Epson PowerLite 570 User manual

PowerLite®570/575W/580/585W
User's Guide

Contents
PowerLite 570/575W/580/585W User's Guide............................................................................................ 9
Introduction to Your Projector ................................................................................................................. 10
Projector Features.............................................................................................................................. 10
Product Box Contents.................................................................................................................... 11
Additional Components ................................................................................................................ 13
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts................................................................................. 13
Warranty and Registration Information.......................................................................................... 14
Notations Used in the Documentation................................................................................................ 15
Where to Go for Additional Information .............................................................................................. 15
Projector Part Locations..................................................................................................................... 15
Projector Parts - Front/Top............................................................................................................ 16
Projector Parts - Side..................................................................................................................... 17
Projector Parts - Interface Panel.................................................................................................... 18
Projector Parts - Base.................................................................................................................... 19
Projector Parts - Control Panel...................................................................................................... 20
Projector Parts - Remote Control................................................................................................... 21
Setting Up the Projector ........................................................................................................................... 23
Projector Placement........................................................................................................................... 23
Projector Setup and Installation Options ....................................................................................... 23
Projection Distance........................................................................................................................ 24
Removing and Attaching the Cable Cover.......................................................................................... 29
Projector Connections........................................................................................................................ 30
Connecting to Computer Sources.................................................................................................. 30
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio................................................................ 31
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video................................................................................. 32
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio.............................................................. 32
Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control................................................................... 33
Connecting to a Computer for Sound........................................................................................ 34
Connecting to Video Sources........................................................................................................ 34
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source ...................................................................................... 35
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Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device............................................................................... 35
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source.................................................................. 36
Connecting to a Composite Video Source ................................................................................ 37
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source................................................................................... 37
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound.................................................................................. 38
Connecting to an External Computer Monitor................................................................................ 39
Connecting to External Speakers.................................................................................................. 39
Connecting a Microphone.............................................................................................................. 40
Connecting to External USB Devices............................................................................................ 41
USB Device Projection.............................................................................................................. 41
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector.............................................................. 42
Selecting the Connected USB Source...................................................................................... 43
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector.................................................... 43
Connecting to a Document Camera .............................................................................................. 43
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .......................................................................................... 44
Using the Projector on a Network............................................................................................................ 47
Wired Network Projection................................................................................................................... 47
Connecting to a Wired Network..................................................................................................... 48
Selecting Wired Network Settings ................................................................................................. 48
Wireless Network Projection .............................................................................................................. 51
Installing the Wireless LAN Module............................................................................................... 52
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only)....................................................................... 54
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually.............................................................................. 55
Wireless LAN Menu Settings .................................................................................................... 57
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows.......................................................................... 59
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X................................................................................ 59
Setting Up Wireless Network Security........................................................................................... 59
Wireless Security Menu Settings .............................................................................................. 60
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts........................................................................................ 61
Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages ..................................................................................... 62
Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP ................................................................................................... 62
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser .................................................................. 64
Crestron RoomView Support.............................................................................................................. 66
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Setting Up Crestron RoomView Support ....................................................................................... 66
Controlling a Networked Projector Using Crestron RoomView...................................................... 67
Using Basic Projector Features ............................................................................................................... 69
Turning On the Projector.................................................................................................................... 69
Turning Off the Projector.................................................................................................................... 71
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus................................................................................ 72
Image Shape...................................................................................................................................... 73
Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons...................................................................... 73
Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner .................................................................................. 76
Resizing the Image with the Wide and Tele Buttons .......................................................................... 77
Adjusting the Image Position.............................................................................................................. 78
Focusing the Image............................................................................................................................ 79
Remote Control Operation ................................................................................................................. 80
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse ........................................................................... 82
Using the Remote Control as a Pointer.......................................................................................... 83
Selecting an Image Source ................................................................................................................ 83
Projection Modes ............................................................................................................................... 85
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control ............................................................ 85
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus........................................................................... 86
Image Aspect Ratio............................................................................................................................ 86
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio................................................................................................. 87
Available Image Aspect Ratios...................................................................................................... 87
Color Mode......................................................................................................................................... 88
Changing the Color Mode.............................................................................................................. 89
