Epson Projector Powerlite 460 User Manual

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video equipment, you 
need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Positioning the projector
■Turning the projector on and off
■Selecting the image source
■Adjusting the image 
						

							22Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Positioning the Projector
The projector lens should be between 18 to 30 inches (47 to 76 cm) 
from the screen. Use the illustrations and tables below to help you 
determine approximately how far to place it based on the screen size 
you’re using and the aspect ratio of the image. Image size can vary 
depending on how you adjust the zoom and other settings.
You can also use the Image Size Calculator
 on the Epson website.
PowerLite 460 (4:3 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
63 inches
(160 cm)18 to 25 in.
(47 to 63 cm)3.7 to 12.3 in.
(9 to 31 cm)41.5 to 50.1 in.
(105 to 127 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)20 to 28 in.
(52 to 71 cm)4.3 to 13.9 in.
(11 to 35 cm)46.3 to 55.9 in.
(118 to 142 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)23 in.
(60 cm)5.2 in.
(13 cm)53.2 in.
(135 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)26 in.
(67 cm)6.1 in.
(16 cm)60.1 in.
(153 cm)
102 inches
(259 cm)30 in.
(76 cm)7.2 in.
(18 cm)68.4 in.
(174 cm)
Height from bottom 
of projector to 
bottom of screen 
(offset B value) Projection 
distance Height from bottom of 
projector to top of 
screen (offset A value) 
						

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PowerLite 460 (16:9 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
60 inches
(152 cm)19 to 26 in.
(48 to 66 cm)8.8 to 12.8
(22 to 33 cm)38.2 to 52.1 in.
(97 to 132 cm)
65 inches
(165 cm)21 to 28 in.
(53 to 71 cm)9.7 to 14.1 in.
(25 to 36 cm)41.6 to 56.6 in.
(106 to 144 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)22 in.
(57 cm)10.6 in.
(27 cm)44.9 in.
(114 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)26 in.
(65 cm)12.4 in.
(32 cm)51.6 in.
(131 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)29 in.
(73 cm)14.2 in.
(36 cm)58.3 in.
(148 cm)
93 inches
(236 cm)30 in.
(76 cm)14.7 in.
(37 cm)60.3 in.
(153 cm)
PowerLite 460 (16:10 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
60 inches
(152 cm)19 to 25 in.
(47 to 64 cm)6.9 to 12.4 in.
(18 to 32 cm)38.7 to 50.6 in.
(98 to 129 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)22 to 29 in.
(55 to 75 cm)8.4 to 14.8 in.
(21 to 38 cm)45.5 to 59.4 in.
(116 to 151 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)25 in.
(63 cm)9.9 in.
(25 cm)52.3 in.
(133 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)28 in.
(71 cm)11.4 in.
(29 cm)59.1 in.
(150 cm)
96 inches
(244 cm)30 in.
(76 cm)12.3
(31 cm)63.2 in.
(160 cm) 
						

							24Displaying and Adjusting the ImagePowerLite 450W (16:10 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
60 inches
(152 cm)19 to 25 in.
(47 to 64 cm)6.9 to 15.6 in.
(18 to 40 cm)38.7 to 47.4 in.
(98 to 120 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)22 to 29 in.
(55 to 75 cm)8.4 to 18.5 in.
(21 to 47 cm)45.5 to 55.6 in.
(116 to 141 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)25 in.
(63 cm)9.9 in.
(25 cm)52.3 in.
(133 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)28 in.
(71 cm)11.4 in.
(29 cm)59.1 in.
(150 cm)
96 inches
(244 cm)30 in.
(76 cm)12.3 in.
(31 cm)63.2 in.
(160 cm)
PowerLite 450W (4:3 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
55 inches
( 140 cm)19 to 26 in.
(49 to 66 cm)7.3 to 16.3 in.
(18 to 41 cm)40.3 to 49.3 in.
(102 to 125 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)21 to 29 in.
(53 to 73 cm)8.1 to 17.9 in.
(21 to 46 cm)44.1 to 53.9 in.
(112 to 137 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)25 in.
(63 cm)9.8 in.
(25 cm)51.8 in.
(132 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)28 in.
(72 cm)11.5 in.
(29 cm)59.5 in.
(151 cm)
85 inches
(216 cm)30 in.
(76 cm)12.3 in.
(31 cm)63.3 in.
(161 cm) 
						

