Epson Powerlite 830p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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■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 card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of Epson’s 
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 112 for more 
information.
Registration and Warranty 
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an 
international warranty that let you project with confidence...

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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 a carrying case. See page 13 for ordering information, and 
page 100 for transportation instructions. 
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you...

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■Some older PowerBooks® and Macintosh® desktop models may 
need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 48 
(available from Epson; see page 13.) Older iMac
® systems may 
need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your 
computer dealer.
Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following 
optional accessories:  
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling 
Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store
SM at...

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, 
you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the 
screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Positioning the projector
■Turning the projector on and selecting the image source
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image
■Turning off the projector
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Positioning the Projector 
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll 
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown.  
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and 
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to 
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to 
get a good-size image. 
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image...

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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens 
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.  
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by 
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become 
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the 
Sync buttons on the projector. See page 26 for...

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Projecting the Image
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described 
on page 45. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector 
and display an image. 
Turning On the Projector
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image...

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4. Press the red PPower button on top of the projector—or press 
the P
Power button on the remote control. 
(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the 
batteries are installed and the 
ON/OFF switch on the side of the 
remote is turned on.) 
The projector beeps once and the 
Power light flashes green as the 
projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the 
Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is 
ready for...

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Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from 
different pieces of connected equipment (such as a computer or DVD 
player).  
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button 
on the remote control or the projector. 
You can also select your image using the 
Source buttons either on the 
projector or the remote control as follows:
■The projector has two Source buttons. Use the 
Computer/Component...