Epson Projector PowerLite 2040 User Manual

							

Note:
Turnoffthis product whennotinuse toprolong thelifeofthe projector. Lamplifewill vary
 depending
uponmode selected, environmental conditions,andusage. Brightness decreasesovertime.
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Remote
ControlSpecifications
 Reception
range
 19.7
feet(6m)
 Batteries
 Two
alkaline ormanganese AA
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Dimension Specifications
 Height
(excluding feet)
 4.5
inches (114mm)
 Width
 11.7
inches (297mm)
 Depth
 9.6
inches (245mm)
 Weight
 PowerLite
HomeCinema 2040:
 6.4
lb(2.9 kg)
 PowerLite
HomeCinema 2045:
 6.8
lb(3.1 kg)
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Electrical Specifications
 Rated
frequency
 50/60
Hz
 Power
supply
 100
to240 VAC ±10%
 3.1
to1.4 A
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Power
consumption
 Operating:

(100
to120 V)
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:307W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:231W
 Standby:

0.21
W(Communication Off),2.1W(Communication On)
 Power
consumption
 Operating:

(220
to240 V)
 Normal
PowerConsumption mode:291W
 ECO
Power Consumption mode:224W
 Standby:

0.28
W(Communication Off),2.4W(Communication On)
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
Environmental Specifications
 Temperature
 Operating:

Up
to7500 ft(2286 m):41to95 °F (5 to35 °C)
 7500
ft(2286 m)to9843 ft(3000 m):41to86 °F (5 to30 °C)
 Storage:
14to140 °F (– 10 to60 °C)
 Humidity
(relative,non-
 Operating:
20to80%
 condensing)

Storage:
10to90%
 Operating
altitude
 Up
to4921 feet(1500 m)
 Up
to9843 feet(3000 m)with High Altitude Modeenabled
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Projector
SafetyandApprovals Specifications
 United
States
 FCC
Part15Class B(DoC)
 UL60950-1
2ndedition (cTUVus Mark)
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Canada
 ICES-003
ClassB
 CSA
C22.2 No.60950-1-07
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topic:Technical Specifications
 Supported
VideoDisplay Formats
 For
best results, yourcomputers monitorportorvideo cardresolution shouldbeset todisplay inthe
 projectors
nativeresolution. However,yourprojector includesEpsonsSizeWise chipthatsupports other
 computer
displayresolutions, soyour image willberesized tofitautomatically.
 Your
computers monitorportorvideo cardrefresh rate(vertical frequency) mustbecompatible withthe
 projector.
(Seeyourcomputer orvideo cardmanual fordetails.)
 The
tables hereliststhecompatible refreshrateandresolution foreach compatible videodisplay format.
 Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 Computer
signals(analog RGB)
 VGA
 60
 640
×480
 SVGA
 60
 800
×600
 XGA
 60
 1024
×768
 WXGA
 60
 1280
×768
 60
 1366
×768
 60
 1280
×800
 SXGA
 60
 1280
×960
 60
 1280
×1024
 WXGA++
 60
 1600
×900
 Composite
video
 TV
(NTSC)
 60
 720
×480
 TV
(PAL)
 50/60
 720
×576
 TV
(SECAM)
 50
 720
×576
 HDMI
inputsignals
 VGA
 60
 640
×480
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Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 SDTV
(480i/480p)
 60
 720
×480
 SDTV
(576i/576p)
 50
 720
×576
 HDTV
(720p)
 50/60
 1280
×720
 HDTV
(1080i)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 HDTV
(1080p)
 24/30/50/60
 1920
×1080
 MHL
input signals
 VGA
 60
 640
×480
 SDTV
(480i/480p)
 60
 720
×480
 SDTV
(576i/576p)
 50
 720
×576
 HDTV
(720p)
 50/60
 1280
×720
 HDTV
(1080i)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 HDTV
(1080p)
 24/30
 1920
×1080
 HDMI
3DSignals
 Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 3D
formats
 HDTV
(720p)
 50/60
 1280
×720
 Frame
Packing
 Side
bySide
 Top
andBottom
 HDTV
(1080i)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 Side
bySide
 HDTV
(1080p)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 Side
bySide
 24
 1920
×1080
 Frame
Packing
 Side
bySide
 Top
andBottom
 MHL
3DSignals
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Display
format
 Refresh
rate(inHz)
 Resolution
(inpixels)
 3D
formats
 HDTV
(720p)
 50/60
 1280
×720
 Side
bySide
 Top
andBottom
 HDTV
(1080i)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 Side
bySide
 HDTV
(1080p)
 50/60
 1920
×1080
 —

