Epson Brightlink 455wi Interactive Projector Users Guide

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Customizing Power and Operation
You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector 
displays images, enable Direct Power On, use closed captioning, turn 
sleep mode on or off, and customize other projector operations.
■Display
Messages: 
Lets you turn screen messages on or off.
Display Background: Sets the screen background to Black, 
Blue, or Logo when no image signal is available.
Startup Screen: Enables or disables display of the startup (User’s 
Logo) screen when the projector is turned on.
A/V Mute: Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo 
when the 
A/V Mute button is pressed.
■Closed Caption
Lets you display closed captioning for content that provides it.
■User’s Logo
Create a custom startup screen, as described on page 76.
■Projection 
Front/Ceiling:
 Lets you project onto the front of a screen.
Rear/Ceiling: Lets you project from behind onto a transparent 
screen.   
						

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■Operation
Direct Power On:
 Enable if you want to be able to start the 
projector when you connect the power cord (without pressing the
 
Ppower button). 
Sleep Mode: Enable if you want the projector to turn off 
automatically if it is idle and no signal is received for 1 to 30 
minutes (you can adjust the amount of time using the next 
setting).
Sleep Mode Timer: When Sleep Mode is on, you can set the 
period of time before the projector turns off automatically, from 
1to 30 minutes.
High Altitude Mode: Enable when you are using the projector 
above 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) to ensure that the temperature is 
regulated properly. Turn this setting off for lower elevations.
Audio Input: Select a specific audio input source or set to Auto 
to support any input source. 
■Standby Setup
Standby Mode
: Select Communication On to enable the 
projector to be monitored and controlled from a computer when 
it is in standby mode (the power light is orange). This setting also 
allows you to use a microphone connected to the projector or to 
run audio through the projector in standby mode.
Standby Microphone: Enable this setting to use a connected 
microphone when the projector is in standby mode.
Standby Audio: Enable this setting to output audio when the 
projector is in standby mode.
■USB Type B
Select how you want to use the TypeB  (square) USB port. 
Select 
USB Display to use the USB port to project computer 
images. Select 
Wireless Mouse to use the remote control 
buttons like a wireless mouse. See page 58 for restrictions and 
details.
note
If Direct Power On is 
enabled, the power cord is 
connected, and a power 
outage occurs, the projector 
will start when the power is 
restored.
note
Do not use the projector at 
altitudes above 7,500 feet 
(2,286 meters). 
						

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■Language 
Select a language to use for the projector menus and messages. To 
change the language, press the 
Menu button on the remote 
control, highlight 
Extended and press Enter, select Language 
and press 
Enter, then select your language and press Enter.
Using the Projector Security Features
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can:
■Assign a password. You can use the password to prevent the 
projector from being turned on and prevent your custom startup 
screen from being changed. See the next section.
■Create a custom screen that is displayed at startup and/or when 
the 
A/V Mute button is pressed. The screen can be locked with a 
password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the 
projector should it be stolen. See page 76. 
■Disable the projector’s buttons; this is useful, for example, in a 
classroom when you want to ensure that no one touches the 
projector’s buttons while you’re using the remote control. See 
page 77. 
■Secure the projector to prevent theft using a cable locking system. 
See page 78. 
						

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Enabling Password Protection
The default setting for the password is 0000. Follow these steps to 
create a new password:
1. Press the 
Freeze button on the remote control for five to seven 
seconds. You see this screen:
2. Select the type(s) of password protection you want to use:
■Power On Protect: Prevents unauthorized use of the 
projector. After the projector is plugged in and turned on, 
you must enter a password to use the projector. Select 
On, 
press 
Enter, then press Esc to return to the Password Protect 
screen.
■User’s Logo Protect: Prevents your custom screen (see 
page 76), display, and User’s Logo settings in the Extended 
menu from being changed. Select 
On, press Enter, then press 
Esc to return to the Password Protect screen.
■Network Protect: Prevents any of the network settings from 
being changed. Select 
On, press Enter, then press Esc to 
return to the Password Protect screen.
3. Use the arrow buttons to select 
Password and press Enter.
4. When you see a message asking if you want to change the 
password, select 
Yes and press Enter.
5. Hold down the 
Num button and use the numeric keypad to enter 
a four digit password.
6. When you see a confirmation message, re-enter the password.
caution
If you lose the remote 
control, you will not be able 
to enter the password. Keep 
the remote control in a safe 
place at all times. Also, it’s a 
good idea to write down 
your password. 
Hold down 
						

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7. Press the Menu button, then press Enter to exit the screen.
8. Turn off and unplug the projector.
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 and use the numeric keypad to enter the 
four digit password.
The password screen closes and projection begins.
If projection does not begin, check the following:
■If the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to 
re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect password three 
times in succession, you see an error code with the message 
The 
projector’s operation will be locked 
and the projector switches 
to standby mode. Write down the error code, then disconnect the 
projector’s power cord from the electrical outlet, reconnect it, and 
turn the projector back on. Try entering the correct password 
again.
■If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the 
request code number that appears in the Password screen for 
assistance. See “Where To Get Help” on page 134.
■If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the 
projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to arrange 
for service. 
note
If you leave the projector 
plugged in, the Password 
screen will not appear. It 
appears only if you unplug 
and reconnect the power 
cord. 
						

