Epson Projector PowerLite 2045 User Manual
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Solutions WhentheImage Contains NoiseorStatic If the projected imageseems tocontain electronic interference (noise)orstatic, trythe following solutions: • Check thecables connecting yourcomputer orvideo source tothe projector. Theyshould be: • Separated fromthepower cordtoprevent interference • Securely connected atboth ends • Not connected toan extension cable • No longer than10feet (3m) forVGA/computer cablesor24 feet (7.3 m)forHDMI cables • Check thesettings onthe projectors Signalmenutomake suretheymatch thevideo source. • Select acomputer videoresolution andrefresh ratethatarecompatible withtheprojector. • Ifyou areprojecting fromacomputer, displayauniformly patterned imageonthe screen andmanually adjust theTracking andSync settings. • Ifyou adjusted theimage shape usingtheprojector controls,trydecreasing theSharpness settingto improve imagequality. • Ifyou connected anextension powercable,tryprojecting withoutitto see ifitcaused interference in the signal. • Try adifferent cable. • Try turning offFrame Interpolation ,or turn onImage Enhancement inthe Image menu. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu Supported VideoDisplay Formats Image Quality Settings -Image Menu Solutions WhentheImage isFuzzy orBlurry If the projected imageisfuzzy orblurry, trythe following solutions: • Adjust theimage focus. • Clean theprojector lens. Note: Toavoid condensation onthe lens after bringing theprojector infrom acold environment, letthe projector warmuptoroom temperature beforeusingit. 131
• Position theprojector closeenough tothe screen. • Position theprojector sothe keystone adjustment angleisnot sowide thatitdistorts theimage. • Turn onautomatic keystoneadjustment inthe projectors menus. • Adjust theSharpness settingtoimprove imagequality. • Ifany bands oroverall blurriness remain,displayauniformly patterned imageonthe screen and manually adjusttheTracking andSync settings. • Ifyou areprojecting fromacomputer, tryusing alower resolution ortry tomatch theprojectors native resolution. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related references Projection Distance Image Quality Settings -Image Menu General Projector Specifications Related tasks Cleaning theLens Focusing theImage UsingtheFocus Ring Solutions WhentheImage Brightness orColors areIncorrect If the projected imageistoo dark orlight, orthe colors areincorrect, trythe following solutions: • Press theColor Mode button onthe remote controltotry different colormodes forthe image and environment. • Check yourvideo source settings. • Adjust theavailable settingsonthe Image menuforthe current inputsource, suchasBrightness , Contrast ,Tint ,Advanced ,and Color Saturation . • Make sureallthe cables aresecurely connected tothe projector andyour video device. Ifyou connected longcables, tryconnecting shortercables. • Ifyou areusing theECO Power Consumption setting,tryselecting Normalinthe projectors menus. Note: Athigh altitudes orlocations subjecttohigh temperatures, theimage maybecome darkerand you may notbeable toadjust thePower Consumption setting. • Position theprojector closeenough tothe screen. 132
• Ifthe image hasbeen progressively darkening,youmay need toreplace theprojector lampsoon. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related concepts Projector LampMaintenance Related references Image Quality Settings -Image Menu Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu Solutions Whena3D Image DoesNotDisplay Correctly If a 3D image doesnotdisplay correctly, trythe following solutions: • Press the2D/3D buttononthe remote controltoswitch to3D mode, ifnecessary. Youcanalso activate 3Dmode bysetting the3DDisplay settingonthe Signal menutoOn . • Make sureyourvideo device andmedia areboth 3D-compatible. Refertothe documentation that came withyour video device formore information. • Make sureyouareusing anHDMI cablethatsupports 3Dsignals. • Make sureyouselected thecorrect 3DFormat settingonthe Signal menu.Normally thisshould be set toAuto ,but insome cases youmay need toselect adifferent settingtomatch the3Dsignal from your video device. • Make sureyouareusing RF3Dactive shutter glasses. Youcanpurchase themfromEpson. • Make sureyour3Dglasses areturned onand fully charged. Ifthe glasses haveentered standby mode, slidethepower switch onthe glasses tothe Off position andthen back tothe Onposition. • Make sureyour3Dglasses arepaired withtheprojector. • Adjust the3DDepth setting onthe Signal menu. • Make sureyouarewithin the3Dviewing range. • Make sureyourscreen sizematches theDiagonal ScreenSizesetting onthe Signal menu. • Avoid usingtheprojector nearwireless networks, microwave ovens,2.4GHz cordless phones,or other devices thatusethe2.4GHz frequency band.These devices caninterfere withthesignal between theprojector andthe3Dglasses. • Ifthe other solutions donot solve theproblem, changetheInverse 3DGlasses settingonthe Signal menu. Return thesetting toits original valueifchanging itdoes notsolve theproblem asitcan adversely affectthe3Dimage. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems 133
