Epson Powerlite 915w Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							

Lamp
life
 PowerLite
92/93/95/96W/905 :
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:
 Up
toabout 5000hours
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:
 Up
toabout 6000hours
 PowerLite
915W/1835 :
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:
 Up
toabout 4000hours
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:
 Up
toabout 6000hours
 Note:
Turnoffthis product whennotinuse toprolong thelifeofthe projector. Lamplifewill vary
 depending
uponmode selected, environmental conditions,andusage. Brightness decreasesovertime.
 Parent
topic:Technical Specifications
 Remote
ControlSpecifications
 Reception
range
 19.7
feet(6m)
 Batteries
 Two
alkaline ormanganese AA
 Parent
topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Dimension Specifications
 Height
 3.66
inches (93mm)
 (excluding
feet)
 Width
 15.6
inches (345mm)
 Depth
 10.4
inches (263mm)
 161 
						

							

Weight
 PowerLite
92/93:
 6.91
lb(3.13 kg)
 PowerLite
95:
 6.97
lb(3.16 kg)
 PowerLite
96W:
 7.19
lb(3.26 kg)
 PowerLite
905:
 7.39
lb(3.35 kg)
 PowerLite
915W/1835 :
 7.42
lb(3.36 kg)
 Parent
topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Electrical Specifications
 Rated
frequency
 50/60
Hz
 Power
supply
 100
to240 VAC ±10%
 PowerLite
92/93/95:
 3.2
to1.4 A
 PowerLite
96W/905:
 3.2
to1.5 A
 PowerLite
915W/1835 :
 3.6
to1.6 A
 162 
						

							

Power
consumption
 Operating:

(100
to120 V)
 PowerLite
92/93/95:
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:312W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:261W
 PowerLite
96W/905:
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:313W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:264W
 PowerLite
915W/1835 :
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:355W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:263W
 Standby:

PowerLite
92:
 0.31
W(Communication Off),N/A(Communication On)
 PowerLite
93:
 0.31
W(Communication Off),4.1W(Communication On)
 PowerLite
95:
 0.31
W(Communication Off),8.1W(Communication On)
 PowerLite
96W/905/915W/1835 :
 0.29
W(Communication Off),8.9W(Communication On)
 163 
						

							

Power
consumption
 Operating:

(200
to240 V)
 PowerLite
92/93/95:
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:299W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:254W
 PowerLite
96W/905:
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:300W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:253W
 PowerLite
915W/1835 :
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:337W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:252W
 Standby:

PowerLite
92:
 0.40
W(Communication Off),N/A(Communication On)
 PowerLite
93:
 0.40
W(Communication Off),4.6W(Communication On)
 PowerLite
95:
 0.40
W(Communication Off),8.8W(Communication On)
 PowerLite
96W/905/915W/1835 :
 0.39
W(Communication Off),9.6W(Communication On)
 Parent
topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Environmental Specifications
 Temperature
 Operating:
41to95 ºF (5 to35 ºC)
 Storage:
14to140 ºF (– 10 to60 ºC)
 Humidity
 Operating:
20to80%
 (relative,
non-condensing)
 Storage:
10to90%
 164 
						

							

Operating
altitude
 Up
to4921 feet(1500 m)
 Up
to7500 feet(2286 m)with High Altitude Modeenabled
 Parent
topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
SafetyandApprovals Specifications
 United
States
 FCC
Part15Class B(DoC)
 UL60950-1

Canada
 ICES-003
ClassB
 CSA
C22.2 No.60950-1
 Parent
topic:Technical Specifications
 Supported
VideoDisplay Formats
 For
best results, yourcomputer monitororvideo cardresolution shouldbeset todisplay inthe
 projectors
nativeresolution. However,yourprojector includesEpsonsSizeWise chipthatsupports other
 computer
displayresolutions, soyour image willberesized tofitautomatically.
 Your
computers monitororvideo cardrefresh rate(vertical frequency) mustbecompatible withthe
 projector.
(Seeyourcomputer orvideo cardmanual fordetails.)
 The
table below liststhecompatible refreshrateandresolution foreach compatible videodisplay format.
 Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 Computer
signals(analog RGB)
 VGA
 60/72/75/85
 640
×480
 SVGA
 56/60/72/75/85
 800
×600
 XGA
 60/70/75/85
 1024
×768
 WXGA
 60
 1280
×768
 60
 1360
×768
 60/75/85
 1280
×800
 165 
						

