Epson Powerlite X12 Users Guide
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2 Computer button(cycles through connected computersources) 3 Video button (cycles through connected videosources) 4 Numeric buttons(enternumbers) 5 Auto button (automatically adjustsposition, tracking, andsync settings) 6 Aspect button(selects theimage aspect ratio) 7 Num button (whenhelddown, switches Numericbuttonstonumber function) 8 Menu button (accesses projectormenusystem) 9 Arrow buttons (movethrough on-screen optionsandcontrol wireless mousefunctions) 10 Enter button (selects optionsandcontrols wireless mousefunctions) 11 User button (customizable fordifferent functions) 12 Page up/down buttons(control presentation slides) 13 E-Zoom +/– buttons (zoomintoand outofthe image) 14 A/V Mute button (turnsoffpicture andsound) 15 Help button (accesses projectorhelpinformation) 16 Freeze button(stopsvideoaction) 17 Volume up/down buttons(adjustspeaker volume) 18 Pointer button(activates on-screen pointer) 19 Esc button (cancels/exits functionsandcontrols wireless mousefunctions) 20 Color Mode button (selects displaymodes) 21 LAN button (button isnot functional) 22 USB button (cycles through connected USBsources) 23 Source Searchbutton(searches forconnected sources) Parent topic:Projector PartsLocations 22
Setting Upthe Projector Follow theinstructions inthese sections toset upyour projector foruse. Projector Placement Projector Connections Installing Batteriesinthe Remote Control Opening theLens Cover Projector Placement You canplace theprojector onalmost anyflatsurface toproject yourpresentation. You canalso install theprojector inaceiling mountifyou want touse itin afixed location. Keep these considerations inmind asyou select aprojector location: • Place theprojector onasturdy, levelsurface orinstall itusing acompatible mount. • Leave plentyofspace around andunder theprojector forventilation, anddonot place iton top ofor next toanything thatcould blockthevents. • Position theprojector within6feet (2m) ofagrounded electricaloutletorextension cord. Projector SetupandInstallation Options Projection Distance Parent topic:Setting Upthe Projector Projector SetupandInstallation Options You cansetuporinstall yourprojector toview presentations inthe following ways: Front 23
Rear Ceiling Rear Ceiling Wherever yousetupthe projector, makesuretoposition itsquarely infront ofthe center ofthe screen, not atan angle, ifpossible. If you project fromtheceiling orfrom therear, besure toselect thecorrect Projection optioninthe projectors menusystem. Parent topic:Projector Placement 24
Related references Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu Projection Distance The distance atwhich youplace theprojector fromthescreen determines theapproximate sizeofthe image. Theimage sizeincreases thefarther theprojector isfrom thescreen, butcan vary depending on the zoom factor, aspect ratio,andother settings. Use thetables heretodetermine approximately howfartoplace theprojector fromthescreen basedon the size ofthe projected image.(Conversion figuresmayhave been rounded upordown.) PowerLite S11 4:3 Aspect RatioImage orScreen Screen or Projection distance image size Wide toTele 1 50 inches 58 to79 inches (147to200 cm) 2 80 inches 93 to126 inches (237to321 cm) 3 100 inches 117 to158 inches (297to401 cm) 4 150 inches 176 to237 inches (446to603 cm) PowerLite X12 4:3 Aspect RatioImage orScreen 25
Screen or Projection distance image size Wide toTele 1 50 inches 59 to71 inches (150to180 cm) 2 80 inches 95 to114 inches (241to290 cm) 3 100 inches 119 to143 inches (302to363 cm) 4 150 inches 179 to215 inches (454to546 cm) Parent topic:Projector Placement Projector Connections You canconnect theprojector toavariety ofcomputer, video,andaudio sources todisplay presentations, movies,orother images, withorwithout sound. • Connect anytype ofcomputer thathasaUSB port,standard videooutput (monitor) port,orHDMI port (PowerLite X12). • For video projection, connectdevicessuchasDVD players, gamingconsoles, digitalcameras, and camera phoneswithcompatible videooutput ports. • Ifyour presentation orvideo includes sound,youcanconnect audioinputcables, ifnecessary. • For slide shows without acomputer, youcanconnect USBdevices (suchasaflash drive orcamera) or an optional Epsondocument camera. Caution: Ifyou willuse theprojector ataltitudes above4921feet(1500 m),turn onHigh Altitude Mode to ensure theprojectors internaltemperature isregulated properly. Connecting toComputer Sources Connecting toVideo Sources Connecting toan External Computer Monitor Connecting toExternal Speakers Connecting toExternal USBDevices Connecting toaDocument Camera Parent topic:Setting Upthe Projector Related references Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu 26
