries Documentation Power cord VGA computer cable Audio adapter USB cable 10 Wdcome Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector Always use the original packaging or equivalent when you need to send the projector to another location If you are moving the projector by hand use the carrying case included with the projector Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need additional components m Toreceivean S video signal you need an S video cable O ne is usually provided with your video device or you can purchase it from Epson See page 12 m Toreceiveacomponent video signal from a VCR or other video device you need a D sub 15 pin VGA to component video cable which is available from Epson See page 12 m Some older PowerBooks and M acintosh desktop models may need the M acintosh adapter set shown on page 17 available from Epson as described on page 12 O Ider iM ac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port see your computer dealer Wacome 11 note To purchase a replacement remote control call 562 276 4394 U S or 905 709 3839 for dealer referral in Canada 12 Wdcome Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector Epson provides the following optional accessories Product Produc
68. o turn it off press Power FF the Power button You can turn deep mode on or off any other button or wait a few i isis n enian through the Extended menu seconds until it disappears See page 59 Projecting 41 caution To avoid damaging the projector or lamp never unplug the power cord when the power light is green or flashing orange 42 Projecting Press the Power button again T he projector beeps twice the lamp isturned off and the power light flashes orange for about 60 seconds as the projector cools down When the projector has cooled the light stays orange and the exhaust fan shuts off If you want to turn the projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing T hen press the Power button Press up on the blue foot release lever and lower the projector to retract the front adjustable foot as shown Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the projector If you won t be using the projector for awhile store it in the soft case that came with it or in a protective case U sng the Remote Control T he remote control lets you access your projector s features from anywherein the room up to 20 feet away For example you can turn the projector on and off freeze the presentation zoom in on a portion of your image and access the menu system T he projector menus let you adjust many projector settings see C hapter 4 I
69. omputer and the number of hours the lamp has been used 1 Pressthe Menu button and select the Info menu You see one of the following menus ija Maji ajad Maji Computer analog RGB digital RGB RGB Video Composite video S Video Video Component video YCbCr YPbPr m Lamp Hours Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used The life span of the lamp ranges from about 2000 hoursin High brightness mode to about 3000 hours in Low brightness mode If the number shown is close to 2000 or the information is displayed in red make sure you havea spare lamp handy m Source Displays the input source currently being projected m Input Signal computer RGB video and component video Displays the input signal setting m Resolution computer RGB video and component video Displays the input resolution m Video Signal composite and S video Displays the video signal format note You can make changes to many of the signal settings on the Signal menu Seepage 55 for details note Thelamp usage timer doen t register until you ve used the lamp for at leag 10 hours Finetuning the Projector 61 m Refresh Rate computer RGB video and component video Displays the refresh rate m Sync Info computer RGB video and component video Provides information that may be needed by the service technician 2 When you refinished press Esc or Menu U sng the Projector s Security F eatures To prevent unau
70. on Lack J Poirier Shape ri biness entrel Vo line Finetuning the Projector 57 note To cancd theO peration Lock function from the projector press the Enter button for about seven seconds 58 Finetuning the Projector Press Enter Then use the pointer button or up and down arrow buttons and the Enter button to set the following options Keystone Adjusts a distorted image from a trapezoid shape to rectangular Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts a distorted image from a trapezoid shape to rectangular when the projector s foot is extended or retracted N ot available when you re projecting from the ceiling or using rear projection Select ON or OFF Operation Lock W hen turned on this function disables all projector buttons except theO Power button Changes to this setting take effect after you restart the projector After you turn off the projector wait for the power light to turn a steady orange before turning it on again Pointer Shape Lets you select from three different pointer shapes The Password Protect function must be cancelled first See page 65 Brightness Control Select Low lamp brightness when the projection is too bright for the room T he Low setting also reduces electricity consumption and fan noise Select High to project the maximum brightness Also check the Brightness setting in the Image menu see page 54 Volume Adjusts the volume for the projector s speaker W