							

Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 SXGA
 70/75/85
 1152
×864
 60/75/85
 1280
×960
 60/75/85
 1280
×1024
 SXGA+
 60/75
 1400
×1050
 WXGA+
 60/75/85
 1440
×900
 UXGA
 60
 1600
×1200
 WSXGA+*
,
**
 60
 1680
×1050
 WUXGA
(Reduced Blanking)
 60
 1920
×1200
 MAC13
 67
 640
×480
 MAC16
 75
 832
×624
 MAC19
 75
 1024
×768
 59
 1024
×768
 MAC21
 75
 1152
×870
 Composite
video
 TV
(NTSC)
 60
 720
×480
 TV
(PAL)
 50/60
 720
×576
 TV
(SECAM)
 50
 720
×576
 Component
video
 SDTV
(480i)
 60
 720
×480
 SDTV
(576i)
 50
 720
×576
 SDTV
(480p)
 60
 720
×480
 SDTV
(576p)
 50
 720
×576
 HDTV
(720p)
 50/60
 1280
×720
 HDTV
(1080i)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 HDMI
inputsignals
 VGA
 60
 640
×480
 166 
						

							

Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 SVGA
 60
 800
×600
 XGA
 60
 1024
×768
 WXGA
 60
 1280
×800
 SXGA
 60
 1280
×960
 60
 1280
×1024
 SXGA+
 60
 1400
×1050
 UXGA
 60
 1600
×1200
 SDTV
(480i/480p)
 60
 720
×480
 SDTV
(576i/576p)
 50
 720
×576
 HDTV
(720p)
 50/60
 1280
×720
 HDTV
(1080i)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 HDTV
(1080p)
 24/30/50/60
 1920
×1080
 *
PowerLite 96W/915W only
 **
Available onlywhen usingtheWide option asthe Resolution setting
 Parent
topic:Technical Specifications
 167 
						

							

Notices

Check
thesesections forimportant noticesaboutyourprojector.
 Important
SafetyInformation
 Important
SafetyInstructions
 FCC
Compliance Statement
 Trademarks

Software
Copyright
 Copyright
Notice
 Important
SafetyInformation
 Caution:
Neverlookintotheprojector lenswhen thelamp isturned on;thebright lightcandamage your
 eyes.
Never letchildren lookintothelens when itis on. Never openanycover onthe projector, except
 the
lamp andfilter covers. Dangerous electricalvoltagesinsidetheprojector canseverely injureyou.
 Except
asspecifically explainedinthis Users Guide,do not attempt toservice thisproduct yourself.
 Refer
allservicing toqualified servicepersonnel.
 Warning:
Theprojector anditsaccessories comepackaged inplastic bags.Keepplastic bagsaway
 from
small children toavoid anyriskofsuffocation.
 Caution:
Whenyoureplace thelamp, never touchthenew lamp withyour bare hands; theinvisible
 residue
leftbythe oilon your hands mayshorten thelamp life.Use acloth orglove tohandle thenew
 lamp.

Parent
topic:Notices
 Important
SafetyInstructions
 Follow
thesesafety instructions whensetting upand using theprojector:
 •
Do not look intothelens when theprojector ison. The bright lightcandamage youreyes.
 •
Do not place theprojector onanunstable cart,stand, ortable.
 •
Do not operate theprojector onitsside, orwhile tiltedtoone side. Donot tiltthe projector morethan
 30
°forward orback.
 168 
						

							

