Epson Projector PowerLite 1224 User Manual

							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
Related references
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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							4. Press the
Menubutton, select the Imagemenu, and press Enter.
5. Select settings as necessary.
6. Set the remote control ID to match the next projector, then select Image menu adjustments as necessary to match the projectors displays.
Note: The brightness and tint may not match exactly even after adjustments. If brightness and tint
differences become more noticeable over time, repeat the adjustments.
Parent topic: Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously You can use the split screen feature to simultaneously project two images from different image sources
next to each other. You can control the split screen feature using the remote control or the projector
menus.
Note:While you use the split screen feature, other projector features may not be available and some
settings may be automatically applied to both images.
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							1. Press the
Splitbutton on the remote control.
The currently selected input source moves to the left side of the screen.
2. Press the Menubutton.
You see this screen:
3. To select an input source for the other image, select the Sourcesetting, press Enter, select the
input source, select Execute, and press Enter. (You can also change image sources, if necessary.)
4. To switch the images, select the Swap Screenssetting and press Enter.
5. To change the image sizes, select the Screen Sizesetting, press Enter, select a sizing option,
press Enter, and press Menuto exit.
Note: Depending on the video input signals, the images may not appear at the same size even if you
choose the Equalsetting.
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							6. To choose the audio you want to hear, select the
Audio Sourcesetting, pressEnter, select an
audio option, press Enter, and pressMenuto exit.
Note: Select Autoto hear audio from the largest screen or the left screen.
7. To exit the split screen feature, press the SplitorEsc button.
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors After you select menu settings for your projector, you can transfer them to another projector of the same
model.
Note:Any saved Users Logo setting on the projector will transfer to the other projector.
Caution: If the copy process fails due to a power failure, communication error, or for any other reason,
Epson will not be responsible for any repair costs incurred.
The following settings will not transfer between projectors:
• Info menu items
• Network menu settings other than those in the Mail and Others menus
Saving Settings to a USB Flash Drive
Transferring Settings From a USB Flash Drive
Saving Settings to a Computer
Transferring Settings From a Computer
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
Saving Settings to a USB Flash Drive You can save the projector settings you want to transfer to a USB flash drive.
Note:Use an empty flash drive. If the drive contains other files, the transfer may not complete correctly.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the projectors power inlet.
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							2. Insert the flash drive into the
USB-Aport.
Note: Connect the flash drive directly to the projector. Do not use a hub.
3. Press and hold the Escbutton on the control panel or remote control as you connect the power cord
to the projectors power inlet.
4. When the power, Status, Lamp, and Temp lights turn on, release the Escbutton.
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							The lights flash to indicate that settings are transferring to the flash drive. When the lights stop
flashing, the power light turns blue and the projector enters standby mode.
Caution:
Do not unplug the power cord or remove the flash drive while the lights are flashing. This
could damage the projector.
5. Once the projector enters standby mode, remove the flash drive.
Parent topic: Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors
Transferring Settings From a USB Flash Drive After saving projector settings to a USB flash drive, you can transfer them to another projector of the
same model.
Note:Make sure the USB flash drive contains only a single settings transfer from another projector of
the same model. The settings are contained in a file called pjconfdata.bin. If the drive contains other
files, the transfer may not complete correctly.
Do not adjust image settings on a projector until after you transfer settings to it. Otherwise, you may have
to repeat your adjustments.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the projectors power inlet.
2. Insert the flash drive into the USB-Aport.
Note: Connect the flash drive directly to the projector. Do not use a hub.
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							3. Press and hold the
Menubutton on the control panel or remote control as you connect the power
cord to the projectors power inlet.
4. When the power, Lamp, and Temp lights turn on, release the Menubutton.
The lights flash to indicate that settings are transferring to the projector. When the lights stop
flashing, the power light turns blue and the projector enters standby mode.
Caution: Do not unplug the power cord or remove the flash drive while the lights are flashing. This
could damage the projector.
5. Once the projector enters standby mode, remove the flash drive.
Parent topic: Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors
Saving Settings to a Computer You can save the projector settings you want to transfer to a computer.
Your computer must be running one of the following operating systems:
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8.x
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