71. onent video cable ELPK C19 which can be purchased from Epson See page 12 for ordering information Before starting make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video device are turned off 1 Connect the large end of the component video cable to the projector s Computer1 Component Video or the Computer2 Component Video2 port 2 Insert the three ends of the component video cable into the R G and B ports on your video source 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 27 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions If more than one device is connected to your projector select Computer 1 Component Video or Computer 2 Component Video as the source depending on which port you used See page 32 for details Playing Sound Through the Projector T he projector has a built in speaker with a maximum output of 5 W You can play sound from your video equipment through the projector s speaker if your video device has an audio output port For RCA Style Audio Output Ports M ost video devices have an RCA style audio output port In this case use the audio adapter supplied with the projector to connect the projector to acommercially available A V cable as shown below 1 Locate the audio adapter that came with your projector 2 Connect the black audio plug on one end of the adapter to the
72. or menu system to change the color mode in the Image menu see page 54 Adjusting the Volume You can usethe buttons on the remote control or projector to increase or decrease the volume for both the projector s built in speaker and note external speakers connected to the projector Press the lt button to YOu can also adjust the increase the volume or the lt button to decrease it A volume gauge YOUNG UH TGS Drea gt Setting menu See page 57 appears on the screen while the volume is being adjusted for ai Volume controls You must adjust the volume separatdy for each input source Shutting D own the Projector note When you ve finished using the projector follow the recommended When the projector has not procedure to shut it down T his extends the life of the lamp and recd ved any input signals for protects the projector from possible overheating 30 minutes it automatically f turns off the projector lamp 1 If you reusing a computer shut it down first otherwise you may and enters deep mode This not be able to see your computer s display to shut it down conserves electricity cools the properly projector and extends thelife i of the lamp If you are done 2 To turn off the projector press the O Power button on the using the projector unplug projector or remote control the power cord If you want to tart projecting again press You see this confirmation message If you don t want t
73. or with a Password on page 66 n Hold down this button to activate the numeric keypad Use these buttons like a numeric keypad to enter the password Finetuningthe Projetor 65 T he countdown for the elapsed time begins as soon as you close the Password Protect menu You can check the elapsed time in this menu next to Time elapsed 3 To enable your screen logo select User s Logo Protect and press Enter Select ON and press Enter W hen this feature is on the logo appears whenever the projector is turned on if the Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended menu see page 59 and as the A V M ute screen if you selected the Logo as the Background Color in the Extended menu N one of the U ser s Logo features can be changed when the U ser s Logo Protect function is enabled 4 Press Menu to close the Password Protect menu If you lose the remote control you will not be able to enter the password so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times W hen the period defined in the T ime elapsed setting has passed and the password is entered correctly the elapsed time will be reset to O and the countdown will start again Remember to disable or change this setting when you need to Starting the Projector with a Password W hen the password function is enabled you see this screen when you turn on the projector Femara Calin tht parad Ce ie sparat ian
74. pear see the next section for help O nce you see your image turn to page 35 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments What To Do If You See a Blank Screen If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal after turning on your computer or video source try the following M ake sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 M ake sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens cap is off M ake sure you ve selected the correct image source see page 32 Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button Check the Signal menu to make sure the correct input source is selected See page 55 If you re using a PC laptop H old down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor It may have 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 Check your laptop s manual or online help for details On most systems the S C or CRT LCD key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector or display on both at the same time If you re projecting from a laptop and you don t see the same image on the projection screen and computer screen check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled From the Control Panel open the Display utility Click the Settings tab the
