Epson Projector Powerlite 1815p User Manual

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NTSC 
NTSC 4:43
PAL
N-PAL
M-PAL
PAL—60
SECAM60
60
50
50
60
60
50—
—
—
—
—
—
—
HDTV (720p)
HDTV (720p)
HDTV (1080i)
HDTV (1080i)60
50
60
50—
—
—
—
TV480i
TV625i
SDTV (480p)
SDTV (576p)60
50
60
50—
—
—
—
Compatible video formats  (continued)
Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution 
						

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A
Notices
This appendix includes safety instructions and other important information 
about your projector.
Important Safety Instructions
Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:
â– Do not look into the lens when the projector is on. The bright light can 
damage your eyes.
â– Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
â– Do not operate the projector on its side, or while tilted to one side. 
Do not tilt the projector forward or back at a greater angle than that 
specified for vertical keystone correction (see page 187). 
â– If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it should be installed by 
qualified technicians using mounting hardware designed for use with 
this projector. 
â– Do not stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it.
â– Do not use the projector where it may be exposed to rain, water, or 
excessive humidity. 
â– Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp 
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
â– Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector.
â– Do not use the projector where it may be exposed to excessive dust or 
smoke.
â– Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. 
â– Do not use or store the projector or remote control in a hot location, 
such as near a heater, in direct sunlight, or in a closed vehicle.
â– Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide 
ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not operate 
the projector on a sofa, rug, or other soft surface, or set it on top of loose 
papers, which could block vents underneath your projector.  
						

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â– Do not operate the projector in a closed-in cabinet unless proper 
ventilation is provided.
â– If you are using two or more projectors side-by-side, leave at least 2 feet 
(60 cm) of space between the projectors to allow for proper ventilation.
â– Clean or replace the air filter periodically to prevent overheating.
â– Do not use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 
41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C). Doing so may cause an unstable display and 
could lead to projector damage.
â– Do not store the projector outside of the required temperature range of 
14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) or in direct sunlight for long periods of 
time. Doing so may cause damage to the case.
â– Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used 
for extended periods.
â– Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel under the following conditions: If it does not operate 
normally when you follow the operating instructions, or exhibits a 
distinct change in performance. If smoke, strange odors, or strange 
noises come from the projector. If the power cord or plug is damaged or 
frayed. If liquid or foreign objects get inside the projector, or if it has 
been exposed to rain or water. If it has been dropped or the housing has 
been damaged.
■Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to 
service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. 
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and 
other hazards.
â– Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not 
sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power company.
â– If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it, 
use the correct power cord for that country.
â– Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or power strips. This can 
cause fire or electric shock.
â– Take the following precautions when handling the plug: Do not hold 
the plug with wet hands. Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust 
present. Insert the plug firmly into the outlet.
â– Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on.
â– The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your 
state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in 
the trash.
â– If the lamp breaks, ventilate the room to prevent gases contained in the 
lamp from being inhaled or coming in contact with the eyes or mouth. 
						

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â– If the projector is mounted overhead and the lamp breaks, be careful to 
prevent pieces of glass from falling into your eyes when you open the 
lamp cover.
WARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, 
including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or 
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (Provided in accordance 
with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code §25249.5 et seq.)
FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
â– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
â– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
â– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
â– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this 
equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause 
interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this 
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded 
equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than 
one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could 
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
						

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For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian 
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement 
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. 
						

