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1. 2 Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the flat USB port on the projector as shown 3 Connect the square end of the cable to your camera or other device Removing the USB Cable If you re using CardPlayer to project your images close the program before you remove the USB cable from the projector 1 Position the cursor over the EJECT button in the upper right corner of the CardPlayer screen 2 Press the Enter button on the remote control to close CardPlayer 3 Disconnect the USB cable 46 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound through the projector s speaker system or attach an external speaker system To play sound through the projector follow these steps 1 Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the Audio jack on the projector m If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer Component Video port use a stereo mini jack cable m Ifyou have video equipment connected to the Video or S Video port use an RCA style audio cable and the audio adapter included with the projector Audio peg B V RS pS S 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector s on your computer or video equipment Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 47 Connecting External Speakers When you use EasyMP you can output the sound to external speakers with built in amplifiers
2. Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 43 note Be sure your video player is not an RGB video source If you select the wrong source image quality may suffer Check your video player s documentation Also make sure the Computer Input setting in the Signal menu is set to Auto or Component Video see page 112 Connecting a Component Video Source You will need a component to VGA video cable or a component video to VGA adapter for this connection You can order this cable ELPKC19 from Epson see page 14 for more information 1 Locate a component to VGA video cable or adapter 2 Connect the cable to your player and the blue Computer Component Video connector on the projector Component to VGA adapter Component to VGA cable 3 Ifyou want to play sound through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 Ifyou don t need to make any other connections see page 18 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears 44 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment Connecting an RGB Video Source 1 Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector note 2 Connect the cable to the video port on your player and Be su
3. Insert a wireless LAN card or a memory card Or connect a digital camera lt Network Scree Card Player a wired or wireless LA Play back videos and Access Point mode 4 Ifyou ve already set up your computer and projector for the mode you want to use Ad Hoc mode also called computer to computer mode or Access Point mode also called infrastructure mode skip to Projecting Wirelessly on page 74 Otherwise continue with the next section note If you see a message asking you to insert a LAN or memory card check to make sure your 802 11G B card is properly inserted Presenting Through a Wireless Network 51 note Make sure youve installed the NS Connection software as described on page 169 To connect to the projector over a wireless network your computer must be running Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP Your Macintosh must be running OS X 10 2 4 or later See page 169 for complete system requirements for projecting wirelessly Access Point mode infrastructure mode is required to achieve transfer speeds up to S4MB sec on an 802 11g network Ad Hoc mode computer to computer mode limits network connections to L1MBkec This is a standard specification of 802 11g networking Configuring the Connection You can use NS Connection to connect to the projector and send images wirelessly in two modes Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode Ad Hoc mode computer to computer mode lets you connect
4. Internal Modem Duplicate Delete To change the name of a port configuration double click it then select AirPort N SS eee Click the lock to prevent further changes Revert Apply Now 4 Select Network Port Configurations in the Show pull down menu 5 Under Port Configurations select AirPort 6 Click Apply Now Then close the window 7 Start the AirPort Admin utility Select your base station then click Configure 8 On the AirPort tab make sure your AirPort network name matches your projector s ESSID If not enter the projector s ESSID in the AirPort Network text box and click Update 9 Ifyou turned DHCP on in your projector s advanced menu click the Network tab and make sure the Distribute IP addresses checkbox is selected If you need to select it click Update note If you don t need the other network ports disable them by deselecting their checkboxes If more than one network port is enabled the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector Disregard this message Your AirPort network and base station names may be different To check or change your AirPort network name start the AirPort Admin utility select your base station and click Configure Click Show All Settings then make any changes you want on the AirPort tab If you re connecting to your projector in static IP mode deselect the Distribute IP addresses chec
5. page 34 or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 35 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Operating your computer with the remote control Highlighting your presentation 29 note Ifa button is pressed longer than 30 seconds the remote control stops operating to conserve power When you release the button normal operation resumes caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions m Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash immediately m Do not expose batteries to heat or flame m Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations m Remove the batteries if you won t be using the projector for a long period of time Using the Remote Control Follow these tips for using the remote control m Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the screen m Stand within 20 feet of the projector m Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in direct sunlight or the projector may not respond properly Replacing the Batteries Replace the batteries as described below 1 Turn the remote control over 2 Press down on the tab on the battery cover as you lift the cover off 3 Install two AAA batteries inserting the and ends as shown 4 Position the cover as shown
6. 172 Software Installation Installing the Software on a Macintosh Follow these steps to install EMP NS Connection l 2 Insert the EasyMP software CD ROM in your drive If necessary double click the Epson CD ROM icon to open its window Double click the Installer for Mac OS X icon You see this screen EasyMP Software SOP WaTe Stain This CD ROM has all the software you need Click the Install button to start EMP NS Connection EPSON Custom Language Exit Install Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to install the software When installation is complete close the installation window Projector Installation This appendix provides guidelines on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room The projector can be installed for four different viewing setups front projection ceiling mounting rear projection onto a semi transparent screen or rear ceiling projection as shown Front projection Rear projection Ceiling mounting Rear ceiling projection To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 13 for ordering information You ll also need to select Front Ceiling or Rear Ceiling as the Projection option of the projector s Extended menu to flip the image upside down To project from the rear onto a semi transparent screen select Rear or Rear Ceiling see page 120 173 174 Projector Install
7. ve installed your 802 11G B wireless card in your projector see page 50 Windows Select EMP NS Connection from the Start menu Macintosh OS X Double click the EMP NS Connection icon in your Applications folder The first time you start NS Connection you may see a dialog box asking you to select your network Select the IP address for your computer s network card and click OK Switch network x Select your network 3Com 3C90x Ethernet Adapter 192 168 0 237 gt 3Com 3C90x Ethernet Adapter 192 168 0 237 ORINOCO PC Card 5 volt 169 254 18 35 74 Presenting Through a Wireless Network You see the screen below If you have previously started NS Connection this is the first screen you see Automatic search mode The following projectors are found Select to connect Select projector TA S EMP002000 EPSONF If the connection is working properly you see your projector listed If you have additional Epson projectors on the network they are also listed along with their status The color of the status icon next to each projector s name indicates its status m Gray the projector is not connected m Orange the projector is connected to another computer m Green the projector is connected to your computer If you don t see your projector check the following note m Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a If none of these suggestions connection If you
8. First you need to use the Settings menu to set the EasyMP Audio Out option to External See page 114 for instructions To connect speakers to the projector follow these steps 1 Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers Depending on your speakers you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end For some speakers you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter 2 Connect the stereo mini jack end of the audio cable to the Audio port on the projector 3 Connect the other end s of the cable to your speakers The projector s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is output to external speakers and you can t use the projector or remote control to control the volume 48 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment Presenting Through a Wireless Network This chapter tells you how to send pictures to the projector through a wireless network Using EMP NS Connection you can project images shown on your computer screen including text and graphics directly to your audience Because images are displayed in real time any changes you make on your PC or notebook are automatically mirrored on the screen You ll find instructions in this chapter on m Starting EasyMP m Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc computer to computer mode or Access Point infrastructure mode m Using wireless securi
9. Flashing red There is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor Stop using the j projector disconnect the power cable and contact Epson as described on page 166 j Flashing orange Rapid cooling is in progress Although this is not an abnormal condition projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation and that the air filters and vents are clear j Red The projector is overheating which turns the lamp off automatically Wait until the cooling fan stops then unplug the power cord Plug the power cord back in and press the Power button Make sure the room temperature is not above 95 F 35 C and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation The air filters may be clogged Clean or replace them as described on page 145 If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or temperature sensor Contact Epson for help as described on page 166 Warning Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself 8 Flashing orange It s time to replace the lamp See page 146 for instructions If you continue to use the lamp after the replacement warning there is an increased possibility that the lamp may break ret Flashing red The lamp may be burnt out First make sure
10. Language and Lamp settings Reset settings for Reset all menus Select Enter Enter Menu Exit To restore all the projector settings to their factory default values select the Reset menu highlight All Reset and press Enter Fine Tuning the Projector 109 Adjusting the Image You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness sharpness color tint and contrast 1 Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control and select the Image menu You see the Image menu screen Image Q Return Color Mode Presentation Signal Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Setting Sharpness 0 Color Adjustment Extended Reset Info Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit 2 Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option then 110 Fine Tuning the Projector adjust it as needed m Color Mode Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various environments Use either the remote control or the Color Mode setting in the Image menu You can save a different setting for each source Select from these settings Dynamic For increased brightness in bright rooms the default for non computer display Presentation For computer presentations the default when projecting from a computer with analog video Theatre For optimizing movie images with increased contrast Living Room For increased brightness when playing video games or watching TV in a bright room
11. The buttons on the projector don t work If the Operation Lock function has been enabled you can t use the buttons on the projector Try using the remote control instead See page 119 for information about the Operation Lock function You hear the projector s fan after the power has been turned off If Standby Mode is set to Network ON the fans continue to operate after the projector has cooled down See page 120 for more information about this setting Solving Problems 155 156 Solving Problems Solving Problems with the Image 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 be in standby or sleep mode If the Power light is orange press the O Power button to turn the projector on If the power was switched off and then on again the projector may be cooling down Wait until the Power light stops flashing and remains orange then press the O Power button again Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source make sure you turn it on and press its Play button You ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed Make sure the cables are connected cor
12. You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon Click here m B Monitor Arrange Sound Alerts Color Arrange Monitors To rearrange the monitors drag them to the desired positions To make duplicate monitors drag one onto another To stop duplication drag the monitors apart To relocate the menu bar drag it to a different monitor Drag one monitor icon on top of the other Cla Identify the monitors J Identify the startup screen Use Defaults 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 Click here D E 5 Color OD EB aD SS Monitor Sound Alerts Color Color Depth Resolution Ocras FF aJI snow Colors Millions 640x480 Select a 800 x 600 a 1024x768 Simulscan j Simulscan E g 00t 2 Select a Simulscan resolution as shown Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection 22 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Once you se
13. sRGB For matching the color palette of standard sRGB computer displays Blackboard For projecting accurate colors on a green chalkboard adjusts the white point m Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image m Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas m Color Intensity video only Adjusts the color depth of the image m Tint video only Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image available only for component video or NTSC signals m Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image m Color Adjustment Adjusts the color temperature Select Color Temp to set a temperature between 5000 and 10000 K Or select RGB to adjust individual red green and blue values Not available if sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting Adjusting Signal Settings 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 and select the Signal menu You see a screen similar to one of those below The settings will be different depending on the source you are projecting from Setting Extended Info Reset note The Brightness setting changes the opacity of the projectors LCD panels You c
14. see page 13 Projector Screen If you place the projector below screen level you ll have to tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot This causes the image to become keystone shaped but you can correct the distortion by pressing the Sync buttons on the projector See page 24 for detailed information about correcting the image shape For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 173 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17 note To shut down the projector see page 26 Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating Projecting the Image Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described on page 37 Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image Turning On the Projector Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display 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 19 Follow these steps to turn on the projector 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Plug one end of the power cable into the projector and the other end into an electrical outlet The Power light comes on Power light 18 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 3 Press the
15. setting is 0000 Freeze Computer EasyMP S Video Video 7 When you see a confirmation message reenter the password Then press the Menu button to exit the screen 8 Press the Num button on the remote control to deactivate the numeric keypad 9 Ifyou 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 Fine Tuning the Projector 115 The 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 10 To enable your screen logo select User s Logo Protect and press Enter Select ON and press Enter When this feature is on the logo appears whenever you turn on the projector if the Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended menu see page 117 It also appears when you press the A V Mute button if you selected the Logo as the Background Color in the Extended menu None of the User s Logo features in the Extended menu can be changed when the User s Logo Protect function is enabled Starting the Projector with a Password When the password function is enabled you see this screen when you plug in and turn on the projector Passwo
16. then press down until it snaps into place 30 Using the Remote Control Controlling the Picture and Sound You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture sources temporarily turn off the picture and sound freeze the action zoom in on the picture and adjust the volume Switching Between Picture Sources If your projector is connected to more than one computer and or video source you can switch between the different sources m The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the projector repeatedly until you see the image you want on the screen Pointer A V Mute Freeze oe a X O Lamp p i O Temp m On the remote control there are four Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button or to use EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears Using the Remote Control 31 note This function pauses the image but not the sound Also because the source continues to transmit signals you won t resume the action from the point you stopped it Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can use the A V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound This feature is useful if you want to temporar
17. you can right click My Network Places or Network Neighborhood on the desktop and select Properties Settings may vary depending on your wireless network adapter See the documentation for your adapter for more information Presenting Through a Wireless Network 55 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties You see a screen similar to this Wireless Network Connection Properties PR General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R PRO Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device Click here This connection uses the following items m E Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks v SoS Packet Scheduler M 3 Intemet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Cancel 3 Click the Configure button 4 Click the Advanced tab You see a screen similar to this Intel R PRO Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device Properties General Advanced Driver Power Management The following properties are available for this network adapter Click the property you want to change on the left and then select its value on the right Property Value Authentication Algorithm
18. 11b network card or wireless adapter to use EMP NS Connection m IBM compatible PC with at least a Pentium III 700 MHz processor m At least 256MB of RAM m At least 128MB of free hard disk space m SVGA 800 x 600 or better display adapter and monitor XGA or 1024 x 768 recommended 169 170 Software Installation Macintosh System Requirements Before you install the software make sure your Macintosh meets the following requirements Macintosh OS X 10 2 4 or later AirPort 802 11b or AirPort Extreme 802 11g wireless network interface Power Macintosh series iMac PowerBook or iBook series At least 256MB of RAM At least 128MB of free hard disk space SVGA 800 x 600 or better display adapter and monitor XGA or 1024 x 768 recommended Installing the Software on a Windows System Follow these steps 1 Insert the EasyMP CD ROM in your computers CD ROM or DVD drive You see this screen EasyMP Software SBOrmwWwWare INSTAHATION This CD ROM has all the software you need Click the Install button to start EMP NS Connection EMP SlideMaker2 EMP Monitor EPSON Custom Language Exit Install 2 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to install your projector software If you see a message that the Epson GDI Monitor Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway 3 When installation is complete close the installation window Software Installation 171
19. 133 WEP encryption 71 to 72 Windows configuring for wireless 55 to 57 62 to 66 Wireless connecting manually 80 to 82 e mail alerts 128 to 131 LEAP authentication 73 network card 50 84 169 presentation 49 to 83 problems 162 to 164 projector groups 134 to 142 WEP encryption 71 to 72 WPA security 72 Wireless mouse 35 40 WPA 72 Zoom ratio 175 Zooming image 24 33 Index 193 Control Panel Card Slot Exhaust air vent Foot adjust lever Remote control recever Front adjustable foot Security lou Lens cover Video port S Video port Audio port Computer Componnent Video port Type B USB port Power inlet Rear adjustable foot Speaker Enlarge Section of image Turn projector on and off Change slides in PowerPoint Move cursor n screeni Turn off picture and sound Enter left mouse button i Stop action Esc right mouse button Activate numeric keypad Activate on screen pointer Selectcolbr mode Switch between equipment Acti menu system connected to projector ports ctivate menu sy Access on screen help Optimize computer images P p g Control Volume
20. Card Digital Camera or External Drive 105 Supported File Formats The following file types may be projected from a memory card digital camera external hard drive or flash memory drive File Type Extension Notes Scenario Sit These are scenario files created using the EMP SlideMaker 2 program that is included with the projector Graphics bmp Only 24 bit color files can be played gif Images with a resolution greater than 1024 x 768 cannot be projected jpg Projection is not possible for CMYK color formats progressive formats and images with a resolution in excess of 2560 x 1920 png Projection is not possible for images with a resolution in excess of 2560 x 1920 Movie mpg MPEG2 PS If the movie exceeds a maximum size of 720 x 576 or is not in the same form as a DVD sequence header arranged for each GOP it cannot be played back The reproducible audio format is MPEG 1 Layer 2 Linear PCM and AC 3 audio cannot be played back DPOF mrk For DPOF version 1 10 only files named AUTPLAYx mrk where x is a number between 0 and 9 can be projected JPEG files with the extension jpeg and mpeg can t be projected Rename or save files as jpg or mpg JPEG files with high compression will not look good Movie files may not look as good from media with a slow access speed 106 Presenting from a Memory Ca