75. problems 90 prompt 31 66 request code 67 setting 65 turning on 65 to 66 Picture source selecting 18 19 23 to 26 32 56 to 57 Pixelworks 97 Pointer changing shape 58 problems with 91 using 47 Position setting 56 Positioning image 37 56 projector 14 to 15 Power button 31 41 consumption 96 light 31 81 to 82 saving 41 supply 96 PowerBook connecting to 16 to 19 Presentation color mode 40 54 Presenters O nline 9 92 PrivateLine Support 9 92 Problens color 89 image 83 to 89 password 90 pointer 91 remote control 91 103 sound 89 to 90 Projection lamp se Lamp Index 111 112 Projector accessories 12 carrying case 10 to 12 77 cleaning 69 to 72 disabling buttons 58 67 distance from screen 14 95 feet adjusting height with 37 lamp specifications 96 password protection 62 to 67 positioning 14 to 15 resolution 7 95 99 to 100 transporting 77 turning off 41 to 42 turning on 30 to 32 unpacking 10 viewing information about 61 to 62 Quick Setup sheet 9 Raising image 37 RCA A V cable 22 to 23 Rear projection 15 60 Registration 10 Remote control problems 91 103 replacing 12 93 replacing batteries 48 specifications 96 using 43 to 47 wireless mouse using as 47 Replacing air filter 71 to 72 lamp 73 to 76 remote control 12 93 remote control batteries 48 Request code password 67 Reset menu 50 68 Resize button 46 Resize setting 57 Resolut
76. r of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as O riginal Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Trademarks Epson and 3LCD are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson Connection Epson Store and Extra C are are service marks SizeW ise is a trademark and PrivateLine Presenters Club and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America Inc Pixelworks DN X and the DN X logo are trademarks of Pixelworks Inc General N otice O ther 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 2004 by Epson America Inc 7 04 CPD 17998R1 Contents MIP COME ccc cece eee e ens 7 Getting the M ost from Your Projector 0 8 Using Your Documentation ccc cece eee ees 9 GettingMorelnformation 0 cece eens 9 Registration and Warranty 00 cee e eee 10 Unpacking the Pro
77. r the Computer2 Component Video2 port If you are going to connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous display use the Computer1 Component Video port 4 Connect the other end of the cable to your computer s video out or monitor port If you re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can t connect the cable you may need to use the M acintosh desktop adapter as shown below available from Epson see page 12 To use the adapter remove its cover as shown and set its D IP switches according to the resolution you want to use such as 16 inch mode See your M acintosh documentation for instructions Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the free end of the computer video cable T hen plug the cable with the adapter into the video port on your M acintosh 5 If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen see Connecting an External M onitor on page 20 6 Tighten the screws on the connectors Seting U p the Projetor 17 VGA 5BNC cable 18 Seating Up the Projector If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the Source Search button on the projector or the Comp1 or Comp2 button on the remote control See page 32 Connecting with a VGA 5B
78. screen squarely If the projector isn t positioned this way the image will be keystone shaped instead of square or rectangular If you place the projector below the level of the screen you ll have to ee note tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot as described on The Auto Keystone feature page 37 T his also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape but corrects vertical distortion the Auto K eystone feature corrects the distortion automatically If the automatically F or more image does not regain its rectangular shape the tilt angle is greater information see page 38 than 15 or the Auto K eystone feature may have been disabled T o turn it on see page 58 T o adjust it manually see page 38 Other Installations You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling with the projector mounted upside down Rear projection using a Rear ceiling projection using Front ceiling projection translucent screen a translucent screen To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mount hardware See page 12 for ordering information You ll also need to select Front Ceiling or Rear Ceiling for the Projection option in the Extended menu T o project from the rear select Rear See page 59 for more information Seting U p the Projetor 15 note If you have an iBook with an RCA video out port follow the instructions for connecting to a video device on page 23 16 Seatin
79. section of Epson s web ste http support epson com 14 Seating Up the Projector Pogtioning the Projector Before connecting the projector you 4 need to decide where to place it If you re setting up the projector yourself and it isn t already installed in the want to place it on a table in front of room you re using you ll probably ie Q gt S the screen as shown This lets you stand in the front of the room face the audience and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it T ry to leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good size image Place the projector somewhere between 3 and 35 feet from the screen U s the figure below to help you determine exactly how far Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings Who We Are Who We Are Tn E aT ir I NEN I Fee aa T 30 to 35 5 feet 5 9 to 6 8 feet 2 9 to 3 4 feet Also keep these considerations in mind Place the projector on a sturdy level surface M ake sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector D o not set the projector on top of loose papers that could block the vents under the projector M ake sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord Try to place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen facing it toward the