Available Color Modes................................................................................................................... 89
Turning On Auto Iris....................................................................................................................... 90
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons................................................................................ 91
Projecting a PC Free Presentation..................................................................................................... 91
Supported PC Free File Types ...................................................................................................... 92
Starting a PC Free Slide Show...................................................................................................... 93
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation ......................................................................................... 94
PC Free Display Options............................................................................................................... 96
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Adjusting Projector Features................................................................................................................... 98
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily ................................................................................ 98
Stopping Video Action Temporarily.................................................................................................... 98
Zooming Into and Out of Images........................................................................................................ 99
Projector Security Features.............................................................................................................. 100
Password Security Types............................................................................................................ 100
Setting a Password................................................................................................................. 100
Selecting Password Security Types........................................................................................ 102
Entering a Password to Use the Projector............................................................................... 103
Saving a User's Logo Image to Display................................................................................... 104
Locking the Projector's Buttons ................................................................................................... 106
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons........................................................................................... 106
Installing a Security Cable........................................................................................................... 107
Creating a User Pattern to Display................................................................................................... 107
Adjusting the Menu Settings.................................................................................................................. 109
Using the Projector's Menus............................................................................................................. 109
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu .............................................................................................. 111
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu.................................................................................................. 112
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu...................................................................................... 115
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu....................................................................................... 118
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu..................................................................................... 121
Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu.............................................................................................. 122
Projector Information Display - Info Menu ........................................................................................ 124
Event ID Code List....................................................................................................................... 125
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu............................................................................................. 126
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector......................................................................................... 128
Projector Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 128
Cleaning the Projection Window.................................................................................................. 128
Cleaning the Obstacle Sensor..................................................................................................... 129
Cleaning the Projector Case........................................................................................................ 130
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance .................................................................................................. 130
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents............................................................................................. 130
Replacing the Air Filter............................................................................................................ 135
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Projector Lamp Maintenance....................................................................................................... 140
Replacing the Lamp................................................................................................................ 140
Resetting the Lamp Timer....................................................................................................... 144
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries ..................................................................................... 145
Transporting the Projector................................................................................................................ 147
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 148
Projection Problem Tips................................................................................................................... 148
Projector Light Status....................................................................................................................... 149
Using the Projector Help Displays.................................................................................................... 152
Solving Image or Sound Problems................................................................................................... 152
Solutions When No Image Appears............................................................................................. 153
Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function .......................................... 154
Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears........................................................................... 154
Displaying From a PC Laptop................................................................................................. 154
Displaying From a Mac Laptop ............................................................................................... 155
Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears................................................................... 155
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears............................................................................ 155
Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular ............................................................................ 156
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static ................................................................... 156
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry.............................................................................. 157
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect .................................................... 158
Solutions to Sound Problems ...................................................................................................... 158
Solutions to Microphone Problems.............................................................................................. 159
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems............................................................... 160
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems..................................................................... 160
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control........................................................................... 161
Solutions to Password Problems................................................................................................. 161
Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails are Not Received ................................................................ 162
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 162
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 164
General Projector Specifications...................................................................................................... 164
Projector Lamp Specifications.......................................................................................................... 166
Remote Control Specifications......................................................................................................... 167
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Projector Dimension Specifications.................................................................................................. 167
Projector Electrical Specifications.................................................................................................... 167
Projector Environmental Specifications............................................................................................ 169
Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................. 169
Supported Video Display Formats.................................................................................................... 169
USB Display System Requirements................................................................................................. 172
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 173
Recycling.......................................................................................................................................... 173
Important Safety Information............................................................................................................ 173
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 174
Restriction of Use........................................................................................................................ 177
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 177
Wireless Telegraphy Act Regulations............................................................................................... 178
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 178
Open Source Software License........................................................................................................ 178
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 224
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 225
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 225
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PowerLite 570/575W/580/585W User's Guide
Welcome to the PowerLite 570/575W/580/585W User's Guide.
