Epson Powerlite 6100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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The following table explains the meaning of the Power status icons: 
The following table explains the meaning of the Temperature level 
status icons: 
The following table explains the meaning of the error icons
(see Chapter 7 for recommended solutions to problems):  Power status icons
The projector is powered on and its status is 
normal.
The projector is powered off and its status is 
normal.
The projector is powered on and its status is 
abnormal.
The projector is powered off and its status is 
abnormal.
Temperature level status icons
The projector’s internal temperature is normal (low).
The projector’s internal temperature is normal 
(medium).
The projector’s internal temperature is normal 
(high).
The projector’s internal temperature is high 
(high-temperature warning).
The projector’s internal temperature is too high 
(internal temperature error). The projector is turned 
off automatically.
Error status icons
Lamp life warning. The lamp is nearing the end of 
its life; see page 93.
High-temperature warning. The projector is getting 
too hot but continues to operate.
Replace air filter; see page 91. 
						

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No air filter. The air filter is not installed or installed 
incorrectly; see page 91.
Low air flow. The air filter needs to be cleaned or 
replaced; see page 91.
Air flow sensor error. There is a problem with the 
projector’s air flow sensor; contact Epson as 
described on page 109.
Lamp cover door open. Close the lamp cover door; 
see page 93.
Lamp out. The lamp has reached the end of its life; 
see page 93.
Lamp failure at power on. The lamp has reached its 
end of life or is installed incorrectly; see page 93.
High internal temperature error. The projector is 
turned off automatically.
Internal (system) error. Contact Epson as described 
on page 109.
Fan error. Contact Epson as described on page 109.
Sensor error. Contact Epson as described on 
page 109.
Other error. Contact Epson as described on 
page 109.
Error status icons (continued) 
						

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Controlling Your Projectors
The control buttons in the upper-right let you turn the projector on 
and off and select video sources. (Hold the mouse pointer over a 
button to see a description of its meaning.) Make sure you’ve selected 
the projector you want to operate (with the mouse pointer) before 
clicking one of the 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 menu system 
(see page 59). 
Control buttons 
						

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Configuring the Monitoring Interval
If you need to have the most current status information about your 
projectors, click the 
Refresh button in EMP Monitor. 
To select how often EMP Monitor checks the status of projectors, 
follow the steps below:
1. From the Tool menu, select 
Environment Setup. You see this 
screen. 
2. Enter the desired Update interval and click 
OK.
note
If you want EMP Monitor 
to run whenever you start 
your computer, click 
Register at startup. 
						

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Using E-mail Alerts
You can set up e-mail alerts to warn you of problems with the 
projector. Follow the steps below:
1. From the Tool menu, select 
Mail notification function. You see 
this screen:
2. Turn the Mail notification function setting 
On.
3. Enter the IP address and port number of your network’s SMTP 
(outgoing) mail server.
4. Enter the Sender (projector) mail address.
5. Enter up to three e-mail addresses to send alerts to in the 
Recipient mail address boxes.
6. Click the 
Notification event buttons to select the conditions 
under which an e-mail alert will be sent.
7. When you’re done, click the 
OK button to close the Set mail 
notification function window. 
						

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Understanding the Notification 
Messages
If a projector experiences a problem, EMP Monitor sends an e-mail 
message to each of the addresses you entered in the Set mail 
notification function window. 
The subject line of the message includes the projector’s display name, 
shown in EMP Monitor, and the warning/error.
The body of the message contains:
■The projector’s display name in EMP Monitor
■The error/warning message
The problem descriptions are similar to the errors listed on page 81.
When the problem has been fixed, EMP Monitor sends a message 
indicating the problem has been resolved.
Using a Browser to Monitor the 
Projector
If your projector is connected to a network, you can use a standard 
web browser to monitor and control it.
1. Make sure that the projector is set up for your wired LAN 
network, as described on page 61. (Standby Mode in the 
Extended menu should be set to 
Network On to monitor the 
projector in standby mode.)
2. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the projector 
you want to monitor in the browser window.
If you’re not sure what the address of the projector is, turn the 
projector on and select 
Wired Lan from the Network menu to 
display the IP address of the projector.
note
If a projector develops a 
critical problem, it may not 
be possible for it to report the 
error. 
						

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You see a login screen like this one:
3. Do one of the following:
■If you didn’t set a Web control password in the projector’s 
Network menu, click 
OK.
■If you set a Web control password in the projector’s Network 
menu, enter it in the Password box, then click 
OK.
You see a screen like this one:
Functions corresponding to remote control buttons
Menus 
						

							88Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer4. Select one of the menu options listed on the left, then change any 
of the settings as needed. These settings correspond to those 
found in the projector’s menu system; for details, see Chapter 4.
You cannot change the following settings using a web browser:
■Pointer in the Settings menu
■User’s Logo in the Extended menu
■Reset All, Reset Air Filter Time, or Reset Lamp Hours in 
the Reset menu
5. Use the controls at the bottom of the screen just as you would the 
corresponding remote control buttons. Choose a source, stop the 
action, turn off the picture and sound, or turn the projector’s 
power on or off. 
						

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Maintaining the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do on a 
regular basis is keep the lens cover glass clean. Any dirt or smears on 
the lens cover glass may show up on your projected image.
You also need to periodically clean the air filter at the side 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 cover glass
■Cleaning the projector case
■Cleaning the air filter
■Replacing the air filter
■Replacing the lamp
■Transporting the projector
warning
Before you clean any part of 
the projector, turn it off and 
unplug the power cord. 
Never open any cover on the 
projector, except the lamp 
cover. Dangerous electrical 
voltages in the projector can 
injure you severely. Do not 
try to service this product 
yourself, except as specifically 
explained in this User’s 
Guide. Refer all other 
servicing to qualified service 
personnel. 
						

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Cleaning the Lens Cover Glass
Clean the lens cover glass 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 a commercially available 
cloth for cleaning eyeglasses.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, first turn off the projector and unplug the 
power cord.
■To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
■To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water 
and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case.
■Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other 
chemical detergents. These can damage the case.