Epson Powerlite X12 Users Guide

							

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topic:Technical Specifications
 Remote
ControlSpecifications
 Reception
range
 19.7
feet(6m)
 Batteries
 Two
alkaline ormanganese AA
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Dimension Specifications
 Height
(excluding feet)
 3.03
inches (77mm)
 Width
 11.6
inches (295mm)
 Depth
 8.98
inches (228mm)
 Weight
 5.1
lb(2.3 kg)
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Electrical Specifications
 Rated
frequency
 50/60
Hz
 Power
supply
 100
to240 VAC ±10%
 2.9
to1.3 A
 Power
consumption
 Operating:

(100
to120 V)
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:283W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:234W
 Standby:

0.36
W(Communication Off),2.9W(Communication On)
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Power
consumption
 Operating:

(200
to240 V)
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:270W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:223W
 Standby:

0.47
W(Communication Off),3.3W(Communication On)
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 Projector
Environmental Specifications
 Temperature
 Operating:
41to95 ºF (5 to35 ºC)
 Storage:
14to140 ºF (– 10 to60 ºC)
 Humidity
 Operating:
20to80%
 (relative,
non-condensing)
 Storage:
10to90%
 Operating
altitude
 Up
to4921 feet(1500 m)
 Up
to7500 feet(2286 m)with High Altitude Modeenabled
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
SafetyandApprovals Specifications
 United
States
 FCC
Part15BClass B(DoC)
 UL60950-1

Canada
 ICES-003
ClassB
 CSA-C22.2
No.60950-1-07 (cTUVusMark)
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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.
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Your
computers monitororvideo cardrefresh rate(vertical frequency) mustbecompatible withthe
 projector.
(Seeyourcomputer orvideo cardmanual fordetails.)
 The
table hereliststhecompatible 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
(PowerLite X12)
 1280
×800
 SXGA
 70/75/85
(PowerLite X12)
 1152
×864
 60/75
(PowerLite X12)/85
 1280
×960
 (PowerLite
X12)
 60/75
(PowerLite X12)/85
 1280
×1024
 (PowerLite
X12)
 SXGA+
 60/75
(PowerLite X12)
 1400
×1050
 WXGA+
 60/75
(PowerLite X12)/85
 1440
×900
 (PowerLite
X12)
 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
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Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 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 (PowerLite X12)
 VGA
 60
 640
×480
 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
 *
Wide resolution only(PowerLite X12)
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USB
Display System Requirements
 Your
computer systemmustmeet thesystem requirements heretouse theprojectors USBDisplay
 software.

Requirement
 Windows
 Mac

Operating
system
 Windows
2000(Service Pack4only)
 Mac
OSX10.5.x or10.6.x
 Windows
XPProfessional, Home
 Edition,
andTablet PCEdition (32-bit);
 except
forService Pack1
 Windows
VistaUltimate, Enterprise,
 Business,
HomePremium, andHome
 Basic
(32-bit)
 Windows
7Ultimate, Enterprise,
 Professional,
HomePremium, andHome
 Basic
(32-and64-bit); HomeBasicand
 Starter
(32-bit)
 CPU
 Mobil
Pentium III1.2 GHz orfaster
 Power
PCG41GHz orfaster
 (1.6
GHz orfaster recommended)
 (1.83
GHzorfaster recommended)
 Memory
 256MB
ormore (512MB ormore
 512MB
ormore
 recommended)

Hard
diskspace
 20MB
ormore
 Display
 Resolution
between640×480 and1600 ×1200, 16-bitcolororgreater
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Related
tasks
 Connecting
toaComputer forUSB Video andAudio
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Notices

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

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.

