Epson Projector PowerLite 1040 User Manual

							4. Select the
Mailmenu and press Enter.
5. Turn on Mail Notification.
6. Enter the IP address for the SMTP Serveroption.
Note: To enter the IP address using the numeric keys on the remote control, press and hold the
Num button. Do not use these addresses: 127.x.x.x or 224.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255 (where x
is a number from 0 to 255).
7. Select a number for the SMTP server Port Number, from 1 to 65535 (default is 25).
8. Choose an Addressfield, enter the e-mail address, and select the alerts you want to receive there.
Repeat for up to three addresses.
Note: Your e-mail address can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long.
9. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
Note: If a critical problem causes a projector to shut down, you may not receive an e-mail alert.
Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
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							Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages
When a problem occurs with a networked projector, and you selected to receive e-mail alerts, you
receive an e-mail containing the following information:
•Epson Projector on the subject line
• The name of the projector experiencing a problem
• The IP address of the affected projector
• Detailed information about the problem
Note: If a critical problem causes a projector to shut down, you may not receive an e-mail alert.
Parent topic: Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts
Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP Network administrators can install SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) software on network
computers so they can monitor projectors. If your network uses this software, you can set up the
projector for SNMP monitoring.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
4. Select the Othersmenu and press Enter.
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							5. Enter up to two IP addresses to receive SNMP notifications, using 0 to 255 for each address field.
Note: To enter the IP address using the numeric keys on the remote control, press and hold the
Num button. Do not use these addresses: 127.x.x.x or 224.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255 (where x
is a number from 0 to 255).
6. If you are connecting to a network using Bonjour, turn on the Bonjoursetting.
7. If you want this projector to receive broadcasted messages over the network, turn on the Message
Broadcasting setting. Administrators can broadcast messages over the network using the Message
Broadcasting plug-in for EasyMP Monitor (Windows only).
8. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser Once you have connected your projector to your network, you can select projector settings and control
projection using a compatible web browser. This lets you access the projector remotely.
Note:The web setup and control features support Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, and Safari on
networks that do not use a proxy server for connection. You cannot select all of the projector menu
settings or control all projector functions using a web browser.
Note: If you set Standby Mode to Communication On, you can use a web browser to select settings
and control projection even if the projector is in standby mode.
1. Make sure the projector is turned on.
2. Start your web browser on a computer or device connected to the network.
3. Type the projectors IP address into the browsers address box and press the computers Enterkey.
Note: You may need to log in before you see the Web Control screen. If you see a log in window,
enter your user name and password. (The default user name is EPSONWEBand the default
password is admin.)
You see the Web Control screen.
4. To select projector menu settings, select the name of the menu and follow the on-screen instructions.
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							5. To control projection remotely, select the
Web Remoteoption from the Projector Control menu.
(Enter a password as necessary.)
You see a screen like this:
1 Power button control
2 Selects the Computerport source
3 Selects Video,S-Video, and HDMIport sources (PowerLite Home Cinema 640/740HD) or
selects VideoandHDMI/MHL port sources (PowerLite Home Cinema 1040).
4 Freeze button control
5 A/V Mute button control
6 Page Up andPage Down button controls
7 Searches for sources
8 Selects the network source
9 Selects the USB Display or USB device source
10 Volume button controls
11 Closed Caption control
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							12 Displays a QR code for connecting with iOS or Android devices using the Epson iProjection
app
6. Select the icon corresponding to the projector function you want to control.
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu
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							Using Basic Projector Features
Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projectors basic features.
Turning On the Projector
Turning Off the Projector
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus
Adjusting the Image Height
Image Shape
Resizing the Image
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring
Remote Control Operation
Selecting an Image Source
Projection Modes
Image Aspect Ratio
Color Mode
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons
Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Turning On the Projector Turn on the computer or video equipment you want to use before you turn on the projector so it can
display the image source.
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							1. Open the projectors lens cover.
2. Connect the power cord to the projectors power inlet.
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							3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Note: WithDirect Power On turned on, the projector turns on as soon as you plug it in.
The projectors power light turns blue. This indicates that the projector is receiving power.
4. Press the power button on the projector or the remote control to turn on the projector. The projector beeps and the Status light flashes blue as the projector warms up. Once the projector
is warmed up, the Status light stops flashing and turns blue.
Warning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes and is
especially dangerous for children.
If you do not see a projected image right away, try the following:
• Verify the lens cover is open all the way.
• Turn on the connected computer or video device.
• Insert a DVD or other video media and press the play button, if necessary.
• Press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to detect the video source.
• Press the button for the video source on the remote control.
• If the Home screen is displayed, select the source you want to project.
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Related tasks
Selecting an Image Source
Turning Off the Projector Before turning off the projector, shut down any computer connected to it so you can see the computer
display during shutdown.
Note:Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Lamp life will vary
depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage. Brightness decreases over time.
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							Note:
When using the A/V Mute feature, the projector lamp is still on. To turn off the lamp, turn off the
projector.
1. Press the power button on the projector or the remote control.
The projector displays a shutdown confirmation screen.
2. Press the power button again. (To leave it on, press any other button.) The projector beeps twice, the lamp turns off, and the Status light turns off.
Note: With Epsons Instant Off technology, there is no cool-down period so you can pack up the
projector for transport right away (if necessary).
Caution: Do not turn the projector on immediately after turning it off. Turning the projector on and off
frequently may shorten the life of the lamp.
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							3. To transport or store the projector, make sure the Status light is off, then unplug the power cord.
Caution: To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the Status
light is on or flashing.
4. Close the projectors lens cover.
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