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Index
A
A/V Mute
button, 31
display settings, 131
Access Point mode, 65 to 75
Access point, checking IP address of, 72 to 73
Accessories, 13
Ad Hoc mode, 59 to 64
Air filter
cleaning, 155
ordering, 13
replacing, 156 to 158
AirPort, configuring for wireless, 63 to 64, 
73 to 75
Altitude, 132, 166, 189
Anti-theft device, 13, 17, 186
Aspect ratio, 187
Audio
connecting equipment, 48 to 49
controlling volume, 33
problems, troubleshooting, 172
turning off (using A/V Mute), 31
using with scenarios, 108
Authentication, 79 to 80
Auto Setup setting, 125
Autorun setting, 114 to 115
B
Background Color setting, 108
Background screen settings, 131
Bands, vertical, 171
Blackboard color mode, 28, 123
Blackboard, projecting on, 27
Blank screen, 21 to 22
Blurry image, 170
bmp, 118
Brightness, 187
Brightness control, 126
Brightness setting, 123
C
Cables
HD15-to-component, 12, 45
illustrations, 12
mouse, 40
network, 53
ordering, 13
remote control cable set, 13
security, 186
S-video, 13, 44
VGA, 38
VGA-to-component, 12, 45
Camera, see Digital camera
Capturing image, 130
Carrying case, 12
Ceiling mount, 13, 185
Certificate validation, 80 to 81
Cleaning
air filter, 155
lens, 154
projector case, 154
CMYK color format, 118
Color
correcting, 27
multi-screen adjustment, 134
problems, 171 to 172
saturation, 123
settings, 122 to 123
temperature, 123
Color Mode, 27 to 28, 122 to 123
CompactFlash card
inserting, 51
moving files to, 151
projecting from, 100 to 101
transferring scenarios to, 114 to 115
Component video cable, 13, 41
Composite (RCA) video cable, 41 to 43
Computer
connecting to, 38 to 41
selecting source, 20 
						

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Connecting projector
to audio equipment, 48 to 49
to computer, 38 to 41
to digital camera, 50
to external monitor, 47
to speakers, 49
to video equipment, 41 to 46
Continuous play setting, 105, 115
Contrast setting, 123
Custom screen, see User’s Logo
Customized color mode, 28, 123
D
Data encryption, 88 to 89
Default settings, restoring, 121
DHCP, 66, 70, 74, 174
Digital camera
connecting to, 50
projecting images from, 101 to 102
Direct Power On, 19
Display order setting, 105
Distance from projector to screen, 16, 187
Documentation, 10
DPOF, 118
Drive, external, 100 to 101
DVD player, connecting, 41 to 46
E
EAP authentication, 79 to 80
EAP-TLS certificate, 80 to 81
EasyMP
problems, 175 to 177
software, 181 to 183
starting, 56, 136
Electrical specifications, 188
E-mail alerts, 137 to 138
EMP Monitor
changing monitoring interval, 147
monitoring the projector, 139 to 147
problems, 173
using, 139 to 147EMP NS Connection
configuring projector for, 65 to 81
creating password for, 58
disconnecting, 84
entering keyword, 83
installing software, 181 to 183
problems, 173 to 175
projecting wirelessly, 55 to 92
using, 81 to 92
EMP SlideMaker
checking scenarios, 113
converting PowerPoint files, 105 to 106
creating scenarios, 105 to 112
problems, 175 to 176
setting up transitions, 111 to 112
transferring scenarios to drive, 114 to 115
Encryption, 63, 69, 76 to 77, 88 to 89
Environmental specifications, 189
Epson
accessories, 13
presentation tips, 11
PrivateLine Support, 10
technical support, 10, 178 to 179
warranty, 11
ESSID, 60, 63, 69, 74, 84, 174
Ethernet connection, 136 to 137
Explorer, Windows, 151
External drive, projecting from, 100 to 101
External monitor, connecting, 47
E-Zoom button, 32
F
FCC compliance statement, 195
Files, sending to projector, 151
Filter, see Air filter
Finder, Macintosh, 151
Focusing image, 24
Freeze button, 32
FTP, sending files to projector, 151
G
Game color mode, 28, 122
Gateway address, checking, 72 
						

