Epson Projector Powerlite 450w User Manual

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Checking Projector Status
If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off and unplug it. 
Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this 
doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector.
What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status.
Refer to the following tables for a complete description of the 
projector’s status lights:
Temperature 
light
Lamp lightPower light
Power light...

112Solving Problems Error light(s) status
Error light(s) status Description
PGreen or orange
Flashing orange
OffIt’s time to replace the lamp. See page101 for instructions. If you continue to 
use the lamp after the replacement warning, there is an increased possibility 
that the lamp may break.
PFlashing red
Off
Flashing orangeRapid cooling is in progress. Although this is not an abnormal condition, 
projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make sure 
there is plenty of space...

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Solving Projector Operation Problems
The power doesn’t turn on.
■If the projector doesn’t turn on when you press the Ppower 
button, make sure the power cord is connected to the projector 
and plugged into a working electrical outlet.
■The power cord may be defective. Disconnect the cord from the 
outlet and contact Epson as described on page 124.
■If you’re using the Direct Power On function and you 
immediately plug the power cord back in after unplugging it, the 
power may not turn...

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■Make sure USB Type B in the Extended menu is set to USB 
Display
 (see page 68).
■In Windows, if the mouse pointer flickers, select All Programs > 
EPSON Projector > EPSON USB Display > EPSON USB 
Display Vx.x
., then clear the Transfer layered window 
checkbox.
Solving Problems With the Image 
or Sound
No image appears on the screen.
■Check that the Ppower light is green and not flashing. Also press 
the 
A/V Mute button on the remote control to make sure the 
picture has not been...

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You’ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the 
message 
No Signal displayed.
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described 
beginning on page 44.
■If you’ve connected a computer and one or more video sources, 
you may need to press the 
Source Search button to select the 
correct source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up 
after pressing the button.
■Make sure the power for your connected equipment is turned on.
If you’re using a PC notebook:...

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The message Not Supported is displayed.
■Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu 
(see page 63).
■Make sure your computer’s resolution and frequency or refresh 
rate is supported by the projector (see page 130). If necessary, 
change your computer’s settings. 
Only part of the computer image is displayed.
■Press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button 
on the projector.
■Make sure the image Position setting is correct in the Signal 
menu....

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The image contains static or noise.
■If you’re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters), 
or an extension cable, the image quality may be reduced.
■Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord 
as much as possible to prevent interference.
■The video signal may be split between the computer and the 
projector. If you notice a decline in the projected image quality 
when the image is displayed simultaneously on your notebook 
computer and the projector,...

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■If you’re projecting from a computer, you may need to adjust the 
tracking and sync settings as described in the next section. 
You see vertical bands or the image still looks blurry after 
trying the solutions in the previous section.
■If you’re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that 
contains a lot of fine detail, you may notice vertical bands or some 
of the characters may look heavy or blurred. Press the 
Auto 
button on the remote control or the 
Enter button on...

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■If you’re displaying video, adjust the Color Adjustment and 
Color Mode settings on the Image menu. You can also try 
adjusting the 
Color Saturation, Abs. Color Temp, and Tint 
settings on the Image menu.
■Try adjusting the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Image 
menu.
■Try adjusting the Power Consumption setting (see page 65).
■Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance.
■The projector’s lamp may need to be replaced. See page 101 for 
instructions....

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■If you’re using a DVD player or other video source, make sure the 
cables are connected correctly, as described on page 53.
■If you are using a microphone connected to the projector’s Mic 
port, make sure the cable is connected securely and the 
Mic Input 
Volume
 on the Settings menu is adjusted correctly. See page 65 
for more information.
Solving Password Problems
If you cannot enter or remember a password, try the following 
solutions:
■You may have turned on password protection...