21. EMP SlideMaker2 folder However you can choose Save note As from the File menu and enter a new scenario name and folder You have to save the scenario on your computer s hard drive before transferring it Don t save it directly to the memory card or it may not play correctly location if you want Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 93 Creating a Scenario from Scratch Use this method when you want to create a scenario from a selection of PowerPoint slides graphics or movie files You ll need to set up your scenario file and folder build the scenario set up transitions and check the scenario Setting Up the Scenario File and Folder 1 Double click the fg EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your computer s desktop or click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Epson Projector gt EMP SlideMaker2 You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen File type selection box Scenario window iojxj PiE View Scenario Option S Helpiti Djela xele Ej m elm elele him O Folders window File window Thumbnail window 94 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 2 Choose New from the File menu You see the scenario Properties dialog box Properties Scenario Name P Jscnooos Scenario Folder D C Program Files EMP SlideMaker2 Browse B I Configure BGM w gt M Background Color Color C E a v Image Quality Highest
22. Low setting reduces power consumption and noise and extends the lamp s operating life Fine Tuning the Projector note You can also adjust the volume using the remote control note It s a good idea to write down your password If you leave the projector plugged in the Password Protect Release screen will not appear You only need a password if you unplug and reconnect the power cable m Volume Raises or lowers the volume of the projector s speaker m EasyMP Audio Out Lets you output sound from EasyMP scenarios wav files or MPEG files to external speakers with built in amplifiers Connect the speakers as shown on page 48 Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the projector you can do the following m Assign a password this can be disabled for a set period if you want to loan the projector to someone m Create an identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and or when the A V Mute button is pressed See page 117 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 See page 119 If you create a user s logo for the projector you can set up the logo so it is displayed as the startup screen and or AV Mute screen Unauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it This feature is intended to discourage theft
23. Press the Num button again to exit numeric keypad mode Presenting Through a Wireless Network 71 m For 64 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input enter 10 characters from 0 to 9 and from A to F m For 128 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input enter 13 alphanumeric characters m For 64 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input enter 5 alphanumeric characters 6 When you re done making settings highlight the OK button at the top of the screen and press Enter Adding WPA Security When you click the Security button on the Network screen you see this screen EasyMP Network Screen C n a Hetworkscreen iretessiat Security Wired LAN Security OFF WEP wea Basic WEP encryption 128Bit 64Bit Wireless LAN j Format HEX a ASCII mmc Key ID 1 2 La note Security Encryption key 11 Encryption key 2 If you want to enter a blank Network ieee Hail Encryption key 3 space use the space character gt Encryption key 4 that comes before the capital SNHP letter A Card Player fe User name If you want to enter Options Password numbers use the numeric keypad while holding down the Num button on the remote control Press the 1 Highlight WPA and press Enter Num button again to exit numeric keypad mode 2 Highlight the PSK pre shared key text box and press Enter The text box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical ord
24. card or USB storage device You can use any of the following standard cards Most require a PC card adapter to allow insertion into the projector check with your computer dealer to purchase a PC card adapter m CompactFlash m Memory Stick m SD Secure Digital m SmartMedia m MicroDrive m amp MMC Multimedia m ATA flash does not require a PC card adapter Be sure to use the transfer process described below to ensure that the scenario plays properly 1 Insert the memory card in your computer s PCMCIA slot or connect the USB storage device 2 Start EMP SlideMaker 2 see page 94 3 Use the navigation tools in the folders window to locate the scenario file you want to review Click the file then click File gt Open to open the scenario 4 From the Scenario Option s menu choose Send Scenario You see a drive selection window Send Scenario xj Select a drive to send scenario Select your memory card drive DivelD e ca Cancel 5 Choose the drive where your card is located and click OK 6 Click OK again to confirm Your scenario is transferred to the card note You have to save the scenario on your computer s hard drive before transferring it Don t use Windows to copy the scenario to your memory card or it may not play properly You must insert the memory card in your computer s PCMCIA slot or connect the USB device before you select Send Scenario from the Scenar
25. down display speed cae these Use IP connect mode wo boxes Use Group List Connection Group SeectGioup gt Advanced You can connect to a projector by specifying IP address and create a group 2 3 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List 4 Click the Advanced button You see this screen By specifying the IP address of the networked projector you can create a group of up to 16 projectors Connection Group SMI a Oo ow Projector 5 Enter a name for the group in the Connection Group box e F Then enter the IP address of the projector you want to register in note the IP address box You cannot use the addresses 0 0 0 0 or 255 255 255 255 By specifying the IP address of the networked projector you can create a group of up to 16 projectors Connection Group Grop zj _ nw Managing Projectors 135 note To remove a projector from the group select it from the projector list and click Delete 136 Managing Projectors 6 oe 10 Click Add The IP address appears in the list of registered projectors and the amp searching icon appears beside it If the projector is found its name appears in the projector list Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each projector you want to add to the group Click OK to save the projectors as a group When you see a confirmation message click Yes Click Close to close the Advance
26. focus ring see page 24 m Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation You may need to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold environment to a warm environment m Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Image menu see page 111 When you change video settings you should be able to see the effect on the screen immediately If you re projecting from a computer you may also need to adjust the tracking and sync as described in the next section If you don t like the new settings you can always select Reset to return to the factory default settings Solving Problems 159 note Because of the different technologies used your projected image may not exactly match the colors on your notebook or computer monitor 160 Solving Problems You see vertical bands 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 vertical bands or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred Press the Auto button on the remote control to reset the projector s tracking and sync settings If further adjustment is needed you can fine tune the Tracking and Sync settings manually using the Signal menu as described on page 112 1 Fill the screen with an image containing fine detail such as a pattern to appear as your desktop background or try projecting black text on a white bac
27. or remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location m Ifyou use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it use the correct power cord for that country m Do not stand 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 Do not store 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 Doing 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 The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions m 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 is in the room These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the fol
28. pointer tool 36 video 41 to 45 wireless 49 to 83 Presenters Online 10 166 Pre shared key 72 PrivateLine Support 11 167 Problems color 160 connecting wirelessly 75 to 76 162 to 164 image 156 to 161 monitoring projector 162 no signal 20 156 to 157 remote control 166 scenarios 164 to 165 sound 161 using on screen help 152 Progressive format 106 Projecting without screen 34 Projection lamp see Lamp Projector carrying case 13 150 cleaning 144 connections see Connecting projector disabling buttons 119 distance from screen 16 175 groups 134 to 142 installing 173 to 174 lamp specifications 176 monitoring remotely 121 to 133 options 13 to 14 password protection 114 to 117 positioning 16 to 17 resolution 175 specifications 175 to 177 transporting 150 troubleshooting 151 to 154 turning off 26 to 27 turning on 18 to 19 unpacking 12 viewing information about 155 PSK 72 Raising image 23 Rear screen projection 120 173 to 174 Registration 11 Remote control A V Mute button 32 as wireless mouse 35 battery used 176 connecting cable for mouse 40 correcting color 34 E Zoom button 33 Freeze button 32 information 181 numeric keypad using 53 115 pointer tool using 36 problems 166 181 range 176 running slideshow with 103 to 104 specifications 176 switching sources 31 troubleshooting 166 Removing memory card 86 wireless card 84 Replacing lamp 146 t
29. projectors from a remote computer m Use EMP Monitor available for Windows only to see your projectors status switch image sources and control basic settings m Use the mail notification function to receive e mail alerts about possible problems m Use a network management utility running SNMP such as HP OpenView to manage your facility s equipment from a pre existing system requires an optional plug in available on request from Epson You can also use NS Connection to register up to 16 projectors as a group This allows you to provide quick and easy access to these projectors from other computers To use the software to manage your projectors first install EMP Monitor as described on page 171 If you plan to create projector groups also install EMP NS Connection Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor You can connect the projector wirelessly in Access Point mode or over a wired network as described on page 59 This chapter covers the following information m Monitoring and controlling your projector with EMP Monitor m Using e mail alerts to warn you of problems m Understanding notification messages m Using a browser to monitor the projector m Using projector groups 121 note If you want to monitor projectors while they are in standby mode select Standby Mode in the Extended menu then select Network ON See page 120 122 Managing Projectors Using EMP Monitor EMP Monitor
30. red O Power button on the remote control or on top of the projector 3 E O Vb The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as the projector warms up then an image begins to appear When the Power light stops flashing and remains green the projector is ready for use 4 If you ve connected a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a New Hardware Wizard screen saying your computer has found a plug and play monitor if so click Cancel 5 Ifyou are prompted to enter a password see page 114 Selecting the Image Source Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of connected equipment such as a computer or DVD player If you don t see the image you want press the Source Search button on the projector or the Search button on the remote control until you see the image you want to project You can also use the Source buttons on the remote control to switch between devices connected to the ports identified on each button or select EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children note To focus and adjust the image see page 23 Ifa projected image fails to appear see page 20 for help Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19 Troubleshooting Display Proble
31. room you re using you ll probably want to place it on a table in front of 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 Try to leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good size image Use the figure below to help you determine placement Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you ve adjusted the image with other settings Who We Are Who We Are nh a e A RETETE 33 1 to 39 7 ft 6 6 to 7 9 ft 3 2 to 3 9 ft Distance from screen Also keep these considerations in mind m Place the projector on a sturdy level surface m Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector Do not set the projector on top of anything that could block the vents under the projector m Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord 16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Ideally you should place the projector directly in front of the center of Beas note the screen facing it toward the screen squarely The base of the lens A RO fier positioning the should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen projector you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti theft device to the lock port on the projector s lefi side You can purchase this from Epson
32. select Exit and press Enter Presenting Image Files From an External Drive This section explains how to project individual image or movie files from an external hard drive or flash memory drive using EasyMP and a USB connection Before you begin make sure there is no memory card in the projector s card slot You cannot have a drive connected while a memory card is inserted neither the drive nor the card will function with EasyMP Follow these steps 1 Connect your external hard drive or flash memory drive see page 46 90 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 2 Plug in your external hard drive 3 Turn on the projector and the remote control if they re not already on 4 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control 5 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the cursor on the folder where your photos or movies are stored and press Enter 6 Select Open Folder in the drop down menu When the folder opens you see another folder with your manufacturer s name 7 Position the cursor on the folder and press Enter 8 Select Open Folder You see your image files when the folder opens 9 Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press Enter 10 Select View Image The image is projected on the screen If you want you can press a side of the pointer button to rotate the image while you re viewing it T
33. the projector s ESSID should match the AirPort network name not the name of the AirPort base station To check the network name start the AirPort Admin utility select your base station and click Configure Then click Show All Settings The network name appears on the AirPort tab m Ifyou re prompted for a password when you connect enter the WEP encryption key if you re using WEP encryption m Try connecting using IP Connect Mode see page 80 Solving EasyMP Problems An image displayed with EasyMP appears distorted Because of their resolution some JPEG images cannot be displayed correctly Some JPEG files from digital cameras cannot be previewed Files with a high compression ratio may appear blurry In EMP SlideMaker 2 PowerPoint files don t appear in the file window EMP SlideMaker 2 does not support PowerPoint 95 or 97 Files created in these versions of PowerPoint must be opened and resaved in PowerPoint 2000 or later In EMP SlideMaker 2 your PowerPoint files don t display thumbnails and can t be pasted into scenarios Make sure the MS Office JPEG converter has been installed Run the Office installer display the Converters and Filters option and install the JPEG filter Also make sure PowerPoint is installed on the computer you re using to build the scenario 164 Solving Problems You can t edit scenario files in EMP SlideMaker after they have been transferred to the memory card You can only
34. the remote control or on the projector to select the menu item 4 To exit the help system press the Help button If none of the suggestions solve your problem see additional solutions to problems in the following sections Checking Projector Status If your projector isn t working correctly first turn it off wait for it to cool the Power light stops flashing orange and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector If this doesn t solve the problem check the lights on top of the projector What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector s status Power light Lamp light Temperature light Refer to the following table for a complete description of the projector s status lights Status lights Light Status Description D Orange The projector is in sleep or standby mode You can unplug it or press the Power button to turn it on D Flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for the image to appear D Green The projector is operating normally D Flashing orange The projector is cooling down You can t turn it back on and you should not unplug it until the light stops flashing and remains orange D Red There is a problem with the projector Check the other two lights and the information on page 154 to diagnose the problem Solving Problems 153 Status lights Light Status Description
35. up automatically when you plug it in you won t have to press the Power button Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the Extended menu Choose Operation and press Enter Choose Direct Power On and press Enter Direct Power ON Return DOFF Esc Return Select Enter Set Menu Exit 4 Highlight On and press Enter 5 Press Esc or Menu to exit The setting will take effect the next time you plug in the projector caution Turn the projector off when not in use Continuous 24 hour a day use may reduce the projector s overall life note Ifa power outage occurs when Direct Power On is enabled and the projector is plugged in the projector will start when the power is restored Displaying and Adjusting the Image 27 28 Displaying and Adjusting the Image note For information and resources to help you give the most professional presentation be sure to visit presentersonline com Using the Remote Control The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your presentation All of them can be accessed using the remote control which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room up to 20 feet away You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound page 31 or asa pointer to highlight your presentation page 36 You can also use it to adjust the color mode for various environments
36. warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To locate the Authorized Epson Servicer nearest you call the Epson Connection at 800 637 7661 PIN or 562 276 4394 in the U S and 905 709 3839 in Canada or write to Epson America Inc P O Box 93012 Long Beach CA 90809 3012 Notices 185 186 Notices Index A V Mute 32 118 156 Access Point mode 59 to 70 Access point checking IP address of 67 to 68 Accessories 13 to 14 167 Ad Hoc mode 52 to 58 Adapter audio 12 47 Macintosh 13 39 Air filter cleaning 145 ordering 13 replacing 146 to 148 AirPort configuring for wireless 57 to 58 68 to 70 Anti theft device 13 17 Aspect ratio 175 ATA flash cards 101 Audio adapter 12 47 connecting equipment 47 to 48 controlling volume 33 problems troubleshooting 161 turning off using A V Mute 32 using with scenarios 95 Authentication 72 73 Auto button 26 Auto Setup setting 112 Autorun setting 102 Background Color setting 95 116 Bands vertical 160 Blackboard color mode 110 Blackboard projecting on 34 Blank screen 20 to 22 Blurry image 159 bmp 106 Brightness 175 Brightness setting 111 Browser monitoring projec
37. 164 to 165 software 169 to 172 starting 50 to 51 web browser monitoring projector with 132 to 133 Electrical specifications 176 E Mail alerts 128 to 131 EMP Monitor installing software 171 problems 162 using 122 to 128 188 Index EMP NS Connection configuring projector for 59 to 74 creating password for 54 60 disconnecting 77 encrypting presentation 77 entering keyword 77 installing software 169 to 172 problems 162 to 164 projecting wirelessly 49 to 83 switching between users 83 using 74 to 83 EMP SlideMaker checking scenarios 100 converting PowerPoint files 92 to 93 creating scenarios 92 to 99 problems 164 to 165 setting up transitions 98 to 99 transferring scenarios to memory card 101 to 103 Encryption 57 64 71 to 72 77 Environmental specifications 176 Epson accessories 13 to 14 167 presentation tips 10 PrivateLine Support 11 167 technical support 10 166 to 167 ESSID 54 57 64 69 76 163 Exporting projector groups 139 to 141 External drive projecting from 90 to 91 E Zoom button 33 FCC compliance statement 183 Filter see Air filter Focusing image 24 Freeze button 32 Gateway address checking 67 Groups projector connecting to 137 to 139 creating 134 to 136 exporting 139 to 141 importing 141 to 142 HDTV images video formats 178 Height of image adjusting 23 Help system using 152 Help Epson 10 166 to 167 HP OpenView 61 Image adjusting 23 to
38. 26 110 to 111 blurry 159 capturing and saving in projector 117 to 118 correcting shape 24 to 25 113 159 fitting on screen 112 158 height adjusting 23 problems with 156 to 161 projecting on chalkboard 34 raising 23 rotating 88 90 91 104 selecting source 19 31 42 to 45 size and projection distance 16 175 turning off using A V Mute 32 zooming 24 33 Image menu 110 to 112 Importing projector groups 141 to 142 Info menu 155 Infrastructure mode see Access Point mode Input signal selecting 19 31 42 to 45 Installing projector 173 to 174 Installing software 169 to 172 IP Connect Mode 80 to 82 jpg 106 Kensington anti theft device 13 17 Keystone correction 24 to 25 113 159 175 Keyword 54 60 77 Lamp number of hours used 155 ordering 13 replacing 146 to 149 specifications 176 status light 153 to 154 Lamp timer resetting 149 Language setting 120 152 Laptop computer connecting to 38 to 39 display problems 20 to 22 156 to 157 selecting source 19 31 LEAP authentication 73 Lens cleaning 144 Lights status 153 to 154 Living Room color mode 110 Logo saving on projector 117 to 118 Macintosh desktop adapter 13 39 Manuals 10 Memory card compatible card types 101 inserting in projector 86 removing from projector 86 transferring scenarios to 101 to 103 Memory Stick 101 Menus changing settings 108 to 109 default settings restoring 109 Image 110 to 112
39. 76 SAINT aeina aoe ra nents ek ee ak oe ead See ne oe 177 Compatible Video Formats o ue 177 Contents 7 8 Contents NOTICES ied recat ep ate has No ned neler coe aaNet ath 179 Important Safety Instructions iis nk bee be 179 Remote Control Information 0 0 00000 181 Declaration of Conformity a aoaaa uaaa aaeeea 182 FCC Compliance Statenmictits ni00 se vasau seyedawie ds 183 Warranty a aieedve tata ert OR tah ae ra 184 VIVO ETELE ANEA 187 Welcome The Epson PowerLite 745c is an easy to use lightweight projector that offers up to 2500 lumens of brightness and weighs less than 4 pounds You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources or you can project from a USB storage device memory card or over an 802 11g or 802 11b wireless network Easy control The projector s keystone correction feature automatically corrects image distortion and you can use the remote control to take charge of your presentation from almost anywhere in the room Freeze the action zoom in on part of the picture or use the remote as a pointer You can even use it in place of your computer s mouse to control your computer and change slides in Microsoft PowerPoint EasyManagement With the projectors EasyManagement system you can use a Windows PC to remotely monitor and control the projector over a network Security To prevent unauthorized use this projector includes several security fe
40. Epson PowerLite 745c 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 Never let children look into the lens when it is on Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you Except as specifically explained in this Users Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation Caution When you replace the lamp never touch the new lamp with your bare hands the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this prod
