Epson Powerlite 826w+ Quick Setup Manual
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Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer Monitor Port Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector. Connect one end to the projector’s Computer1 or Computer2 port, and the other end to your computer’smonitor port. If you are using a notebook, switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable to the Audio1 or Audio2 port. Computer USB Port Connect a computer (Windows® 2000 SP4 or later or Mac OS® X 10.5.1-10.6) using the USB cable that came with the projector. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’sTypeB (square) USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer. Then turn on your projector (see “Turn on your equipment”). You can also connect an audio cable to the Audio2 port. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (with Mac OS X, first double-click the USB Display Installer icon that appears on your computer screen). Then press the USB button on the remote control. (You need to install the software only the first time you connect.) Network (LAN) Connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet® cable. See “Project Over the Network” on the back of this sheet for more information. Microphone Connect a dynamic or condenser microphone to the Mic port, using a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable. NOTE: If you’re using a condenser microphone, set the Plug-in Power setting to On. See the User’s Guide on your projector CD for more information. Video Player Connect up to 4 video devices and use the remote control to switch between them. RCA video cable (composite video)(optional) S-Video cable(optional) Component-to-VGA cable(optional)Audio cable (optional) Camera or USB Device Connect a digital camera, document camera (Epson DC-06 document camera), or other USB device to the projector’sTypeA (flat) USB port. If you connect a digital camera or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s Slideshow feature to present JPEG images. See the User’s Guide on your projector CD. For information on playing sound through the projector or connecting an external monitor, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Turn on your equipment 1 Turn on your computer or video source. 2 Plug in the projector. 3 Open the A/V Mute slide all the way. 4 Press thepower button on the projector or remote control. Power light Power button Thepower light flashes green, then stays on. NOTE: To shut down the projector, press thepower button twice, wait for the two confirmation beeps, then unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down. Adjust the image 1 If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to select the image source. NOTE: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet. 2 To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position. 3 Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image. Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Zoom Focus 4 If your image looks likeor, you’ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. 5 If your image looks likeor, press theorbuttons on the projector to correct it. Using the remote control Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries). Changepresentationslides (USB cableconnection only) Navigate projector menus Choose which source to display Control projector volume Turn projectoron and off Turn off projectordisplay and soundOpen a menu item assigned by the user You can use the remote control to operate the projector. With the USB cable, you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on using the remote control, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. PowerLite® 85+/825+/826W+ 4118552 Rev.0 1-F C 4118552 Rev.0 1-F M 4118552 Rev.0 1-F Y 4118552 Rev.0 1-F K
Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer Monitor Port Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector. Connect one end to the projector’s Computer1 or Computer2 port, and the other end to your computer’smonitor port. If you are using a notebook, switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable to the Audio1 or Audio2 port. Computer USB Port Connect a computer (Windows® 2000 SP4 or later or Mac OS® X 10.5.1-10.6) using the USB cable that came with the projector. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’sTypeB (square) USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer. Then turn on your projector (see “Turn on your equipment”). You can also connect an audio cable to the Audio2 port. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (with Mac OS X, first double-click the USB Display Installer icon that appears on your computer screen). Then press the USB button on the remote control. (You need to install the software only the first time you connect.) Network (LAN) Connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet® cable. See “Project Over the Network” on the back of this sheet for more information. Microphone Connect a dynamic or condenser microphone to the Mic port, using a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable. NOTE: If you’re using a condenser microphone, set the Plug-in Power setting to On. See the User’s Guide on your projector CD for more information. Video Player Connect up to 4 video devices and use the remote control to switch between them. RCA video cable (composite video)(optional) S-Video cable(optional) Component-to-VGA cable(optional)Audio cable (optional) Camera or USB Device Connect a digital camera, document camera (Epson DC-06 document camera), or other USB device to the projector’sTypeA (flat) USB port. If you connect a digital camera or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s Slideshow feature to present JPEG images. See the User’s Guide on your projector CD. For information on playing sound through the projector or connecting an external monitor, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Turn on your equipment 1 Turn on your computer or video source. 2 Plug in the projector. 3 Open the A/V Mute slide all the way. 4 Press thepower button on the projector or remote control. Power light Power button Thepower light flashes green, then stays on. NOTE: To shut down the projector, press thepower button twice, wait for the two confirmation beeps, then unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down. Adjust the image 1 If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to select the image source. NOTE: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet. 2 To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position. 3 Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image. Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Zoom Focus 4 If your image looks likeor, you’ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. 5 If your image looks likeor, press theorbuttons on the projector to correct it. Using the remote control Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries). Changepresentationslides (USB cableconnection only) Navigate projector menus Choose which source to display Control projector volume Turn projectoron and off Turn off projectordisplay and soundOpen a menu item assigned by the user You can use the remote control to operate the projector. With the USB cable, you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on using the remote control, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. PowerLite® 85+/825+/826W+ 4118552 Rev.0 1-F C 4118552 Rev.0 1-F M 4118552 Rev.0 1-F Y 4118552 Rev.0 1-F K
Troubleshooting
If you see a blank screen...
