Epson Projector Powerlite 1750 User Manual
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Power light Lamp light Temperature Status andsolution light Red Flashing red Off Lamp hasaproblem. • Check tosee ifthe lamp isburned out,broken, or installed incorrectly. Reseatorreplace the lamp asnecessary. • Make surethatthevents andairfilter arenot clogged withdust orobstructed bynearby objects. • Ifoperating theprojector athigh altitude, turnon High Altitude Mode. • Ifthe problem persists, unplugtheprojector and contact Epsonforhelp. On Flashing Off Replace thelamp soon toavoid damage. Donot orange continue usingtheprojector. Red Off Flashing red A fan orsensor hasaproblem. Turntheprojector off, unplug it,and contact Epsonforhelp. Red orflashing Flashing red Flashing red Internal projector error.Turntheprojector off, red unplug it,and contact Epsonforhelp. Note: Ifthe lights display apattern notlisted inthe table above, turntheprojector off,unplug it,and contact Epsonforhelp. Parent topic:Solving Problems Related references Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu Where toGet Help Related tasks Replacing theLamp Replacing theAirFilter Cleaning theAirFilter andVents 141
Using theProjector HelpDisplays You candisplay information tohelp yousolve common problems usingtheprojectors Helpsystem. 1. Turn onthe projector. 2. Press theHelp button onthe projector orthe remote control. You seetheHelp menu. 3. Use theupand down arrow buttons tohighlight theproblem youwant tosolve. 4. Press Entertoview thesolutions. 5. When youarefinished, doone ofthe following: • To select another problem tosolve, pressEsc. • To exit thehelp system, pressHelp. Parent topic:Solving Problems Solving ImageorSound Problems Check thesolutions inthese sections ifyou have anyproblems withprojected imagesorsound. Solutions WhenNoImage Appears Solutions WhenImage isIncorrect UsingtheUSB Display Function Solutions WhenNo Signal Message Appears Solutions WhenNot Supported Message Appears Solutions WhenOnlyaPartial ImageAppears Solutions WhentheImage isNot Rectangular Solutions WhentheImage Contains NoiseorStatic Solutions WhentheImage isFuzzy orBlurry Solutions WhentheImage Brightness orColors areIncorrect Solutions WhenThereisNo Sound orLow Volume Parent topic:Solving Problems Solutions WhenNoImage Appears If no image appears, trythe following solutions: • Make surethelens cover isopen oroff. • Press theA/V Mute button tosee ifthe image wastemporarily turnedoff. 142
• Make sureallnecessary cablesaresecurely connected andthepower ison for the projector and connected videosources. • Press theprojectors powerbutton towake itfrom standby orsleep mode. Alsoseeifyour connected computer isin sleep mode ordisplaying ablank screen saver. • Ifyou unplugged theprojector andplugged itright back in,press thepower button toturn onthe projector (withDirect Power Onenabled). • Check thesettings onthe Signal menutomake suretheyarecorrect forthe current videosource. • Adjust theBrightness settingorselect theNormal PowerConsumption setting. • Check theDisplay settingtomake sureMessages isset toOn . • Ifthe projector doesnotrespond whenyoupress thecontrol panelbuttons, thebuttons maybe locked. Unlockthebuttons. • Ifthe projector doesnotrespond whenyoupress buttons onthe remote control, makesuretheremote receivers areturned on. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu Image Quality Settings -Image Menu Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu Related tasks Unlocking theProjector s Buttons Solutions WhenImage isIncorrect UsingtheUSB Display Function If no image appears orifthe image appears incorrectly usingtheUSB Display function, trythe following solutions: • Press theUSB button onthe remote control. • Make suretheUSB Type Bsetting inthe Extended menuisset toUSB Display . • With MacOSX,select theUSB Display iconinthe Dock orfrom theApplications folder. • With Windows MediaCenter, reducethescreen sizefrom fullscreen mode. • With Windows DirectX,turnoffDirectX functions. • Turn offthe Transfer layeredwindow settinginthe Epson USBDisplay Settings program onyour computer. 143
Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu Solutions WhenNo Signal Message Appears If the No Signal message appears,trythe following solutions: • Press theSource Searchbuttonandwait afew seconds foranimage toappear. • Turn onthe connected computerorvideo source, andpress Playtobegin yourpresentation, if necessary. • Check theconnection fromtheprojector toyour video sources. • Ifyou areprojecting fromalaptop computer, makesureitis set uptodisplay onanexternal monitor. Displaying FromaPC Laptop Displaying FromaMac Laptop Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Displaying FromaPC Laptop If you seetheNo Signal message whenyoudisplay fromaPC laptop, youneed toset upthe laptop to display onanexternal monitor. 1. Hold down thelaptops Fnkey and press thekey labelled withamonitor iconorCRT/LCD .(See your laptop manual fordetails.) Waitafew seconds foranimage toappear. 2. Todisplay onboth thelaptops monitorandtheprojector, trypressing thesame keysagain. 3. Ifthe same image isnot displayed bythe laptop andprojector, checktheWindows Displayutilityto make suretheexternal monitorportisenabled. (Seeyourcomputer orWindows manualfor instructions.) 4. Ifnecessary, checkyourvideo cardsettings andsetthe multiple displayoptiontoClone . Parent topic:Solutions WhenNo Signal Message Appears Displaying FromaMac Laptop If you seetheNo Signal message whenyoudisplay fromaMac laptop, youneed toset upthe laptop for mirrored display. 1. Open theSystem Preferences utilityandselect Displays . 2. Select Detect Displays . 144
