Epson Projector Powerlite 1776w User Manual

							

Parent
topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Projector
LampMaintenance
 The
projector keepstrackofthe number ofhours thelamp isused anddisplays thisinformation inthe
 projectors
menusystem.
 Replace
thelamp assoon aspossible whenthefollowing occurs:
 •
The projected imagegetsdarker orstarts todeteriorate
 •
Amessage appearswhenyouturn onthe projector tellingyoutoreplace thelamp
 •
The projectors lamplightisflashing orange
 Replacing
theLamp
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Projector
Information Display-Info Menu
 Projector
LampSpecifications
 Optional
Equipment andReplacement Parts
 Replacing
theLamp
 Before
youreplace thelamp, letthe projector cooldown foratleast onehour sothe lamp willnot behot.
 Warning:
Letthelamp fullycool before replacing itto avoid injury.
 You
canreplace thelamp while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling, ifnecessary.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
 2.
Allow theprojector lamptocool down foratleast onehour.
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3.
Use thescrewdriver includedwiththereplacement lamptoloosen thescrew securing thelamp
 cover.

Warning:
Ifthe lamp isbroken, glassfragments maybeloose inside thelamp chamber. Becareful
 removing
anybroken glasstoavoid injury.
 4.
Slide thelamp cover outand liftitoff.
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5.
Liftupthe metal barsecuring thelamp.
 6.
Liftupthe lamp handle andgently pullthelamp outofthe projector.
 Caution:
Liftthe lamp handle carefully toavoid damaging thehandle asyou pulloutthelamp.
 Note:
Thelamp(s) inthis product containmercury. Pleaseconsult yourstate andlocal
 regulations
regardingdisposalorrecycling. Donot putinthe trash.
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7.
Gently insertthenew lamp intotheprojector. Ifitdoes notfiteasily, makesureitis facing theright
 way.
Press downonthe area shown tosecure thelamp inplace.
 Caution:
Donot touch anyglass onthe lamp assembly toavoid premature lampfailure.
 8.
Press themetal bardown overthelamp untilitclicks intoplace onboth sides.
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9.
Replace thelamp cover andtighten thescrew tosecure it.
 Note:
Besure thelamp cover issecurely installedorthe lamp willnot come on.
 Reset
thelamp timer tozero tokeep trackofthe new lamp ’s usage.
 Parent
topic:Projector LampMaintenance
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 You
must reset thelamp timer afterreplacing theprojectors lamptoclear thelamp replacement
 message
andtokeep trackoflamp usage correctly.
 Note:
Donot reset thelamp timer ifyou have notreplaced thelamp toavoid inaccurate lampusage
 information.

1.
Turn onthe projector.
 2.
Press theMenu button.
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3.
Select theReset menuandpress Enter.
 4.
Select ResetLampHours andpress Enter.
 You
seeaprompt askingifyou want toreset thelamp hours.
 5.
Select Yesandpress Enter.
 6.
Press Menu orEsc toexit themenus.
 Parent
topic:Projector LampMaintenance
 Replacing
theRemote ControlBatteries
 The
remote controlusestwoAAmanganese oralkaline batteries. Replacethebatteries assoon asthey
 run
out.
 Caution:
Useonly thetype ofbatteries specified inthis manual. Donot install batteries ofdifferent types,
 or
mix new andoldbatteries.
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1.
Open thebattery coverasshown.
 2.
Remove theoldbatteries.
 Warning:
Ifthe battery fluidhasleaked, wipeitaway withasoft cloth andavoid getting thefluid on
 your
hands. Ifitgets onyour hands, washthemimmediately toavoid injury.
 3.
Insert thebatteries withthe+and –ends facing asshown.
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4.
Close thebattery coverandpress itdown untilitclicks intoplace.
 Warning:
Disposeofused batteries according tolocal regulations. Donot expose batteries toheat
 or
flame. Keepbatteries outofthe reach ofchildren; theyarechoking hazards andarevery
 dangerous
ifswallowed.
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Remote
ControlOperation
 Transporting
theProjector
 The
projector containsprecision parts,someofwhich areglass. Follow theseguidelines totransport or
 ship
theprojector safely:
 •
Close thelens cover toprotect thelens.
 •
Remove anyequipment connectedtothe projector.
 •
Use acarrying casetohand-carry theprojector.
 •
When transporting theprojector along distance oras checked luggage, placeitin acarrying case.
 Then
packthecase inafirm boxwith cushioning arounditand mark thebox Fragile.
 •
When shipping theprojector forrepairs, placeitin its original packing materials, ifpossible, oruse
 equivalent
materialswithcushioning aroundtheprojector. Markthebox Fragile.
 Note:
Epson shallnotbeliable forany damages incurredduringtransportation.
 Parent
topic:Maintaining andTransporting theProjector
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Solving
Problems
 Check
thesolutions inthese sections ifyou have anyproblems usingtheprojector.
 Projection
ProblemTips
 Projector
LightStatus
 Using
theProjector HelpDisplays
 Solving
ImageorSound Problems
 Solving
Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems
 Solutions
WhenNetwork AlertE-Mails areNot Received
 Where
toGet Help
 Projection
ProblemTips
 If
the projector isnot working properly, tryturning itoff and unplugging it.Then plugitback inand turn it
 on.

If
this does notsolve theproblem, checkthefollowing:
 •
The lights onthe projector mayindicate whattheproblem is.
 •
The projectors Helpsystem candisplay information aboutcommon problems, ifthe projector is
 operating.

•
The solutions inthis manual canhelp yousolve many problems.
 If
none ofthese solutions help,youcancontact Epsonfortechnical support.
 Parent
topic:Solving Problems
 Projector
LightStatus
 The
lights onthe projectors controlpanelindicate theprojector statusandletyou know when aproblem
 occurs.
Checkthestatus andcolor ofthe lights andlook forasolution inthe table here.
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1
 Power
light
 2
 Lamp
light
 3
 Temperature
light
 Power
light
 Lamp
light
 Temperature
 Status
andsolution
 light

Green
 Off
 Off
 Normal
operation.
 Flashing
green
 Off
 Off
 Warming
up.Wait foranimage toappear.
 Orange
 Off
 Off
 Standby
orsleep mode.
 Flashing
orange
 Off
 Off
 Preparing
networkmonitoring orshutting down.
 (Wait
forthe light toremain orange before
 unplugging
theprojector.)
 Flashing
red
 Off
 Flashing
orange
 Projector
istoo hot.
 •
Make surethatthevents andairfilter arenot
 clogged
withdust orobstructed bynearby
 objects.

•
Make suretheenvironmental temperatureisnot
 too
hot.
 •
Ifoverheating continues,replacetheairfilter.
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