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your
computer, check the following:
Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and
the A/V Mute slide is open.
Press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to
select the computer as the image source.
If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor (allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after you press the key). It may be
labelled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as. You may have to hold
down the Fn key while pressing it.
If the projector and notebook don’t display the same
image...
Windows
Try using the CRT/LCD orkey as described above. On most systems, this
key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time.
If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD
screen and the external monitor port are enabled.
1 From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility and select
Settings or Change display settings. In Windows Vista®, right-click on
the desktop and select Personalize, then select Display Settings.
2 Select Advanced or Advanced Settings.
3 The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a
Monitor tab, then make sure the external monitor port is set as your
primary display and/or enabled.
Mac OS X
1 From the Apple® menu, select System Preferences, then select Display
or Displays.
2 Click Detect Displays.
3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
4 Click Arrangement or Arrange, then make sure Mirror Displays is
selected.
Network configuration
If you need to configure the projector for your network, you can use the
projector’s menu system.
NOTE: If you’re using the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module, see the
User’s Guide on your projector CD for configuration instructions.
1 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network
menu, then press Enter.
2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter.
3 Select the Wired LAN menu and press Enter.
4 Choose IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the
following:
5 Do one of the following:
If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the DHCP
setting.
If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn off
DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway Address, as needed.
To enter numbers, use thebuttons on the remote control to
highlight the number you want to input, then press the Enter button.
When you’re finished entering an address in the network menu, press
the Esc button to return to the previous menu.
6 To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen, set the
IP Address Display setting to Off.
7 When you’re done making all necessary changes, press the Esc button
to return to the previous menu, select Complete, and press the Enter
button to save your settings. Then press Enter again to confirm.
8 Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.
Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Epson America, Inc. 12/09Printed in XXXXXX CPD-27777
Project over the network
Install EasyMP® Network Projection and EasyMP Monitor (Windows only) on
each computer that will project over the network. Use the CD labeled Epson
Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring to install the software.
If you need to configure the projector for your network, see “Network
Configuration.”
1 Press the LAN button on the remote control.
2 Start EasyMP Network Projection on your computer.
Windows: Select or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON
Projector > EasyMP Network Projection > EasyMP Network
Projection V2.XX.
Mac OS X: Double-click the EasyMP Network Projection icon in your
Applications folder.
3 Select Advanced Connection Mode and click OK.
4 Select the projector you want to connect to, then click Connect.
If you don’t see the projector you want, click the Automatic search
button. If you still don’t see the projector, click the Manual Search
button and enter the projector’s IP address.
5 If you see a message asking for a keyword, enter the four digits that
appear on the LAN standby screen and click OK.
Your computer image is projected, with a floating toolbar:
When you’re done presenting, click Disconnect on the toolbar.
NOTE: Using the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module, you can project
wirelessly. To purchase the Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module or other
accessories, see “Optional Accessories.” For more information about using
the projector on a network, see your User’s Guide and EasyMP Network
Projection Operation Guide on your projector CD.
