Epson Powerlite User manual

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Epson Powerlite
Table of Contents
-Getting Started
-Default Settings
-Operating a projector with OSX
-Operating a projector with Windows 7
-Packing up when Finished
-Tips and Tricks
-Troubleshooting

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Getting Started
This is a simple step by step guide to
setting up and operating the Epson Powerlite
projector
1Plug in the projectors power cable and press the power button.
2Plug in the projector’s VGA cable, tightening the screws on the
plug. Plug the other end into the computer or other compatible device
capable of video output.
3Focus the projector’s lens so that the picture is clear and well
dened. For best results, use a projection screen (a large white wall
works just as well!)
4You are done! For further instruction on how to operate the
projector with an OSX or Windows 7 computer, consult the sections
below.

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Default Settings
These are the default settings used by the Epson Powerlite
Image
Color Mode: Presentation
Brightness: 0
Contrast: 0
Sharpness: 0
Color Temp: Medium
Auto Iris: O
Signal
Auto Setup: On
Resolution: Auto
Input Signal: Auto
Settings
Keystone: 0
Control Panel Lock: O
Pointer Shape: Pointer 1
Power Consumption: normal
Volume: 5
User Button: Closed Caption
Extended
Closed Caption: O
Projection: Front
Standby Mode: Communication O
USB Type B: USB Display
Language: English

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Operating with OSX
This is a quick guide on how to operate a
projector with a computer running Apples OSX
operating system.
1Plug in the VGA cable into your computer (If you are using a
Macbook, you can use the included MiniDisplayport adapter).
Your computer screen should ash blue.
2To alternate between mirrored and non mirrored display modes,
rst open System Preferences via the the Apple icon at the top left
of the screen, then open the Display
3In the Display section, go to the Arrangement tab check the box
labelled “Mirror Displays” to have the projector display your desktop.
4You are done! If you have any problems, see the Troubleshooting
Section in the back of this quickstart guide.

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Operating with Win7
This is a quick guide on how to operate a
projector using a computer running Microsofts
Windows 7 Operating System.
1Connect the your computer to the projector via VGA, DVI, or
HDMI cord, or using a MiniDisplayport to VGA adapter. The projector
should automatically project the computer’s desktop as a Duplicated
display.
2If the projector is not automatically enabled, open up the Start
Menu, go to Control Panel, and under the Display section, select
‘Connect to a Projector’
3From here, you can select how you would like your computer to
handle projection in 4 ways: from either a Duplicated or Extended
desktop, or limiting the display to only the Projector, or the Monitor.
A Duplicate desktop will show what your computer display will show
on the projector, while an Extended display will stretch your display to
the left or right of your screen.You can learn more about Extended vs
Duplicate displays in the Tips and Tricks section.
Pressing the Windows Key + P will cycle between these modes on
Windows 7.
4You are done! If you have any problems, be sure to check the
Troubleshooting section.

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Packing up
This is a simple step by step guide
to packing up the Epson Powerlite before
returning it to the Digital Media Center.
1Power down the projector before unplugging any cables.
2Remove and wrap all included cables.
3If present, place the lens cap onto the projector lens.
4Place the projector and its components into its case.
Power button on projector
Wrapping cables
Lens Cap placed
Projector in case.

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Tips and Tricks
1Extended Displays extend your desktop to the left or right of the screen (depending on how you have
it set up), this can be useful for a presentation, where you can prepare or open up windows and then move
them from your screen to the projectors without showing your screen to the audience.
2Duplicate (or Mirrored) Displays show a 1 to 1 copy of your screen on the projector. The drawbacks of
Duplicate Displays, however, is that many projectors cannot support the same resolution as a computer
display, so to compensate both Windows and OSX will lower the computer’s display resolution to that of
the projector’s, leading to occasional distortion of the computer’s display.
3Projectors generate lots of heat; make sure the projector is in a well ventilated space before
prolonged usage. Make sure to allow the projector time to cool down before packing it, as to avoid damaging
the bulb
4Projectors also come with built in audio speakers; to use them in OSX, open System Preferences, go
to the Sound, and then in the Output tab, select the projector.
For Windows 7, go to the Control Panel, then the sound section, and select the Projector from there.
The audio volume of the projector can be controlled through the menu, or with a remote, if it is included
with the projector.

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Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting, refer to either the
manual (located on the DMCs webpage), or to
Epsons online support site.
1Go to the DMCs website (dmc.wisc.edu) and under the EFL tab,
select projectors.
2Scroll down to the Epson Powerlite. Under the projector is a link
to its manual, which can answer a wide array of troubleshooting issues
for it.
1Under the support tab on Epsons main site (www.epson.com),
select the Support tab. e Epson’s model is a Powerlite W7, scroll down
to it in the Projector section.
2Epson’s online support page gives access to drivers and support
software for both OSX and Windows, as well as troubleshooting
support for the projector.
To access the manual
To access Epsons support site