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    PowerLite ® 1810p Multimedia Projector User’ s Guide[...]

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    2 Important Safety Information WARNING : Never look into th e projector lens when the la mp 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 volta ges inside the projector can severe ly injure you. [...]

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    3 Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpacking the Pro[...]

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    4 Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5 Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Multi-screen Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Maintaining the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    7 - Welcome T he PowerLite ® 1810p is an easy-to-use pr ojector that weighs less than 7 pounds. The projector offers up to 3500 lumens of brightness. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources. Easy setup, control, and security: ■ 5-second startup time and Instant Off ® feature for fast setup and shut down ■ Automatic d[...]

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    8 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 you[...]

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    Welcome 9 ■ 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. Registration[...]

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    10 Welcome Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or th e 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 11 f[...]

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    Welcome 11 Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Ep son provides the following optional accessories: You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To fin d the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purcha se online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Ca[...]

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    12 Welcome[...]

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    13 1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image W hether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipme nt, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen. Follow the guidelines in this chapter f or: ■ Positioning the projector ■ Turning on and off the projector ■ Displaying an image ■ Troubleshooting display problems[...]

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    14 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Positioning the Projector If the projector isn’t already installe d in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a tabl e 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. T[...]

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    Displaying and Adjusting the Image 15 Ideally, you should place the projector dire ctly in front of the center of the screen, f acing it toward the scre en squarely. The base of the lens should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending the front adjusta[...]

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    16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Follow these steps to turn on the projec tor: 1. Open the A/V mute slide (lens cover ). 2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Power light turns orange. note You can set the projector to automatically turn off the projector lamp and enter “sleep[...]

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    Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17 3. Press the P Power button on the remote control or on top of the projector. The projector beeps once and the Power light flash es 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 are prompted to en[...]

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    18 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Shutting Down the Projector This projector incorporates Instant O ff technology. To turn it off, you can press its P Power button as described below, unplug it, or turn off a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool off first. 1. To turn off the proje[...]

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    Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems 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: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described beginning on page 35. ■ Make sure the [...]

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    20 Displaying and Adjusting the Image ■ If the 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 ta[...]

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    Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21 Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments: ■ If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described below. ■ To focus or zoom your image, see page 22. ■ If the image isn’t square, se e page 22. ■ To quickly adjust the col or, brig htness, or contrast, s[...]

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    22 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Focusing and Zooming the Imag e Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. Turn the zoom ring on the projecto r to reduce or enlarge the image. If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen. You can also use th e E-Zoom buttons on the re[...]

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    Displaying and Adjusting the Image 23 You see a projected message: 2. Aim the projector so the messag e appears near the middle of the screen. Then use the zoom ring to enlarge the image so the white frame (not shown above) extends beyond the edges of the screen on all sides. 3. Press the Quick Setup button again. Two white boxes flash momentarily [...]

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    24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image You see this screen: 5. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to select the corner you want to adjust, and press Enter . 6. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed t[...]

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    Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25 You can manually adjust the shape of the image to compensate for vertical and horizontal keystone distortion. First make sure the Keystone setting in th e projector’s menu system is set to H-Keystone or V-Keystone : 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control (or on the projector’s control panel). 2. Sel[...]

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    26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Press the Color Mode button on the remote control, and then select from one of these options: ■ Presentation: For making color presentations in a bright room. ■ Text: For making black-and-white presentations in a bright room. ■ Theatre: For watching movies in a darkene d room; gives images a natural tone.[...]

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    27 1 Presenting with the Remote Control T he 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 projecto r from anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away. You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 28) or as a pointer to highli[...]

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    28 Presenting with the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Make sure batteries are installed as describe d on page 70. Follow these tips for using the remote control: ■ Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the screen. ■ Stand within 20 feet of the projector. ■ Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps o[...]

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    Presenting with the Remote Control 29 After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears. Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can temporarily turn off the image and sound when you want to redirect your audience’s attention. There are two ways to do this: ■ Close the A/V mute slide, as shown below: ■ Press [...]

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    30 Presenting with the Remote Control Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image. ■ To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen, press the Freeze button. The sound continues. ■ To restart it, press the Freeze button again. Zooming Part of Your Image You can zoom in on a port[...]

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    Presenting with the Remote Control 31 Controlling the Volume To change the volume, press the or button on the remote control. You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system . See page 54. Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen. If you want to customize the pointer[...]

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    32 Presenting with the Remote Control 3. When you’re 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 Settings menu, highlight Pointer Sha pe , and press Enter . [...]

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    Presenting with the Remote Control 33 ■ Use the pointer button to move th e pointer on the screen . ■ Press the Enter button once to left-click , or press it twice to double-click. Press the Esc button to righ t-click. ■ 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[...]

