Epson Projector Powerlite 1915 Quickstart Guide
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Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer Monitor Port Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector. Connect one end to the projector’s Computer1 or Computer2 port, and the other end to your computer’smonitor port. If you are using a notebook, switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable. Computer USB Port Connect a computer (Windows® 2000 or later only) using the USB cable that came with the projector. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s USB TypeB (square) port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software. (You need to install the software only the first time you connect.) Then press the USB button on the remote control. Network (LAN) Connect the projector to a wired network using an Ethernet® cable. See “Project Over a Wired Network” on the back of this sheet for more information. To connect to a wireless network, see “Project Wirelessly” on the back of the sheet for instructions. Video Player Connect up to 5 video devices and use the remote control to switch between them. Audio cable*HDMI cable*S-Video cable*VGA cable Component video to VGA cable* RCA video cable (composite video)* * These cables are optional. Camera or USB Device Connect a digital camera or other USB device to the projector’s USB1 Type A (flat) port. Digital camera Thumb drive Connect an Epson Document Camera to the USB2 port. DC-06 document camera If you connect a digital camera or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s EasyMP Slide Converter feature. See the Network and PC Free Operation Guide on your projector CD. For information on connecting an external monitor or external speakers, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Turn on your equipment 1 Turn on your computer or video source. 2 Plug in the projector. 3 Open the A/V Mute slide all the way. 4 Press thepower button on the projector or remote control. Power light Power button The power light flashes green, then stays on. NOTE: To shut down the projector, press thepower button twice, then unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down. Adjust the image 1 If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the image source. NOTE: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet. 2 To raise the image, press the gray foot release lever and lift the front of the projector. Release the lever to lock the foot in position. 3 Press the Focus buttons to sharpen the image. Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Zoom Focus 4 If your image looks likeor, you’ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. 5 If your image looks likeor, press theorbuttons on the projector to correct it. Using the remote control Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries). Change presentation slides (USB connection only) Navigate projector menus Choose which source to display Control projector volume Turn projector on and off Turn off projector display and sound You can use the remote control to operate the projector. With the USB cable, you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on using the remote control, see your User’s Guide. PowerLite® 1915/1925W
Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer Monitor Port Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector. Connect one end to the projector’s Computer1 or Computer2 port, and the other end to your computer’smonitor port. If you are using a notebook, switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable. Computer USB Port Connect a computer (Windows® 2000 or later only) using the USB cable that came with the projector. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s USB TypeB (square) port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software. (You need to install the software only the first time you connect.) Then press the USB button on the remote control. Network (LAN) Connect the projector to a wired network using an Ethernet® cable. See “Project Over a Wired Network” on the back of this sheet for more information. To connect to a wireless network, see “Project Wirelessly” on the back of the sheet for instructions. Video Player Connect up to 5 video devices and use the remote control to switch between them. Audio cable*HDMI cable*S-Video cable*VGA cable Component video to VGA cable* RCA video cable (composite video)* * These cables are optional. Camera or USB Device Connect a digital camera or other USB device to the projector’s USB1 Type A (flat) port. Digital camera Thumb drive Connect an Epson Document Camera to the USB2 port. DC-06 document camera If you connect a digital camera or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s EasyMP Slide Converter feature. See the Network and PC Free Operation Guide on your projector CD. For information on connecting an external monitor or external speakers, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Turn on your equipment 1 Turn on your computer or video source. 2 Plug in the projector. 3 Open the A/V Mute slide all the way. 4 Press thepower button on the projector or remote control. Power light Power button The power light flashes green, then stays on. NOTE: To shut down the projector, press thepower button twice, then unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down. Adjust the image 1 If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the image source. NOTE: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet. 2 To raise the image, press the gray foot release lever and lift the front of the projector. Release the lever to lock the foot in position. 3 Press the Focus buttons to sharpen the image. Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Zoom Focus 4 If your image looks likeor, you’ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. 5 If your image looks likeor, press theorbuttons on the projector to correct it. Using the remote control Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries). Change presentation slides (USB connection only) Navigate projector menus Choose which source to display Control projector volume Turn projector on and off Turn off projector display and sound You can use the remote control to operate the projector. With the USB cable, you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on using the remote control, see your User’s Guide. PowerLite® 1915/1925W
Install network software Install EasyMP® Network Projection and Easy Management® EasyMP Monitor (Windows only) on each computer that will project over the network. Use the CD labeled Epson Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring to install these programs. For instructions on installing and using your network software, see the Network and PC Free Operation Guide. For instructions on installing and using EasyMP Monitor to monitor projectors over the network, see the EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide. These guides are installed along with your projector User’s Guide and are viewable by clicking the icons for them on your computer desktop. Troubleshooting If you see a blank screen... If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer, check the following: • Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the A/V Mute slide is open. • Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the computer as the image source. • If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labelled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. If the projector and notebook don’t display the same image... Windows Try using the CRT/LCD orkey as described above. On most systems, this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. 1 From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility. In Windows Vista, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, then select Display Settings. 2 Click Settings, then click Advanced or Advanced Settings. 3 The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled. Mac OS X 1 From the Apple® menu, select System Preferences, then select Display or Displays. 2 Click Detect Displays. 3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected. 4 Click Arrangement or Arrange, then make sure Mirror Displays is selected. Project wirelessly Follow the steps here to connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless network. Your computer must have a wireless card or built-in wireless interface, and be running Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP, or Windows 2000, or Mac OS ® X 10.3 to 10.5. 1 To install the LAN module, remove the projector’s wireless LAN module cover. 2 Insert the LAN module into the port and replace the cover. 3 Secure the cover using the screw that came with the LAN module. 