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H
HDTV images, video formats, 191
Height of image, adjusting, 23
Help, 178 to 179
Help system, using, 164
Help, Epson, 10
High altitude, 132, 166
I
Image
adjusting, 23 to 28, 122 to 123
blurry, 170
capturing and saving in projector, 130
correcting shape, 24 to 27, 126, 169
fitting on screen, 125, 169
height, adjusting, 23
problems with, 167 to 172
projecting on chalkboard, 27
raising, 23
rotating, 101, 102, 103, 117
selecting source, 20, 30, 43 to 46
shape, correcting, 24 to 27
size and projection distance, 16, 187
turning off (using A/V Mute), 31
turning off temporarily, 31
zooming, 24, 32
Image menu, 122 to 123
Info menu, 159 to 160
Infrastructure mode, see Access Point mode
Input signal, selecting, 20, 30, 43 to 46
Installing projector, 185 to 186
Installing software, 181 to 183
Instant Off, 20
IP Connect Mode, 86 to 87
J
jpg, 118
K
Kensington anti-theft device, 13, 17, 186
Keystone correction, 24 to 27, 126, 169, 187
Keyword, 58, 83
L
Lamp
number of hours used, 159 to 160
ordering, 13
replacing, 156 to 159
specifications, 188
status light, 165 to 166
Lamp timer, resetting, 159
Language setting, 133
Laptop computer
connecting to, 38 to 39
display problems, 21 to 22, 167 to 168
selecting source, 20, 30
LEAP authentication, 79 to 80
Lens, cleaning, 154
Lights, status, 165 to 166
Locking projector, 83
Logo, saving on projector, 129 to 131
M
Mac
configuring for wireless, 63 to 64, 73 to 75
display problems, 168
EasyMP system requirements, 182
Finder, 151
Manuals, 10
Menus
changing settings, 120 to 121
default settings, restoring, 121
Image, 122 to 123
Info, 159 to 160
network, 57, 59, 65, 75, 77, 79, 80, 136, 
137
Signal, 124 to 125
User’s Logo, 130
Monitor, connecting, 47
Monitoring projector
e-mail notifications, 137 to 138
EMP Monitor, 139 to 147
Mouse
compatibility, 187
connecting cable for remote, 40 to 41
using remote control as, 34 
						

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Movie files
projecting from external drive, 100 to 101
using in scenarios, 108 to 111
Movie Sending Mode, 92 to 93
MPEG, 92, 118
mpg, 118
mrk, 118
Multiple projectors, controlling, 35 to 36
Multi-screen color adjustment, 134
Multi-screen projection, 90 to 92, 183
N
Network
cable, 53
managing projector remotely, 135 to 150
problems, 173 to 175
projecting, 81 to 84
security, 87 to 89
setting, 142, 151
wired, 136 to 137
wireless, 52, 55 to 97
Network card
compatible, 181
inserting, 52
Network settings, configuring, 56 to 81
No Signal message, 21, 168
Noise level, 187
Not Supported message, 169
NS Connection, see EMP NS Connection
Numeric keypad, using, 128
O
Operation Lock setting, 126, 131
Optical aspect ratio, 187
Options for projector, 13
P
Password
protection, 127 to 129
remote access, 58
request code, 129
PC Free, 100 to 105, 116 to 118
PEAP authentication, 79 to 80Photo color mode, 28, 122
Picture source, selecting, 20, 30, 43 to 46
Picture, see Image
png, 118
Pointer shape, 126
Pointer tool, using, 33 to 34
Positioning
image, 23
projector, 16 to 17, 185 to 186
Power
button, 19
specifications, 188
status light, 19, 165 to 166
PowerPoint files
adding slides to a scenario, 108 to 110
converting to scenarios, 105 to 106
presenting, 116 to 117
problems, 175 to 176
Presentation color mode, 28, 122
Presentation Mode, 94
Presentations
computer, 38 to 41
digital camera, 50, 101 to 102
images and movies, 100 to 105
room conditions, 16, 30
scenarios, 116 to 117
tips and training, 11
using the pointer tool, 33 to 34
video, 41 to 46
wireless, 55 to 92
Presenter View, 94 to 97
Presenters Online, 11
PrivateLine Support, 10
Problems
color, 171 to 172
connecting wirelessly, 84 to 85, 173 to 175
image, 167 to 172
monitoring projector, 173
no signal, 21, 168
remote control, 177
scenarios, 175 to 176
sound, 172
using on-screen help, 164
Progressive format, 118, 125
Projecting without screen, 27