3. Doone ofthe following: • Mac OSX10.6.x :Click Show displays inmenu bar. • Other MacOSXversions :Select theVGA Display orColor LCDoption, clicktheArrange or Arrangement tab,and check theMirror Displays checkbox. (Seeyourlaptop manual fordetails.) Parent topic:Solutions WhenNo Signal Message Appears Solutions WhenNot Supported Message Appears If the Not Supported messageappears,trythe following solutions: • Make surethecorrect inputsignal isselected onthe Signal menu. • Make surethecomputers displayresolution doesnotexceed theprojectors resolutionandfrequency limit. Ifnecessary, selectadifferent displayresolution foryour computer. (Seeyourcomputer manual for details.) Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu Supported VideoDisplay Formats Solutions WhenOnlyaPartial ImageAppears If only apartial computer imageappears, trythe following solutions: • Press theAuto button onthe remote controltooptimize theimage signal. • Try adjusting theimage position usingthePosition menusetting. • Press theAspect buttononthe remote controltoselect adifferent imageaspect ratio. • Ifyou zoomed intoorout ofthe image usingtheE-Zoom buttons,presstheEsc button toreturn toa full display. • Check yourcomputer displaysettings todisable dualdisplay andsetthe resolution withinthe projectors limits.(Seeyourcomputer manualfordetails.) • Check theresolution assignedtoyour presentation filestosee ifthey arecreated foradifferent resolution thanyouareprojecting in.(See yoursoftware helpfordetails.) Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu Supported VideoDisplay Formats 145
Solutions WhentheImage isNot Rectangular If the projected imageisnot evenly rectangular, trythe following solutions: • Place theprojector directlyinfront ofthe center ofthe screen, facingitsquarely, ifpossible. • Ifyou adjusted theprojector heightusingtheprojector feet,press thekeystone buttonsonthe projector toadjust theimage shape. • Turn onautomatic keystoneadjustments usingtheprojectors menus. • Press theScreen Fitbutton (PowerLite 1775W)andadjust theimage shape usingtheon-screen display. • Adjust theQuick Corner settingtocorrect theimage shape. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu Related tasks Automatically CorrectingImageShape WithScreen Fit Correcting ImageShape WithQuick Corner Solutions WhentheImage Contains NoiseorStatic If the projected imageseems tocontain electronic interference (noise)orstatic, trythe following solutions: • Check thecables connecting yourcomputer orvideo source tothe projector. Theyshould be: • Separated fromthepower cordtoprevent interference • Securely connected atboth ends • No longer than9.8feet (3m) • Not connected toan extension cable • Ifyou areprojecting fromalaptop computer, tryturning offsimultaneous displayonthe laptop screen to avoid splitting thevideo signal. • Check thesettings onthe projectors Signalmenutomake suretheymatch thevideo source. If available foryour video source, adjusttheProgressive andNoise Reduction settings. • Select acomputer videoresolution thatiscompatible withtheprojector. • Ifyou areprojecting fromacomputer, presstheAuto button onthe remote controltoautomatically adjust thetracking andsync settings. 146
• Ifyou adjusted theimage shape usingtheprojector controls,trydecreasing theSharpness settingto improve imagequality. • Ifyou connected anextension cable,tryprojecting withoutitto see ifitcaused interference inthe signal. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu Supported VideoDisplay Formats Related tasks Displaying FromaMac Laptop Displaying FromaPC Laptop Solutions WhentheImage isFuzzy orBlurry If the projected imageisfuzzy orblurry, trythe following solutions: • Adjust theimage focus. • Clean theprojector lens. Note: Toavoid condensation onthe lens after bringing theprojector infrom acold environment, letthe projector warmuptoroom temperature beforeusingit. • Position theprojector closeenough tothe screen, anddirectly infront ofit. • Position theprojector sothe keystone adjustment angleisnot sowide thatitdistorts theimage. • When usingtheScreen Fitfeature (PowerLite 1775W),positiontheprojector atacompatible distance from thescreen oradjust theimage shape manually. • Turn onautomatic keystoneadjustment inthe projectors menus. • Adjust theSharpness settingtoimprove imagequality. • Ifyou areprojecting fromacomputer, presstheAuto button onthe remote controltoautomatically adjust thetracking andsync. Ifany bands oroverall blurriness remains,displayauniformly patterned image onthe screen andmanually adjusttheTracking andSync settings. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu 147