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Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source 
manually (see page 28). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Make sure the power cord is connected and the projector is 
plugged into an electrical outlet. PowerLite 450W (16:9 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
60 inches
(152 cm)19 to 26 in.
(48 to 66 cm)8.8 to 16.1 in.
(22 to 41 cm)38.2 to 48.8 in.
(97 to 124 cm)
65 inches
(165 cm)21 to 28 in.
(53 to 71 cm)9.7 to 17.6 in.
(25 to 45 cm)41.6 to 53 in.
(106 to 135 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)22 in.
(57 cm)10.6 in.
(27 cm)44.9 in.
(114 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)26 in.
(65 cm)12.4 in.
(32 cm)51.6 in.
(131 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)29 in.
(73 cm)14.2 in.
(36 cm)58.3 in.
(148 cm)
93 inches
(236 cm)30 in.
(76 cm)14.7 in.
(37 cm)60.3 in.
(153 cm) 
						

							26Displaying and Adjusting the ImageThe Ppower light should be orange.
2. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
3. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 70.
Power light
warning
Never look into the lens 
when the lamp is on. This 
can damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for 
children. 
						

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Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower button. 
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector, then 
select the 
Extended menu and press Enter.
2. Choose 
Operation and press Enter. 
3. Choose 
Direct Power On and press Enter.
4. Highlight 
On and press Enter. 
5. Press 
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you 
plug the projector into a power outlet or turn it on with a wall 
switch.
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2. Press the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off 
and the projector beeps twice. You can then unplug the power 
cord. 
note
If a power outage occurs 
when Direct Power On is 
enabled and the projector is 
plugged in, the projector will 
restart when the power is 
restored.
note
Lamp life will vary 
depending upon mode 
selected, environmental 
conditions, and usage. 
Turn off this product when 
not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector. 
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals for 1 to 30 minutes 
(see page 68). This conserves 
electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the 
life of the lamp. If you want 
to start projecting again, 
press the P power button.  
						

							28Displaying and Adjusting the ImageIf you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange 
Ppower light is not flashing, then press the Ppower button.
Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button 
on the remote control or the projector until you see the image you 
want to project. Or, press one of the Source buttons on the remote 
control (
Computer, Video, USB, or LAN).
If you still can’t see an image or can’t project the same image that is on 
your notebook or computer screen, see page 114 for solutions.
Select 
USB to project from a USB device or LAN to project over a 
network. See page 40 for instructions.
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain adjustments:
■To focus the image, see page 29.
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 30.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 31.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see 
“Fine-Tuning the Projector” on page 59.
Source Search button
Source 
buttons 
						

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Focusing the Image
Focusing the projector is part of the installation process. If necessary, 
you can re-adjust the focus at any time using the focus lever next to 
the air filter on the side of the projector.
1. Slide the switch to open the air filter cover on the side of the 
projector.
2. Raise or lower the focus lever to sharpen the image.
Focus lever Air filter 
cover switch 
						

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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.
Press the 
Color Mode button on the remote control to select an 
option. Press it until the option you want is projected in the upper 
right corner.
Select from one of these 
Color Mode options:
■Dynamic: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright 
room
.
■Presentation: For color presentations in a bright room (default 
setting). 
■Theatre: For natural-toned movies in a darkened room. 
■Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room (only 
available when the source is set to 
LAN or USB.)
■Sports: For vivid TV images in a bright room (only available for 
component video, S-Video, or composite video sources).
■sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer 
displays. 
■Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard 
(adjusts the white point).
■Whiteboard: For computer presentations in a bright room with 
black-and white text and graphics.
Color Mode 
button