Epson Projector EX5250 Pro User Manual

							Password Security Types
You can set up these types of password security using one shared password:
•Power On Protection password prevents anyone from using the projector without first entering a
password.
• Users Logo Protection password prevents anyone from changing the custom screen the projector
can display when it turns on or when you use the A/V Mute feature. The presence of the custom
screen discourages theft by identifying the projector’s owner.
• Network Protection password prevents anyone from changing the network settings in the projector
menus.
Setting a Password
Selecting Password Security Types
Entering a Password to Use the Projector
Saving a Users Logo Image to Display
Parent topic: Projector Security Features
Setting a Password To use password security, you must set a password.
1. Hold down the Freezebutton on the remote control for about five seconds or until you see this
menu.
2. Press the down arrow to select Passwordand pressEnter.
You see the prompt Change the password?.
3. Select Yesand press Enter.
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							4. Press and hold down the
Numbutton on the remote control and use the numeric buttons to set a
four-digit password.
The password displays as **** as you enter it. Then you see the confirmation prompt.
5. Enter the password again. You see the message Password accepted.
6. Press Escto return to the menu.
7. Make a note of the password and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related tasks
Selecting Password Security Types
Selecting Password Security Types After setting a password, you see this menu, allowing you to select the password security types you want
to use.
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							If you do not see this menu, hold down the
Freezebutton on the remote control for about five seconds or
until the menu appears.
1. To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, select Power On Protection, pressEnter, selectOn,
press Enter again, and press Esc.
2. To prevent changes to the Users Logo screen or related display settings, select Users Logo
Protection, press Enter, selectOn, pressEnteragain, and press Esc.
3. To prevent changes to network settings, select Network Protection, pressEnter, selectOn, press
Enter again, and press Esc.
Note: Be sure to keep the remote control in a safe place; if you lose it, you will not be able to enter the
password required to use the projector.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related tasks
Setting a Password
Entering a Password to Use the Projector If a password is set up and a Power On Protectionpassword is enabled, you see a prompt to enter a
password whenever you turn on the projector.
Note: This prompt will only appear when the projector is turned on after being unplugged.
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							1. Press and hold down the
Numbutton on the remote control while you enter the password using the
numeric buttons.
The password screen closes.
2. If the password is incorrect, the following may happen: • You see a wrong password message and a prompt to try again. Enter the correct password toproceed.
• If you enter an incorrect password several times in succession, the projector displays a request code and a message to contact Epson Support. Do not attempt to enter the password again.
When you contact Epson Support, provide the displayed request code and proof of ownership for
assistance in unlocking the projector.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related references
Where to Get Help
Saving a Users Logo Image to Display You can transfer an image to the projector and then display it whenever the projector turns on. You can
also display the image when the projector is not receiving an input signal or when you temporarily stop
projection (using the A/V Mute feature). This transferred image is called the Users Logo screen.
The image you select as the Users Logo can be a photo, graphic, or company logo, which is useful in
identifying the projectors owner to help deter theft. You can prevent changes to the Users Logo by
setting up password protection for it.
1. Display the image you want to project as the Users Logo.
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							2. Press the
Menubutton, select the Extendedmenu, and press Enter.
3. Select the Users Logosetting and press Enter.
You see a prompt asking if you want to use the displayed image as a users logo.
4. Select Yesand press Enter.
You see a selection box overlaying your image.
5. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to surround the image area you want to use as the Users Logo and press Enter.
You see a prompt asking if you want to select this image area.
6. Select Yesand press Enter. (If you want to change the selected area, select No, pressEnter, and
repeat the last step.)
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							You see the Users Logo zoom factor menu.
7. Select a zoom percentage and press Enter.
You see a prompt asking if you want to save the image as the Users Logo.
8. Select Yesand press Enter.
You see a completion message.
9. Press Escto exit the message screen.
10. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
11. Select Displayand press Enter.
12. Select when you want to display the Users Logo screen: • To display it whenever there is no input signal, select Display Backgroundand set it toLogo.
• To display it whenever you turn the projector on, select Startup Screenand set it toOn.
• To display it whenever you press the A/V Mutebutton, select A/V Muteand set it to Logo.
To prevent anyone from changing the Users Logo settings without first entering a password, set a
password and enable Users Logo security.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related tasks
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily
Setting a Password
Selecting Password Security Types
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							Locking the Projectors Buttons
You can lock the buttons on the projectors control panel to prevent anyone from using the projector. You
can lock all the buttons or all the buttons except the power button.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Settingsmenu and press Enter.
3. Select the Control Panel Lock setting and pressEnter.
4. Select one of these lock types and press Enter:
• To lock all of the projectors buttons, select Full Lock.
• To lock all buttons except the power button, select Partial Lock.
You see a confirmation prompt.
5. Select Yesand press Enter.
Unlocking the Projectors Buttons
Parent topic: Projector Security Features
Unlocking the Projectors Buttons If the projectors buttons have been locked, hold the Enterbutton on the projectors control panel for
seven seconds to unlock them.
Parent topic: Locking the Projectors Buttons
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							Installing a Security Cable
You can install two types of security cables on the projector to deter theft.
• Use the security slot on the projector to attach a Kensington lock. See your local computer orelectronics dealer for purchase information.
• Use the security cable attachment point on the projector to attach a wire cable and secure it to a room fixture or heavy furniture.
Note: Do not pass drop-prevention cables through the security cable attachment point when mounting
the projector on a wall or ceiling.
Parent topic: Projector Security Features
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Projector Parts - Front/Top
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control You can operate multiple projectors using one remote control for more elaborate presentations. To do
this, you assign an identification number to each projector and to the remote control. Then you can
operate all the projectors at once or individually.
You can also match the colors displayed by any projectors you plan to use near each other.
Caution:Leave at least 2 feet (60 cm) of space between the projectors to prevent them from
overheating.
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							Setting the Projector ID
Setting the Remote Control ID
Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality
Parent topic:
Adjusting Projector Features
Setting the Projector ID If you want to control multiple projectors from a remote control, give each projector a unique ID.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Projector ID and pressEnter.
4. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the identification number you want to use for the projector. Then press Enter.
Repeat these steps for all the other projectors you want to operate from one remote control.
Parent topic: Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control
Setting the Remote Control ID The remote controls ID is set to zero by default so it can operate any compatible projector. If you want to
set the remote control to operate only a particular projector, you need to set the remote controls ID to
match the projectors ID.
1. Turn on the projector you want the remote control to operate with exclusively.
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							2. Make sure you know the projectors ID number as set in the Extended menu
Projector IDsetting.
Note: If you have forgotten the projectors ID, aim the remote at the projector and press the ID
button. The projectors ID will display on the screen temporarily.
3. Aim the remote control at that projector.
4. Hold down the IDbutton on the remote control while you press the numeric button that matches the
projectors ID. Then release the buttons.
5. Press the IDbutton on the remote control to check if the ID-setting process worked.
You see a message displayed by the projector.
• If the remote control is listed as On, the remote control ID is set to operate only the listed projector.
• If the remote control is listed as Off, the remote control ID is not set properly. Repeat the steps
above to set the ID to match the projector you want to control.
Note: You must set the remote control ID to match the projector ID each time you turn on the
projector you have set it to control.
Parent topic: Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control
Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality You can match the display quality of multiple projectors that will project next to each other.
1. Turn on all the projectors on which you want to match the display quality.
2. Set ID numbers on each projector.
3. Set the remote control ID to match the first projector.
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