Image Quality Settings -Image Menu Projection Distance Related tasks Automatically CorrectingImageShape WithScreen Fit Focusing theImage Cleaning theLens Solutions WhentheImage Brightness orColors areIncorrect If the projected imageistoo dark orlight, orthe colors areincorrect, trythe following solutions: • Press theColor Mode button onthe remote controltotry different colormodes forthe image and environment. • Adjust theavailable settingsonthe Image menuforthe current inputsource, suchasBrightness , Contrast ,Tint ,Color Adjustment ,and/or ColorSaturation . • Make sureyouselected thecorrect inputsource onthe Signal menu. • Make sureallthe cables aresecurely connected tothe projector andyour video device. Ifyou connected longcables, tryconnecting shortercables. • For computers, checkthecolor balance ofyour computers display.(Seeyourcomputer manualfor details.) • Ifthe colors areincorrect fromavideo source, makesureyouselected thecorrect VideoSignal setting. • Ifyou areusing theECO Power Consumption setting,tryselecting Normalinthe Settings menu. • Ifthe image hasbeen progressively darkening,youmay need toreplace theprojector lampsoon. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related concepts Projector LampMaintenance Related references Image Quality Settings -Image Menu Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu 148
Solutions WhenThere isNo Sound orLow Volume If there isno sound whenyouexpect itor the volume istoo low, trythe following solutions: • Press aVolume buttononthe remote controltoadjust thevolume. • Press theA/V Mute button toresume videoandaudio ifthey were temporarily stopped. • Press theSource Searchbuttontoswitch tothe correct inputsource, ifnecessary. • Check yourcomputer orvideo source tomake surethevolume isturned up. • Check theaudio cableconnections betweentheprojector andyour video source. • Ifyou donot hear sound fromanHDMI source (PowerLite 1760W/1770W/1775W), setthe connected device toPCM output. • Make sureanyconnected audiocables arelabelled NoResistance. • Ifyou areusing theUSB Display function, turnonthe Output audiofromtheprojector settinginthe Epson USBDisplay Settings program onyour computer. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems Check thesolutions inthese sections ifyou have problems operating theprojector orremote control. Solutions toProjector PowerorShut-Off Problems Solutions toProblems WiththeRemote Control Solutions toPassword Problems Parent topic:Solving Problems Solutions toProjector PowerorShut-Off Problems If the projector doesnotcome onwhen youpress thepower button orshuts offunexpectedly, trythe following solutions: • Make surethepower cordissecurely connected tothe projector andtoaworking electrical outlet. • The projectors buttonsmaybelocked forsecurity. Unlockthebuttons oruse theremote controlto turn onthe projector. • The power cordmaybedefective. Disconnect thecord andcontact Epson. • Ifthe projectors lampshuts offunexpectedly, itmay have entered sleepmode afteraperiod of inactivity. Beginapresentation towake theprojector. 149
• Ifthe projectors lampshuts offand thepower andTemp lightsarered, theprojector hasoverheated and shut off.Check thesolutions forthis light status. • Ifthe power button onthe remote controldoesnotturn onthe projector, checkitsbatteries andmake sure theRemote Receivers settingisturned oninthe projectors menus. Parent topic:Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems Related references Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu Projector LightStatus Related tasks Unlocking theProjector s Buttons Solutions toProblems WiththeRemote Control If the projector doesnotrespond toremote controlcommands, trythe following solutions: • Check thattheremote controlbatteries areinstalled correctly andhave power. Ifnecessary, replace the batteries. • Make sureyouareoperating theremote controlwithinthereception angleandrange ofthe projector. • Check tosee ifa button onthe remote controlisstuck down, causing itto enter sleep mode. Release the button towake theremote controlup. • Strong fluorescent lighting,directsunlight, orinfrared devicesignals maybeinterfering withthe projectors remotereceivers. Dimthelights ormove theprojector awayfromthesun orinterfering equipment. • Ifavailable, turnoffone ofthe remote receivers inthe projectors menusystem, orcheck ifall the remote receivers wereturned off. • Ifyou assigned anIDnumber tothe remote controltooperate multiple projectors, youmay need to check orchange theIDsetting. • Ifyou lose theremote control, youcanorder another onefrom Epson. Parent topic:Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems Related concepts Projector Identification SystemforMultiple Projector Control Related references Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts 150