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    34 Presenting with the Remote Control 4. When done, press Menu to exit the menu system. Setting the Remote Control ID The remote control’s default ID is zero. This lets you operate any projector. To set it to operate a specific proj ector, follow these steps: 1. Point the remote control at the projector you want to be able to operate. 2. Press an[...]

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    35 1 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment T his 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. Follow the instructions in this chapter on: ■ Connecting to a computer ■ Connecting video equipment ■ Connecting an external monitor ■[...]

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    36 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to an y computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, inclu ding desktop models, PC notebook computers, MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook computers, and hand-held devices. If you want to use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mo[...]

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    Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 37 4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 15 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter (using the Computer 1 or Compute r 2 port), you can use the pro[...]

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    38 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect several video source s to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections: ■ If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output connector, see “Connecting a Composit[...]

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    Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 39 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 dealer). 2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projec tor: 3. If[...]

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    40 Connecting to Computers 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 10). 2. Connect the cable to the S-video co nnector on your player and the S-Video connector on the projector: 3. If you want to play sound through the[...]

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    Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 41 Connecting a Component Video Source You will need a special cable to connect your component video equipment to the HD15 (VGA-style) connector on the project or. You can order the HD15 to component cable (ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 11 f or more inform ation. 1. Locate an HD15 to component video cable[...]

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    42 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment Connecting an RGB Video Source 1. Locate the VGA computer cable p rovided with the projector. 2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector. 3. You may need to change the Computer1 Input or Computer2 Input setting in the projector’s Signal [...]

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    Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 43 Connecting an External Monitor If you want to monitor your computer presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation even if you’ve pressed the A/V Mute button or switched to a [...]

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    44 Connecting to Computers 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. ■ If you have equipment con[...]

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    Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 45 Connecting External Speakers You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. When you play sound through exte rnal speakers, the projector’s built-in speaker system is disabled. 1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Depending on your speakers, you may be able t[...]

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    46 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment[...]

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    47 1 Fine-Tuning the Projector Y ou can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following information: ■ Using the menu system ■ Adjusting the image ■ Adjusting signal settings ■ Customizing projector features ■ Using the projector security features ■ Customizing powe[...]

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    48 Fine-Tuning the Projector Using the Menu System You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps: 1. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector. You see a menu scre en similar to the one below: The menus are listed on the[...]

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    Fine-Tuning the Projector 49 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-scre en for changin g the setting. ■ Press the left or right side of the pointer button to adjust a slider bar. ■ To select from two or more settings,[...]

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    50 Fine-Tuning the Projector 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 projecto r or remote control and select the Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ Co[...]

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    Fine-Tuning the Projector 51 sRGB: For matching the color palette of standard sRGB computer displays. Blackboard : For projecting accurate colors on a green chalkboard (adjusts the white point). Customized: For manual color adjustment (see below). ■ Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. ■ Contrast Adjusts the difference between ligh[...]

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    52 Fine-Tuning the Projector 2. Press the Enter button to select Customized , th en press Esc to return to the Image menu. 3. Select Color Adjustme nt and press Enter . You see hue and saturation controls on the screen for six colors: RGBCMY (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow). 4. Select the color axis you want to adjust and press Enter .[...]

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    Fine-Tuning the Projector 53 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ Auto Setup Leave this setting On to automatically optimize computer images. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the Tracking, Sy nc, and Position settings. ■ Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertica[...]

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    54 Fine-Tuning the Projector Customizing Projector Features You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, adjust audio volume, and cust omize several other features. ■ Keystone Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted upward or placed at an angle to the screen. Select H/V-Keystone to correct horizontal[...]

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    Fine-Tuning the Projector 55 ■ Remote Receiver Deactivates the projector’s front an d/or back sensors that detect signals from the remote control. Use this setting t o prevent use of the remote control or to stop inte rference from brig ht fluorescent lights. ■ Test Pattern Displays a test pattern for use when adjusting the zoom and focus, an[...]

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    56 Fine-Tuning the Projector You see this screen: 2. Use the pointer button to select Password and press Enter . 3. When you see a message asking if you want to change the password, select Yes and press Enter . 4. Hold down the Num button on the remo te control and use the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default setting is 0000.[...]

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    Fine-Tuning the Projector 57 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: Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter the four digit password. The password screen closes and projection begins. If the password is no[...]

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    58 Fine-Tuning the Projector Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source, such as a DVD pl ayer. 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. Highli ght Use[...]

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    Fine-Tuning the Projector 59 Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup screen, the screen you see when there’ s no signal, or the screen you see when you press the A/V Mute button (see page 29). 1. Press the Menu butt on, highligh t the Exten ded menu, and press Enter . 2. Select Dis pl[...]

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    60 Fine-Tuning the Projector Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images, enable quick st artup, turn sleep mode on or off, and customize other projector operations. ■ Display Use this setting to turn off the display of messages, change the background color, enable logo display,[...]