24
 1920
×1080
 Side
bySide
 Top
andBottom
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Notices

Check
thesesections forimportant noticesaboutyourprojector.
 Recycling

Important
SafetyInformation
 Important
SafetyInstructions
 FCC
Compliance Statement
 Open
Source Software License
 Trademarks

Copyright
Notice
 Recycling

Epson
offersarecycling programforend oflife products. Pleasegotothis site forinformation onhow to
 return
yourproducts forproper disposal.
 Parent
topic:Notices
 Important
SafetyInformation
 Warning:
Theprojector anditsaccessories comepackaged inplastic bags.Keepplastic bagsaway
 from
small children toavoid anyriskofsuffocation.
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topic:Notices
 Important
SafetyInstructions
 Follow
thesesafety instructions whensetting upand using theprojector:
 •
Do not look intothelens when theprojector ison. The bright lightcandamage youreyes. Avoid
 standing
infront ofthe projector sothe bright lightdoes notshine intoyour eyes.
 •
Do not place theprojector onanunstable cart,stand, ortable.
 •
Do not operate theprojector onitsside, orwhile tiltedtoone side.
 •
Ifthe projector ismounted onaceiling orwall, itshould beinstalled byqualified technicians using
 mounting
hardware designedforuse with thisprojector.
 •
When installing oradjusting aceiling orwall mount, donot use adhesives toprevent thescrews from
 loosening
anddonot use oilsorlubricants. Thismay cause theprojector casetocrack andthe
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projector
tofall from itsceiling mount. Thiscould cause serious injurytoanyone underthemount and
 could
damage theprojector.
 •
Do not use theprojector nearwater, sources ofheat, high-voltage electricalwires,orsources of
 magnetic
fields.
 •
Use thetype ofpower source indicated onthe projector. Useofadifferent powersource mayresult in
 fire
orelectric shock.Ifyou arenotsure ofthe power available, consultyourdealer orpower company.
 •
Place theprojector nearawall outlet where theplug canbeeasily unplugged.
 •
Take thefollowing precautions whenhandling theplug: Donot hold theplug withwethands. Donot
 insert
theplug intoadusty outlet. Inserttheplug firmly intotheoutlet. Donot pull thepower cordwhen
 disconnecting
theplug; always besure tohold theplug when disconnecting it.Do not overload wall
 outlets,
extension cords,orpower strips.Failure tocomply withthese precautions couldresult infire or
 electric
shock.
 •
Do not place theprojector wherethecord canbewalked on.This may result infraying ordamage to
 the
plug.
 •
Unplug theprojector fromthewall outlet andallow tocool before cleaning. Useadry cloth (or,for
 stubborn
dirtorstains, amoist cloththathasbeen wrung dry)forcleaning. Donot use liquid oraerosol
 cleaners,
anysprays containing flammable gas,orsolvents suchasalcohol, paintthinner, orbenzine.
 •
Do not block theslots andopenings inthe projector case.Theyprovide ventilation andprevent the
 projector
fromoverheating. Donot operate theprojector onasofa, rug,orother softsurface, orset it
 on
top ofloose papers. Donot cover theprojector withablanket, curtain,ortablecloth. Ifyou are
 setting
upthe projector nearawall, leave atleast 7.9inches (20cm) ofspace between thewall and
 the
projector.
 •
Do not operate theprojector inaclosed-in cabinetunlessproperventilation isprovided.
 •
Never allowobjects ofany kind toenter anyopenings inthe projector. Donot leave objects, especially
 flammable
objects,neartheprojector. Neverspillliquid ofany kind intotheprojector.
 •
Ifyou areusing twoormore projectors side-by-side, leaveatleast ofspace between theprojectors to
 allow
forproper ventilation.
 •
You may need toclean theairfilter andvent. Aclogged airfilter orvent canblock ventilation needed
 to
cool theprojector. Donot use canned air,orthe gases mayleave aresidue.
 •
Do not store theprojector outdoors foranextended lengthoftime.
 •
Except asspecifically explainedinthis manual, donot attempt toservice thisproduct yourself. Refer
 all
servicing toqualified personnel. Openingorremoving coversmayexpose youtodangerous
 voltages
andother hazards.
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•
Never openanycovers onthe projector exceptasspecifically explainedinthis manual. Neverattempt
 to
disassemble ormodify theprojector. Referallrepairs toqualified servicepersonnel.
 •
Unplug theprojector fromthewall outlet andrefer servicing toqualified servicepersonnel underthe
 following
conditions: ifitdoes notoperate normally whenyoufollow theoperating instructions, or
 exhibits
adistinct change inperformance; ifsmoke, strange odors,orstrange noisescomefromthe
 projector;
ifthe power cordorplug isdamaged orfrayed; ifliquid orforeign objects getinside the
 projector,
orifithas been exposed torain orwater; ifithas been dropped orthe housing hasbeen
 damaged.