41. Info 155 Signal 111 to 112 User s Logo 117 to 118 MicroDrive 101 Monitoring projector EMP Monitor 122 to 128 HP OpenView 121 receiving e mail alerts 128 to 131 web browser 132 to 133 Index 189 190 Mouse 175 connecting cable for remote 40 using remote control as 35 Movie files using in scenarios 96 to 98 MPEG 106 mpg 106 mrk 106 Network managing projector remotely 121 to 131 problems 162 to 164 setting 125 127 wireless 49 to 84 Network card 169 Network settings configuring 52 to 54 59 to 72 128 to 131 New Hardware Wizard 19 No Signal message 20 156 to 157 Noise level 175 Not Supported message 158 NS Connection see EMP NS Connection Numeric keypad using 53 115 Operation Lock setting 119 Optical aspect ratio 175 Options for projector 13 to 14 Password protection 114 to 117 remote access 54 60 request code 116 PC card 101 PCMCIA slot 101 Picture source selecting 19 31 42 to 45 Picture see Image png 106 Index Pointer tool using 36 Positioning image 23 projector 16 to 17 173 to 174 Power button 19 specifications 176 status light 19 153 to 154 PowerPoint files adding slides to a scenario 96 to 97 converting to scenarios 92 to 93 presenting 103 to 104 problems 164 to 165 Presentation color mode 110 Presentations computer 26 38 to 40 digital camera 46 89 to 90 room conditions 16 30 tips and training 10 using the
42. MP SlideMaker2 icon on your desktop 4 You see a message that some transitions are not supported Click OK EMP SlideMaker 2 starts and your PowerPoint slides open one by one as they are converted Do not interrupt this process or your PowerPoint file won t be completely converted 92 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive Once your scenario is saved you can transfer it to the memory card in your computer s PC card PCMCIA slot see page 101 When you see a message that the slideshow is complete left mouse click or press Enter as prompted You see your scenario as shown below The scenario is made up of individual cells for each of the PowerPoint slides 3 LMP SideMaker2 SCNOOOLSIT b igi x GO Flee EMNE Wed Widi Scenario Option S HoixH 218 xj osje e SY M m eae fanm o D Ay My Network Ploces Folders List Scenario Cell At this point you can insert additional images or create transition effects between slides See Building a Scenario from Different Files on page 96 and Setting Up Transitions on page 98 for details If there are slides in the scenario that you don t want to use right click those cells and select Inactivate Choose Save from the File menu EMP SlideMaker 2 automatically names your scenario SCNnnnn sit where nnnn is an automatically assigned number It also creates a folder for it within your Program Files
43. Notebook projector soft shoulder bag ELPKS43 Universal ceiling mount ELPMBUNI False ceiling plate ELPFCO3 Security bracket cabling for gyro lock mounts ELPMBSEC Adjustable ceiling channel ELPMBACC Kensington security lock ELPSLO1 50 inch portable screen ELPSCO6 60 inch portable pop up screen ELPSCO7 80 inch portable pop up screen ELPSCO8 83 6 inch hanging pull down screen ELPSCO9 Macintosh adapter set ELPAPO1 Component video cable ELPKC19 S Video cable ELPSVO1 Distribution amplifier ELPDAO1 Image presentation camera V12H162020 High resolution document camera V12H064020 Welcome 13 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 14 Welcome Displaying and Adjusting the Image Whether you re presenting from a computer or video equipment you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen Follow the guidelines in this chapter for Positioning the projector Turning the projector on and selecting the image source Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image Turning off the projector 15 note You can mount the projector on the ceiling or place it behind a translucent screen for rear projection See page 173 for details Positioning the Projector If the projector isn t already installed in the
44. a is connected to the projector disconnect it before inserting the memory card The memory card is not functional when a digital camera is connected caution Never force the card into the slot you could damage the projector note If you are using CardPlayer highlight the EJECT button and press Enter on the remote control Then wait for the indicator light to go off before you eject the card Inserting a Memory Card in the Projector Follow these steps to insert the memory card in the projector L If necessary insert the card into a PC card adapter ATA flash cards don t require an adapter Insert the card with the adapter into the projector with the label facing up The projector does not have to be turned off before inserting the card Eject button Removing a Memory Card When you re done using the projector and want to remove the memory card follow these steps 1 3 Make sure the card is not in use the indicator light next to the card slot should be off Press the eject button above the card slot The button pops out Press the button again The memory card is released and you can remove it from the slot in the projector To remove the card from the adapter pull it out as shown SA 86 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive Creating a Slideshow on the Fly If you have a folder on your memory card containing an assortment of images you can di
45. an also change the lamp s brightness Select Brightness Control iz the Setting menu then choose High or Low the default setting is High note You can also use the remote control s Auto button to automatically reset the projector s tracking sync resolution and position settings See page 26 for details select Enter tnter Nenu Exit T 1 Select Enter tater Thenu Exit T y Select Enter Enter THenu Exit Computer RGB Video Component Video Composite Video S Video Fine Tuning the Projector 111 tip Before adjusting tracking or sync fill the screen with an image containing fine detail For example in Windows you can select a pattern to appear as your desktop background If this option isn t available try projecting black text on a white background 112 Fine Tuning the Projector Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option then adjust it as needed Auto Setup 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 Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image Sync Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers Position If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides it may not be centered exactly Select this setting and use the pointer button to center it Computer Input If the colors don t look right on the Auto sett
46. and hand held devices To connect to the blue Computer Component Video port standard VGA cable connection see the instructions below After connecting to the computer you may also want to do one of the following m Connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a mouse see page 40 m Connect an audio cable to play computer audio see page 47 Connecting to the Computer Port You can connect to the blue Computer Component Video port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D sub 15 pin port 1 Ifyou re using the VGA computer cable connect one end to the projector s blue Computer Component Video port and the other end to your computer s monitor port Then go to step 3 JE 2 You can connect an optional stereo mini jack audio cable to play sound through the projector see page 47 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 40 38 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 3 When you ve finished making any connections see page 18 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it If so you ll need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer This is available from Epson see page 13 1 To use t
47. and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen Enabling Password Protection To prevent unauthorized use you can assign the projector a password If you do a screen will appear requesting the password whenever the projector is plugged in and turned on If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession the projector s operation is locked and the power cord must be disconnected and reinserted to redisplay the password screen If an incorrect password is entered thirty times in succession the user must contact Epson to unlock the projector 114 Fine Tuning the Projector The default setting for the Password Protect function is OFF Follow these steps to turn password protection on 1 Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about five seconds You see this screen Password Protect Power ON Protect OOFF User s Logo Protect OFF Password Select Enter Enter Menu Exit caution If you lose the remote 2 Use the pointer button to set Power ON Protect to ON control you will not be able Then press Enter to enter the password Keep the remote control in a safe 3 Press Esc place at all times 4 Select Password and press Enter 5 When you see a message asking if you want to change the password select Yes and press Enter 6 Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password The default
48. ange of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below m Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially fluorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers Also turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day as listed in the following table Service Access World Wide From the Internet you can reach Epson s product support Web 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 Access tips templates and training for developing Online 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 Here kit This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative and it s free This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday for the duration of your warranty period You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these n
49. ation If you re mounting the projector on the ceiling and you place it above screen level you ll have to tilt the projector down to position the image on the screen This causes the image to lose its square shape You can correct the distortion using the Keystone function in the projector s menu system see page 113 If you place the projector so that the base of the lens is level with the bottom of the screen the image should be square and you won t have to adjust it If you place the lens lower than the bottom of the screen you ll have to tilt the projector upward if you want to fill the whole screen with the image Technical Specifications General Type of display Resolution native format Color reproduction Brightness Contrast ratio Image size Projection distance Projection methods Internal sound system Optical aspect ratio Zoom ratio Noise level Keystone correction Mouse compatibility Epson poly silicon TFT active matrix 1024 x 768 pixels XGA 24 bit 16 8 million colors 2500 lumens High Brightness mode 2000 lumens Low Brightness mode 400 1 30 to 300 inches 3 2 to 39 7 feet 1 0 to 12 1 meters Front rear upside down ceiling mount 1 W monaural 4 3 horizontal vertical 1 1 2 36 dB Low Brightness mode Automatic manual adjustment capability 15 Supports USB type B 175 176 Technical Specifications Projection Lamp Type Power consumption Lamp life Pa
50. atures including a password user s logo and the ability to lock the projector buttons 10 Welcome Using Your Documentation This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector Please follow these guidelines as you read through it Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information about your projector Tips contain additional projection hints Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations Quick steps for setting up your projector Here s where you can look for help presentersonline com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips tricks and technology The site provides templates clip art and sound clips as well as Presenters Services to use on the road Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club and it s free Quick Setup sheet Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and running if you are connecting to a notebook PowerBook or iBook computer or projecting over a wireless network Start Here kit Includes this Users Guide your Quick Setup sheet warranty brochures and Epson PrivateLine Support card Keep the folder with your projector at all times Built in help system Provides assistance for common problems Available from the Help button on the projector or the re
51. button to right click m To drag and drop hold down the Enter button Then use the pointer button to drag the object When it s where you want it press Enter to release it Using the Remote Control 35 Pointer A V Mute Freeze T 8 9 2 J Volume x Ww Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen If you want to customize the pointer tool you can choose from three alternative shapes Using the Pointer Tool 1 To activate the pointer tool press the Pointer button on the remote control A pointer appears on the screen Pointer TO If you prefer to use a different style of pointer see the instructions in the next section 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the D P P pointer on the screen 3 When done using the pointer press Esc to clear the screen Customizing the Pointer Tool You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three alternative shapes 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the Setting menu highlight Pointer Shape and press Enter You can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left 2 Select the shape you want and press Enter 3 Highlight Return and press Enter 4 Press Menu to exit from the menu system 36 Using the Remote Control Conne
52. c 40 etna wate ae ee 12 Additional Components 000 ee ee eee 12 Optional Accessories x bteweri steve pasdebeaes 13 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 15 Positioning the Projector ce ss e4 wvil aayedis oda reals a oe 16 Projecting the Image ileled sos hy Ohl nee AR Gwladed Rae et 18 Turning On the Projector s acd ies a ee ees 18 Selecting the Image Source 63k Ses dvi vite ka See 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems 20 You Can t Project an Image o o ote ra tiaras 20 The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image egotier by a ceies Bn poeta gl oe 20 Adjusting the Image cssevs wai sbate eh ed aes Wale im as 23 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 23 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 24 Adjusting the Image Shape ii soee esa see ea as 24 Correcting Computer Images 0000 26 Shutting Down the Projector soins e haswus a egteen aes 26 Using the Direct Power On Function 27 4 Contents Using the Remote Control 0 4 29 Using the Remote Control eave Gap ah de Patel eb 30 Replacing the Batteriess 0 20 06 20a acca Pas wea 30 Controlling the Picture and Sound 0 31 Switching Between Picture Sources 31 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 32 Stopping Acton gise pon ge p eee eee eee 32 Zooming Part of Your Image 00004 33 Controlling the Volu
53. configure the projector for a wireless network 3 Click Auto detect to locate projectors currently operating on the network Or click Manual registration and enter the projector s network IP address Managing Projectors 123 Any projectors found on the network are listed as shown below Auto detect projector Name IP address Click here PROJECTOROI 163 254 10 176 PROJECTORO2 169235410177 PROJECTORO3 169 254 10 178 Room201 169 254 207 64 Room202 169 254 207 65 Rooma0i 169 254 207 66 Room302 169 254 207 67 Room303 169 254 207 68 Room401 169 254 207 69 4 Select each projector you want to add by clicking its name then clicking the Add button When you re done click Close note You see this screen with a list of all registered projectors To delete a projector from the list highlight the projector name and click Delete Register projector IP address aa PROJECTOROI 169 254 10 176 PROJECTORO3 16075410178 aubMenualresisiotonssss PROJECTOR 169 254 10 179 Room202 169 254 207 65 Room301 163 254 207 66 Edits Room303 169 254 207 68 Room402 169 254 207 70 Name 28 8 8 8 8 5 Click Close 124 Managing Projectors You see the status of each of your registered projectors on the main EMP Monitor screen PROJECTOROI PROJECTOROS PROJECTOROS Room Monitoring Your Projectors The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projectors using
54. controls on your computer are not turned all the way down or set to Mute You may be able to check this by clicking the volume control in your Windows system tray lower right corner of the screen If you are using external speakers you need to set the Easy MP Audio Out option to External When this setting is enabled you can t use the buttons on the projector or remote to control the volume See page 48 or page 114 for more information Solving Problems 161 162 Solving Problems Solving Network Problems You don t see your projector in the EMP Monitor window m Make sure that you ve connected the projector to the network and configured it correctly see page 52 Also make sure you ve registered the projector with EMP Monitor see page 122 m Make sure that Standby Mode in the projector s Extended menu is set to Network ON m Ifthe computer you are using is running Windows XP or 2000 you must be logged in as the Administrator m Try restarting your computer You can t connect to the projector using NS Connection m Make sure you ve installed the Epson 802 11g card correctly in the projector see page 50 If you have to reinstall the card restart NS Connection or the program will not be able to detect the projector m Restart your computer m Make sure your projector and computer are configured correctly see page 52 Ad Hoc mode or page 59 Access Point mode m Make sure that you have sufficient wirele
55. cting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer and or to video equipment such as a VCR DVD player or video camera You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device digital camera or external speakers Follow the instructions in this chapter on m Connecting to a computer m Connecting video equipment m Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device m Playing sound through the projector 37 note Ifyou connect a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug and play monitor if so click Cancel note For newer PowerBooks with DVI connectors see your computer s documentation to see how to use a DVI to VGA adapter usually included with the computer to connect to the VGA computer port If you re using an older Macintosh and you can t connect the cable to your computer you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on page 39 available from Epson see page 13 caution Dont try to force a connector to fit a port with a different shape or number of pins You may damage the port or connector Connecting to a Computer You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output monitor port including desktop models PC notebook and notebook computers Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks
56. ction 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 Ifa 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID IN THE EVENT THE REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL EPSON S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied
57. ctor In Guide mode a drop down menu appears whenever you select an item and press Enter In Quick mode selecting a scenario movie or image file and pressing Enter starts the presentation selecting a folder and pressing Enter opens the folder To access the menus in Quick mode press the Esc key 4 When you re done highlight OK and press Enter Your changes are permanently saved with each folder even if you turn off the projector or remove the memory card Presenting Image Files From a Digital note Most digital cameras also Camera have the ability to play internal slideshows Depending on the kind of cable you have you can This section explains how to project individual image files on your digital camera using EasyMP CardPlayer and a USB cable connection Before you begin make sure there is no memory card in the connect a camera with a video or A V out port to the projector s Video or S Video port and transmit your camera s slideshow directly to the projector You must press the Video or 1 Connect your digital camera see page 46 S Video button on the remote control to select the correct signal source See pages 42 or 43 for details projector s card slot You cannot have the camera connected while a memory card is inserted neither the camera nor the card will function with EasyMP CardPlayer Follow these steps 2 Turn on your digital camera 3 Turn on the projector and the remote control i
58. ctor from the new computer follow the steps beginning on page 137 Importing a Projector Group You can also import group information as a file to another computer on the wireless network 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Then click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen I Use enctypted communication Encryption can enhance security but will slow down display speed Select these UselP Pan two boxes F Use Group List Connection Group seep x Daa You can comect to a prot by speciing IP addtess and 3 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List Managing Projectors 141 4 Click the Advanced button You see this screen By specifying the IP address of the networked projector you can create a group of up to 16 projectors Connection Gro Goup3 j New 5 Click Import 6 On the next screen select the file you want to import and click Open The names of all of the groups in the file are added to the Connection Group list on the Advanced screen To connect to the projector from the new computer follow the steps beginning on page 137 142 Managing Projectors warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp cover Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely Do not try to service this
59. d 108 Restoring the Default Settings 0 109 Adjusting the Image fies ces iscsh te averse ess Seated tet ott 110 Adjusting Signal Settings o ee eae Sas ee te ae 111 Customizing Projector Features 0 0000 113 Using the Projector Security Features 0 114 Enabling Password Protection 0 114 Creating Your Own Startup Screen 117 Disabling the Projector s Buttons 119 Customizing Power and Operation 0 119 Managing Projectors i 121 Using EMP Monitor 0 0 0 0 0 cece eee 122 Opening and Closing EMP Monitor 122 Registering Your Projectors 0 000008 123 Monitoring Your Projectors 0 000 0005 125 Controlling Your Projectors 000020008 127 Using E Mail Alerts pea er ars arsine Mays Mears 128 Understanding the Notification Messages 131 Using a Browser to Monitor Projectors 132 Using Projector Groups 6 0 ee eee 134 Creating a Group 1 eee eee eee 134 Connecting to a Projector ina Group 137 Exporting a Projector Group 0000 139 Importing a Projector Group 0 0 0 0 00008 141 Maintaining the Projector 143 Cleaning the Lens t0 5 4 00 oh satasawenews aeons 144 Cleaning the Projector Case pcs so ctecacu s a ebieaes aed 144 Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents 0 145 Replacing t
60. d screen Click OK to close the Extension screen then close NS Connection Connecting to a Projector in a Group Follow these steps to connect to a projector in a group 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen Eense x IV Use encrypted communication Encryption can enhance security but will slow down display Select these two boxes 3 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List Managing Projectors 137 4 From the Connection Group list choose the group you want to connect to and click OK IV Use enctypted communication Encryption can enhance security but will slow down display speed 5 When you see the next screen click IP connection If the upper left button on the screen says IP connect mode rather than Automatic search mode skip this step 138 Managing Projectors You see this screen S EMPNS Connection IP connect mode Select the projector from the list and connect IP address k A Search Projector Select the T J Branch 92 192168 0 103 projector Yj S Branches 192 168 0 99 J jJ Branch 23 192 168 0 156 1R9 24 1RR PAR Then click Connect 6 Select the projector you want to connect to and click Connect 7 Ifyou want repeat step 5 to connect to additional projectors The computer s image appears on the projector screen Exporting a Proj
61. d using Epson s SizeWise Technology Notices This appendix 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 use the projector near water or sources of heat m Use the 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 where the plug can be easily unplugged Placez l appareil pres d une prise de courant o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement m Insert the projector s three wire grounding type plug into a properly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Do not hold the plug with wet hands m Take the following precautions for the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet m Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This 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 Use a damp cloth for c
62. dealer 2 Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector 3 Ifyou want to play sound through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 Ifyou don t need to make any other connections see page 18 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears 42 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment Connecting an S Video Source 1 Locate an S Video cable one is usually provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson see page 12 2 Connect the cable to the S Video connector on your player and the S Video connector on the projector 3 Ifyou want to play sound through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 Ifyou don t need to make any other connections see page 18 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears