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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 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. 
3. When you see a message asking 
Choose this image as the 
User’s Logo?
, select Yes and press Enter. A selection box 
displays over the image. 
4. Use the arrow buttons to select the area of the image you want to 
use. Then press 
Enter.
5. When you see the message 
Select this image?, highlight Yes 
and press 
Enter. 
6. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom factor (display size) and 
press 
Enter.
note
When you choose an image 
for the user’s logo, it erases 
any previously used image. 
You can save an image up to 
300 × 400 pixels in size. 
Once you have saved a new 
user’s logo, you cannot 
return to the factory default 
logo. 
						

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7. When the message Save this image as the 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.
8. When you see the message 
Completed, press Menu to exit. 
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 54).
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press 
Enter. 
2. Select 
Display and press Enter.
3. Choose from these display options:
■Set Display Background to Logo to display your image 
when there is no signal. 
■Set Startup Screen to On to display your image when the 
projector is warming up. 
■Set A/V Mute to Logo to display your image when you press 
the 
A/V Mute button. 
4. When you’re finished, press
 Menu to exit. 
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons
When you enable the Control Panel Lock function, you can lock all of 
the projector’s buttons, or all of the buttons except the Ppower 
button. The remote control can still be used to operate the projector.
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Settings menu, and press 
Enter.
2. Select 
Control Panel Lock and press the Enter button.
note
You can lock these settings to 
prevent them from being 
changed without a password 
(see page 74).  
						

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Full Lock (to lock all projector buttons) or Partial Lock (to 
lock all buttons except the Ppower button) and press 
Enter.
4. Select 
Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.
5. Press the 
Menu button to exit. 
To disable the Control Panel Lock function, select 
Off in the Control 
Panel Lock menu. Or press and hold the 
Enter button on the 
projector’s control panel for seven seconds. A message is displayed and 
the lock is released.
Using Security Locking
The projector includes two security locking points to prevent its 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 
the wall mount (setting plate).
■Kensington security slot. The security slot (located on the side 
of the projector) is compatible with the MicroSaver security 
systems manufactured by Kensington. You can purchase this lock 
from Epson (see page 21).
Security cable 
attachment barKensington 
security slot 
						

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6l
Using the Projector on a 
Network
This chapter tells you how to prepare to send images to your 
projector through a wired or wireless network. 
Using EasyMP Network Projection, you can project images shown on 
your computer screen—including text, graphics, and video—directly 
to your audience. See the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide 
for information on features and use. 
You can use EasyMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to 
monitor and control your projector through the network. For 
information on installing and using EasyMP Monitor, see the EasyMP 
Monitor Operation Guide.
You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting the projector to a wired LAN
■Installing the optional wireless LAN module
■Using Quick Wireless Connection
■Configuring projector and network settings
■Using wireless security options
■Sending e-mail alerts and monitoring the projector
■Using a browser to control the projector
For wireless connection, make sure you’ve installed the optional 
wireless LAN module, as described on page 83. Then follow the steps 
in this chapter to use Quick Wireless Connection (Windows only) or 
configure your projector and network. See the EasyMP Network 
note
If you want to use the 
interactive pens while 
projecting through a wired 
or wireless network, you 
must connect the USB cable 
from the projector to your 
computer.  
						

							80Using the Projector on a NetworkProjection Operation Guide for instructions on installing the software. 
The guide also contains instructions on using the software to project 
over the network.
If you want to use the interactive pens while projecting through a 
wired or wireless network, you must set the 
USB Type B option to 
Wireless Mouse in the Extended menu. See page 72 for more 
information.
Connecting to a Wired Network
With a shielded, Category-5 Ethernet cable, you can connect the 
projector to your network and configure it with an IP address. You 
can then project from multiple computers on your network without 
changing any cables.
1. Connect the projector to your network using a commercially 
available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable. Connect the 
cable to the 
LAN port on the projector as shown. 
2. Connect the other end to your Ethernet hub or router.
3. Point the remote control at the projector and press the Ppower 
button.
Network cable