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    Fine-Tuning the Projector 61 minutes or when the A/V mute slide (lens cover) is closed. Enable High Altitude Mode when you are using the projector above 4900 ft (1500 m). ■ Standby Mode This function is not used for the PowerLite 1810p. ■ Projector ID Lets you assign a numeric ID to each projector. When you are using multiple projectors, you ca[...]

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    62 Fine-Tuning the Projector Multi-screen Color Adjustment You can match the color of projected images wh en two or more projectors are being used to display images near each other. For eac h screen, you can set five levels of brightness and color correction. 1. Before starting, you may want to assign a numeric ID to each projector. This lets you u[...]

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    63 1 Maintaining the Projector Y our projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do is keep the lens clean and periodically clean the air filter and vent. A clogged air filter or vent can block ventil ation needed to cool the projector. The only parts you should replace ar e the lamp and air filter. If any other part needs replacing, contac[...]

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    64 Maintaining the Projector Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whene ver you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. To remove dirt or smea rs on the lens, use lens-c leaning tissue. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens. Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean[...]

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    Maintaining the Projector 65 Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent Clean the air filter and air intake vent after every 100 hours of use. If they are not cleaned periodically, th ey can bec ome clogged with d ust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the projector and unplug [...]

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    66 Maintaining the Projector Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter The life span of the projection lamp is about 2500 hours if Brightness Control in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 3000 hours if Brig htness Cont rol is set to Lo w . See page 69 to check the lamp usage. It is time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets da[...]

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    Maintaining the Projector 67 Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter: 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2. Let the projector cool for at least an hour (if it has been on). The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use. 3. Loosen the lamp cover screw (you don’t need to remove it). Then slide the lamp cover to the[...]

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    68 Maintaining the Projector 5. Hold the l amp as shown and pull it straight out . 6. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure it is facing the right way.) 7. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tigh ten its screws. 8. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screw. 9. Turn the projector over. 10. Slide the air filter out and[...]

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    Maintaining the Projector 69 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 high[...]

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    70 Maintaining the Projector The life span of the lamp is about 2 500 hours if the Brightness Control setting in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 3000 hours if the Brightn ess 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. Replacing the Ba[...]

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    Maintaining the Projector 71 Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage: ■ When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning arou[...]

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    72 Maintaining the Projector[...]

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    73 1 Solving Problems T his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself. The following information is included: ■ Using the projector’s on-screen help system ■ What to do when the projec tor’s status lights flash ■ Solving projector operation [...]

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    74 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 ? Help button on top of the projector or on the remote control. 1. Press the ? Help button on the remote control or on the projector. You see the Help menu: 2. Use the pointer button on the remote control or the[...]

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    Solving Problems 75 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 thi s doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. What To Do When the Ligh[...]

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    76 Solving Problems Flashing orange Rapid cooli ng 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. Red The projector is overheating, whic h t[...]

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    Solving Problems 77 Solving Projector Operation Problems The power doesn’t turn on. ■ If the projector doesn’t turn on when you press the P Power button, make sure the power cable is connected to the projector and plugged into a working electrical outlet. ■ The power cable may be defective. Disconnect the cabl e from the outlet and contact [...]

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    78 Solving Problems ■ If you are projecting from a DV D 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 correctly, as described on page 36. ■ If you’ve connected a computer and one [...]

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    Solving Problems 79 The message Not Supported is displayed. ■ Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu (see page 5 2). ■ Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA (1600 × 1200) and the frequency or re fres h rate is supported by the projector (see page 91 ). If ne cessary, change your computer’s re[...]

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    80 Solving Problems The image contains static or noise. ■ If you’re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet, or an extension cable, the image quality may be reduced. ■ Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference. ■ The video signal may be split between the computer and the proje[...]

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    Solving Problems 81 You see vertical bands or the image still looks blurry after trying the solutions in the previous section. ■ If you’re projecting from a comput er 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 remo te[...]

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    82 Solving Problems ■ 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 66 for instructions. ■ Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu (see page 5 3). There is no sound[...]

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    Solving Problems 83 Solving Problems with the Remote Control The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. ■ The remote control’s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power. To change the batteries, see page 70. ■ Make sure you are within abou t 20 feet (6 meters) of the projec tor and within range of the pr[...]

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    84 Solving Problems Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Sup port service, call (800) 637- 7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson Privat eLine Support card. 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 [...]

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    Solving Problems 85 Before you call for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (PowerLite 1810p) ■ Product serial number (located on the projector) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer or video configuration ■ Description of the problem Purchase Supplies and Accessorie[...]

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    86 Solving Problems[...]

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    87 A Projector Installation T his appendix provides guidelines on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room. The projector can be installed for fo ur different viewing setups: front projection, ceiling projection, rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or rear/ceiling projection, as shown: To pr[...]