80. solution setting as described below M ake sure the correct Video Signal is selected in the Signal menu See page 57 It should normally be set to Auto SolvingProblens 85 86 Solving Problems Only part of the computer image is displayed If you re projecting from a computer or RGB video device press the Auto button on the remote control If this doesn t work or if you re projecting from a component composite or S video device you may need to adjust the Position setting in the Signal menu See page 56 for more information If you ve enlarged part of the image using the E Zoom button on the remote control press the Esc button to cancel zooming and return to full display Try pressing the Resize button on the remote control to select a different aspect ratio ratio of length to height M ake sure your computer s resolution setting is correct Ideally it should be 1024 x 768 for the PowerLite 81p or 800 x 600 for the PowerLite 61p to match the projector s native resolution If this option isn t available select one of the other compatible video formats listed on page 98 Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a different resolution Macintosh OS X On theApple menu choose System Preferences then click Display or Displays for OS X 10 3 Select a different resolution Macintosh OS 9 x On theApple menu choose Control Panels then click Monitors or Moni
81. splay at startup If the U s s Logo Protect function hasbeen s amp to ON the Background Color sting cannot be changed You need to turn the protect function off first Seepage 65 for details O nce you ve saved a user s logo you cannot reset the logo sting to its factory default no logo 10 11 12 64 Finetuning the Projector Use the pointer button or the down arrow button and press Enter to select User s Logo W hen you see a message asking if you want to use the present image as a user s logo select Yes and press Enter A selection box displays over the image Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to select the area of the image you want to use O nce you have selected the area press Enter W hen you see the message Select this image choose Yes and press Enter If you want to change the area selected select No press Enter and repeat steps 4 through 6 W hen you see this screen select a zoom rate display size and then press Enter ters Ling Sel the foam tale Mni rate W hen you see the message Save image as user s logo select Yes and press Enter Saving the logo takes afew moments Do not use the projector or other sources computer video etc while the logo is being saved W hen you see the message Completed press Esc To display the logo as the background screen when the A V M ute button is press select the Display
82. t number Replacement lamp V13HO010L30 Air filter set includes 2 filters V13H134A06 Samsonite wheeled soft case ELPKS35 ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS51 Component video cable ELPKC19 S video cable ELPSVO1 Macintosh adapter set ELPAPO1 Distribution amplifier ELPDAO1 50 inch portable screen ELPSC06 60 inch portable pop up screen ELPSCO7 80 inch portable pop up screen ELPSC08 83 6 inch hanging pull down screen ELPSCO09 Image presentation camera V12H162020 High resolution document camera V12H064020 Kensington security lock ELPSLO1 Ceiling mount ELPMB36 False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP Suspension adapter ELPMBAPL Security bracket cabling for gyro lock mounts ELPMBSEC Adjustable ceiling channel ELPMBACC You can purchase these accessories from your dealer by calling Epson at 800 873 7766 or by visiting the Epson Store at www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral Seting U p the Projector T his chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a computer or video source You can connect up to four devices simultaneously four video sources one computer and three video sources or two computers and two video sources You ll find instructions for the following in this chapter m Positioning the projector m Connecting to a computer m Connecting to video sources note You can download the Projection Distance Calculator program from the Drivers and D ownloads
83. ted display formats 99 to 100 Compute C omponent V ideo ports 17 to 18 25 44 Connecting projector to acomputer 16 to 21 to a video source 22 to 26 Contrast 54 89 95 Declaration of Conformity 104 D efault password 63 Default settings restoring 68 Digital camera connecting to 22 to 24 Dimensions 96 Direct Power setting 60 109 110 Distance from projector to screen 14 95 Documentation using 9 DVD player connecting to 22 to 26 Dynamic color mode 40 Electrical specifications 96 Enter button 47 51 to 52 Entering the password 66 to 67 Environmental specifications 96 Epson accessories 12 93 Extra Care Road Service 10 PrivateLine Support 9 92 Store 12 93 technical support 9 92 to 93 Esc button 47 51 to 52 Extended menu 50 59 to 60 Extra Care Road Service 10 E Zoom button 45 to 46 FCC compliance statement 105 Filter cleaning and replacing 71 to 72 Focusing 36 Foot release levers 37 Freeze button 45 Front projection 14 to 15 60 Front C eiling setting 15 60 H eight of image adjusting 37 Help 9 92 to 93 H elp system using 80 to 81 High brightness 39 73 83 95 iBook connecting to 16 to 18 iM ac connecting to 11 16 to 19 Index Image capturing and saving in projector 63 to 64 correcting shape of 38 58 87 fitting on screen 39 56 57 86 focusing 36 freezing 45 height adjusting 37 menu 50 53 to 54 positioning 37 39 56 proble