63. ding a Scenario from Different Files You can build your scenario from any of the following file types either alone or in combination with other file types PowerPoint slides version 2000 through 2003 file names have PPT extension JPEG files with JPG extension Bitmap files with BMP or DIB extension Movie files with MPG extension must be MPEG 2 MPEGI1 is not supported Follow these steps 5 Use the navigation tools on the left side of the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen to locate the files you want to include in your scenario PowerPoint JPEG bitmap and movie files appear as icons in the file window Click to see preview Thumbnail preview Click the icon for each file that you want to preview The preview appears in the thumbnail preview window If you click a PowerPoint icon thumbnail images are generated for all the slides in the PowerPoint file If you click a movie file an illustration of a film strip appears 96 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive Drag and drop the files you want to include in your scenario from either the file window or thumbnail window into the scenario window You can also double click a thumbnail to add the file to the scenario Scenario Cell Mycticcks Mph FOO bmp xy HH Check a slide s mam BEMIR Perce et animation effects here To include a whole PowerPoint file instead of individual slides drag the PowerPoint icon its
64. e 6 Click the projector you want to connect to and click the Connect button If more than one projector is listed you can select 7 Ifyou are prompted for a keyword enter the four digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click OK The computer s image is transmitted to the projector and appears on the screen See page 77 for details about using the floating control bar on your computer desktop 82 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Switching Between Users To connect to the projector while another person is already using it Access Point mode only follow these steps 1 Start NS Connection see page 74 You see this screen LD EMP NS Connection Automatic search mode The following projectors are found Select to connect B S PROJO Select projector Select the projector you want to use and click Connect You see this message EMP NS Connection Click Yes to connect The other user is automatically disconnected and notified about the interruption EMP NS Connection Another PC has connected to the projector Disconnecting Presenting Through a Wireless Network 83 Removing the Wireless 802 11 Card Follow these steps to remove the card from your projector 1 Ifyou re running NS Connection click Disconnect on the control bar Click Disconnect caution Never remove the card while the card indicator light is green or when projecting wirelessly Y
65. e SMTP server port number The default value is 25 but you can enter numbers between 1 and 65535 Highlight the Destination address 1 box and press Enter Enter the e mail address for the first computer that you want to receive e mail alerts You can enter a maximum of 53 single byte alphanumeric characters Use the pointer button on the remote control to enter letters Press the top of the button to scroll through capital letters and the bottom of the button to scroll through lowercase letters You will also see punctuation marks such as a period and symbols such as When you see the letter or symbol you want press Enter Then press the right side of the button to move to the next position To correct a mistake press the left side of the button to return to the previous position 10 If you want to send e mail alerts to other computers enter addresses for those computers in the Destination address 2 and Destination address 3 boxes 11 Select the conditions under which an e mail alert will be sent 12 When you re done highlight the OK button at the top of the screen you can either use the pointer button on the remote control or press Esc and press Enter Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return to the main EasyMP Network Screen For help understanding e mail alerts see the next section Understanding the Notification Messages If a projector experiences a problem it sends an e mail message t
66. e projector you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector highlight the Password for WEB control text box and press Enter and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters When you re done press Enter If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it turn Projector keyword on Then when you want to connect to the projector it displays a randomized four digit number or keyword on the screen When prompted by NS Connection you can enter the keyword on your computer to connect see page 77 60 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 10 If your access point assigns IP addresses automatically turn on DHCP Otherwise turn off DHCP and enter the following information manually m P address Type in the IP address you want to assign to the projector It must be formatted like other addresses on the network The last section should be unique m Subnet mask For example 255 255 255 000 but this depends on how your network is set up m Gateway address Enter the IP address that was assigned to the access point or AirPort base station when it was set up If you want to monitor the projector using HP OpenView you ll need to enter at least one trap IP address See page 122 for details on monitoring the projector When you re done making the
67. e control to adjust the vividness of your image Press the button repeatedly to select from the following six settings m sRGB To match the color palette of the sRGB standard for computer displays m Blackboard To adjust the white point so that colors appear natural when projecting on a green chalkboard m Dynamic To increase brightness in bright rooms the default when projecting from non computer sources m Presentation To optimize the image for computer presentations the default when projecting from a computer m Theatre To optimize movie images for increased contrast m Living Room To increase brightness when projecting TV or video images in brightly lit rooms best for videos 34 Using the Remote Control Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control If you ve connected a computer to the projector with a USB cable as described on page 40 you can use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse This gives you more flexibility when delivering slideshow style presentations since you won t have to stand next to the computer to change slides m Use the Up and 4 Down buttons to move through a slideshow Page up or down to change slides in PowerPoint Left click Right click m Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen m Press the Enter button once to left click or press it twice to double click Press the Esc
68. e error icons See page 151 for recommended solutions to problems Error icons Lamp replacement notification the lamp is nearing the end of its life see page 146 High speed cooling in progress the projector is getting too hot but continues to operate Overheating projection turned off automatically Lamp out or lamp cover open Fan error Sensor error 6 AORE Internal problem 3 Controlling Your Projectors The control buttons in the upper right let you select video signals and turn projectors on or off Hold the mouse pointer over a button to see a description of its function Select the projector you want to operate with the mouse pointer before clicking one of the buttons Control buttons note To turn on a projector when it s in standby mode plugged in but not projecting you must have selected Network ON as the Standby Mode setting in the projector s Extended menu see page 120 Remember that when Standby Mode is set to Network ON the exhaust fan continues to operate after the projector has cooled down This is normal Managing Projectors 127 note The projector must be plugged in projecting or in standby mode for you to be able to connect to it To access a projector in standby mode you must select Network ON as the Standby Mode setting in the projectors menu system see page 120 Remember that when Standby Mode is set to Networ
69. e icon Drag one monitor icon on top of the other This lets you display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen If this option isn t available click the Monitor icon Select one of the listed Simulscan resolutions Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection Solving Problems 157 158 Solving Problems The message Not Supported is displayed Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu see page 111 Make sure your computer s resolution doesn t exceed UXGA 1600 x 1200 and the frequency is supported by the projector see page 177 If necessary change your computer s resolution setting as described below Only part of the computer image is displayed Press the Auto button on the remote control Make sure the image Position setting is correct on the Signal menu See page 112 for more information Press the Resize button on the remote control Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E Zoom function Make sure your computer s resolution setting is correct Ideally it should be 1024 x 768 to match the projector s native resolution If this option isn t available select one of the other compatible video formats listed on page 177 m Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a different resolution m Macintosh OS X Open System Preferences click Displays and select a di
70. e page 33 for instructions Adjusting the Image Shape In most cases you can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen Even if the projector is slightly tilted within a range of 15 up or down the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion E a Projector tilted up Corrected image Projector tilted down It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be corrected During this time a vertical keystone correction gauge appears on the screen 24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image If your image is still distorted you can correct it using the Keystone buttons on the projector s control panel or the projector s Setting menu Keystone correction Using Keystone Correction To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom do the following m Press one of the two triangular buttons on the projector s control panel as shown below Continue pressing the button until you note are satisfied with the shape of the image The image will be slightly smaller afier adjusting If its important to maintain the correct aspect ratio use eS m the menu system to perform keystone correction then use the remote s Res
71. e the case 144 Maintaining the Projector Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents Clean the air filters and air intake vents 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 Follow these steps 1 Turn off the projector Wait for the Power light to stop flashing then unplug the power cord 2 Turn the projector upside down 3 To clean the intake vents use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the vents with a soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush 4 Ifthe dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace the filter as described on page 148 Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 873 7766 in the United States to obtain new ones In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral note To order replacement air filters request part number VIZH134A08 See page 13 for ordering information Maintaining the Projector 145 note When you get a replacement lamp for your projector you should replace the filters To check how long the lamp has been in use see page 155 warning Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid injury Replacing the La
72. e the message Completed press Esc to return to the menu screen Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved it is automatically set as the startup screen You can also set it to display as the screen you see when there s no signal or when you press the A V Mute button see page 32 L po ope w p 118 Fine Tuning the Projector Press the Menu button highlight the Extended menu and press Enter Select Display and press Enter Highlight Background Color and press Enter Select Logo and press Enter When you re finished press Esc to exit Disabling the Projector s Buttons When you enable the Operation Lock function you can lock all the projector s buttons except the Power button ly YR p N Press the Menu button highlight the Setting menu and press Enter Select Operation Lock and press the Enter button Select ON and press Enter Select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting Press the Menu button to exit Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images enable quick startup turn sleep mode on or off and customize other projector operations Inage Return Display Signal User s Logo Projection Front Setting Operation Standby Hode Network OFF Extended Link 21L OFF Language English Info Reset Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit m Display Use this setting to turn off the di
73. e your image you need to make certain adjustments If the image is too high or too low you can reposition it See below To focus or zoom your image see page 24 If the image isn t square see page 24 If a computer image displays incorrectly see page 26 If you need to fine tune the image and or sound see Chapter 6 Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low on the screen you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it 1 2 3 Stand behind the projector Press the blue foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector Lr a ne Once the image is positioned where you want it release the lever O to lock the foot in position If necessary you can fine tune the height or level the image by sa turning the projector s rear foot wee e Projector rear foot Raising the projector causes the image to distort or keystone but you can manually correct the shape as described on page 24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 23 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image Turn the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image A A Focus Zoom If the image still isn t large enough you may need to move the g g gn y y projector farther away from the screen You can also use the E Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image P g Se
74. ect mode is selected as shown above If not use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to Easy connect mode then press Enter to select it 4 Make sure the projector has a unique name so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer EasyMP Network Screen 1 a tetwortscreea viretesstan Basic note Wired LAN uO Ifyou want to enter a blank Basic A ateana leve ate a space use the space character z Qa that comes before the capital sic _ Proj name letter A Security ESSID Network Password for WEB control Hail Projector keyword win numbers use the numeric ve keypad while holding down If you want to enter SNMP Card Player subnet Sask i Gateway address the Num button on the NAC add 00 00 00 00 00 00 uenon remote control Pointer A V Mute Freeze If you need to rename it highlight the Projector name text box pO pm then press Enter The text box turns yellow to indicate you are in 28 EasyMP Mode Menu Do Computer 4 Input mode S Video Video Resize Help Sn f o S Sr Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in Tato f Search alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order then Us a folume 7 press the pointer button to the right to move to the next Presenting Through a Wireless Network 53 note The projector keywo
75. ect to a projector by specifying IP address and create a group 80 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3 Select Use IP connect mode and click OK You see this screen LD EMP NS Connection i Click here This projector could not be found in the network Refer to Help Select the projector from the list and connect Enter the IP address and click Search note You can add up to 16 projectors to the list If you add more NS Connection begins to delete projectors from the list starting with the first projector added Connect 5 Enter the projector s IP address and click Search Presenting Through a Wireless Network 81 The IP address appears in the Projector list and a EQ searching icon displays IP connect mode Select the projector from the list and connect IP address 169 254 83 106 Projector This icon 169 254 83 106 2 indicates search j PROJECTORO2 169 254 83 105 in Use is in progress This icon appears if the search fails to find the projector If the search fails to find a projector with the specified IP address the searching icon turns into a question mark If this happens run EasyMP on your projector see page 50 to check the projectors note IP address then repeat this step You can connect to a projector while another person is using it Follow the steps on page 83 additional projectors and connect to them at the same tim
76. ector s card slot and the projector is configured for Access Point mode as described on page 59 2 Open the web browser and enter the IP address of the projector you want to monitor in the browser window If you re not sure what address the projector is using turn it on and switch it to EasyMP Then choose Basic under Wired LAN or Wireless LAN and press Enter You see a screen like this which shows you the IP address EasyMP Network Screen Conf ig tetworkScreen Wiredtan Basic Wired LAN j OCC MMMEMPOI2345 Password for WEB contro Wireless LAN Projector rd ON OFF Basic eal on off Security UAE i255 255 255 000 Network er ge le 192 168 100 001 Mail HAC address 08 00 46 45 D8 2F SNHP Card Player Options 3 If you re connected over a wired network the projector s web screen opens in the browser window as shown below If you re connected over an 802 11g wireless network start NS Connection see page 74 and connect to the projector you want to monitor Then click 3 on the control bar that appears on the screen The projector s web screen opens in the browser window Menus EasyRemote Functions corresponding to remote control buttons 4 Select one of the menu options listed on the left then change any settings as needed in the main part of the screen These settings correspond to those found in the projector s menu system for details see page 108 5 Use the control
77. ector Group You can export group information as a file to another computer on the wireless network This is useful if you want to share group access with multiple users 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen note You must export all of the groups in the Connection Group list You can t export individual groups Even if a projector is registered in a group you don t have to use the group to connect to it If your notebook is configured for your wireless network you can connect to a projector as described on page 38 Managing Projectors 139 You see this screen IV Use encrypted communication Encryption can enhance security but will slow down display Select these two boxes 3 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List 4 Click the Advanced button You see this screen By specifying the IP address of the networked projector you can create a group of up to 16 projectors Connection Group Groups New note If you havent created any groups the Export button will be grayed out You must create at least one group before the Export button is active 5 Click Export to export a file for all groups in the Connection Group list 140 Managing Projectors 6 Highlight the file name NSGroup ini and select Save to 7 Choose a location on the second computer and click Save To connect to the proje
78. edit scenarios before they are transferred Open the scenario files saved on your hard drive make any changes then transfer the scenario to your memory card You can t transfer your slideshow to the memory card because you aren t able to see the card s drive letter You must insert the memory card in your computer s PCMCIA slot before you select Send Scenario from the Scenario Option s menu If this happens close and restart EMP SlideMaker 2 Make sure your card is inserted before you select Send Scenario You can t play your movies on the projector play y proj m The projector only supports MPEG files It does not support MPEG files m Movie files included in a PowerPoint presentation can t be played back in a scenario EasyMP is unable to see the image files on your camera or external drive Make sure your camera or drive shows up on your desktop as a drive letter when you connect it to your computer If it does it is probably a USB mounted device and will work with your projector The projector does not support TWAIN compliant digital cameras Solving Problems 165 166 Solving Problems Solving Problems with the Remote Control The projector doesn t respond to remote control commands m The remote control s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power To change the batteries see page 30 m Make sure you are within about 20 feet 6 meters of the projector and within r
79. elf into the scenario window Dragging an entire file preserves the transitions set in PowerPoint Continue dragging files into the scenario window to build your presentation Each slide appears in a numbered cell The cell background color varies according to the type of file in the cell If you want you can make changes to the scenario m To rearrange cells drag and drop them as necessary within the scenario window m To delete a cell right click the cell and select Cut m To check the animation for a slide click its cell A section appears at the bottom of the scenario window displaying each animation operation Slides using animation have an EMA extension You can also create transitions between slides as described in the next section note Transition effects created in PowerPoint look smoother than those you add with EMP SlideMaker 2 note Unless you change the transition setting your slides will automatically advance after 30 seconds Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 97 6 When you re done click the Save button or choose Save from the File menu Then see page 101 to transfer the scenario to your memory card Setting Up Transitions EMP SlideMaker 2 lets you set your slides to advance manually or automatically after a specified period of time You can also choose from a variety of transition effects between slides 1 Click the cell or cells for which you want to set
80. en done click OK 11 Remove the card from your computer or disconnect the USB device See your computer s documentation if you need instructions on removing the card If you re using Windows 2000 or Me you may first need to click an icon to stop or disconnect the card note Presenting Scenarios You cannot have a digital camera connected while the memory card is inserted If you do neither the camera nor the card will function with your projector s software Before you begin insert the memory card containing the scenario into your projector as described on page 86 The follow these steps to present your scenario 1 Turn on the projector if it s not already on m If your scenario is set to autorun it will start as soon as the projector warms up m If your scenario is not set to autorun you need to start it manually Continue with the following steps 2 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control You see a screen like the one below EosyMP Teal Cased Phorar Preview O E E a CHPLANO1 SIT CHPLANO1 RECYCLED Pere Flower02 1 Meet ing2 pee Meetingl Meet ing2 ay de PHOTOO4 PHOTOS wO Projecti Project po Re E CHPLANOT Flower01 P Scenario Edit Scenario Cancel Kitten02 Heetingl a i Photo01 Photo02 wO R Photo03 Project SCN0001 SCN0002 SLOT 001 002 Page JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails Other files or
81. er or down to select letters in reverse order then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position When done typing the key press Enter 72 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3 When you re done making settings highlight the OK button at the top of the screen and press Enter Adding LEAP Authentication When you click the Security button on the Network screen you see this screen EasyMP Cancel Network Screen nf ia Hetworkscreen Wiretessian Security Wired LAN Basic Security OFF EP wa E WEP encryption 128Bit 64Bit Format HEX ASCII Key ID 1 e P Security Encryption key 11 Wireless LAN Basic Network Encryption key 2 Hail Encryption key 3 Encryption key 4 SNHP Card Player User name Options Password 1 Highlight LEAP then press Enter 2 Enter the user name and password that match the settings on your authentication server note If you want to enter a blank space use the space character oe es that comes before the capital pointer button up to select individual letters in letter A m Highlight the User name text box and press Enter The box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order then press the pointer button to the right to move to the Ifyou want to enter numbers use the numeric keypad while holding down the Num button on the m Highlight the Passw