Product BoxContents Connecting toComputer Sources Follow theinstructions inthese sections toconnect acomputer tothe projector. Connecting toaComputer forUSB Video andAudio Connecting toaComputer forVGA Video Connecting toaComputer forHDMI Video andAudio Connecting toaComputer forUSB Mouse Control Connecting toaComputer forSound Parent topic:Projector Connections Connecting toaComputer forUSB Video andAudio If your computer meetsthesystem requirements, youcansend video andaudio output tothe projector through thecomputers USBport(preferably USB2.0).Connect theprojector toyour computer usinga USB cable. 1. Inthe projectors Extendedmenu,setthe USB Type Bsetting toUSB Display (PowerLite X12). 2. Turn onyour computer. 3. Connect thecable toyour projectors USBTypeB port. 4. Connect theother endtoany available USBportonyour computer. 1 USB TypeB port 5. Doone ofthe following: • Windows 7/Windows Vista:Select RunEMP_UDSE.exe inthe dialog boxthat appears toinstall the Epson USBDisplay software. 27
• Windows XP:Wait asmessages appearonyour computer screenandtheprojector installsthe Epson USBDisplay software onyour computer. • Windows 2000:Select Computer ,EPSON_PJ_UD ,and EMP_UDSE.EXE toinstall theEpson USB Display software. • Mac OSX:The USB Display setupfolder appears onyour screen. SelectUSBDisplay Installer and follow theon-screen instructions toinstall theEpson USBDisplay software. Follow anyon-screen instructions. Youneed toinstall thissoftware onlythefirst time youconnect the projector tothe computer. The projector displaystheimage fromyourcomputers desktopandoutputs sound,ifyour presentation contains audio. Parent topic:Connecting toComputer Sources Related references Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu USB Display System Requirements Connecting toaComputer forVGA Video You canconnect theprojector toyour computer usingaVGA computer cable. Note: Toconnect aMac thatincludes onlyaMini DisplayPort orMini-DVI portforvideo output, youneed to obtain anadapter thatallows youtoconnect tothe projectors VGAvideo port.Contact Applefor compatible adapteroptions. 1. Ifnecessary, disconnectyourcomputers monitorcable. 2. Connect theVGA computer cabletoyour computers monitorport. 3. Connect theother endtoaComputer portonthe projector. 1 Computer port 28
4. Tighten thescrews onthe VGA connectors. Parent topic:Connecting toComputer Sources Connecting toaComputer forHDMI Video andAudio If your computer hasanHDMI port,youcanconnect itto the projector usinganoptional HDMIcable (PowerLite X12). 1. Make suretheprojector andyour computer areturned off. 2. Connect theHDMI cabletoyour computers HDMIoutput port. 3. Connect theother endtothe projectors HDMIport. 1 HDMI port Parent topic:Connecting toComputer Sources Connecting toaComputer forUSB Mouse Control If you connected yourcomputer toaComputer ,USB TypeB ,or HDMI (PowerLite X12)portonthe projector, youcansetupthe remote controltoact asawireless mouse.Thisletsyou control computer presentations atadistance fromyourcomputer. Todothis, connect theprojector toyour computer using a USB cable, ifitis not connected already. 1. Connect theUSB cable toyour projectors USBTypeB port. 29
1 USB TypeB port 2. Connect theother endtoany available USBportonyour computer. 3. Ifnecessary, configureyourcomputer towork withanexternal USBmouse. Seeyour computer documentation fordetails. Parent topic:Connecting toComputer Sources Related references Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu Projector Parts-Remote Control Connecting toaComputer forSound If your computer presentation includessoundandyoudidnot connect itusing theprojectors USB TypeB orHDMI (PowerLite X12)port,youcanstillplay sound through theprojectors speakersystem. Just connect anoptional stereomini-jack adaptercable(withone3.5mm mini-plug andtwoRCA plugs). 1. Connect theaudio cabletoyour laptops headphone oraudio-out jack,oryour desktops speakeror audio-out port. 2. Connect theother endtothe projectors Audioports. 1 Audio ports Parent topic:Connecting toComputer Sources Connecting toVideo Sources Follow theinstructions inthese sections toconnect videodevices tothe projector. Connecting toan HDMI Video Source Connecting toaComponent-to-VGA VideoSource Connecting toaComposite VideoSource 30