84. the cables are securely connected at both ends Select the correct resolution see C ompatible Video Formats on page 98 If you re projecting from a computer press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector to adjust tracking and sync automatically If that doesn t work try adjusting the Sync and Tracking settings in the Signal menu See page 56 SolvingProblens 87 88 Solving Problems The image is blurry Adjust the focus using the focus ring M ake sure the lens cap is off T here may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 70 M ake sure the lens is not fogged by condensation You may need to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold environment M ake sure the projection distanceis within the range described on page 14 Adjust the Sharpness setting on the mage menu see page 54 You should be able to see the effect on the screen immediately You see vertical stripes or the 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 you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred Press the Auto button on the remote control T his resets the projector s tracking and sync settings If further adjustment is needed you ca
85. thorized use of the projector you can do the following m Createan identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and or when the A V Mute button is pressed m Assign a password this can be disabled for a set period if you want to loan the projector to someone m Disable the projector s buttons this is useful for example if you re projecting in a classroom and you want to ensure that no one touches the projector s buttons while you re using the remote control If you create a user s logo for the projector you can lock the logo on so it is displayed as the startup screen and or AV M ute screen U nauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it T his feature is intended to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen 62 Finetuning the Projector If you assign the projector a password a screen appears requesting the password whenever the projector is turned on If you enter the password incorrectly three times in succession the projector s operation is locked and you ll need to disconnect the power cord then reconnect it to redisplay the password screen If an incorrect password is entered 30 timesin a row the projector is locked and you ll need to contact Epson to unlock it See W here To Get H elp on page 92 If someone else will be using the projector for awhile but you want to make sure that person returns it by a certain time you can temporarily disable the password for a
86. tors 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 rectangular but trapezoid shaped M ake sure the projector isn t placed off to one side of the screen at an angle or the image won t be rectangular Place it directly in front of the center of the screen facing the screen squarely If you ve tilted the projector upward the image will be broader at the top T urn on Auto Keystone correction as described on page 57 or hold down the 7 or _A buttons on top of the projector until the image is rectangular The image contains static or noise If you re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet or an extension cable the image quality may be reduced Keep your computer and video cables separated from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference 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 thelaptop s LCD display If you re projecting from a composite or S video source check the Video Signal setting in the Signal menu In most cases leave it set at Auto If you re using a 60 H z PAL video source change this setting to PAL60 See page 57 for details M ake sure
87. tton or up and down arrow buttons to select Operation Lock and press the Enter button 4 Select ON and press Enter 5 Select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting 6 Pressthe Menu button Fine tuning the Projector 67 note Theinput sgnal Video Signal User s Logo and Language stings do not return to thar defaults when you ect All Reset T o reset the input sgnal or video ggnal use the Reset option on the Signal menu see page 55 for details T o reset the User s Logo and Language stings use the Reset option on the Extended menu seepage 59 for details Restoring the D efault Settings T he Reset menu lets you return most projector menu settings to their default values It also lets you reset the lamp hours to their inital default value see page 76 for instructions on resetting the lamp timer To reset most projector menu settings select All Reset and press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel 68 Finetuning the Projector warming Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord N ever open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers D angerous dectrical voltagesin the projector can injure you sverdy Do not try to service this product yourself except as specifically explained in thisU ser s Guide Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnd Maintai
88. ttons let you easily switch among them and a dedicated audio port for each source lets you switch sound as well as video With the projector s Source Search button you don t even have to identify your input source J ust press the button until you see the image you want on the screen 8 Wdcome To prevent unauthorized use of the projector you can assign a password create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify the projector and disable the projector s buttons through the O peration Lock feature For moreinformation about security features see page 62 Getting the M ox from Your Projector Depending on your presentation you can take advantage of any or all of these options Connecting to a laptop or other computer If you want to connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer see page 16 For additional presentation control you can connect the USB cable to the projector for running slide shows and connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your computer simultaneously Connecting to video sources You can connect aDVD player VCR HDTV camcorder laser disc player digital camera and other video sources to your projector See page 22 for instructions Using the remote control The remote control lets you switch from computer to video sources zoom in on part of your image freeze or mute the presentation and adjust many other projector features For details see Chapter 3 By connect