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Introduction to Your Projector
Refer to these sections to learn more about your projector and this manual.
Projector Features
Notations Used in the Documentation
Where to Go for Additional Information
Projector Part Locations
Projector Features
The PowerLite 570/575W/580/585W projectors include these special features:
Ultra short throw projection system
• Project an 80-inch (203 cm) image (16:10) from just 7.3 inches (187 mm) away
• Easily mounted to the wall for fast, low-cost installations
• Ideal for use with interactive whiteboards
• Reduced shadow interference and glare
Bright, high-resolution images
• PowerLite 570/575W: Up to 2700 lumens of color brightness (color light output) and 2700 lumens of
white brightness (white light output)
PowerLite 580: Up to 3200 lumens of color brightness (color light output) and 3200 lumens of white
brightness (white light output)
PowerLite 585W: Up to 3300 lumens of color brightness (color light output) and 3300 lumens of white
brightness (white light output)
Note: Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending
on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output
measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
• PowerLite 570/580: Native resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA)
PowerLite 575W/585W: Native resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels (WXGA)
Flexible connectivity
• 2 HDMI ports for computer or video device connection
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• Plug-and-play 3-in-1 USB projection, audio, and mouse control for instant setup
• Wired network support for projection
• Projector monitoring and control via remote network computer
• Optional wireless network support, including video and audio transfer
• PC Free photo slide shows via connected USB memory devices or Epson document camera
• Dual VGA ports for connections by multiple presenters
• Port for connecting an external monitor
• Port for connecting a microphone
Innovative display and operation features
• Low total cost of ownership with long-life projector lamp and high-efficiency air filter
• High digital zoom ratio for larger images in shorter projection distances
• 10000:1 contrast ratio and Auto Iris control for sharp, detailed images
• Built-in closed captioning decoder
• Powerful 16 W speaker system with audio out port for connecting external speakers
• Epson's Instant Off and Direct Power On features for quick setup and shut down
• Support for Crestron RoomView network monitoring systems
• Network message broadcast system to project timely messages to all networked projectors
Product Box Contents
Additional Components
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Warranty and Registration Information
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
Related concepts
Projector Part Locations
Product Box Contents
Save all the packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or
equivalent) when shipping.
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Make sure your projector boxes included all of these parts:
1 Projector
2 Wall mount and setting plate
3 Remote control
4 Remote control batteries (two AA alkaline)
5 Power cord
6 VGA computer cable
7 Projector documentation CD
8 Password Protected sticker
9 Projector software CD
Parent topic: Projector Features
Related concepts
Projector Connections
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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need to obtain the following additional
components:
• To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable compatible with your device. See your local
computer or electronics dealer for purchase information.
• To receive a component video signal, you need a D-sub, 15-pin, component-to-VGA video cable. You
can purchase one from Epson or an authorized Epson reseller.
• To receive an HDMI signal, you need a compatible HDMI cable. You can purchase one from Epson or
an authorized Epson reseller.
Note: To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for
video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector's HDMI port.
Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not
support audio through the HDMI port.
• To receive an HDMI signal via MHL, you need an HDMI cable and an MHL adapter compatible with
your device.
• To project with audio from certain ports, you may need a commercially available audio cable
compatible with your device. See your local computer or electronics dealer for purchase information.
• To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for video
output to the projector's VGA video port, you need to obtain an adapter. Contact Apple for compatible
adapter options.
