Epson Projector Powerlite 1815p User Manual

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Registration and Warranty 
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in 2-year and 90-day lamp 
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12Welcome
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: 
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use 
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the 
projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by 
hand, use the carrying case. See page 13 for ordering information, and 
page 161 for transportation instructions. 
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need...

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Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following 
optional accessories:  
You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson 
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON 
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com
 
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
 (Canadian sales).
Product Part number
Replacement lamp  V13H010L40
Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H134A08
Universal ceiling mount 
False ceiling...

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, 
you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the 
screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Positioning the projector
■Turning on and off the projector 
■Displaying an image
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image 

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Positioning the Projector 
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll 
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. 
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and 
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to 
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to 
get a good-size image. 
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image...

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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens 
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. 
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by 
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become 
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion (see page 24). 
For instructions on installing the projector in...

18Displaying and Adjusting the ImageFollow these steps to turn on the projector: 
1. Open the A/V mute slide (lens cover). 
2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
The 
Power light turns orange. 
note
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
projector lamp and enter 
“sleep mode” when it has 
not received any signals for 
30 minutes. This conserves 
electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the 
life of the lamp. If you...

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3. Press the PPower button on the remote control or on top of the 
projector. 
The projector beeps once and the 
Power light flashes green as the 
projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the 
Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is 
ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 129.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically...

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Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its P
Power button as described below, unplug it, or turn 
off a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t 
have to wait for the projector to cool off first. 
1. To turn off the projector, press the P
Power button on the 
remote control or projector. 
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other...