Epson 6100i - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector User manual

Epson® PowerLite®6100i
Multimedia Projector
User’sGuide

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 25
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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2Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display
the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing the Pointer Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4Configuring the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Using the Projector’s Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Creating Your Own Screen Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Displaying Your Screen Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Protecting your Screen Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Turning on Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting the Projector with a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5Managing the Projector from
a Remote Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Installing the Easy Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Connecting and Configuring the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Monitoring Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Controlling Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Using E-mail Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Understanding the Notification Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cleaning the Lens Cover Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Resetting the Air Filter Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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7Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 101
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Solving Easy Management Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Internet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Purchase Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
AAppendix A: Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . 111
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Installing the Rear Cable Cover and Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
BAppendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . 115
CAppendix C: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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Welcome
The Epson® PowerLite®6100i is a versatile projector designed to
ensure that your presentations are easy and trouble-free, whether you
use it in the classroom or conference room. When space is limited,
you can project against a surface less than two and one-half feet away.
The projector’s keystone correction function allows you to correct
image distortion. In addition, the PowerLite 6100i offers outstanding
image quality, with up to 3500 lumens of brightness, a resolution of
1024 × 768 pixels, and a 500:1 contrast ratio.
Your Epson PowerLite projector can be connected to two computer
video sources at the same time, or four video sources. You can include
an independent sound channel for each source.
Use the remote control to take charge of your presentation. Freeze the
action, zoom in on part of the picture, or display a picture-in-picture
video. You can also use the remote as a pointer, or to draw on the
screen.
With the projector’s Easy Management™system, you can use a
Windows®PC to remotely monitor and control the projector.
To prevent unauthorized use of your PowerLite 6100i, you can assign
a password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify
the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the
Operation Lock feature. For more information about security features,
see page 64.

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Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all
of these options:
■Connecting to a notebook or other computer
If you want to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop
computer, see page 22. For additional presentation control, you
can connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your
computer simultaneously.
■Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, laser
disc player, digital camera, and other video sources to your
projector. See page 16 for instructions.
■Using the remote control
The remote control lets you switch from computer to video
sources, zoom in on part of your image, freeze or mute the
presentation, and adjust many other projector features. For
details, see Chapter 3.
■Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an optional
audio cable to the projector to use the projector’s built-in speaker.
See page 25.

Welcome 9
Using Your Documentation
Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty
brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine®Support card.
The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions for setting up and connecting
your projector to a notebook computer.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your projector.
■Tips contain additional projection hints.
Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club®—and it’s free.
■built-in help system
Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get
quick solutions for common problems. See page 98 for details.
■support.epson.com
Download FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your
questions to Epson support.
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources
listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get
help fast. Call [phone] and enter the PIN on your PrivateLine
Support card. See page 109 for more information.

10 Welcome
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere
in the world. For details, see page 125 and the warranty brochure
included with your projector.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers
free Extra CareSM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead,
Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States
or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the Extra Care Road
Service brochure for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card that came with your
projector and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at:
http://www.epson.com/webreg
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and service.

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Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts
shown below:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by
hand, use a carrying case (either an Epson case or something similar,
such as a well-padded case). See page 12 for ordering information, and
page 95 for transportation instructions.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One
may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson; see page 12.
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. One may
be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one
from Epson; see page 12.
Projector Remote control and
batteries
Projector software
CD-ROM
Power cable VGA computer cable Cable cover

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Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
You can purchase these 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).
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L37
High efficient air filter (standard)
Smoke filter
V13H134A11
V13H134A12
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plate
Adjustable ceiling channel
Security bracket/cabling
ELPMBUNI
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
ELPMBACC
ELPMBSEC
Kensington®security lock ELPSL01
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
83.6-inch
hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09
S-Video cable
Component video cable, 9.8 ft (for mini D-Sub
15-pin/RCA×3)
ELPSV01
ELPKC19
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020

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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector:
where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a
VCR or DVD player) or to a notebook or desktop computer.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to video equipment
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting an external monitor
■Playing sound through the projector

14 Setting Up the Projector
Positioning the Projector
If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed
in the classroom or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably
want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown on
page 15.low
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to
get a good-size image.
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position
the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other
settings.
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose
papers that could block the vents under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord.
note
You can mount the projector
on the ceiling, or place it
behind a translucent screen
for rear projection. See
page 111 for details.
Distance from screen 2.7 to 4.6 ft 5.7 to 9.4 ft 29.7 to 48.2 ft

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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The lens should be at
about the level of the bottom of the screen.
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by
extending its feet. This causes the image to become “keystone” shaped,
but you can correct the distortion by pressing the or buttons
on the projector. See page 36 for detailed information about
correcting the image shape.
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a classroom or conference room, see page 111.
note
After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver®anti-theft
device to the lock port on the
projector’s left side. You can
purchase this from Epson;
see “Optional Accessories” on
page 12.
You can also connect a
commercially available
anti-theft cable and lock to
the metal bar on the bottom
of the projector.
Screen
Projector

16 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect up to four video sources to the projector at the same
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its
available video-output connections:
■If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output
connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on
page 17.
■If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting
an S-Video Source” on page 18.
■If your video player has a component video port (three connectors
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a
Component Video Source” on page 19.
■If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single
connector for a VGA-style monitor cable, or three connectors
labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on
page 20.
After connecting the video cables, you may also want to connect an
audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 25.
RCA connector
(composite video)
S-Video connector
(4-pin mini-DIN)

Setting Up the Projector 17
Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. Locate an RCA-style composite video cable (one may be included
with your video equipment).
2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your
player and the yellow Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2
or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the
projector and adjusting the image.

18 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video
equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 12).
2. Connect the cable between the S-Video connector on your player
and the S-Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2
or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the
projector and adjusting the image.

Setting Up the Projector 19
Connecting a Component Video Source
1. Locate a component-to-VGA video cable (you can purchase one
from Epson; see page 12).
2. Connect the RCA end of the cable to your player and the VGA
end to the Computer1 port on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the
image.
5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu
and make sure Computer1 is set to Auto; see page 54.

20 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RGB Video Source
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player
that has an RGB video output port. Depending on the type of
connector on your player, you’ll need to use the appropriate cable:
■If your player has a VGA-style connector, see below.
■If your player has three connectors labeled R/G/B, see
“Connecting Using a BNC-to-VGA Cable” on page 21.
Connecting Using a VGA-style Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.
2. Connect the cable between the video port on your player and the
Computer1 port on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the
image.
5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu
and make sure Computer1 is set to Auto; see page 54.