Epson Powerlite 81p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Epson
®
 PowerLite
®
 61p/81p
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide 

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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 User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel....

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Additional...

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2Projecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turning On Your Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning On the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . ....

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Using the Projector’s Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Creating Your Own Screen Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
Setting a Password   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Turning On the Password and User’s Logo . . . . . . . . . .  65
Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Compatible Video Formats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Compatible Computer Display Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
8Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
FCC Compliance Statement. . . ....

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Welcome
The Epson® PowerLite® 61p and 81p are ultra-portable projectors 
that offer up to 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness. From classrooms to 
auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright 
and visible even in ordinary indoor lighting. Additionally, the 
projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker deliver powerful 5 watt 
audio, making it perfect for presentations in large rooms.
Images are displayed at a native resolution of 800 × 600 pixels 
(PowerLite 61p) or 1024 × 768 pixels...

8WelcomeTo prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can assign a 
password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify 
the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the 
Operation Lock feature. For more information about security features, 
see page 62.
Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all 
of these options:
■Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect the projector to a laptop...

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Using Your Documentation
Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty 
brochures, and Epson PrivateLine
® Support card. 
The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your 
projector and connect it to a laptop or PowerBook computer.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use 
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage...

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Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an 
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere 
in the world. For details, see page106 and the warranty brochure that 
came with your projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM 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...