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    88 Projector Installation The projector includes security features to prevent it s theft when installed or used in public locations: ■ Security cable attachment You can attach a commercially available security cable as shown below to secure the projector to a table or ceiling mount. ■ Kensington security slot The security slot is compatible wit[...]

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    89 A Technical Specifications General Type of display Epson poly-silicon TFT active matrix Resolution (native format) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Color reproduction 16.8 million colors Brightness 3500 lumens (High Brightness mode) 2700 lumens (Low Brightness mode) Contrast ratio 500:1 Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 2.7 to 48.2 feet (0[...]

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    90 Technical Specifications Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 210 W Lamp life Approx. 2500 hours (High Brightness mode) Approx. 3000 hours (Low Brightness mode) Part number V13H010L40 Remote Control Range 20 feet (6 meters) Batteries (2) Alkaline AAA Dimensions Height 3.4 inches (86 mm), feet retracte d Width 13.6 i[...]

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    Technical Specifications 91 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 10 to 90 % RH Operating altitude 0 to 7,500 ft (0 to 2,286 m) Safety and Approvals United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950 Third Edition Canada[...]

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    92 Technical Specifications Compatible video formats Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution VGA EGA 70 640 × 350 VGA—60 VESA—72 VESA—75 VESA—85 VGA—120 60 72 75 85 120 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 SVGA—56 SVGA—60 SVGA—72 SVGA—75 SVGA—85 SVGA—120 56 60 72 75 85 120 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 6[...]

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    Technical Specifications 93 NTSC NTSC 4:43 PAL N-PAL M-PAL PAL—60 SECAM 60 60 50 50 60 60 50 — — — — — — — HDTV (720p) HDTV (720p) HDTV (1080i) HDTV (1080i) 60 50 60 50 — — — — TV480i TV625i SDTV (480p) SDTV (576p) 60 50 60 50 — — — — Compatible video formats (continued) Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution[...]

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    94 Technical Specifications[...]

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    95 A Notices T his appendix includes safety instru ctions and other important info rmation about your projector. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not look into the lens when the projector is on. The bright light can damage your eyes. ■ Do not place the projector on an u[...]

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    96 Notices ■ Do not operate the projector in a closed-in cabinet un less proper ventilation is provided. ■ If you are using two or more projectors side-by-side, leave at least 2 feet (60 cm) of space between the projecto rs to allow for proper ventilation. ■ Clean or replace the air filter pe riodically to prevent overheating. ■ Do not use [...]

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    Notices 97 ■ If the projector is mounted overhead and the lamp breaks, be careful to prevent pieces of glass from falling into your eyes when you open the lamp cover. WARNING : The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands a ft[...]

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    98 Notices For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment R egulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B re s pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.[...]

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    99 Index A A/V Mute button, 29 display settings, 59 Accessories, 11 Air filter cleaning, 65 ordering, 11 replaci ng, 66 to 68 Altitude, 61, 76, 91 Anti-theft device, 11, 15, 88 Aspect ratio, 89 Audio connecting equipment, 44 to 45 controlling volume, 31 problems, troubleshooting, 82 turning off (using A/V Mute), 29 Auto Setup setting, 53 B Backgrou[...]

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    100 Index D Default settings, restoring, 49 Direct Power On, 17 Distance from projector to screen, 14, 89 Documentation, 8 DVD player, connecting, 38 to 42 E Electrical specifications, 90 Environmental specifications, 91 Epson accessories, 11 presentation tips, 9 PrivateLine Support, 8 technical support, 8, 83 to 85 warranty, 9 External monitor, co[...]

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    Index 101 M Mac display problems, 78 Manuals, 8 Menus changing settings, 48 t o 49 default settings, restoring, 49 Image, 50 to 51 Info, 69 to 70 Signal, 52 to 53 User’s Logo, 58 Monitor, connecting, 43 Mouse compatibility, 89 connecting cable for remote, 37 using remote control a s, 32 Multiple projectors, controlling, 33 to 34 Multi-screen colo[...]

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    102 Index Q Quick Corner, 23 , 54 R Raising image, 21 Rear-screen proj ection, 60, 87 Registration, 9 Remote control A/V Mute button, 29 as wireless mouse, 32 battery used, 90 connecting cable for mouse, 37 controlling multiple projectors, 33 to 34 correcting color, 25 E-Zoom button, 30 Freeze button, 30 ID, 34 numeric keypad, using, 56 pointer too[...]

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    Index 103 Test pattern, displaying, 55 Text color mode, 26, 50 Theatre color mode, 26, 50 Tint setting, 51 Tracking, adjusting, 8 1 Transporting projector, 71 Troubleshooting blank screen, 19 to 2 0, 77 to 78 cut-off image, 79 distorted image, 22 to 25 image and sound problems, 77 to 82 no signal, 19, 78 projector problems, 73 to 76 remote control [...]

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    104 Index[...]