Epson Projector Powerlite 1815p User Manual

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Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image. 
You Can’t Project an Image
If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following: 
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described 
beginning on page 37.
■Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the A/V 
mute slide (lens cover) is open. 
■If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the 
Source Search button on the 
projector’s control panel or 
Search button on the remote control 
to select the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector 
to sync up after pressing the button.)
■If you’re using a PC notebook, press the function key on your 
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be 
labeled 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as  . You may have to 
hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for 
the projector to sync up after changing the setting. 
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the 
Same Image
If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on 
the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow 
these guidelines.
If you’re using a PC notebook:
■On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle 
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at 
the same time. It may be labeled 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as 
. You may have to hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it. 
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing 
the setting.  
						

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■If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously 
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make 
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are 
enabled. 
From the Control Panel, open the 
Display utility. In the Display 
Properties dialog box, click the 
Settings tab, then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by 
brand; you may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the 
external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or 
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for 
details. 
If you’re using Mac OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple
® menu, select System Preferences, then select 
Displays.
2. Make sure the 
VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
3. Click the 
Arrangement (or Arrange) tab.
4. Make sure the 
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected. 
Make sure 
Mirror Displays 
is checked 
						

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Adjusting the Image 
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:    
■If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described 
below.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 24. 
■If the image isn’t square, see page 24.
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 27.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 28.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 6.
Adjusting the Height of the Image 
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable 
foot to raise it. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release lever up and lift 
the front of the projector. 
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever 
to lock the foot in position.
3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image by 
turning any of the projector’s adjustable feet. 
Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but 
you can correct the shape as described on page 24.  
						

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Focusing and Zooming the Image 
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. 
Turn the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image. 
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom 
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. 
See page 32 for instructions. 
Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the 
projector directly in front of the screen and keeping it level. This also 
produces the best picture quality. If the projector is tilted up or placed 
at an angle, you’ll need to correct the image shape by using one of the 
functions described below. 
Automatic Image Adjustment
Use the projector’s Quick Setup feature to set up quickly for a 
presentation. This function automatically corrects the shape and 
position of the image to fit on a screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It can 
correct image distortion when the projector is placed up to a 45° angle 
to the screen (vertically) and 20° (horizontally).
1. Press the 
Quick Setup button on the projector’s control panel.
Focus Zoom  
						

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You see a projected message:
2. Aim the projector so the message appears near the middle of the 
screen. Then use the zoom ring to enlarge the image so the white 
frame (not shown above) extends beyond the edges of the screen 
on all sides.
3. Press the 
Quick Setup button again. Two white boxes flash 
momentarily onto the screen, and the adjustment is complete. 
Your projected image now fits on the screen (some slight overlap 
is normal).
The Quick Setup adjustment is retained when the projector is turned 
off. If the projector is installed in a fixed location, you won’t need to 
repeat the adjustment each time you turn it on. To fine-tune the 
Quick Setup adjustment, use Quick Corner
® (below).
Using Quick Corner
Use Quick Corner to adjust the shape and size of the image when it’s 
uneven on all sides, or to finely adjust the image after performing 
Quick Setup. If you just used Quick Setup, you can use the projector’s 
arrow buttons to make the Quick Corner adjustment. If not, you’ll 
have to select 
Quick Corner as follows: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or on the 
projector’s control panel.
2. Select the 
Settings menu and press Enter. 
3. From the Settings menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. 
4. Select 
Quick Corner and press Enter.
note
If Quick Setup did not 
detect the edges of your 
screen (for example, if you’re 
projecting on a wall), then 
the arrow buttons will be in 
Keystone correction mode 
after performing Quick 
Setup (see page 26). 
						

							26Displaying and Adjusting the ImageYou see this screen:
5. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to select the corner you want to adjust, 
and press 
Enter.
6. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape. 
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners. 
8. When done, press 
Menu to exit the menu system.
Using Keystone Correction
The projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion when 
it is tilted within a range of 30° up or down. 
It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be 
corrected. During this time, a vertical keystone correction gauge 
appears on the screen. If keystone correction isn’t automatically 
carried out, you may need to turn on the 
Auto V-Keystone setting in 
the projector’s menu system (see page 126).
Corrected image Projector tilted up Projector tilted down 
						

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You can manually adjust the shape of the image to compensate for 
vertical and horizontal keystone distortion. First make sure the 
Keystone setting in the projector’s menu system is set to 
H-Keystone 
or 
V-Keystone: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control (or on the 
projector’s control panel).
2. Select the 
Settings menu and press Enter. 
3. From the Settings menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. 
4. Select 
H/V-Keystone and press Enter.
5. Select 
H-Keystone (for horizontal adjustment) or V-Keystone 
(for vertical adjustment) and use the l and r arrow buttons to 
adjust the shape of the image.
If the image becomes smaller, use the zoom ring to enlarge the image 
so it fits the screen. If the image contains faint lines or a gridlike 
pattern, decrease the sharpness setting (see page 123). 
Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
note
The projector’s arrow 
buttons may already be in 
Keystone correction mode if 
you haven’t used Quick 
Setup or Quick Corner.
Vertical 
keystone 
adjustment
Horizontal 
keystone 
adjustment 
						

							28Displaying and Adjusting the ImagePress the 
Color Mode button on the remote control, and then select 
from one of these options:
■Presentation: For making color presentations in a bright room. 
■Text: For making black-and-white presentations in a bright 
room. 
■Theatre: For watching movies in a darkened room; gives images a 
natural tone. 
■Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room. 
■Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room (video, 
S-video, or composite video only). 
■Game: Increases brightness when playing video games or 
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations. 
■sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer 
displays. 
■Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard 
(adjusts the white point).
■Customized: For manual color adjustment (see page 123). 
Resizing Video Images
You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust how 
an image fits into the display area. 
Press 
Resize to switch the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9. This lets 
you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain 
DVDs in 16:9 widescreen format. You can also select 
16:9 (Up) or 
16:9 (Down) to reposition videos to accommodate subtitles or 
supertitles.
For computer images, select 
Normal to automatically resize the image 
and make the best use of the display area.  
						

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1
Presenting with the Remote 
Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 20 feet away. 
You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound 
(page 30) or as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 33). You 
can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer 
(page 34), or to control two or more projectors at the same time 
(page 35). 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Highlighting your presentation
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Operating two or more projectors with the remote control
note
For information and 
resources to help you give
the most professional 
presentation, be sure to visit 
presentersonline.com.  
						

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 160. Follow 
these tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the 
screen.
■Stand within 20 feet of the projector. 
■Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in 
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture 
sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, 
zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can switch between the different sources: 
■The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button 
on the remote control (or the 
Source Search button on the 
projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on the 
screen. 
■On the remote control, there are several Source buttons. 
Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port 
identified on each button, or to use EasyMP (PowerLite 1815p 
only).
note
If a button is pressed longer 
than 30 seconds, the remote 
control stops operating to 
conserve power. When you 
release the button, normal 
operation resumes.