Epson Powerlite 84 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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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...

72Fine-Tuning the ProjectorIf 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 102.
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 st
artup 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...

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5. When you see the message Select this Image?, highlight Yes 
and press 
Enter. 
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 Esc to return to the 
menu screen....

74Fine-Tuning the Projector4. Select 
Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.
5. Press the 
Menu button to exit. 
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...

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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...

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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 block ventilation needed to cool the 
projector.
The only parts you should replace ar e the lamp and air filter. If any 
other part needs replacing, contact yo ur dealer or a qualified servicer.
This chapter covers the following:
■Cleaning the lens
■Cleaning the projector case
■Cleaning the air filter and...

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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...

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Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent
Your projector includes an air filter to ensure the best performance. If 
dust collects on the air filter or vent, clean them as described below. 
Dust clogs prevent proper ventilat ion and can cause overheating and 
damage the projector. 
If you see the following message, clean the air filter immediately.
The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking the 
air vent, and clean or replace the air filter.
1. Turn off the projector....

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Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter
The life span of the projection lamp is about 5000 hours if 
Brightness Control in the Setting menu is set to High (default), and 
6000 hours if 
Brightness Control is set to Low.
It is time to replace the lamp when: 
■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when the 
lamp comes on and the lamp warning light   flashes orange. To 
maintain projector brightness and  image...