4 To configure your projector for your wireless network, do one of the following: • If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key, insert it into the projector’s USB1 port, look for the displayed message, remove the key, and connect it to a USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver, then run your presentation. For details, see your User’s Guide. • If you’re not using the key, continue with these steps. 5 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, and press Enter. 6 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 7 Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter. 8 Click Quick or Advanced, and enter your network’s SSID. Epson, EasyMP, and Easy Management are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are regis\ tered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification p\ urposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those \ marks. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Epson America, Inc. 8/09 Printed in XXXXXX CPD-27672 9 If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on DHCP. If not, turn off DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, as needed. To enter numbers, use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a number, then press the Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address, highlight Return, then press Enter. 10 To prevent the SSID and IP address from appearing on the network standby screen, set the SSID Display and/or IP Address Display settings to Off. 11 See “Install network software” for additional instructions. Project over a wired network If you need to configure the projector for your network, you can use the projector’s menu system. 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, then press Enter. 2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 3 Select the Wired LAN menu and press Enter. 4 Choose IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the following: 5 Do one of the following: • If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the DHCP setting. • If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn off DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, as needed. To enter numbers, use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a number, then press the Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address, highlight Return, then press Enter. 6 To prevent the IP address from appearing on the network standby screen, set the IP Address Display setting to Off. 7 When you’re done making all necessary changes, select Setup complete and press Enter to save your settings. Then press Enter again to confirm. 8 Press the Menu button to exit the menu system. Where to get help Manuals For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your projector CD. Telephone Support Services To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing: (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Internet Support Visit epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Registration Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only offers. You can use the CD included with your projector or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. Optional accessories For a list of optional accessories, see your projector User’s Guide. You can purchase screens, carrying cases, 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).
Install network software Install EasyMP® Network Projection and Easy Management® EasyMP Monitor (Windows only) on each computer that will project over the network. Use the CD labeled Epson Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring to install these programs. For instructions on installing and using your network software, see the Network and PC Free Operation Guide. For instructions on installing and using EasyMP Monitor to monitor projectors over the network, see the EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide. These guides are installed along with your projector User’s Guide and are viewable by clicking the icons for them on your computer desktop. Troubleshooting If you see a blank screen... If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer, check the following: • Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the A/V Mute slide is open. • Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the computer as the image source. • If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labelled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. If the projector and notebook don’t display the same image... Windows Try using the CRT/LCD orkey as described above. On most systems, this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. 1 From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility. In Windows Vista, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, then select Display Settings. 2 Click Settings, then click Advanced or Advanced Settings. 3 The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled. Mac OS X 1 From the Apple® menu, select System Preferences, then select Display or Displays. 2 Click Detect Displays. 3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected. 4 Click Arrangement or Arrange, then make sure Mirror Displays is selected. Project wirelessly Follow the steps here to connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless network. Your computer must have a wireless card or built-in wireless interface, and be running Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP, or Windows 2000, or Mac OS ® X 10.3 to 10.5. 1 To install the LAN module, remove the projector’s wireless LAN module cover. 2 Insert the LAN module into the port and replace the cover. 3 Secure the cover using the screw that came with the LAN module. 4 To configure your projector for your wireless network, do one of the following: • If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key, insert it into the projector’s USB1 port, look for the displayed message, remove the key, and connect it to a USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver, then run your presentation. For details, see your User’s Guide. • If you’re not using the key, continue with these steps. 5 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, and press Enter. 6 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 7 Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter. 8 Click Quick or Advanced, and enter your network’s SSID. Epson, EasyMP, and Easy Management are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are regis\ tered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification p\ urposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those \ marks. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Epson America, Inc. 8/09 Printed in XXXXXX CPD-27672 9 If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on DHCP. If not, turn off DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, as needed. To enter numbers, use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a number, then press the Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address, highlight Return, then press Enter. 10 To prevent the SSID and IP address from appearing on the network standby screen, set the SSID Display and/or IP Address Display settings to Off. 11 See “Install network software” for additional instructions. Project over a wired network If you need to configure the projector for your network, you can use the projector’s menu system. 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, then press Enter. 2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 3 Select the Wired LAN menu and press Enter. 4 Choose IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the following: 5 Do one of the following: • If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the DHCP setting. • If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn off DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, as needed. To enter numbers, use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a number, then press the Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address, highlight Return, then press Enter. 6 To prevent the IP address from appearing on the network standby screen, set the IP Address Display setting to Off. 7 When you’re done making all necessary changes, select Setup complete and press Enter to save your settings. Then press Enter again to confirm. 8 Press the Menu button to exit the menu system. Where to get help Manuals For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your projector CD. Telephone Support Services To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing: (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Internet Support Visit epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Registration Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only offers. You can use the CD included with your projector or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. Optional accessories For a list of optional accessories, see your projector User’s Guide. You can purchase screens, carrying cases, 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).