Epson Projector PowerLite 1040 User Manual

Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function
If no image appears or if the image appears incorrectly using the USB Display function, try the following
solutions:
• Press theUSBbutton on the remote control.
• Make sure the USB Display software has installed correctly. Install it manually if necessary.
• Make sure the USB Type Bsetting in the Extended menu is set to USB Display, if available.
• With OS X, select the USB Displayicon in the Dock or from the Applicationsfolder.
• For...

Displaying From a Mac Laptop
Parent topic:
Solving Image or Sound Problems
Related concepts
Projector Connections
Displaying From a PC Laptop If you see the No Signal message when you display from a PC laptop, you need to set up the laptop to
display on an external monitor.
1. Hold down the laptops Fnkey and press the key labelled with a monitor icon or CRT/LCD. (See
your laptop manual for details.) Wait a few seconds for an image to appear.
2. To display on both the laptops monitor and the projector,...

Parent topic:
Solving Image or Sound Problems
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears If only a partial computer image appears, try the following solutions:
• Press theAutobutton on the remote control to optimize the image signal.
• Try adjusting the image position using the Positionmenu setting.
• Press the Aspectbutton on the remote control to select a different image aspect ratio.
• If you zoomed into or out of the image using the E-Zoombuttons, press the Escbutton until the
projector returns to a...

Related tasks
Correcting Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider
Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons
Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static If the projected image seems to contain electronic interference (noise) or static, try the following
solutions:
• Check the cables connecting your computer or video source to the projector. They should be:• Separated from the power cord to prevent interference
• Securely connected at both ends
•...

Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry
If the projected image is fuzzy or blurry, try the following solutions:
• Adjust the image focus.
• Clean the projector lens.
Note: To avoid condensation on the lens after bringing the projector in from a cold environment, let the
projector warm up to room temperature before using it.
• Position the projector close enough to the screen.
• Position the projector so the keystone adjustment angle is not so wide that it distorts the image.
• Turn on automatic...

• Check your video source settings.
• Adjust the available settings on the Image menu for the current input source, such as
Brightness,
Contrast, Tint,Color Adjustment, and/or Color Saturation.
• Make sure you selected the correct Input SignalorVideo Signal setting on the Signal menu, if
available for your image source.
• Make sure all the cables are securely connected to the projector and your video device. If you connected long cables, try connecting shorter cables.
• If you are using the ECOPower...

• Check the audio cable connections between the projector and your video source.
• If you do not hear sound from an HDMI source, set the connected device to PCM output.
• Make sure any connected audio cables are labeled No Resistance.
• If you are using the USB Display function, turn on the
Output audio from the projectorsetting in the
Epson USB Display Settings program on your computer.
• If you are using a Mac and you do not hear sound from an HDMI source, make sure your Mac supports audio through the...

• If the projectors lamp shuts off, the Status light is flashing blue, and the Temp light is orange, the
projector has overheated and shut off. Check the solutions for this light status.
• If the power button on the remote control does not turn on the projector, check its batteries and make sure the Remote Receiver setting is turned on in the projectors menu, if available.
• The power cord may be defective. Try another power cord. If that doesnt work, disconnect the cord and contact Epson.
Parent topic:...

Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Remote Control Operation
Related tasks
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries
Solutions to Password Problems If you cannot enter or remember a password, try the following solutions:
• You may have turned on password protection without first setting a password. Try entering 0000using
the remote control.
• If you have entered an incorrect password too many times and see a message displaying a request code, write down the code and contact Epson. Do...

Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector Through the Web
If you are unable to access the projector through a web browser, make sure you are using the correct ID
and password, which are case sensitive.
• For the user ID, enter EPSONWEB. (You cannot change the user ID.)
• For the password, enter the password set in the projectors Network menu. The default password is admin.
• Make sure you have access to the network the projector is on.
Note: The user ID and password are case sensitive.
Parent topic:...