Related references Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu 3D Viewing Range Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts Related tasks Cleaning the3DGlasses Charging the3DGlasses Pairing the3DGlasses withtheProjector Solutions toSound Problems If there isno sound whenyouexpect itor the volume istoo low orhigh, trythe following solutions: • Adjust theprojectors volumesettings. • Press theA/V Mute button onthe remote controltoresume videoandaudio ifthey were temporarily stopped. • Press theSource buttononthe projector orasource buttononthe remote controltoswitch tothe correct inputsource, ifnecessary. • Check yourcomputer orvideo source tomake surethevolume isturned upand theaudio output isset for the correct source. • Check theaudio cableconnections betweentheprojector andyour video source. • Ifyou donot hear sound fromanHDMI source, setthe connected devicetoPCM output. • Make sureanyconnected audiocables arelabeled NoResistance. • Ifyou areusing aMac andyoudonot hear sound fromanHDMI source, makesureyourMac supports audiothrough theHDMI port.Ifnot, youneed toconnect anaudio cable. • Ifyou connected anaudio device tothe projectors AudioOutport, theinternal speaker isdisabled. However, youcanstillcontrol thevolume levelviathe projectors controlpanelorremote control. • Ifyou turn theprojector onimmediately afterturning itoff, the cooling fansmayrunathigh speed momentarily andcause anunexpected noise.Thisisnormal. Parent topic:Solving ImageorSound Problems Related concepts Projector Connections Related tasks Controlling theVolume withtheVolume Buttons 134
Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems Check thesolutions inthese sections ifyou have problems operating theprojector orremote control. Solutions toProjector PowerorShut-Off Problems Solutions toProblems withtheRemote Control Parent topic:Solving Problems Solutions toProjector PowerorShut-Off Problems If the projector doesnotcome onwhen youpress thepower button oritshuts offunexpectedly, trythe following solutions: • Make surethepower cordissecurely connected tothe projector andtoaworking electrical outlet. • The projectors buttonsmaybelocked forsecurity. Unlockthebuttons oruse theremote controlto turn onthe projector. • Ifthe projectors lampshuts offunexpectedly, itmay have entered standby modeafteraperiod of inactivity. Pressthepower button towake theprojector andadjust theSleep ModeTimer setting to change thesleep interval. • Ifthe power button onthe remote controldoesnotturn onthe projector, checkitsbatteries andmake sure theRemote Receiver settingisturned oninthe projectors menu,ifavailable. • Make sureSleep Modeisnot ineffect. • The power cordmaybedefective. Tryanother powercord.Ifthat doesnt work,disconnect thecord and contact Epson. Parent topic:Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems Related references Where toGet Help Projector LightStatus Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu Related tasks Unlocking theProjector s Buttons Replacing theRemote ControlBatteries 135
Solutions toProblems withtheRemote Control If the projector doesnotrespond toremote controlcommands, trythe following solutions: • Check thattheremote controlbatteries areinstalled correctly andhave power. Ifnecessary, replace the batteries. • Make sureyouareoperating theremote controlwithinthereception angleandrange ofthe projector. • Make suretheprojector isnot warming uporshutting down. • Check tosee ifa button onthe remote controlisstuck down, causing itto enter sleep mode. Release the button towake theremote controlup. • Strong fluorescent lighting,directsunlight, orinfrared devicesignals maybeinterfering withthe projectors remotereceivers. Dimthelights ormove theprojector awayfromthesun orinterfering equipment. • Ifavailable, turnoffone ofthe remote receivers inthe projectors menusystem, orcheck ifall the remote receivers wereturned off. • Ifyou assigned anIDnumber tothe remote