82. f they re not already on Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 89 note Make sure your camera shows up on your desktop as a drive letter If it does it is probably a USB mounted device and will work with the projector software The EasyMP software does not support TWAIN compliant digital cameras If your camera s memory card is supported by the projector you can insert it into the projector s card slot and project your images see Creating a Slideshow on the Fly on page 87 You can t have your camera connected at the same time 4 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control If your camera complies with the DCIM standard you ll see a DCIM folder appear on the EasyMP CardPlayer screen 5 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the cursor on the folder and press Enter 6 Select Open Folder in the drop down menu When the folder opens you see another folder with your manufacturer s name 7 Position the cursor on the folder and press Enter 8 Select Open Folder You see your image files when the folder opens 9 Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press Enter 10 Select View Image The image is projected on the screen If you want you can press a side of the pointer button to rotate the image while you re viewing it To end the slideshow press the Esc button on the remote control then
83. fferent resolution m Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x On the Apple menu choose Control Panels and click Monitors and Sound Select a different resolution You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution See your software documentation for specific information The image isn t square but keystone shaped If the top or bottom of the image is broader press the ZY or XA button on the projector until the image is square gt If the projector is angled toward the screen from the left or right the image will be broader on one side Center the projector in front of the middle of the screen facing the screen squarely gt The image contains static or noise m If you re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet or an extension cable the image quality may be reduced m Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference m The video signal may be split between the computer and the projector If you notice a decline in the projected image quality when the image is displayed simultaneously on your notebook computer and the projector turn off the notebook s LCD display m Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu see page 112 The image is blurry m There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 144 m Adjust the focus using the
84. folders are displayed as icons A scenario icon identifies a scenario file Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 103 note Your files may take up more than one screen If so use the Page up and Page down buttons on the remote control to view all your files note Even if your scenario is set to change slides automatically you can still change slides manually as described here 3 Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight your scenario file and press Enter A drop down menu appears under the scenario 4 Use the pointer button to select Play Scenario and press Enter In a moment your scenario begins playing 5 When you re done with your presentation use the pointer button to highlight EJECT in the upper right corner of the screen and press Enter on the remote control When you see a message asking you to insert a LAN card or memory card it s safe to remove your memory card see page 86 for instructions Controlling Your Scenario While your scenario is running use the remote control as follows m Press Enter or or to begin playing a movie Page down to display the next slide or image m Press Page up to display the previous slide or image or to replay a movie m Press the appropriate side of the pointer button to rotate a slide or image on the screen m To exit the scenario at any point press the Esc button Press the E
85. g WEP Encryption s s s ie sede aa cwuepaes 71 Adding WPA Security onc ved b BA ele a Sew 72 Adding LEAP Authentication o a sunean 73 Projecting Wirelessly i cot Sata haa Boge ee Rte 74 Using the Control Bat 2 ciescued a dina eyed teanthed ace 78 Connecting in IP Connect Mode 4 80 Switching Between Users 0 00 00 eee eee 83 Removing the Wireless 802 11g Card 84 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 85 Inserting a Memory Card in the Projector 86 Removing a Memory Card 00 000000 86 Creating a Slideshow on the Fly 4 0 Keg wn vite cen Spee 87 Displaying the Slideshow o n nunnana 87 Controlling Your Slideshow 0004 87 Changing Timing and Other Settings 88 Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera 89 Presenting Image Files From an External Drive 90 Creating a Scenario ee eee eee 92 Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario 92 Creating a Scenario from Scratch 04 94 Transferring Your Scenario toa Memory Card 101 Presenting Scenarios 6 ee cece eee 103 Controlling Your Scenario 0 6 0 000 000s 104 Editing Your Scenario on the Projector 105 Supported File Formats 00 0000s nsec n eee eens 106 Contents 5 6 Contents Fine Tuning the Prolattina 107 Using the Menu System gies tii see de tewns eotcs Ra
86. have a Macintosh check the AirPort work see the troubleshooting icon on the Macintosh menu bar For Windows see the information beginning on documentation for your access point or computer network page 162 card m Make sure you re trying to connect to the right network In Windows verify that you ve enabled your computer s connection to the access point or that your wireless card or adapter is enabled and that its SSID matches the projector s ESSID In Macintosh check the AirPort status menu click Presenting Through a Wireless Network 75 note The AirPort network name may be different than the AirPort base station name To check the network name start the AirPort Admin utility select your base station and click Configure Then click Show All Settings The network name appears on the AirPort tab the AirPort icon on your menu bar to make sure AirPort is turned on and the projector s ESSID or your AirPort network is selected Make sure you aren t projecting one of the Easy MP configuration screens You should see a message that the projector is ready to connect If you have to exit a configuration screen restart NS Connection Make sure the ESSID for your projector matches the SSID for your wireless card adapter or access point If you have an AirPort base station make sure the projector s ESSID matches the AirPort network name Remember that the ESSID is case sensitive Check the IP address for both
87. he Esc button Press the Enter button to confirm that you want to exit Changing Timing and Other Settings For each folder on the memory card you can set the display timing for your slides and change several other display settings 1 Select the _ folder containing the images for the slideshow settings you want to change and press Enter 2 From the drop down menu use the pointer to select Options and press Enter You see this screen EasyMP Net kS n Cont ig CardPlayer Options Wired LAN Continuous Play Basic Wireless LAN Screen switching m Basic 30 seconds Security ma 1 minute Display order Effect No Dissolve Card Player Mode switching Guide mode Options options _ Quick mode tose 3 Use the pointer button to select from the following settings After making a selection press Enter to save the change m Continuous Play Determines whether to repeat the display of images in the folder m Screen switching time Sets the display time for each image Choose No if you want to change slides manually 88 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive m Display order Lets you choose between displaying alphabetically by file name or by image file date m Effect Lets you choose from various transitions between slides such as Dissolve or Wipe m Mode switching Lets you choose the mode to use when presenting slideshows movies or images or editing a scenario on the proje
88. he Lamp and Air Filter 0 146 Resetting the Lamp Dimer ser ataients tiene ae 149 Transporting the Projector ts fs00 ae dance gee ee cane 150 Solving Problems os cos ise wa iaei 151 Using On Screen Help o o Sain Rea Rei cant 152 Checking Projector Status sc sos eee ace ws ae 6 ee 153 What To Do When the Lights Flash 153 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 155 Solving Projector Operation Problems 155 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 156 Solving Network Problems 0004 162 Solving Easy MP Problems oriweder esiieen tag aes es 164 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 166 Where To Get Help oonu ay 6 a ecinyeccry tre naea 166 Telephone Support Services 00000 e eee 167 Software Installation 0 6 0600 cc cee 169 Windows System Requirements 0 0 0000 169 Macintosh System Requirements 0040 170 Installing the Software on a Windows System 171 Installing the Software on a Macintosh 172 Projector Installation erie tint agopiaes 173 Technical Specifications a a 175 Generale reat Peer ne teen nk RN dey a s 175 Projection lampessi e a ei aoe oes 176 Remote Control eyii 64 ends ea mctiiean Mate ai ek 176 Dimensions sin sae na so Bis yeni eee S eee Ss 176 Electrical rereana iaeo OO ee RO eS Re ee A 176 Environmental sspe hen wack eieyt ken DERE EREEREER 1
89. he adapter remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions 2 Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable Then plug the cable with the adapter into the video port on your Macintosh 3 Tighten the screws on the connectors Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 39 note The remote mouse control function may not operate correctly on systems that have been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows note For details on using the remote control in place of your computer s mouse see page 35 Right click Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control If you ve connected a computer as described in this chapter using the Computer Component Video port you can use the projector s remote control as a wireless mouse This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow style presentations such as PowerPoint from up to 20 feet away The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows XP 98SE Me or 2000 or Macintosh OS X 10 2 x to 10 3 x or OS 8 6 to OS 9 x 1 Locate the USB cable that came with your projector 2 Connect the square end of the cable to the projector s lt gt USB port S USB cable 3 Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or de
90. he trash 7 Gently insert the new lamp If it doesn t fit easily make sure it is facing the right way Maintaining the Projector 1147 8 Once the lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws 9 Slide the air filter out and remove it 10 Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place 11 Insert the two cover tabs then press down on the cover until it snaps into place 12 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section 148 Maintaining the Projector Resetting the Lamp Timer After you replace the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector s menus 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel You see the main menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight Reset then press Enter You see this screen Return Reset All Lanp Hours Reset Execute 4 Select Yes and press Enter 5 When you re finished press Esc or Menu to exit Maintaining the Projector 149 Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts Follow these guidelines to prevent damage note a Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation 150 Maintaining the Projector When shipping the projector for repairs use the original packaging material if possible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent material
91. ily redirect your audience s attention m To turn off the picture press the A V Mute button The screen turns blue m To turn the image back on press the button again Pointer A V Mute Freeze G 2 m Resize Help 2 lt 9 Volume You can have the screen turn black when you press the A V Mute button You can also have an image such as a company logo display on the screen see page 117 Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image m To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen press the Freeze button The sound continues m To restart it press the Freeze button again Pemer A V Mute Freeze 7 le Le mm EasyMP Computer a Menu Help 2 a amp Volume 32 Using the Remote Control Zooming Part of Your Image You can zoom in ona portion of the image using the E Zoom buttons on the remote control a 1 Press the E Zoom button on the remote control You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom in area 2 Use the pointer button to position the crosshair 3 Continue pressing the E Zoom button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 times 4 While the image is enlarged you can m Use the pointer button to move around the screen m Press the E Zoom button
92. image quality N About 700KByte 1 Cell High Quality H About 350KByte 1 Cell Standard S About 100KByte 1 Cell Cancel 3 Type a name for your scenario file and folder that s easy to remember using up to eight capital letters and numbers Then note The scenario name you enter is also the name of the folder for your scenario on your hard drive select from the following options m The default location for the scenario file and folder is in the Program Files EMP SlideMaker2 folder Click Browse to choose a new location m Click Configure BGM W to play an audio file during the scenario A selection screen appears letting you choose a WAV file After you select the file you want click the arrow button to the right of the option to play it m The Background Color appears around images that don t fill the entire screen area Select a new color if desired m Select the Image Quality for imported PowerPoint slides Higher quality images look better on the screen but may take longer to appear 4 Click OK You return to the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen Continue with the instructions in the next section to build your scenario Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 95 note You can also use the instructions in this section to add files to an existing scenario note Thumbnail previews for PowerPoint slides will not appear if PowerPoint is not installed on your computer Buil
93. ing select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the Computer Component Video port RGB For a computer connection Component Video For a video player that outputs a component video signal Video Signal Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60 Hz PAL system then select PAL60 Customizing Projector Features You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector adjust audio volume and customize several other features Image Return Keystone 0 Signal Auto Keystone OH Operation Lock OFF Setting eJ Pointer Shape ees Brightness Control High Extended Vo lune 10 EasyMP Audio Out Internal Info Reset Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit m Keystone Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been tilted upward If you notice lines or edges looking jagged after adjusting the shape decrease the Sharpness setting see page 110 m Auto Keystone Automatically compensates for keystone distortion when the projector is tilted upward This feature is available only when the projector is set for front projection and enabled by default m Operation Lock Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector except the Power button See page 119 for more information m Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes See page 36 for more information m Brightness Control Lets you select from two levels of brightness The
94. io Option s menu If you dont you won t be able to see the card s drive in the drive selection window If this happens close and restart EMP SlideMaker 2 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 101 note If more than one scenario is set to run automatically they will play in the order listed on this screen Once the scenario is transferred you see this message about your scenario s autorun setting EMP SlideMaker2 Do you want to auto run the exported scenario Cancel The autorun setting means that the scenario will start playing whenever the projector is turned on with the memory card in the projector Do one of the following m Ifyou don t want the scenario to run automatically click Cancel Skip to step 11 to remove the card and insert it in the projector m If you want it to run automatically click OK and continue with the following instructions You see the Edit Autorun window Drive D Removable Disk ex T Revive R Scenario List E Autorun Scenario List 4 gt gt lt lt coe To set a scenario to run automatically select it from the list on the left side of the screen and use the gt gt arrow button to move it to the list on the right Click the Revive box if you want your scenario to repeat continuously Clear the checkbox if you want it to play only once 102 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 10 Wh
95. is screen r 64 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties PIK General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R PRO Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device This connection uses the following items M I Client for Microsoft Networks Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M 8 QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected 9 Select Internet Protocol and click the Properties button You see this screen Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 10 If your access point uses DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically Otherwise select Use the following IP address and enter the required information m P address Type in the IP address you want to assign to the computer It must be formatted like other addresses on the networ
96. ize button to adjust the aspect ratio See page 113 m Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector select the Setting menu and press Enter Pointer A V Mute Freeze CIES C Color Mode Menu Resize From the Setting menu select Keystone and press Enter Use the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed If the image becomes uneven decrease the sharpness setting See page 111 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25 note You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect The Auto button works only with computer images note You can set the projector to automatically turn off the projector lamp and enter sleep mode when it has not received any signals for 30 minutes This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp If you want to start projecting again press the Power button If you are done using the projector unplug the power cord To enable sleep mode see page 120 Power OFF Yes Press button Ho Press any other button Correcting Computer Images If you re connected to a computer and the image doesn t look right press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector This automatically resets the projector s tracking sync resolution and position set
97. just one computer to the projector at a time it s easy to set up and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless 802 11g or 802 11b network card or adapter or a Macintosh with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme card Access Point mode infrastructure mode lets multiple computers access the projector at the same time and easily trade off control over the projector To use Access Point mode you need a wireless 802 11g or 802 11b access point or an AirPort Extreme or AirPort base station and one or more computers with wireless network cards or adapters Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use Using Ad Hoc Mode To use Ad Hoc computer to computer mode adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section Configuring the Projector L Switch the projector to EasyMP mode and insert the Epson 802 11G B card see page 50 You see this screen Insert a wireless LAN card or a memory card Or connect a digital still camera Network Screen Card Player Play back videos and imge i tas Config button 52 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2 To select Config press the Enter button on the remote control 3 Highlight Basic under Wireless LAN and press Enter You see the following screen Cont ia MetworkScreea Virelesstaa Basic Easy connect Easy connect mode mode Access point mode a a Wireless LAN Make sure Easy conn
98. k The last section must be unique m Subnet mask For example 255 255 255 000 but this depends on how your network is set up m Default gateway Enter the IP address that was assigned to the access point when it was set up 11 When you re done click OK 12 Click the Wireless Networks tab If you don t see this tab you may need to enable your wireless card or adapter by clicking Configure to access the device settings then follow any instructions on the screen to enable the device note For specific details about your network please consult your network administrator note Tf you don t know your gateway or access point address see page 67 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 65 You see a screen like this Wireless Network Connection Properties EES General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced v Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure g i EPSON Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below OA CONF ROOM Move ur mer f Add J Remove J Properties Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 13 Verify that you ve enabled your computer s connection to the access point It should be listed with the small icon next to it indicating a connection If it s not listed click Configure and
99. k ON the exhaust fan continues to operate after the projector enters standby mode 128 Managing Projectors The following table explains the functions of the control buttons Control buttons aml Turns the projector on Wa r Turns the projector off 2 real Changes the video signal to the or Computer Component 1 port T Changes the video signal to the a Computer Component 2 port SO Changes the video signal to the S Video port S mm Changes the video signal to the Video port co aa Switches the display to EasyMP play y Using E Mail Alerts You can set up e mail alerts to warn you of problems with the projector on either a wireless network or a wired LAN connection Insert the Epson 802 11g wireless card and set up your projector to work in Access Point mode as described on page 59 Turn on your projector and remote control Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to switch to EasyMP You see the following screen Insert a wireless LAN card or a memory card Or connect a digital camera t Network Screen Card Player Project PC screes via wired r wireless LAN Play back widens and images Wired LAN Wireless 144 Eno 17345 e Digital Camra 4 Select Config in the lower right corner of the screen and press Enter on the remote control 5 When you see the screen below select Mail and press Enter Select Mail EasyMP Network Screen Config et
100. kbox Make sure your projector s gateway address is identical to the base station s IP address and the first three segments of the projector s IP address are identical to the first three segments of the base station s IP address Presenting Through a Wireless Network 69 10 Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop You see the AirPort status menu AirPort Or Turn AirPort Off proxim Other Computer to Computer Networks v epson Create Network Open Internet Connect 11 Check to make sure AirPort is turned on 12 Select the name of your AirPort network Using Wireless Security Options You can use the following security options when connecting to the projector wirelessly WEP encryption WPA security or LEAP authentication To set these security features up on your wireless network see your documentation or get help from your network administrator See the following sections to enable the security option on your projector m Adding WEP Encryption on page 71 m Adding WPA Security on page 72 m Adding LEAP Authentication on page 73 70 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Adding WEP Encryption When you click the Security button on the Network screen you see this screen EasyMP Cancel Network Screen 1 ia Hetworkscreen Wireessi an Security Wired LAN a Security QOF Quer wa teae Basic WEP encryption 128Bit 64Bit Wireles
