Epson Powerlite 826w+ Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							
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Enabling Password Protection
To prevent unauthorized use, you can assign the projector a password. 
If you do, a screen will appear requesting the password whenever the 
projector is plugged in and turned on. If an incorrect password is 
entered three times in succession, the projector’s operation is locked 
and the power cord must be disconnected and reinserted to redisplay 
the password screen. If an incorrect password is entered thirty times in 
succession, the user must contact Epson to have the projector serviced. 
The default setting for the Password Protect function is 
Off. Follow 
these steps to turn password protection on:
1. Press the 
Freeze button on the remote control for about five 
seconds. You see this screen:
2. Use the  pointer buttons to select 
Power On Protect, then 
press 
Enter. Select On and press Enter.
3. Press 
Esc.
4. Select Password and press Enter.
5. When you see a message asking if you want to change the  password, select 
Yes and press Enter.
6. Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use the 
numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default 
setting is 0000.) 
7. When you see a confirmation message, reenter the password.  Then press the 
Menu button to exit the screen.
note
It’s a good idea to write 
down your password. 
If you leave the projector 
plugged in, the Password 
Protect Release screen will 
not appear. You only need a 
password if you unplug and 
reconnect the power cable.
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. 
						

							
112Fine-Tuning the Projector8. To enable your screen logo, select 
User’s Logo Protect and press 
Enter. Select On and press Enter. 
When this feature is on, the logo appears whenever you turn on 
the projector (if the 
Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended 
menu; see page 114). It also appears when you press the 
A/V Mute button (if you selected the Logo for the A/V Mute 
setting under Display in the Extended menu). None of the User’s 
Logo features in the Extended  menu can be changed when the 
User’s Logo Protect function is enabled.
9. To enable network setting protection, select 
Network Protect 
and press 
Enter. Select On and press Enter. 
When this feature is on, none of the network settings on the 
menu can be changed. 
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, the numeric keypad is automatically 
deactivated, and projection begins. 
						

							
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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 the message 
The projector’s operation will be 
locked. Request code xxxxx
. Write down the request code. The 
message displays for approximately 5 minutes, and then the projector 
switches to standby mode. Once the projector is in standby mode, 
disconnect the projector’s power co rd from the electrical outlet, 
reconnect it, and turn the projector back on. 
When you see the Password Protect Release screen again, you can try 
to enter the correct password.
If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the 
projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to have the 
projector serviced. 
If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the request 
code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for 
assistance. See “Where to Get Help” on page 149. 
						

							
114Fine-Tuning the Projector
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 wa nt to use from either a computer 
or video source, such as a DVD player. With the PowerLite 
85+/824+/825+/826W+, you can also use an image from a USB 
device. Then follow these steps to ca pture 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  pointer 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. 
note
Once you capture an image, 
it automatically replaces the 
Epson startup screen. 
Although you can change the 
startup screen, you cannot 
restore the original one. 
						

							
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6. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom factor (display size) and press 
Enter.
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, it is automatically set as the startup screen. 
You can also set it to display as the screen you see when there’s no 
signal or when you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 34).
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press 
Enter. 
2. Select 
Display and press Enter.
3. Highlight 
Display Background (for when there is no signal) or 
A/V Mute, then press Enter. 
4. Select 
Logo and press Enter.
5. When you’re finished, press Menu to exit.
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons
You can lock all the projector’s control panel buttons, or all buttons 
except the  Ppower button. The projector can still be operated using 
the remote control.
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Settings menu, and press 
Enter.
2. Select 
Control Panel Lock and press the Enter button.
3. Select 
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.
note
You can also use this menu 
to turn off the startup screen, 
disable message display, or 
change the background 
color.
note
To unlock the projector, 
press the Enter button on the 
projector’s control panel for 
7 seconds. 
						

							
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Customizing Power and Operation
You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector 
displays images, enable quick startup, 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, or turn off the startup 
screen display.
■Closed Caption
Lets you display closed captioning for content that provides it. 
■User’s Logo
Create a custom startup screen, as described on page 114.
■Projection
Select Front (to project from the front of a screen and right side 
up), 
Front/Ceiling (when the projector is mounted upside-down 
from the ceiling), 
Rear (to project from behind onto a 
transparent screen), or 
Rear/Ceiling (to project from behind onto 
a transparent screen when the projector is mounted upside-down 
from the ceiling). 
note
If you hold down the A/V 
Mute button on the remote 
for about 5 seconds, you 
switch between Front and 
Front/Ceiling or Rear and 
Rear/Ceiling. 
						

							
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■Operation
Use this menu to enable the following functions:
Direct Power On to have the projector start when the power 
cable is connected (without pressing the
  Ppower button). 
Sleep Mode to have the projector turn off automatically if it is 
idle (and no signal is received) for the amount of time you select 
as the 
Sleep Mode Timer (1 to 30 minutes).
Lens Cover Timer to have the projector turn off automatically 
after 30 minutes when the A/V Mute slide is closed. 
High Altitude Mode to increase cooling at high altitudes. Enable 
this setting when you are using the projector above 4900 ft (1500 
m).
■Standby Mode
Select Communication On to enable the following features, even 
when the projector is in standby mode (the power light is orange):
■monitoring of the projector over a network (PowerLite 
84+/85+/825+/826W+ only)
■audio output from a connected microphone (you must also 
set the Standby Microphone setting as described below)
■video output to a connected external monitor (see page 53 for 
more information) (PowerLite 84+/85+/825+/826W+ only)
■Standby Microphone
When the Standby Mode is set to Communication On, you can 
set Standby Microphone to 
On. This allows you to use a 
microphone connected to the projector even in standby mode, 
when Power On Protect is off.
■Plug-in Power
Select On when you are connecting  a condenser microphone.
note
If Direct Power On is 
enabled, the power cable is 
connected, and a power 
outage occurs, the projector 
will start when the power is 
restored.
Do not use the projector at 
altitudes above 7500 ft 
(2,286 m). 
						

							
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■USB Type B
Select USB Display to project your computer’s display through 
the projector’s USB Type B port (see page 50). Choose 
Wireless 
Mouse 
to use the remote control as a wireless mouse when your 
computer is connected to the 
Computer1 or Computer2 port; 
see page 51.
■Language 
Select the language to be used for the projector menus. 
						

							
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Maintaining the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do is keep 
the lens clean. You may also need to clean the air filter and vent. A 
clogged air filter or vent can bloc k 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
■Cleaning the projector case
■Cleaning the air filter and vent
■Replacing the lamp and air filter
■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. 
						

							
120Maintaining the Projector
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use lens-cleaning tissue. If 
necessary, moisten a soft cloth with  lens cleaner and gently wipe the 
lens.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, 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.
caution
Do not use wax, alcohol, 
benzene, paint thinner, or 
other chemical detergents. 
These can damage the case.
Never spray a liquid of any 
kind directly on the 
projector or its lens. Always 
apply it to a cloth first. 
Using a spray that contains 
a flammable gas to clean the 
lens can result in a fire due 
to the high temperature of 
the projector lamp.