•
Do not touch theplug during anelectrical storm.Otherwise, youmay receive anelectric shock.
 •
Unplug theprojector whenitwill not beused forextended periods.
 •
Do not use theprojector whereitmay beexposed torain, water, orexcessive humidity.
 •
Do not use orstore theprojector whereitmay beexposed tosmoke, steam,corrosive gases,
 excessive
dust,vibration, orshock.
 •
Do not use theprojector whereflammable orexplosive gasesmaybepresent.
 •
Do not use orstore theprojector orremote controlinahot location, suchasnear aheater, indirect
 sunlight,
orinaclosed vehicle.
 •
Ifyou usetheprojector inacountry otherthanwhere youpurchased it,use thecorrect powercordfor
 that
country.
 •
Do not stand onthe projector orplace heavy objects onit.
 •
Do not use theprojector outsideofthe required temperature rangeof.Doing somay cause an
 unstable
displayandcould leadtoprojector damage. Donot use orstore theprojector whereitmay be
 exposed
tosudden changes intemperature.
 •
Do not store theprojector outsideofthe required temperature rangeof14 to140 °F (– 10 to60 °C) or
 in
direct sunlight forlong periods oftime. Doing somay cause damage tothe case.
 •
Do not place anything thatcanbecome warpedordamaged byheat near theexhaust vents.Donot
 bring
yourhands orface close tothe vents whileprojection isin progress. Donot bring yourfaceclose
 to
the projector whileitis in use.
 •
Before youmove theprojector, makesureitspower isturned off,the plug isdisconnected fromthe
 outlet,
andallcables aredisconnected.
 •
Do not place thesource ofan open flame, suchasalit candle, onornear theprojector.
 •
Do not modify thepower cord.Donot place heavy objects ontop ofthe power cordorbend, twist,or
 pull
itexcessively. Keepthepower cordaway fromhotelectrical appliances.
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WARNING
:The cords included withthisproduct containchemicals, includinglead,known tothe State of
 California
tocause birthdefects orother reproductive harm.Wash hands afterhandling. (Thisnotice is
 provided
inaccordance withProposition 65inCal. Health &Safety Code§25249.5 andfollowing.)
 3D
Safety Instructions
 Restriction
ofUse
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topic:Notices
 3D
Safety Instructions
 Follow
these3Dsafety instructions whensetting upand using theprojector:
 •
Ifyou orany viewer experiences thefollowing symptoms orother major discomfort fromviewing 3D
 video
images, immediately stopviewing andcontact yourhealth careprovider: convulsions, eyeor
 muscle
twitching, lossofawareness, alteredvision,involuntary movements, disorientation, eyestrain,
 nausea/vomiting,
dizziness,headaches, fatigue,orblurry/double visionthatlasts longer thanfew
 seconds.
Donot engage inany potentially hazardous activity(suchasdriving avehicle oroperating
 machinery)
untilyour symptoms havecompletely goneaway. Ifthe symptoms persist,discontinue use
 and
donot resume stereoscopic 3Dviewing withoutdiscussing yoursymptoms withahealth care
 provider/physician.