101. kground 2 Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical bands The image is too light or dark or colors are incorrect If you re displaying a computer image use the Color Mode option in the projector s Image menu to adjust the color see page 110 If you re displaying video adjust the Color Adjustment and Color Mode settings on the Image menu You can also try adjusting the Color Intensity and Tint settings on the Image menu Try adjusting the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Image menu Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance The projector s lamp may need to be replaced See page 146 for instructions There is no sound or the sound is not loud enough Press the amp button on the projector or remote control to increase the volume Make sure A V Mute is not enabled The A V Mute button may have been pressed Try adjusting the Volume setting in the Setting menu see page 114 If you re using a VCR or other video source make sure the volume is not turned all the way down or muted Also make sure the cables are connected correctly as described on page 47 If your presentation includes computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted If you re using the audio cable make sure it is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headphone jack or I audio out jack Make sure the Windows volume
102. leaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners m Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating Do not operate the projector on a sofa rug or other soft surface or in a closed in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided 179 180 Notices m Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector m Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Opening 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 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the projector or if it has been exposed to rain or water If it does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged m This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury Hg Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not put in the trash m Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods m Do not place the projector and
103. lected the menu use the pointer button to scroll through the list of options Some of the options may be grayed out or unavailable depending on the selected source 108 Fine Tuning the Projector 4 After highlighting the option you want to adjust use the pointer button to change the setting In some cases you may have to press the Enter button to view a sub screen for changing the setting m Press the left or right side of the pointer button to adjust a slider bar m To select from two or more settings use the pointer s button to highlight the desired setting and press Enter 5 After changing the settings press the Esc button to save your changes and return to the previous menu or press it repeatedly to exit the menu system You can also press the Menu button to exit Restoring the Default Settings You can use the menu system s Reset options to restore the factory default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu or all the settings in all menus To restore the settings in a specific menu enter the menu whose settings you want to change select Reset and confirm as needed The example below shows how to reset the Image menu Return Color Mode Presentation Signal Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Setting Sharpness 0 Reset settings Color Adjustment for current menu dai note Info When you select Reset All in the Reset menu it does not reset the Computer Input Video Signal User s Logo
104. lets you use a remote computer to manage your projectors whether connected wirelessly or over a wired network It lets you easily turn the projectors on or off together or individually switch image sources and check their status Before using EMP Monitor make sure you ve installed the software available for Windows only as described on page 171 The computer you re using to monitor the projector should already be connected to your network Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To start EMP Monitor click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Epson Projector gt EMP Monitor If you ve added the program to the Startup programs folder then it may already be open If so click the icon in the system tray on the lower right corner of your screen to display the EMP Monitor window Le Ar 4 42 AM Click here to start EMP Monitor To close EMP Monitor right click the program icon shown above and select Exit Registering Your Projectors Before you can monitor your projectors follow these steps to register them 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Epson Projector gt EMP Monitor or click the EMP Monitor icon in the taskbar You see this screen Click here Register projector IP address tects Click here Manual registration Delete Exit note Tf Auto detect fails to find the projector your projector may not be connected or configured correctly for the network See page 52 to
105. low a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting 20 Displaying and Adjusting the Image m Ifthe function key doesn t permit you to display simultaneously on both screens you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled From the Control Panel open the Display utility In the Display Properties dialog box click the Settings tab then click Advanced The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Macintosh OS X You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then select Displays 2 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected 3 Click the Arrangement or Arrange tab eoo Color LCD SoS wae B Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Display Arrangement Color To rearrange the displays drag them to the desired position To relocate the menu bar drag it to a different display Make sure Mirror Displays mirror Displays is checked 4 Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21 If you re using OS 8 6 to OS 9 x
106. lowing m The remote control s batteries may be low on power replace them m Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights m Close any window coverings and or move the projector out of direct sunlight m Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy Notices 181 182 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 Way MS 3 13 Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Projector Model EMP 745 Marketing Name PowerLite 745c FCC Compliance Statement For United Sta
107. me toe Pee tahoe wie iree idles 33 Resizing Video images 5 soy sah oes Sabet ws Aeon 34 Adjusting the Color Mode 00 000s 34 Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control 35 Highlighting Your Presentation 00 36 Using the Pointer Tool ca 03d da ee oe eek 36 Customizing the Pointer Tool 0 36 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment Ps siss Aane onii ie 37 Connecting to a Computer 0 0 0 0 0c eee eee 38 Connecting to the Computer Port 38 Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter 39 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 40 Connecting to Video Equipment 000 4 Connecting a Composite Video Source 42 Connecting an S Video Source 2400 oso kae wn ee es 43 Connecting a Component Video Source 44 Connecting an RGB Video Source 0005 45 Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device 46 Removing the USB Cable col nia teem toes 46 Playing Sound Through the Projector 47 Connecting External Speakers 0000 48 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 49 Starting Hasy MP iy wee e ad aie ote Ue cia aie le Bastin oa 50 Configuring the Connection 00000 52 Using Ad Hoc Mode 1 d isart cucns anol aac onoltwintte da 52 Using Access Point Mode o n unuuuuasuuuune ee 59 Using Wireless Security Options oases esnan 70 Addin
108. mote control See page 152 for details support epson com Download FAQs and e mail your questions to Epson support m Ifyou still need help after checking this Users 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 the card in your Start Here kit Or take advantage of Epson s automated support services 24 hours a day See page 166 for more information Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world For details see page 184 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit In addition for customers who register their projector Epson offers free Extra Care Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via overnight delivery See the brochure in your Start Here kit for details To register simply fill out the registration card included in your Start Here kit and mail it to Epson Or you can register online at http www epson com webreg Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories products and service Welcome 11 12 Welcome Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector make sure you have all
109. move and reinsert the 802 11g card Check the keyword on the EasyMP Network screen whenever you start EasyMP and enter that keyword on your computer You can t connect using a previous keyword Ta Make sure Access point mode is selected as shown above If not use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to Access point mode then press Enter to select it Make sure the projector has a unique name so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer If you need to rename it highlight the Projector Name text box and press Enter The text box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position When you re done typing the new name press Enter To enable your computer to find the projector on the network you need to enter an ESSID which is the SSID name of your access point or the name of your AirPort network The name of your AirPort network may be different from that of your AirPort base station select your base station in the AirPort Admin utility and click Configure to check the name of your network Highlight the ESSID text box press Enter and enter a name When you re done press Enter Note that the ESSID is case sensitive if you enter the name in uppercase on th
110. mp and Air Filter The life span of the projection lamp is about 2000 hours if Brightness Control in the Setting menu is set to High default and 3000 hours if Brightness Control is set to Low It is time to replace the lamp when m The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate m The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when the lamp comes on and the lamp warning light gt flashes orange To maintain projector brightness and image quality replace the lamp as soon as possible m The lamp warning light flashes red the lamp is burnt out Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 873 7766 in the United States for a replacement lamp Request part number V13H010L31 In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filters 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the Power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let the projector cool for at least an hour if it has been on The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use 146 9 Maintaining the Projector 4 Turn the projector over Press in on the tabs and lift up the lamp cover 5 Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place you don t need to remove them Loosen but don t remove these screws warning This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury Hg Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not put in t
111. mputers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGA EGA 70 640 x 350 VGA 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 Technical Specifications 177 178 Technical Specifications Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution 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 SXGA 60 60 1400 x 1050 SXGA 75 75 1400 x 1050 SXGA 85 85 1400 x 1050 SXGA3 60 60 1280 x 1024 SXGA3 75 75 1280 x 1024 SXGA3 85 85 1280 x 1024 UXGA 60 60 1600 x 1200 IMAC VGA 117 640 x 480 IMAC SVGA 95 800 x 600 IMAC XGA 75 1024 x 768 MAC13 67 640 x 480 MAC16 75 832 x 624 MAC19 75 1024 x 768 MAC19 60 59 1024 x 768 MAC21 75 1152 x 870 NTSC 60 NTSC 4 43 60 PAL 50 N PAL 50 M PAL 60 _ PAL 60 60 SECAM 50 HDTV 720p 60 HDTV 720p 50 HDTV 1080i 60 HDTV 1080i 50 TV480i 60 TV480i 50 SDTV 480p 60 SDTV 480p 50 wee The image is resize
112. ms Follow these guidelines if you re having trouble displaying an image You Can t Project an Image If you don t see the image you are trying to project try the following m Make sure the cables are connected correctly as described beginning on page 37 m Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the lens cap is off m Ifyou ve connected more than one computer and or video source you may need to press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel or Search button on the remote control to select the correct source Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button m Ifyou re using a PC notebook press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor It may be labeled CRT LCD or have an icon such as amp C You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image If you re projecting from a notebook and you can t see your image on the projection screen and on your computer at the same time follow these guidelines If you re using a PC notebook m On most systems there s a function key that lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector or display on both at the same time It may be labeled CRT LCD or have an icon such as S O You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Al
113. n one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada 184 Notices Warranty Epson America Inc Limited Warranty Basic Two Year Warranty and 90 Day Lamp Warranty 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 United States or Canada 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 Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center Epson will at its option repair or replace on an exchange basi
114. n you create 6 When you re finished setting up the transition for the selected cell them in the PowerPoint file or cells click OK itself and use that file to create a scenario 7 Click the Save button or choose Save from the File menu Continue with the steps in the next section when you re ready to transfer your scenario to a memory card Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 99 Checking Your Scenario You can play your scenario before you transfer it to a memory card to make sure it looks and sounds the way you want it to 1 Use the navigation tools in the folders window to locate the scenario file you want to review Click the file then click File gt Open to open the scenario 2 Click Scenario Option s gt Scenario Preview The Scenario Preview window displays If the scenario is set to advance automatically see page 99 it begins to play If it is set to advance each time you click the mouse click the play button to go through your slides one by one New Product CM Planning CM Planning Div Status bar Volume Stop Pause Play Rewind Fast forward 3 Use the controls in the Scenario Preview window to pause stop rewind or fast forward your scenario When you re done close the window 100 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive Transferring Your Scenario to a Memory Card Once your scenario is saved you can transfer it to a memory
115. nter button to confirm that you want to exit 104 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive Editing Your Scenario on the Projector You can modify your scenario using EasyMP on the projector This lets you make last minute changes such as changing the order of your slides or hiding individual slides These changes are not permanently saved with the scenario but remain in effect only as long as the card is in the projector and the projector is turned on 1 Highlight the scenario you want to edit then press Enter 2 From the drop down menu select Edit Scenario You see thumbnail images of the slides in your scenario Hove Files CHPLANO1 SIT DCS00002 JPG SU800001 EMA paruy ae SOO SUBDO005 EMA SUBDOO0G EMA Indicates slide to be moved 001 001 Page SUBDO007 EMA To move a slide select the slide you want to move and press Enter From the drop down menu select Move Files A yellow line or I beam appears beside the slide Use the pointer button to move the I beam where you want to insert the slide and press Enter The slide moves to the new position To hide a slide highlight the slide you want to hide and press Enter From the drop down menu select Show Hide If you change your mind and want to display the slide again repeat this step to make the slide visible When done highlight the OK button and press Enter Presenting from a Memory
116. o each of the addresses you provided using EMP NetworkManager The message includes Epson Projector in the subject line The body of the message contains m The name of the projector m The projector s IP address m A description of the problem note The problem descriptions are similar to the errors reported by If a projector develops a EMP Monitor listed on page 127 critical problem it may not be possible for it to report the If a plus sign appears it indicates that a problem has occurred A a he minus sign appears when the problem is resolved Managing Projectors 131 note You cant use your browser to monitor projectors if it is set up to connect via a proxy server Ifyou are using Microsoft Internet Explorer use version 6 0 or later The projector must be plugged in projecting or in standby mode for you to be able to monitor it To access a projector in standby mode you must select Network ON as the Standby Mode setting in the projectors menu system see page 120 Remember that when Standby Mode is set to Network ON the exhaust fan continues to operate after the projector enters standby mode 132 Managing Projectors Using a Browser to Monitor Projectors If your projectors are connected to a network 802 11g or 802 11b wireless or wired LAN you can use a standard web browser to monitor and control each one 1 Make sure the Epson 802 11g wireless card is inserted in the proj
117. o 149 Request code password 116 Resetting lamp timer 149 Resetting menu options 109 Resize image 34 Resolution 34 158 175 Rotating the image 88 90 91 104 Safety instructions 179 to 180 specifications 177 Scenarios adding movie files 96 to 98 adding sound 95 background color 95 cells 93 97 converting PowerPoint files 92 to 93 creating 92 to 99 default location 95 editing on the projector 105 exiting 88 104 presenting on the projector 103 to 104 previewing 100 problems 164 to 165 rearranging 97 running automatically 102 transferring to memory card 101 to 103 transitions 98 to 99 Screen blank 20 to 22 distance from projector 16 ordering 13 startup screen creating 117 to 118 Screen image See Image Screen switching time setting 88 Security Kensington lock 13 password protection 114 to 117 Sharpness setting 111 Signal menu 111 to 112 Index 191 sit presentation file type 106 Sleep mode 26 SlideMaker see EMP SlideMaker Slides displaying on the fly 87 to 89 hiding 105 rearranging 105 SmartMedia cards 101 Software installation 169 to 172 Sound adding to scenarios 95 troubleshooting 161 Source selecting 19 31 viewing 155 Speaker specifications 175 Speakers connecting 48 Special effects adding to slide transitions 89 99 Specifications brightness 175 dimensions 176 electrical 176 environmental 176 general 175 lamp 176 remote cont
118. o end the slideshow press the Esc button on the remote control then select Exit and press Enter Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 91 note To create a scenario you need a memory card and a card reader on your computer Also make sure you ve installed the EMP SlideMaker software available for Windows only as described on page 171 Depending on the type of card you have you may also need an adapter to use it with the projector See page 101 Creating a Scenario A scenario is a combination of images movies and or audio files that you can present from a memory card The easiest way to create a scenario is to drag and drop a PowerPoint file on the fg EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your desktop This automatically converts the file to a scenario that you can save to the memory card Use this method if you have an existing PowerPoint presentation that you want to transfer to the projector If you prefer you can create a scenario from scratch by combining a selection of PowerPoint slides other graphics and even movies see page 94 Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to a scenario Once the scenario is created you can set up transitions as described on page 98 1 Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed 2 Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or Windows Explorer 3 Drag the file icon on top of the fgg E
119. ol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Cancel 3 Click the Configure button 4 Click the Advanced tab You see a screen like this Intel R PRO Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device Properties 2 General Advanced Driver Power Management The following properties are available for this network adapter Click the property you want to change on the left and then select its value on the right Property Authentication Algorithm Driver based IBSS Encryption Fragmentation Threshold Maximum Listen Interval Medium Reservation Power Save Mode Preamble Mode SSID Transmit Rate Presenting Through a Wireless Network 63 5 Check your wireless card s or adapter s device settings Depending on the type of card or adapter you re using some of the settings may be different than those listed here m Set the Network Type to Infrastructure m Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point which should also be the projector s ESSID m Make sure Encryption is Disabled if you have not set up encryption on the projector 6 Click the General tab and make sure that your wireless card or adapter is enabled 7 When you re done click OK to close the wireless properties dialog box 8 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon again and select Properties You see th
120. ord text box and press Enter The box remote control Press the Num button again to exit numeric keypad mode next character position When done typing the user name press Enter turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order Presenting Through a Wireless Network 73 3 then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position When done typing the password press Enter When you re done making settings highlight the OK button at the top of the screen and press Enter Projecting Wirelessly Once you ve started EasyMP and set up your projector and computer in either Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode follow these steps to start NS Connection and project wirelessly 1 2 note If you don t see your network adapter s IP address allow a minute for it to appear If 3 your access point or AirPort base station uses DHCP Distribute IP addresses setting is enabled for AirPort sometimes it takes a minute for the server to pick up the IP address Once you ve selected the IP address for your network adapter you won t see the Switch network dialog box when you start NS Connection If you want to change to a different network adapter click Extension on the EMP NS Connection dialog box then click Switch LAN on the extension dialog box Make sure you
121. ou may damage AS ae Sy oe 2 Check the card access light to make sure it isn t flashing Then press the eject button The button pops out Eject button Access light 3 Press the eject button again The wireless card partially ejects 4 Pull the card straight out Then press the eject button back in to prevent it from being damaged 84 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive The projector s EasyMP feature lets you give presentations from a memory card or a digital camera connected to the projector with a USB cable You can play movies display graphics or play a scenario a format that lets you create your own slideshow using PowerPoint files JPG image files and BMP graphics files This chapter covers the following m Inserting the memory card in the projector and removing it note m Creating a slideshow on the fly To create a scenario you T oly m Presenting image files from a digital camera card reader on your m Presenting image files from an external drive computer Also make sure you ve installed the EMP m Creating a scenario SlideMaker software m Transferri d ualde Tor Wipe ransferring your scenario to a memory car only as described on m Presenting scenarios page 171 m Supported file formats Depending on the type of card you have you may also need an adapter to use it with the projector See page 101 85 note Ifa digital camer