Where to get help
Manuals
For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your
projector CD.
Telephone Support Services
To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter
the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector.
This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for
the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector
support specialist by dialing:
(562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long
distance charges may apply.
Internet Support
Visit epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can
download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice,
or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Registration
Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only
offers. You can use the CD included with your projector or register online at
www.epson.com/webreg.
Optional accessories
For a list of optional accessories, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD.
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
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Troubleshooting
If you see a blank screen...
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your
computer, check the following:
Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and
the A/V Mute slide is open.
Press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to
select the computer as the image source.
If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor (allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after you press the key). It may be
labelled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as. You may have to hold
down the Fn key while pressing it.
If the projector and notebook don’t display the same
image...
Windows
Try using the CRT/LCD orkey as described above. On most systems, this
key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time.
If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD
screen and the external monitor port are enabled.
1 From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility and select
Settings or Change display settings. In Windows Vista®, right-click on
the desktop and select Personalize, then select Display Settings.
2 Select Advanced or Advanced Settings.
3 The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a
Monitor tab, then make sure the external monitor port is set as your
primary display and/or enabled.
Mac OS X
1 From the Apple® menu, select System Preferences, then select Display
or Displays.
2 Click Detect Displays.
3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
4 Click Arrangement or Arrange, then make sure Mirror Displays is
selected.
Network configuration
If you need to configure the projector for your network, you can use the
projector’s menu system.
NOTE: If you’re using the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module, see the
User’s Guide on your projector CD for configuration instructions.
1 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network
menu, then press Enter.
2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter.
3 Select the Wired LAN menu and press Enter.
4 Choose IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the
following:
5 Do one of the following:
If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the DHCP
setting.
If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn off
DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway Address, as needed.
To enter numbers, use thebuttons on the remote control to
highlight the number you want to input, then press the Enter button.
When you’re finished entering an address in the network menu, press
the Esc button to return to the previous menu.
6 To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen, set the
IP Address Display setting to Off.
7 When you’re done making all necessary changes, press the Esc button
to return to the previous menu, select Complete, and press the Enter
button to save your settings. Then press Enter again to confirm.
8 Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.
Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Epson America, Inc. 12/09Printed in XXXXXX CPD-27777
Project over the network
Install EasyMP® Network Projection and EasyMP Monitor (Windows only) on
each computer that will project over the network. Use the CD labeled Epson
Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring to install the software.
If you need to configure the projector for your network, see “Network
Configuration.”
1 Press the LAN button on the remote control.
2 Start EasyMP Network Projection on your computer.
Windows: Select or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON
Projector > EasyMP Network Projection > EasyMP Network
Projection V2.XX.
Mac OS X: Double-click the EasyMP Network Projection icon in your
Applications folder.
3 Select Advanced Connection Mode and click OK.
4 Select the projector you want to connect to, then click Connect.
If you don’t see the projector you want, click the Automatic search
button. If you still don’t see the projector, click the Manual Search
button and enter the projector’s IP address.
5 If you see a message asking for a keyword, enter the four digits that
appear on the LAN standby screen and click OK.
Your computer image is projected, with a floating toolbar:
When you’re done presenting, click Disconnect on the toolbar.
NOTE: Using the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module, you can project
wirelessly. To purchase the Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module or other
accessories, see “Optional Accessories.” For more information about using
the projector on a network, see your User’s Guide and EasyMP Network
Projection Operation Guide on your projector CD.
Where to get help
Manuals
For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your
projector CD.
Telephone Support Services
To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter
the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector.
This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for
the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector
support specialist by dialing:
(562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long
distance charges may apply.
Internet Support
Visit epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can
download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice,
or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Registration
Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only
offers. You can use the CD included with your projector or register online at
www.epson.com/webreg.
Optional accessories
For a list of optional accessories, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD.
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
4118552 Rev.0
1-B C
4118552 Rev.0
1-B M
4118552 Rev.0
1-B Y
4118552 Rev.0
1-B K