controltooperate multiple projectors, youmay need to check orchange theIDsetting (feature notavailable withallprojectors). • Ifyou lose theremote control, youcanpurchase anotherfromanauthorized Epsonreseller. Parent topic:Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems Related references Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts Remote ControlOperation Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu Related tasks Replacing theRemote ControlBatteries Solving Network Problems Check thesolutions inthese sections ifyou have problems usingtheprojector onanetwork PowerLite Home Cinema 2045). Solutions WhenWireless Authentication Fails Parent topic:Solving Problems 136
Solutions WhenWireless Authentication Fails • Ifthe wireless settingsarecorrect, butauthentication fails,youmay need toupdate the Time/Schedule Settingsonthe Extended menu. • Make suretheWireless LANPower settingisset toOn . • Check theSecurity settingsandpassphrase inthe Network Configuration menu. Parent topic:Solving Network Problems Where toGet Help If you need tocontact Epsonfortechnical supportservices, usethefollowing supportoptions. Internet Support Visit Epsons supportwebsite atepson.com/support (U.S.)orepson.ca/support (Canada)forsolutions to common problems withyour projector. Youcandownload utilitiesanddocumentation, getFAQs and troubleshooting advice,ore-mail Epson withyour questions. Speak toaSupport Representative To use theEpson PrivateLine Supportservice,call(800) 637-7661. Thisservice isavailable forthe duration ofyour warranty period.Youmay alsospeak withaprojector supportspecialist bydialing (562) 276-4394 (U.S.)or(905) 709-3839 (Canada). Support hoursare6AM to8PM, Pacific Time,Monday throughFridayand7AM to4PM, Pacific Time, Saturday. Days andhours ofsupport aresubject tochange withoutnotice.Tollorlong distance chargesmay apply. Before youcall, have thefollowing information ready: • Product name • Product serialnumber (located onthe bottom orrear ofthe projector, orinthe menu system) • Proof ofpurchase (suchasastore receipt) anddate ofpurchase • Computer orvideo configuration • Description ofthe problem 137
Purchase SuppliesandAccessories You canpurchase screens,otheroptional accessories, andreplacement partsfromanEpson authorized reseller. Tofind thenearest reseller, call800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).Oryou canpurchase online at epsonstore.com (U.S.sales) orepson.ca (Canadian sales). To purchase areplacement remotecontrol, call(562) 276-4394 (U.S.)or(905) 709-3839 (fordealer referral inCanada). Parent topic:Solving Problems 138
Technical Specifications These sections listthe technical specifications ofyour projector. General Projector Specifications Projector LampSpecifications Remote ControlSpecifications Projector Dimension Specifications Projector Electrical Specifications Projector Environmental Specifications Projector SafetyandApprovals Specifications Supported VideoDisplay Formats General Projector Specifications Type ofdisplay Poly-silicon TFTactive matrix Resolution 1920 ×1080 pixels (1080p) Lens F=1.58 to1.72 Focal length: 16.9mmto20.28 mm Color reproduction Full color, upto1billion colors Brightness Normal PowerConsumption mode: White lightoutput 2200lumens Color lightoutput 2200lumens ECO Power Consumption mode: White lightoutput 1500lumens (ISO21118 standard) Note: Colorbrightness (colorlightoutput) andwhite brightness (white lightoutput) willvary depending onusage conditions. Color light output measured inaccordance withIDMS 15.4;white light output measured inaccordance withISO21118. Contrast ratio 35000:1 withDynamic colormode, Zoom=wide 139
Image size 34 inches (0.86m)to332 inches (8.4m) (in native aspect ratio) Projection distance 36 inches (0.91m)to431 inches (10.9m) (in native aspect ratio) Projection methods Front, rear,ceiling-mounted Optical aspectratio 16:9 (width-to-height) Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual Zoom ratio 1:1.2 (Tele-to-Wide) Internal soundsystem 5 W monaural Noise level 37 dB (Normal PowerConsumption mode) 27 dB (ECO Power Consumption mode) Keystone correction angle Vertical: ±30 °(Auto keystone correction) Horizontal: ±30 °(Manual keystone correction) USB Type Aport compatibility One USB 1.1and 2.0compliant portforUSB mass storage device input Parent topic:Technical Specifications Projector LampSpecifications Type UHE (Ultra HighEfficiency) Power consumption 200 W Lamp life Normal PowerConsumption mode: Up toabout 4000hours ECO Power Consumption mode: Up toabout 7500hours 140