122. product yourself except as specifically explained in this User s Guide Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel Maintaining the Projector Your projector needs little maintenance All you have to do is keep the lens clean and periodically clean the air filters at the side and bottom of the projector A clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filters and vents Replacing the lamp and air filter Transporting the projector 143 caution Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust To remove dirt or smears on the lens use lens cleaning tissue If necessary moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens Remove the cap before cleaning Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case turn off the projector and unplug the power cord m To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth m To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wip
123. rd Enter the password m7 Refer to the User s Guide for the operation f Pointer A V Mute Freeze ses Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter the four digit password The password screen closes the numeric keypad is automatically deactivated and projection begins 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 Write down the request code Then disconnect the projector s power cord from the electrical outlet reconnect it and turn the projector back on 116 Fine Tuning the Projector When you see the Password Protect Release screen again you can try to enter the correct password If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession the projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it If you have forgotten the password contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for assistance See Where To Get Help on page 166 Creating Your Own Startup Screen You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the projector and then use it as your startup screen You can also use it as the
124. rd Digital Camera or External Drive Fine Tuning the Projector You can use the projector s on screen menus to adjust the image sound and other features This chapter covers the following information m Using the menu system m Adjusting the image m Adjusting signal settings m Customizing projector features m Using the projector security features m Customizing power and operation 107 Using the Menu System You can use the remote control or the projector s control panel to access the menus and change settings Follow these steps 1 To display the menu screen press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector Pointer A V Mute Freeze Lz Ce e m Computer EasyMP Made 6 C4 e S Video Video Resize Menu Search Volume You see a menu screen similar to the one below Options Image Q Return Color Mode Presentation Signal Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Setting Sharpness 0 Menu list Color Adjustment Extended Reset Info Reset S elect Enter Enter Menu Exit The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to scroll through the menu list When you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button to select it 3 Once you ve se
125. rd changes each time you turn the projector off and then on again or remove and reinsert the 802 1 1g cara Check the keyword on the EasyMP Network screen whenever you start EasyMP and enter that keyword on your computer You cant connect using a previous keyword It is recommended that the keyword setting is changed periodically character position When you re done typing the new name press Enter If your network card supports an SSID or ESSID name see page 57 highlight the ESSID text box press Enter and enter the name of your ad hoc network When you re done press Enter Note that the ESSID is case sensitive if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector highlight the Password for WEB control checkbox press Enter and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters When you re done press Enter If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it turn Projector keyword on Then when you want to connect to the projector it displays a randomized four digit number or keyword on the screen When prompted by NS Connection you can enter the keyword on your computer to connect see page 77 When you re done making these settings highlight the OK button 4 at the top of the screen
126. re your video player is the Computer Component port on the projector not a component video source If you select the wrong source image quality may suffer Check your video player s documentation 3 Ifyou want to play sound through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 Ifyou don t need to make any other connections see page 18 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 45 note Use a cable less than 10 feet long and connect the camera directly to the projector Your projector may not function correctly if you use a longer cable or connect your camera to a USB hub Ifyou connect a USB hard drive make sure you use the AC adapter to power the hard drive Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device You can connect your digital camera USB flash memory drive USB hard drive or digital photo storage device such as the Epson P 1000 to the projector using the USB cable specified for your device Then you can use your camera s slideshow function or the projector s EasyMP CardPlayer feature see page 89 to present images 1 Make sure there is no card inserted in the projector s card slot
127. rectly as described on page 38 Try restarting your computer 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 one of the source buttons 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 re using a PC notebook Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard 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 notebook s manual or online help for details On most systems the B C 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 Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Macintosh OS X l 2 3 4 5 Open System Preferences Click Displays Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected Click the Arrangement or Arrange tab Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected If you re using Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors and Sound Click the Arrang
128. red for the projector 1 Access your wireless network Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connections icon You see a screen similar to this S Network Connections DEK File Edt View Favorites Tools Advanced Help p C3 Back _ Search Folders Q OD B LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks 5 EB Create anew connection ea Wireless Network Connection ral Local Area Connection a 2 Set up a home or small CY nal office network See Also Vi Network Troubleshooter Other Places Control Panel GQ My Network Places My Documents My Computer Details Network Connections System Folder Right click and select Properties 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties 62 Presenting Through a Wireless Network You see a screen similar to this Wireless Network Connection Properties 2 General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R PRO Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device Click here This connection uses the following items M E Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks v Sos Packet Scheduler M Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protoc
129. rol 176 resolution 175 safety 177 sRGB color mode 110 Standby Mode setting 125 127 Startup screen user s logo See User s Logo Startup screen creating 117 to 118 Status lights 153 to 154 Support see Technical support S video cable 13 43 Switching between users 83 Switching picture source 19 31 Sync setting 112 Synchronization adjusting 26 160 192 Index Technical support 10 166 to 167 Temperature requirements 176 status light 153 to 154 Theatre color mode 110 Thumbnails scenario 96 Tracking adjusting 26 160 Transitions scenario 98 to 99 Transporting projector 150 Trap IP address 61 Troubleshooting blank screen 20 to 22 156 to 157 cut off image 158 distorted image 24 to 25 EasyMP problems 164 to 165 image and sound problems 156 to 161 network problems 162 to 164 no signal 20 156 to 157 projector problems 151 to 154 remote control problems 166 wireless projection problems 75 to 76 162 to 164 Turning off picture using A V Mute 32 Turning off projector 26 to 27 Unpacking projector 12 USB cable 12 40 User s Logo menu 117 to 118 VCR connecting 41 to 45 Video cables 12 13 41 connecting video equipment 41 to 45 display settings viewing 155 formats supported 177 to 178 selecting source 19 31 42 43 Video Signal setting 112 Volume controlling 33 Warning lights 153 to 154 Warranty 11 184 to 185 Web browser monitoring projector with 132 to
130. rt number Remote Control Range Batteries 2 Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Electrical Rated frequency Power supply Power consumption Environmental Temperature Humidity non condensing UHE Ultra High Efficiency 170 W Approx 2000 hours High Brightness mode Approx 3000 hours Low Brightness mode V13H010L32 20 feet 6 meters Alkaline AAA 2 7 inches 70 mm feet retracted 10 9 inches 276 mm 7 6 inches 193 mm 3 9 lb 1 8 kg 50 60 Hz AC 100 to 120 VAC 2 7 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 1 A Operating 240 W Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Operating 20 to 80 RH Storage 10 to 90 RH Safety United States Canada CE Marking FCC 47CER Part 15B Class B DoC UL60950 Third Edition ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 Directive 73 23 EEC Directive 89 336 EEC IEC 60950 Third Edition EN 55022 EN 55024 mo o Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this projector e pixelworks Compatible Video Formats The projector supports NTSC PAL and SECAM international video standards as well as the monitor display formats listed below To project images output from a computer the computer s video card must be set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector Some images are automatically resized to display in the projector s native format XGA The frequencies of some co
131. s 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Status Presenting Through a Wireless Network 67 3 Click the Support tab The gateway s IP address is listed as shown Wireless Network Connection Status AES General Support Internet Protocol TCP IP Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 10 0 1 5 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 10 0 11 Gateway address Details Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect Access Point networks Typically you only need to select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on the Macintosh menu bar If you re having problems connecting to the projector follow these steps 1 From the Apple pull down menu select System Preferences 2 Click the Network icon You see the Network settings window 68 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3 Make sure Location is set to Automatic eo Network oO mago A Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Select OEE E Automatic Location Automatic ie Show Network Port Configurations i Select Network Port Configurations Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On _ Port Configurations z New Built in Ethernet USB Bluetooth Modem Adaptor
132. s placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector a long distance first place it in a hard shell shipping case then pack it in a firm box with cushioning around the case An optional case is available from Epson see page 13 Solving Problems This chapter helps you solve problems with your projector and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can t solve yourself The following information is included Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving projector operation problems Solving problems with the image or sound Solving network problems Solving EasyMP problems Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support 151 152 Solving Problems Using On Screen Help If the image doesn t look right or your audio isn t working you can get help by pressing the blue Help button on top of the projector or on the remote control The following choices are available m Problems with image m Problems with sound m Problems with source search m Language change Follow these steps to get help 1 Press the blue Help button on the remote control or on the projector 4 Foxe Lamp Help O Temp You see the Help Menu 2 Use the Q pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight menu items 3 Press the Enter button on
133. s LAN Basic Format HEX ASCII Key ID 1 2 Security Encryption key 1 Network Encryption key 2 Hail Encryption key 3 Encryption key 4 SNHP Card Player ie User name Options Password 1 Highlight WEP and press Enter 2 For the WEP encryption setting highlight 128Bit or 64Bit and press Enter 3 For Format highlight HEX to enable hexadecimal input then press Enter 4 Ifyou chose 64Bit highlight Key ID 1 2 3 or 4 5 Highlight the Encryption key text box and press Enter The box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position When done typing your encryption key press Enter Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your network and follow these general guidelines m For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input enter 26 characters from 0 to 9 and from A to F note Text input for WEP encryption varies with different access points check with your network administrator Try ASCII first If that doesn t work try Text2 and then Text3 Ifyou want to enter a blank space use the space character that comes before the capital letter A Tf you want to enter numbers use the numeric keypad while holding down the Num button on the remote control
134. s at the bottom of the screen just as you would the corresponding remote control buttons choose a source stop the action control the volume size the image turn off the picture and sound or turn the projector s power on or off For details about the remote control see page 30 Managing Projectors 133 tip Use a static IP address when configuring a projector for the network if you plan to use it in a group If you use DHCP the projector s IP address will change every time you turn it off and on again and you will have to recreate the projector group If any of the octets in a static IP address are less than 100 the first digit of the octet should be zero 0 134 Managing Projectors Using Projector Groups You can register projectors as a group if you want to provide quick and easy access to other computers You can also export or import group information as a file to another computer Projectors must be connected to the network in Access Point mode and must be on the same network segment as the computer used to create the group or the computers that import or export group information Creating a Group You can register up to 16 projectors as a group and all projectors must be part of your wireless network 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen Use enctypted communication Encryption can enhance security but will slow
135. s should be identical to the first three segments of the IP address of your access point or base station The last segment of the projector s IP address should be close but not identical to the last segment of the IP address of the access point or base station If you re not using DHCP check your projector s Gateway address on the projectors Access Point mode advanced settings screen It should be identical to the IP address for your access point or AirPort base station If you re using a projector keyword it changes each time you turn the projector off and then on again or remove and reinsert the 802 11g wireless card Check the projector s keyword on the EasyMP Network screen and enter it at the prompt If you re using AirPort check the configuration of your network Start the AirPort Admin utility select your base station click Configure and click Show All Settings Click the Network tab If you set up your projector to connect in DHCP mode turn on Distribute IP Addresses and Share a Single IP Address If you re using AirPort and DHCP is turned off on your projector s Access Point mode advanced settings screen make sure Distribute IP Addresses is off Solving Problems 163 m Ifyou re using Access Point mode and you re connecting to the wrong network you may be experiencing signal interference from another network Try resetting your access point or base station then restart NS Connection m Ifyou re using AirPort
136. s the defective unit without charge for parts or labor When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The 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 warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty However each replacement lamp carries the limited 90 day warranty stated above What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty covers only normal consumer use in the United States and Canada 24 hour per day use causes unusual strain and is not considered normal use This warranty does not cover consumables e g fuses other than lamps This 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 intera
137. screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the A V Mute button The image can be a company logo slogan photograph or any other image you want to use Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source such as a DVD player or digital camera Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the Extended menu and press Enter 2 Highlight User s Logo and press Enter Image Return Disp lay Signal User s Logo Projection Front Setting Operation Standby Mode Network OFF Extended Link 211 OFF a Language English Info Reset Reset Esc Return Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Fine Tuning the Projector 117 When you see a message asking whether you accept the present image as the user s logo select Yes and press Enter A selection box displays over the image Use the pointer button to select the area of the image you want to use Then press Enter When you see the message Select this Image highlight Yes and press Enter Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate display size and press Enter When the message Save image as user s logo appears select Yes and press Enter Saving the logo may take a few moments Do not use your projector remote control or video source while the logo is being saved When you se
138. se settings highlight the OK button at the top of the screen you can either use the button on the remote control or press t to highlight it then press Enter Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return to the main EasyMP Network Screen Now you re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting Go to Configuring the Network Settings for Windows below or go to Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode on page 68 If you need to use WEP WPA or LEAP security options see page 70 to set up the option that your network uses on the projector note For specific details about your network please consult your network administrator If you don t know your gateway or access point address see page 67 If you re using AirPort start the AirPort Admin utility select your base station and click Configure Then click the Network tab to see your base station s IP address Presenting Through a Wireless Network 61 note On some Windows systems you can right click My Network Places or Network Neighborhood on the desktop and select Properties Settings may vary depending on your wireless network adapter See the documentation for your adapter for more information Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector you need to make sure the settings for your computer s wireless card or adapter match the settings you ente
139. selecting their checkboxes If more than one network port is enabled the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector Disregard this message 3 Make sure Location is set to Automatic eo Network w aage a eS Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Select Automatic Location Automatic sin Show Network Port Configurations z3 Select Network Port Configurations Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations Built in Ethernet O00 Internal Modem then select AirPort Click the lock to prevent further changes USB Bluetooth Modem Adaptor Duplicate Delete To change the name of a port configuration double click it Finnt assyNowe Revert Apply Now 4 Select Network Port Configurations in the Show pull down menu Under Port Configurations select AirPort 6 Click Apply Now Then close the window 7 Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop You see the AirPort status menu AirPort On Turn AirPort Off proxim Other Choose the ESSID Computer to Computer you assigned to the v epson projector Create Network 8 Check to make sure AirPort is turned on 9 Select your projectors ESSID 58 Presenting Through a Wireless Ne
140. sktop computer 4 If necessary configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse See your computer documentation for details 40 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same H A time Before starting look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections RCA connector composite video m If your video player has a yellow RCA style video output connector see Connecting a Composite Video Source on ee page 42 S Video connector m If your video player has an S Video connector see Connecting an S Video Source on page 43 m If your video player has a component video port three connectors labeled either Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr see Connecting a ee rent Component Video Source on page 44 m If your video player has an RGB video port either a single connector for a VGA style monitor cable or three connectors labeled R G B see Connecting an RGB Video Source on page 45 After connecting video cables you may also want to connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector see page 47 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 41 Connecting a Composite Video Source 1 Locate an RCA style video cable one is usually provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from an electronics
141. splay of messages change the background color enable logo display or turn off the startup screen display User s Logo Create a custom startup screen as described on page 117 Fine Tuning the Projector 119 note If Direct Power ON is enabled the power cable is connected and a power outage occurs the projector will start when the power is restored 120 Fine Tuning the Projector Projection Select Front to project from the front of a screen and right side up Front Ceiling when the projector is mounted upside down from the ceiling Rear to project from behind onto a transparent screen or Rear Ceiling to project from behind onto a transparent screen when the projector is mounted upside down from the ceiling Operation Enable Direct Power ON if you want to have the projector start when the power cable is connected without pressing the Power button Enable Sleep Mode if you want to have the projector turn off automatically if it is idle and no signal is received for 30 minutes Standby Mode Select Network ON to enable the projector to be monitored over a network when it is in standby mode the power light is orange Link 21L Enable this setting if you want to be able to control the projector from a USB connected computer Language Select from nine languages to be used for the projector menus Managing Projectors The software included with your projector lets you monitor and control your
142. splay them as a slideshow Displaying the Slideshow First make sure the images are stored in a folder on the memory card Then follow these steps 1 Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the __ folder containing your images and press Enter P Folder ae ee a Meeting Meeting Play Slideshow a CMPLANO1 CHPLANOT Select Play Slideshow Flower02 pe heet ing Te Photo03 001 002 Page Dene oP Select 2 From the drop down menu use the pointer to select Play Flowero3 Kitten01 PHOTOO4 PHOTOOS ye amp Project2 SCNO001 Cane Projecti Re CHPLANO1 gt Kittend2 La a4 wa Photo01 1 SCHO002 Project RE a Flower01 Re Heetingl ii Pho to02 ai a SLOT Slideshow and press Enter The images contained in the folder are presented as a slideshow Use the remote control to run the slideshow as described in the next section Controlling Your Slideshow While your slideshow is running use the remote control as follows m Press Enter or or to begin playing a movie Page down to display the next slide or image m Press J Page up to display the previous slide or image or to replay a movie Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 87 m Press the appropriate side of the pointer button to rotate a slide or image on the screen m To exit the slideshow at any point press t