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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.
 •
Ifthe projector ismounted onaceiling, itshould beinstalled byqualified technicians usingmounting
 hardware
designedforuse with thisprojector.
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•
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.
 •
Except asspecifically explainedinthis manual, donot attempt toservice thisproduct yourself. Refer
 all
servicing toqualified personnel. Openingorremoving coversmayexpose youtodangerous
 voltages
andother hazards.
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•
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 tosmoke, corrosive gases,orexcessive dust.
 •
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) or
 in
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 disassemble thelamp orsubject itto impacts.
 •
Do not place thesource ofan open flame, suchasalit candle, onornear theprojector.
 •
Do not block thelens during projection usingabook orany object otherthanthelens cover. Thiscould
 damage
theprojector orcause afire.
 •
Do not modify thepower cord.Donot place heavy objects ontop ofthe power cordorbend, twist,or
 pull
itexcessively. Keepthepower cordaway fromhotelectrical appliances.
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•
Ifthe lamp breaks, ventilate theroom toprevent gasescontained inthe lamp frombeing inhaled or
 coming
incontact withyour eyes ormouth. Ifyou doinhale gasesorgases comeincontact withyour
 eyes
ormouth, seekmedical adviceimmediately.
 •
Ifthe projector ismounted overhead andthelamp breaks, becareful toprevent piecesofglass from
 falling
intoyour eyes when youopen thelamp cover.
 Note:
Thelamp(s) inthis product containmercury. Pleaseconsult yourstate andlocal regulations
 regarding
disposalorrecycling. Donot putinthe trash.
 WARNING
:The cords included withthisproduct containchemicals, includinglead,known tothe State of
 California
tocause birthdefects orother reproductive harm.Wash hands afterhandling. (Thisnotice is
 provided
inaccordance withProposition 65inCal. Health &Safety Code§25249.5 andfollowing.)
 Recycling

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topic:Notices
 Recycling

Epson
offersarecycling programforend oflife products. Pleasegotowww.epson.com/recycle for
 information
onhow toreturn yourproducts forproper disposal.
 Parent
topic:Important SafetyInstructions
 FCC
Compliance Statement
 For
United StatesUsers
 This
equipment hasbeen tested andfound tocomply withthelimits foraClass Bdigital device, pursuant
 to
Part 15ofthe FCC Rules. Theselimitsaredesigned toprovide reasonable protectionagainstharmful
 interference
inaresidential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses,andcanradiate radio
 frequency
energyand,ifnot installed andused inaccordance withtheinstructions, maycause harmful
 interference
toradio ortelevision reception. However,thereisno guarantee thatinterference willnot
 occur
inaparticular installation. Ifthis equipment doescause interference toradio andtelevision
 reception,
whichcanbedetermined byturning theequipment offand on,theuser isencouraged totry to
 correct
theinterference byone ormore ofthe following measures:
 •
Reorient orrelocate thereceiving antenna.
 •
Increase theseparation betweentheequipment andreceiver.
 •
Connect theequipment intoanoutlet onacircuit different fromthattowhich thereceiver isconnected.
 •
Consult thedealer oran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
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WARNING

The
connection ofanon-shielded equipmentinterfacecabletothis equipment willinvalidate theFCC
 Certification
orDeclaration ofthis device andmay cause interference levelswhichexceed thelimits
 established
bythe FCC forthis equipment. Itis the responsibility ofthe user toobtain anduseashielded
 equipment
interfacecablewiththisdevice. Ifthis equipment hasmore thanoneinterface connector, do
 not
leave cables connected tounused interfaces. Changesormodifications notexpressly approvedby
 the
manufacturer couldvoidtheuser ’s authority tooperate theequipment.
 For
Canadian Users
 This
Class Bdigital apparatus meetsallrequirements ofthe Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
 Regulations.

Cet
appareil numérique delaclasse Brespecte touteslesexigences duRèglement surlemateriel
 brouilleur
duCanada.
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topic:Notices
 Trademarks

Epson
®
, Instant Off®
, and Quick Corner ®
are registered trademarks, andEpson Exceed YourVision isa
 registered
logomarkofSeiko Epson Corporation.
 PowerLite
®
, PrivateLine ®
, and Accolade ®
are registered trademarks; SizeWiseTM
,Duet TM
,and BrightLink
 Solo
TM
are trademarks; andEpson StoreSM
and Extra CareSM
are service marksofEpson America, Inc.
 HDMI
andHigh-Definition MultimediaInterfacearethetrademarks orregistered trademarks ofHDMI
 Licensing
LLC.
 General
Notice:Otherproduct namesusedherein areforidentification purposesonlyandmay be
 trademarks
oftheir respective owners.Epsondisclaims anyand allrights inthose marks.
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topic:Notices
 Copyright
Notice
 All
rights reserved. Nopart ofthis publication maybereproduced, storedinaretrieval system,or
 transmitted
inany form orby any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,orotherwise,
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