Epson Powerlite 826w+ Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							
PowerLite
®
84+/85+/824+/825+/826W+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 yourse lf. 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 wi th 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.
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of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Projector Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Turning On the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Direct Power On Function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting the Image Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the Height of Your Image  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Correcting Computer Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 
						

							
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Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controlling the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Switching Between Picture Sources  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Displaying Patterns  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Assigning a Pattern to the User Button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating Your Own Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Operating Your Computer with th e Remote Control . . . . . . 41
Highlighting Your Presentation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Pointer Tool  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Presenting a Slideshow   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starting a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Selecting Slideshow Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and 
Other Equipment
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Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Connecting to the VGA Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting to the USB Port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control  51
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Connecting a Composite Video Sour ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting an S-Video Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connecting a Component Video Sour ce  . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connecting to a Digital Camera, Document Camera, 
or Other Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 
						

							
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Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Playing Computer Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Playing Sound from Video Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting External Speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Using the Projector on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connecting to a Wired Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Installing the Optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module  . . . . . 67
Using Quick Wireless Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring Basic Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using Ad Hoc Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Enabling WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Enabling Data Encryption from EasyMP Network Projection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using the EasyMP Network Projection Software  . . . . . . . . . 93
Removing the Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module  . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Using SNMP to Monitor the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Using a Browser to Control the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using Web Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Restoring the Default Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Adjusting the Image  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Adjusting Signal Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Customizing Projector Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Enabling Password Protection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Creating Your Own Startup Screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 
						

							
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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Replacing the Air Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Checking Projector Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 What To Do When the Lights Flash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information  . . . . . . . 135
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Solving Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Where to Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Software Notices (for PowerLite 85+/825+/826W+)  . . . . . 164
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 
						

							
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Welcome
The PowerLite® 84+/85+/824+/825+/826W+ is an easy-to-use 
projector that weighs less than 7 pounds. From classrooms to 
boardrooms, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright 
and vibrant even in ordinary indo or lighting. You can connect the 
projector to a wide range of computers and video sources. With the 
PowerLite 85+/824+/825+/826W+, you can project from a USB 
storage device. With the PowerLite 85+/825+/826W+, you can 
project over your wired network or, with the optional Wireless 
802.11a/b/g Module, you can project over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 
802.11a wireless network.
Easy setup, control, and security:
■8.5-second startup time and Instant Off® feature for fast setup 
and shut down
■Automatic digital keystone correction
■Closed captioning
■1.6x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning
■USB projection for quick and easy connection
■10 Watt speaker and microphone input
■Security features including password, user’s logo, security slot (for 
a Kensington MicroSaver
® theft deterrent device), security bar 
(for a theft deterrent wire lock) and the ability to lock the 
projector buttons
■A/V Mute slide to temporarily turn  off the image and sound, ideal 
for breaks or when you want to redirect your audience’s attention
■Project up to four different images from one computer 
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■Project only the PowerPoint® slide images while viewing handout 
notes and controls on the computer screen (85+/825+/826W+ 
only)
■Project from a thumb drive or other USB storage device 
(85+/824+/825+/826W+ only)
■A Message Broadcasting plug-in (85+/825+/826W+ only) 
that allows you to project time ly alerts and messages to all 
networked projectors (to download both the plug-in and its 
instructions, visit Epson’s support website at 
www.epson.com/support  and select your product)
Using Your Documentation
This electronic User’s Guide provides detailed instructions on using 
your projector.
In addition, your projector CD-ROM may include the  EasyMP 
Network Projection Operation Guide  (85+/825+/826W+ only) and the 
EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide  (84+/85+/825+/826W+ only). 
Refer to  EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide  for detailed 
instructions on giving presentations over a network. Refer to the 
EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide  for detailed instructions on 
monitoring the projector from a remote location. To set up your 
projector for the first time on a network, see page 63 of this  User’s 
Guide .
Please follow these guidelines as you read through this manual: 
■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. 
						

							
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Getting More Information
Need troubleshooting tips? Quick steps for setting up your projector? 
Here’s where you can look for help: 
■Quick Setup sheet
Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and 
running.
■Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the 
?Help button on the projector or the remote control. See 
page 132 for details.
■epson.com/support
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support. 
■PrivateLine support
If you still need help after checking this  User’s 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 PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated 
support services 24 hours a day. See page 149 for more 
information.
Registration and Warranty 
Your projector comes with a warranty that lets you project with 
confidence. For details, see the warranty statement included 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 Canada. See the brochure 
included with your projector for details.
Register online using your projector CD or at 
http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive 
special updates on new accessories, products, and services.  
						

							
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Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown 
below: 
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 129 for transportation 
instructions. 
ProjectorRemote control and  2 AA batteries PDF manual and 
registration CD-ROM
Power cord VGA computer cable USB cable
Carrying case Projector software 
CD-ROM 
(84+/85+/825+/ 826W+ only)
Security sticker