•
Ifthe projector ismounted onaceiling, itshould beinstalled byqualified technicians usingmounting
 hardware
designedforuse with thisprojector.
 •
When installing oradjusting aceiling mount, donot use adhesives toprevent thescrews from
 loosening
anddonot use oilsorlubricants. Thismay cause theprojector casetocrack andthe
 projector
tofall from itsceiling mount. Thiscould cause serious injurytoanyone underthemount and
 could
damage theprojector.
 •
Do not use theprojector nearwater orsources ofheat.
 •
Use thetype ofpower source indicated onthe projector. Useofadifferent powersource mayresult in
 fire
orelectric shock.Ifyou arenotsure ofthe power available, consultyourdealer orpower company.
 •
Place theprojector nearawall outlet where theplug canbeeasily unplugged.
 •
Take thefollowing precautions whenhandling theplug: Donot hold theplug withwethands. Donot
 insert
theplug intoanoutlet withdust present. Inserttheplug firmly intotheoutlet. Donot pull the
 power
cordwhen disconnecting theplug; always besure tohold theplug when disconnecting it.
 Failure
tocomply withthese precautions couldresult infire orelectric shock.
 •
Do not overload walloutlets, extension cords,orpower strips.Donot insert theplug intoadusty
 outlet.
Thiscancause fireorelectric shock.
 •
Do not place theprojector wherethecord canbewalked on.This may result infraying ordamage to
 the
plug.
 •
Unplug theprojector fromthewall outlet before cleaning. Useadry cloth (or,forstubborn dirtor
 stains,
amoist cloththathasbeen wrung dry)forcleaning. Donot use liquid oraerosol cleaners.
 •
Do not block theslots andopenings inthe projector case.Theyprovide ventilation andprevent the
 projector
fromoverheating. Donot operate theprojector onasofa, rug,orother softsurface, orset it
 on
top ofloose papers, whichcouldblockvents underneath theprojector. Ifyou aresetting upthe
 projector
nearawall, leave atleast 7.9inches (20cm) ofspace between thewall andtheairexhaust
 vent.

•
Do not operate theprojector inaclosed-in cabinetunlessproperventilation isprovided.
 •
Never pushobjects ofany kind through thecabinet slots.Never spillliquid ofany kind intothe
 projector.

•
Ifyou areusing twoormore projectors side-by-side, leaveatleast 2feet (60cm) ofspace between the
 projectors
toallow forproper ventilation.
 •
You may need toclean theairfilter andvent. Aclogged airfilter orvent canblock ventilation needed
 to
cool theprojector.
 •
Do not store theprojector outdoors foranextended lengthoftime.
 169 
						

							

•
Except asspecifically explainedinthis manual, donot attempt toservice thisproduct yourself. Refer
 all
servicing toqualified personnel. Openingorremoving coversmayexpose youtodangerous
 voltages
andother hazards.
 •
Never openanycovers onthe projector exceptasspecifically explainedinthis manual. Neverattempt
 to
disassemble ormodify theprojector. Referallrepairs toqualified servicepersonnel.
 •
Unplug theprojector fromthewall outlet andrefer servicing toqualified servicepersonnel underthe
 following
conditions: ifitdoes notoperate normally whenyoufollow theoperating instructions, or
 exhibits
adistinct change inperformance; ifsmoke, strange odors,orstrange noisescomefromthe
 projector;
ifthe power cordorplug isdamaged orfrayed; ifliquid orforeign objects getinside the
 projector,
orifithas been exposed torain orwater; ifithas been dropped orthe housing hasbeen
 damaged.

•
Do not touch theplug during anelectrical storm.Otherwise, youmay receive anelectric shock.
 •
Unplug theprojector whenitwill not beused forextended periods.
 •
Do not use theprojector whereitmay beexposed torain, water, orexcessive humidity.
 •
Do not use theprojector whereitmay beexposed toexcessive dustorsmoke.
 •
Do not use orstore theprojector orremote controlinahot location, suchasnear aheater, indirect
 sunlight,
orinaclosed vehicle.
 •
Ifyou usetheprojector inacountry otherthanwhere youpurchased it,use thecorrect powercordfor
 that
country.
 •
Do not stand onthe projector orplace heavy objects onit.
 •
Do not use theprojector outsideofthe required temperature rangeof41 to95 ºF (5 to35 ºC). Doing
 so
may cause anunstable displayandcould leadtoprojector damage.
 •
Do not store theprojector outsideofthe required temperature rangeof14 to140 ºF (-10 to60 ºC) orin
 direct
sunlight forlong periods oftime. Doing somay cause damage tothe case.
 •
Do not place anything thatcanbecome warpedordamaged byheat near theexhaust vents.Donot
 bring
yourhands orface close tothe vents whileprojection isin progress.
 •
Before youmove theprojector, makesureitspower isturned off,the plug isdisconnected fromthe
 outlet,
andallcables aredisconnected.
 •
Never trytoremove thelamp immediately afterusebecause itwill beextremely hot.Before removing
 the
lamp, turnoffthe power andwait atleast anhour toallow thelamp tocool completely.
 •
Do not place thesource ofan open flame, suchasalit candle, onornear theprojector.
 •
Do not modify thepower cord.Donot place heavy objects ontop ofthe power cordorbend, twist,or
 pull
itexcessively. Keepthepower cordaway fromhotelectrical appliances.
 170