Parent topic: Projector Features
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
You can purchase screens, other optional accessories, and replacement parts from an Epson authorized
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online
at epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Epson offers the following optional accessories and replacement parts for your projector:
Option or part Part number
Genuine Epson replacement lamp (ELPLP79; PowerLite 570/575W) V13H010L79
Genuine Epson replacement lamp (ELPLP80; PowerLite 580/585W) V13H010L80
Replacement air filter (ELPAF40) V13H134A40
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Option or part Part number
Wireless LAN module (ELPAP07) V12H418P12
Quick wireless connection USB key (ELPAP08) V12H005M08
Replacement wall mount V12H675020
Table projection mount V12H516020
Epson DC-06 USB document camera (ELPDC06) V12H321005
Epson DC-11 document camera (ELPDC11) V12H377020
Epson DC-12 document camera (ELPDC12) V12H594020
Epson DC-20 document camera (ELPDC20) V12H500020
PowerLite Pilot 2 (ELPCB02) V12H614020
Active speakers (ELPSP02) V12H467020
On Wall Cable Management Kit ELPCK01
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
90-inch whiteboard V12H468002
96-inch whiteboard V12H468001
6 ft. (1.8 m) VGA computer cable F3H982-06
10 ft. (3.0 m) VGA computer cable F3H982-10
10 ft. (3.0 m) Component-to-VGA video cable ELPKC19
In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are available.
Parent topic: Projector Features
Warranty and Registration Information
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the
warranty that came with your projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care 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, Canada, or Puerto Rico. See the Extra Care Road Service brochure for details.
Register your product online using the projector CD or at this site: epson.com/webreg.
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Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services.
Parent topic: Projector Features
Notations Used in the Documentation
Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation:
•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 information.
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
Where to Go for Additional Information
Need quick help on using your projector? Here's where to look for help:
• Built-in help system
•epson.com/support (U.S) or epson.ca/support (Canada)
View FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your questions to Epson technical support 24
hours a day.
• For detailed instructions on using your projector in a network environment, see the EasyMP Network
Projection Operation Guide.
• For detailed instructions on monitoring your projector in a network environment (Windows only), see
the EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide.
• If you still need help after checking this manual and the sources listed above, you can use the Epson
PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. For details, see "Where to Get Help".
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
Related references
Where to Get Help
Projector Part Locations
Check the projector part illustrations to learn about the parts on your projector.
Projector Parts - Front/Top
Projector Parts - Side
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Projector Parts - Interface Panel
Projector Parts - Base
Projector Parts - Control Panel
Projector Parts - Remote Control
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
Projector Parts - Front/Top
1 Remote control receiver
2 Speaker
3 Control panel
4 Cable cover screws
5 Cable cover
6 Exhaust vent
7 Lamp cover screw
8 Lamp cover
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
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Projector Parts - Side
1 Filter cover switch
2 Security cable installation slot
3 Wireless LAN light
4 Obstacle sensor
5 Remote receiver
6 Projection window
7 Security lock port
8 Air filter cover
9 Air intake vent (air filter)
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10 Focus lever
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
Projector Parts - Interface Panel
1 Optional wireless LAN unit slot
2Audio1 port
3Computer1 port
4Audio2 port
5USB-B port
6 Network (LAN) port
7Monitor Out/Computer2 port
8HDMI 2 port
9S-Video port
10 HDMI 1/MHL port
11 Audio port
12 Video port
13 Power inlet
14 USB-A port
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15 RS-232C port
16 Audio Out port
17 Mic (microphone) port
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
Projector Parts - Base
1 Ceiling mount holes (5)
2 Security cable attachment point
3 Wall mount plate holes (4)
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4 Illumination sensor
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
Projector Parts - Control Panel
1 Projector status lights
2Source Search button (searches for connected video sources)
3Enter button (selects options)
4 Horizontal/Vertical keystone adjustment buttons (display the adjustment screen and adjust screen
shape) and arrow buttons
5 Help button (accesses projector help information)
6Esc button (cancels/exits functions)
7Wide/Tele buttons (adjust projected image size), horizontal keystone adjustment buttons (adjust
screen shape), and arrow buttons
8Menu button (accesses projector menu system)
9 Power button
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
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