89. ug it or press the Power button to tum it on Flashing green Off Off The projector is warming up Wait for the image to appear Green Off Off The projector is operating normally Flashing orange Off Off The projector is cooling down Wait for the light to stop flashing and remain orange before unplugging it 82 Solving Problems Solving Problems with the mage or Sound No image appears on the screen Check that the power light is green not flashing and the lens cap is off The projector may bein standby or sleep mode If the projector has not received any input signal for 30 minutes it turns off the lamp to conserve the lamp life and save energy If the power light is orange press the Power button to turn the projector on Press the A V Mute button to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily If the power was switched off and then on again the projector may still be cooling down W ait until the power light stops flashing and remains orange then press the Power button again Check the Video Signal or Computer 1 Input or Computer 2 Input setting in the Signal menu to make sure it is correct for the selected source See page 55 for more information H ave messages been turned off in the Display setting of the Extended menu See page 59 for details Adjust the Brightness setting on the Image menu or select High for the Brightness Control
90. ver thelamp cover islocated on top of the projector 4 Slidethe cover out then lift it off Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 73 warming This product includesa lamp component that contains mercury H g Please consult your sate and local regulationsregarding disposal or recycling Do not put it in thetrash caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assambly Touching the glass could reult in premature lamp failure 5 U se the screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place You can t remove the screws Don t remove these screws 7 Gently insert the new lamp If it doesn t fit easily make sure it s facing the correct way 74 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 8 Oncethe lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws note Be sureto seat the lamp fully and securethe lamp cover If thelamp isnot properly installed or the cover is loose the lamp will not turn on 9 Lower the lamp cover into place T he opening should be almost covered and the top of the cover should be flush with the top of the projector Then side the cover closed and tighten the screws 10 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 75 Resting the Lamp Time You must reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp to clear the note Replace the Lamp warning message Follow these steps Do not res thelamp time if
91. yle presentations such as PowerPoint from up to 20 feet mouse see page 47 away T his makes it easy to deliver your presentation since you won t need to stand near your computer To use the wireless mouse function your system must havea U SB port and the full version of one of these operating systems Windows Macintosh Windows 98 2000 Me or XP Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 2 OS X 1 If you are using a desktop computer disconnect the mouse cable from your computer 2 Locate the USB mouse cable that came with the projector and connect the square end of the cable to the projector s USB port Seting U p the Projetor 19 note SomeLCD monitors may not be able to display the image correctly If you have trouble displaying the image connect a multiscan monitor If you re projecting computer images make sure the computer s refresh rate is s to 65 Hz or greater 20 Seting Up the Projector 3 Connect the flat end of the cable to an available U SB port on your computer 4 If necessary configure your laptop to work with an external mouse If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 30 for instructions Connecting an Extemal Monitor If you want to see your presentation close up as well as on the projection screen you can connect an external monitor to the projector T his lets you view images on your computer monitor w
92. you have not replaced the 1 Connect the power cable and turn on the projector Lent you ea era 2 Press the Menu button on the remote control or projector and Hours will not accuratel reflet the number of aL select the Reset menu T hen press Enter You see the following that the lamp has b n used Esc button 3 Select the Lamp Hours Reset option and press Enter You see the following EPSON Larue eet letati Enter button Menu buttton Menu button Esc button 4 Select Yes and press Enter a A amp e 5 Press Esc to return to the main menu or the Menu button to exit Ex a the menu system A be WY Aw Enter button 76 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Transporting the Projector T he projector contains many glass and precision parts If you need to hote transport it please follow these packing guidelines to prevent damage Epson shall not be liable for to the projector any damagesincurred during m When shipping the projector for repairs use the original Halsoraton 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 as freight or checked luggage first put it in the supplied carrying case then pack it in afirm box using cushioning around the case m When you arehand carrying the projector be sure to us

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