143. ss signal strength above 50 percent On a Macintosh check the AirPort icon on the Macintosh menu bar In Windows see the documentation for your computer s wireless card or adapter for details m Make sure you aren t projecting one of the EasyMP configuration screens You should see a message that the projector is ready to connect If you have to exit a configuration screen restart NS Connection m Ifthe projector is configured for Access Point mode and you re using DHCP allow time for your projector to appear It takes the server a little while to pick up the IP address If you ve changed any settings for your projector or network or restarted your computer allow a minute or two for the connection to appear If you re using AirPort try turning AirPort off and then on again Make sure that you re trying to connect to the right network In Windows verify that you ve enabled your computer s connection to the access point see page 66 or that your wireless card or adapter is enabled and its SSID is set to match the projector s ESSID see page 57 On a Macintosh click the AirPort icon at the top of your Macintosh desktop to make sure AirPort is turned on and the projector s ESSID or your AirPort network is selected If you have an access point or AirPort base station and you re not using DHCP check your projector s IP address on the Access Point mode advanced settings screen The first three segments of the IP addres
144. tes Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the 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 TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more tha
145. the lamp cover is securely installed If that s not the problem let the lamp cool remove the lamp and replace it as described on page 146 If this does not resolve the problem contact Epson as described on page 166 j ya Flashing red Power is cut off because of an internal problem Unplug the power cord amp and contact Epson for help as described on page 166 154 Solving Problems Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used Press the Menu button and highlight the Info menu You see the lamp usage hours and various input signal settings on the right note The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours if the Brightness The information displayed Control setting in the Setting menu is set to High default and depends on the input signal currently selected 3000 hours if the Brightness Control setting is set to Low Make sure you have a spare lamp handy if the usage hours on this menu are close to the life span of your lamp Solving Projector Operation Problems The power doesn t turn on m Ifthe projector doesn t turn on when you press the Power button make sure the power cable is connected to the projector and plugged into a working electrical outlet m The power cable may be defective Disconnect the cable from the outlet and contact Epson as described on page 166
146. the note Status Video Source and Error icons shown below These let you see To monitor a projector when it s in standby mode plugged in but not turned on you must select Network ON as the Standby Mode setting in the projectors Extended menu see page 120 which projectors are currently being used from which source or port they are projecting an image and if a problem occurs Remember that when PROJECTOR apa Standby Mode is set to PROVECTOROS Network ON the exhaust Rooman fan continues to operate after the projector has cooled down This is normal Status icon Video Source Error icon icon For detailed status information select the projector and click View details Managing Projectors 125 126 Managing Projectors The following table explains the meaning of the status icons Status icons green Projecting no problems dark Turned off no problems green Projecting problems detected dark Turned off problems detected Eo Network error for example not connected to the network or power cable disconnected You may also see this error if Network OFF is selected in Standby Mode see page 120 The following table explains the meaning of the video source icons Video source icons Computer Component 1 Computer Component 2 S Video Video EasyMP The following table explains the meaning of th
147. the parts shown below Remote control and batteries CD ROM VGA computer cable S 802 11G B wireless card Carrying case Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector Always use the original packaging or the equivalent when you need to send the projector to another location If you are moving the projector by hand use the carrying case See page 13 for ordering information and page 150 for transportation instructions Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need additional components m To receive an S Video signal you ll need an S Video cable One may be provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson see page 13 m To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device you ll need a component video cable You can purchase one from Epson see below m Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 39 available from Epson see below Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port see your computer dealer Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector Epson provides the following optional accessories Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L32 Air filter replacement set V13H134A08 ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS42 Samsonite wheeled soft case ELPKS35 S
148. tings a ww Volume If the Auto button doesn t correct the problem you may need to adjust the tracking or sync using the projector s Signal menu See page 112 for more information Shutting Down the Projector When you ve finished using the projector follow the recommended procedure to shut it down This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating 1 Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector 2 To turn off the projector press the red Power button on the remote control or projector Source Search Menu O Ne Help i SY You see a confirmation message If you don t want to turn it off press any other button 26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 3 Press the Power button again The lamp is turned off and the Power light flashes orange for about 20 seconds as the projector cools down After the projector has cooled the projector beeps twice the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off If you want to turn the projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button If you extended the adjustable front foot press up on the blue foot release lever to retract it 5 Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord Using the Direct Power On Function The Direct Power On function enables faster setup The projector will start
149. to zoom out 5 When done press the ESC button to return the image to its original size Controlling the Volume To change the volume press the K or button on the remote n note To temporarily shut off the sound and picture press the AN Mute button control or projector S Video Video Resize Help You can also adjust the volume using the projector s menu system See page 114 Using the Remote Control 33 Color Mode Menu Resize Help Freeze Pointer A V Mute Ce Cm omputer Color Mode Menu Volume Resizing Video images You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust how an image fits into the display area For video images press Resize to switch the aspect ratio between 4 3 and 16 9 This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in 16 9 widescreen format For computer images resizing is normally unnecessary since the projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of the display area If you press the Resize button on the projector or remote control the projector displays the image at the output resolution of the computer which makes the image larger or smaller depending on its resolution If the resolution of the image is the same as the projector s 1024 x 768 pressing Resize has no effect Adjusting the Color Mode You can use the Color Mode button on the remot
150. tone Click to narrow the top edge of the screen or to narrow the bottom edge this option functions like the 2X and X buttons on the projector s control panel m Contrast Increase or decrease image contrast m Color Mode Lets you select from five preset modes to adjust the color and brightness for specific environments SRGB for computer displays Dynamic for presentations in bright rooms Presentation for presentations in dark rooms Theatre for optimizing movie images and Living Room for video games When you re done click the arrow in the upper right corner to close the submenu Presenting Through a Wireless Network 79 note Depending on your network your projector and computer may connect over different routers even if they are in the same room Try this method if you are unable to connect automatically Connecting in IP Connect Mode You can establish a connection manually using IP Connect Mode even if your projector and computer are on a different subnet Access Point mode only or connecting over different routers 1 Start NS Connection see page 74 You see this screen LD EMP NS Connection This projector could not be found in the network Refer to Help Click here 2 Click the Extension button You see this screen Extension IV Use encrypted communication Encryption can enhance security but will slow down display speed Select this box You can conn
151. tors with 132 to 133 Cables illustrations 12 mouse 40 ordering 13 remote control cable set 13 S video 13 43 VGA to component 38 Camera see Digital camera Capturing image 117 to 118 CardPlayer 87 to 91 103 to 106 Carrying case 12 13 150 Ceiling mount 13 173 to 174 Cleaning air filter 145 lens 144 projector case 144 CMYK color format 106 Color correcting 34 problems 160 settings 110 to 111 Color Mode setting 110 CompactFlash memory cards 101 Component video cable 13 41 Composite RCA video cable 41 to 42 Computer connecting to 38 to 39 correcting images 26 selecting source 19 Connecting projector to a computer 38 to 39 to a digital camera 46 to audio equipment 47 to 48 to video equipment 41 to 45 Index 187 Continuous play setting 88 102 Contrast setting 111 Declaration of Conformity 182 Default settings restoring 109 Desktop adapter Macintosh 13 39 DHCP 61 65 69 163 Digital camera connecting to 46 projecting images from 89 to 90 Direct Power On 27 Display order setting 89 Distance from projector to screen 16 175 Documentation 10 DPOF 106 Drive external 90 to 91 DVD player connecting 41 to 45 EasyManagement configuring the projector 52 to 54 59 to 72 installing software 169 to 172 monitoring the projector 122 to 128 problems 162 receiving e mail alerts 128 to 131 EasyMP e mail alerts setting up 128 to 131 problems
152. twork Netw Open Internet Connect Using Access Point Mode To use Access Point infrastructure mode first adjust your projector and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section Configuring the Projector 1 Switch the projector to EasyMP and insert the Epson 802 11G B card see page 50 You see this screen Insert a wireless LAN card or a memory card Or connect a digital still camera a Network Screen Card Player Froject FE screen via wired ETa Play back wid 2 To select Config press the Enter button on the remote control 3 Highlight Basic under Wireless LAN and press Enter You see the following screen Conf ig MetworkScreen Wirelessial Basic Easy connect mode Access point mode Wireless LAN Access potntigede _ Basic a ESSID Network Password for WEB control Mmm Projector keyword ON orf DHCP ON orf IP address Subnet mask Gateway address Options HAC address 00 00 00 00 00 00 SNHP Card Player Presenting Through a Wireless Network 59 note If you want to enter a blank space use the space character that comes before the capital letter A If you want to enter numbers use the numeric keypad while holding down the Num button on the remote control Press the Num button again to exit numeric keypad mode note The projector keyword changes each time you turn the projector off and then on again or re
153. ty options m Projecting wirelessly m Removing the wireless 802 11G B card Before starting make sure you ve installed EMP NS Connection as described on page 169 for each computer you want to connect to the projector Then follow the steps in this chapter to start EasyMP configure your projector and computer and run EMP NS Connection 49 note Only the Epson 802 11G B card is guaranteed to work Other brands may not be compatible caution Be careful to insert the card correctly and never force the card in doing so may damage it The black end of the card protrudes from the slot when the card is fully inserted Always remove the card before transporting the projector See page 84 for instructions Starting EasyMP Before connecting to the projector you have to switch it to EasyMP mode Follow these steps 1 Turn on the remote control as described on page 30 Point it at the projector and press the Power button 2 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to select Easy MP as the source 3 Insert the Epson 802 11G B card in the card slot with the label facing upward 50 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Once the card is inserted you see one of these screens depending on the currently selected mode Insert a wireless LAN card or a memory card Or connect a digital still camera i Network Screen Card Player red or wirelexs All Play back videos and images Ad Hoc mode
154. type the name of your access point 14 When you re done making settings click OK to close the dialog box Now you re ready to connect to the projector See Projecting Wirelessly on page 74 66 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows If you re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the f note gateway IP address the IP address of your access point make sure the PE el h foe j decibel Ifyou cannot identify the wireless connection to the access point is currently active as describe E A in the previous section Then follow these steps Windows utility use the E administrator s utili 1 Access your wireless network Properties window For example in I sofiware that came with Windows XP you would click Start gt Control Panel gt Network snap acces pont and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connections icon You see a screen similar to this S Network Connections DER File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help i Q P Psh E Folders Fi LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks E Create a new connection zal Wireless Network Connection 2 Local Area Connection T A Set up a home or small rll office network See Also J Network Troubleshooter Other Places Control Panel SQ My Network Places My Documents My Computer Details Network Connections System Folder Right click and select Statu
155. uct or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Epson and 3 LCD are registered trademarks and EasyManagement and EasyMP are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation PrivateLine Presenters Club and PowerLite are registered trademarks SizeWise is a trademark and Epson Connection Epson Store and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America Inc Pixelworks DNX and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks 2004 Epson America Inc 8 04 CPD 18572R1 Contents WV TCO AS Na hatte b et fet be thet cea at sated 9 Using Your Documentation 0 0000000 ee ee 10 Getting More Information n se susure eseese 10 Registration and Warranty o essuuaueess a lidek head 11 Unpacking the Proj ctofico s
156. umbers m U S 562 276 4394 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday m Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready m Product name Epson PowerLite 745c m Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector m Computer configuration m Description of the problem You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from 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 Solving Problems 167 168 Solving Problems note You can present over a wireless network from a Macintosh running OS X but you can only monitor the projector from a remote location using a Windows system Software Installation The EasyMP software CD ROM includes the software you need to use the projector s EasyMP features for presenting over a wireless network transferring PowerPoint presentations to a memory card and monitoring the projector from a remote location Epson Projector Software CD ROM includes EMP Monitor and EMP Network Manager for presenting and monitoring the projector from a remote location Windows System Requirements Before you install the software make sure your computer meets these requirements m Microsoft Windows 98 2000 Me or XP m 802 11g or 802
157. up in the scenario window To select more than one cell hold down the Ctrl key while you click To select all the cells choose Select All from the Edit menu Selected cells turn yellow 2 Right click the selected cell or cells The cell menu appears No Images Fie name aaa l DCSD0003 IPG DCSD0004 IPG DCSD0005 JPG Cut Cell Copy Paste mene Clear DCSDO007 IPG Inactivate Cell Properties 98 Presenting from a Memory Card Digital Camera or External Drive 3 Click Cell Properties You see this dialog box x r Cell Information File DCSDO005 JPG s r Advance r Attributes Click to cha nge ____ Onmouseclick h Animation Effects E No Transition gt slides manually j 30 ee Direction w 4 Click to change slides automatically Select transition effects 4 Choose how you want to advance to the next cell m Ifyou want to change slides manually using the remote control select On mouse click m Ifyou want your slides to advance automatically set the timing in the Automatically after box You can set any length of time between 1 and 1800 seconds 30 minutes Even if you select this setting you can still change slides manually using the remote control 5 To add a transition effect such as a dissolve fade or wipe select one of the Animation Effects settings and choose a Direction note setting if applicable Transition effects look smoother whe
158. way on your screen When you re done with your presentation click Disconnect on the control bar note Tf you want your presentation encrypted click Extension and select Use encrypted communication This step enhances security but decreases the data transmission speed Presenting Through a Wireless Network 77 Using the Control Bar From the control bar you can access these NS Connection features m a i E P Provides help for NS Connection Lists projectors and specifies which ones are in use Lets you access the projector s menu system from an HTML browser window See page 132 for more information Lets you keep the projected image on screen even if the image on your computer changes Turns off the image and sound Lets you zoom in on a part of your image Lets you change the brightness contrast and color mode Lets you switch between the Video and S Video ports Lets you switch between the computer and EasyMP Clicking one of the buttons on the control bar may cause a submenu to appear above the control bar For example clicking the Ma button displays the following submenu 78 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Click to close PROJECTOR v If you re using more than one projector you can use the Projector drop down menu to select the projector on which you want to make any of the following changes m Brightness Increase or decrease brightness m Keys
159. werkScreen ViredLaN Basic Wired LAN i Projector name Password for WEB control Wireless LAN Basic Security Network Gateway address Mail MAC address SNHP Card Player Options EHPOI2345 n SEE E OFF OFF 255 255 255 000 08 00 46 45 08 2F Managing Projectors 129 note To enter numbers with the remote control hold the Num button and use the numeric keypad Press the Num button again to exit numeric keypad mode 130 Managing Projectors You see the following screen EasyMP Network Screen Cont ig RetworkScreen Wetwerk Mai Wired LAN Hail Notification Settings ON OFF IP address of SHIP server 000700070007000 Port Number 00025 E Destination a a 1 psic Destinati Security Destinatii ress 3 Setting a fication Event Network Internal error Hail Fan related error Sensor error SNHP Lamp timer failure Lamp out Basic Wireless LAN Lamp cover is open Card Player aternal temperature error d cooling im progress Options Lasp replacement not if icat ion Mo Signal For Mail Notification Settings select ON and press Enter Highlight the IP address of SMTP server box and press Enter The box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode You can enter numbers between 0 and 255 However you cannot use the following IP addresses 255 255 255 255 224 0 0 0 or 127 x x x where x is a number between 0 and 255 Highlight the Port Number box and press Enter Then enter th
160. x Driver based IBSS Encryption Fragmentation Threshold Maximum Listen Interval Medium Reservation Network Type Power Save Mode Preamble Mode SSID Transmit Rate 56 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 5 Check your wireless card s or adapter s device settings Depending on the type of card or adapter you re using some of the settings may be different than those listed here m Set the Network Type to 802 11 Ad Hoc m Set the SSID to match the name you assigned to the projector s ESSID m Make sure Encryption is Disabled 6 Click the General tab and make sure that your wireless card or adapter is enabled 7 When you re done click OK to close the Properties dialog box Now you re ready to connect to the projector See Projecting Wirelessly on page 74 Setting Up Your Macintosh for Ad Hoc Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect both computer to computer Ad Hoc and Access Point networks Typically you only need to select your projector s ESSID from the AirPort status menu on the Macintosh menu bar If you re having problems detecting the projector follow these steps 1 From the Apple pull down menu select System Preferences 2 Double click the Network icon You see the Network settings window Presenting Through a Wireless Network 57 note Ifyou don t need the other network port configurations disable them by de
161. you can either press the button on the remote control or use the pointer button to highlight it then press Enter Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return to the main EasyMP Network Screen Now you re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting Go to Configuring the Network Settings for Windows below or Setting Up Your Macintosh for Ad Hoc Mode on page 57 54 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector you need to make sure the settings for your notebook s or PC s network card match the settings you entered for the projector 1 Access your wireless network Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connections icon You see a screen similar to this S Network Connections DER File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help r Q wx amp JO search gt Folders FEE LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks E Create a new connection Wireless Network Connection Local Area Connection Cc Set up a home or small Co office network a See Also Ji Network Troubleshooter Other Places Control Panel J My Network Places My Documents My Computer Details Network Connections System Folder Right click and select Properties note On some Windows systems
162. your projector and your wireless card adapter access point or AirPort base station The first three segments of the IP address should be identical The last segment of the projector s IP address should be close but not identical to the last segment of the IP address for your wireless interface access point or base station Restart your computer and start NS Connection again If you still don t see your projector follow the instructions in Connecting in IP Connect Mode on page 80 to connect to the projector 76 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Once the name of your projector appears select it and click Connect If more than one projector is listed you can select additional ones and connect to them at the same time If the selected projector is already being used by another person you can still connect to it doing so automatically disconnects the other user If you set up the projector to prompt you for a keyword before connecting you see a screen like this one Enter keyword x Enter the keyword displayed on the projector Projector name PROJECTORO1 Keyword 8555 Enter keyword OK Cancel Type in the four digit number displayed on the Easy MP Network screen and click OK Once the connection is established you see your computer s image transmitted to the screen and a floating control bar on your computer desktop If necessary you can drag the control bar out of the

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