•
Some viewers mayexperience aseizure orblackout whenexposed toflashing imagesorlights
 contained
incertain 3Dcontent. Anyonewhohasahistory ofseizures, lossofawareness, symptoms
 linked
toan epileptic condition, orhas afamily history ofepilepsy, shouldcontact ahealth care
 provider
beforeusingthe3Dfunction. Itis recommended thatallviewers takeregular breakswhile
 watching
3Dvideo images orplaying stereoscopic 3Dgames. Thesuggested breaksare,atleast 5to
 15
minutes afterevery 30to60 minutes ofstereoscopic 3Dcontent viewing.*
 *Based
onthe guidelines issuedbythe 3DConsortium revisedDecember 10,2008. Thelength and
 frequency
ofnecessary breakswillvary from person toperson. Ifyou experience anydiscomfort, you
 should
immediately stopwatching the3Dvideo images orplaying stereoscopic 3Dgames untilthe
 discomfort
ends;consult aheath careprovider/physician ifnecessary.
 •
Due tothe possible impactonvision development, viewersof3D video images shouldbeage 6or
 older.
Children andteenagers maybemore susceptible tohealth issues associated withviewing in3D
 and
should beclosely supervised toavoid prolonged viewingwithoutrest.
 •
Maintain adistance fromthescreen ofatleast three times thescreen heightwhenviewing 3Dimages.
 The
recommended viewingdistance foran80inch screen isat least 10feet (3m) and atleast 12feet
 (3.6
m)fora100 inch screen. Also,werecommended usingascreen sizelessthan 120inches.
 Viewing
anycloser thantherecommended viewingdistance oron ascreen largerthanrecommended
 may
result ineye fatigue.
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•
Viewing 3Dcontent maycause dizziness anddisorientation forsome viewers. Therefore, toavoid
 injury
donot place yourprojector orscreen nearopen stairwells, balconies, orwires, anddonot sit
 near
objects thatcould bebroken ifaccidentally hit.
 •
The following peopleshouldlimit3Dcontent viewing:
 •
People withahistory ofphotosensitivity
 •
People withheart disease
 •
People inpoor health
 •
People whoaresleep deprived
 •
People whoarephysically tired
 •
People undertheinfluence ofdrugs oralcohol
 •
Anyone whohasever experienced epilepticseizures orsensory disturbances triggeredbyflashing
 light
effects
 •
SOME LIGHTPATTERNS MAYINDUCE SEIZURES INPERSONS WITHNOPRIOR HISTORY
 OF
EPILEPSY.
 •
Do not use thedevice nearanymedical equipment orequipment thatisautomatically controlled,such
 as
automatic doorsorfire alarms. Electromagnetic interferencefromthedevice maycause such
 equipment
tomalfunction andcause anaccident.
 •
Do not disassemble ormodify the3Dglasses. Thiscould cause afire tooccur orthe images toappear
 abnormal
whenviewing, causingyoutofeel ill.
 •
Do not leave the3Dglasses orany parts supplied withtheglasses withinreachofchildren. They
 could
beaccidentally swallowed.Ifanything isaccidentally swallowed,contactadoctor immediately.
 •
Do not place the3Dglasses inafire oron aheat source, orleave themunattended inalocation
 subject
tohigh temperatures. Becausethisdevice hasabuilt-in rechargeable lithiumbattery, itcould
 cause
burnsorafire ifitignites orexplodes.
 •
When charging the3Dglasses, onlyusethesupplied charging cableandconnect thecable tothe
 USB
portdesignated byEpson. Donot charge the3Dglasses usingotherdevices asitmay cause the
 battery
toleak, overheat, ignite,orexplode.
 •
Do not drop the3Dglasses orpress tooforcefully onthem. Ifthe glass sections orother partsare
 broken,
aninjury could occur.
 •
Be careful ofthe edges ofthe frame whenwearing the3Dglasses anddonot place yourfinger inany
 of
the moving sections suchasthe hinges. Otherwise youcould injure youreyes orfingers.
 •
When disposing ofthe 3Dglasses, followanylocal rules andregulations.
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