Page 2 - Copyright Notice
2 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The informa...
Page 3 - Contents; Welcome
Contents 3 Contents Welcome 6 Registration and Warranty 6 Optional Accessories 7 About This Manual 8 PowerLite Presenter Parts and Controls 9 Important Safety Instructions 12 Unpacking and Setting Up 16 Unpacking 16 Choosing a Location 17 Setting Up PowerLite Presenter 19 Turning the Projector Off 2...
Page 4 - Using PowerLite Presenter with Other Equipment
4 Contents Listening with Headphones 28 Connecting a Microphone 29 Using PowerLite Presenter with Other Equipment 30 Viewing Video from External Devices 30 Connecting a USB Device 33 Playing Projector Audio Through an External Audio System 34 Connecting a Computer or Laptop 35 Connecting to the USB ...
Page 5 - Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter
Contents 5 Setting Video and Other Options 50 Viewing Status Information and Resetting the Lamp Timer 52 Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter 53 Protecting PowerLite Presenter 53 Cleaning the Lens 53 Cleaning the Case 54 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 54 Replacing the Lamp 56 Resetting the Lam...
Page 6 - Registration and Warranty
6 Welcome Welcome Your PowerLite Presenter is a portable, lightweight projector with a built-in DVD player and powerful speakers. From classrooms to boardrooms, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright and vibrant even in ordinary indoor lighting. You can connect the projector to a wi...
Page 7 - Optional Accessories
Welcome 7 Optional Accessories Epson provides these replacement parts and optional accessories for the PowerLite Presenter: You can purchase 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...
Page 8 - About This Manual; Canadian support website
8 Welcome About This Manual See the Quick Setup sheet to set up your PowerLite Presenter and start using it. This book contains information on using all the features of PowerLite Presenter, troubleshooting tips, and specifications. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual: Warni...
Page 9 - PowerLite Presenter Parts and Controls; Back View
Welcome 9 PowerLite Presenter Parts and Controls Back View Front View Air filter/Air intake vent Lens cover Handle Disc slot Lens Remote control receiver Eject button Headphone jack A/V mute/Lens cover slide Adjustable foot Adjustable foot Foot adjustment lever Foot adjustment lever Security slot Di...
Page 10 - Top View
10 Welcome Top View Focus image Lamp warning light Play/Pause Project from external equipment Stop Control volume Turn PowerLite Presenter on or off Return to previous menu Temperature warning light Power status light Access Setup menu (DVD settings) Access DVD menu (chapter selection, etc.) Access ...
Page 11 - Remote Control
Welcome 11 Remote Control Function/numerics toggle switch Eject DVD Control volume Access DVD features Control playback Fix image shape (if PowerLite Presenter is tilted) Note: The remote control buttons can glow in the dark. Expose the remote control to light for several minutes before using it in ...
Page 12 - Important Safety Instructions
12 Welcome Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using your PowerLite Presenter: ■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide , do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ Never open an...
Page 16 - Unpacking and Setting Up; Unpacking
16 Unpacking and Setting Up Unpacking and Setting Up Follow these instructions to unpack your projector, choose a location, and set up your projector. Unpacking Make sure you have all the parts shown here: PowerLite Presenter Remote control and 2 AA Batteries CD with User’s Guide and electronic regi...
Page 17 - Choosing a Location
Unpacking and Setting Up 17 Choosing a Location You can use your PowerLite Presenter just about anywhere—in the classroom or conference room, on a tabletop, desktop, or cart. Your projector should be directly in front of the screen, facing straight ahead (at a 90-degree angle to the surface). If the...
Page 19 - Setting Up PowerLite Presenter
Unpacking and Setting Up 19 Setting Up PowerLite Presenter 1. If you have a screen, set it up following the instructions included with the screen. Make sure you read all the instructions to avoid damaging the screen. 2. Put the batteries in the remote control. Note: Use only AA-size alkaline or mang...
Page 20 - Turning the Projector Off
20 Unpacking and Setting Up 5. Open the lens cover, then connect the power cord and plug in the projector. The light turns orange. Once you’ve finished setting up the projector, do one of the following: ■ If you would like to play a DVD, see “Playing DVDs” on page 21. ■ If you would like to connect ...
Page 21 - Playing DVDs; Starting a DVD
Playing DVDs 21 Playing DVDs Follow the instructions in this section to play a DVD and control playback. Starting a DVD Insert your DVD into the slot. Warning: Close the lens cover before inserting or ejecting a disc. When the picture appears, do not look into the lens, and do not allow children or ...
Page 22 - Adjusting the Picture
22 Playing DVDs Adjusting the Picture After you set up and start the projector, you may need to make certain adjustments. ■ If the image is too low, you can extend the feet (by pressing the foot adjustment levers) and tilt the projector up. ■ If the image is horizontally tilted, you can turn the fee...
Page 23 - Adjusting the Sound
Playing DVDs 23 ■ Use the zoom ring to adjust the image size. ■ Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture. ■ To enlarge or reduce the aspect ratio of the picture, press the button on the remote control to select Normal , 16:9 , or Zoom (if available for the video source you’re using). Adjusting t...
Page 24 - Controlling Playback; Pausing
24 Playing DVDs Controlling Playback You can use the buttons on the remote control or the control panel to pause, fast-forward, or replay sections of your video or audio. You can also select items on a DVD menu by using the remote control. Note: DVD movies are divided into units called titles. Each ...
Page 25 - Playing in Slow Motion
Playing DVDs 25 Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) ■ To move forward or backward through a video or music CD, press or on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the search (or “shuttle”) speed increases. ■ To return to normal play, press . Playing in Slow Motion You can play a video fr...
Page 26 - Using DVD Menus
26 Playing DVDs Using DVD Menus Many DVDs display a top menu at startup and include submenus that let you select chapters. ■ To display a menu, press (press the button for about 3 seconds to display the top menu). ■ To select items in a menu, press , , , or . Then press if necessary. You can also se...
Page 27 - Adjusting the Color Mode
Playing DVDs 27 Adjusting the Color Mode You can select a color mode to optimize picture quality based on the lighting conditions in the room. 1. Press . The currently selected color mode is displayed on the screen. 2. Press repeatedly until the desired color mode appears. After a few seconds, the c...
Page 28 - Listening with Headphones
28 Playing DVDs Listening with Headphones Connect headphones as shown below: After you connect headphones, you no longer hear any sound from the built-in speakers. However, you can still adjust the volume to the headphones using the projector’s volume controls on the control panel or remote control....
Page 29 - Connecting a Microphone
Playing DVDs 29 Connecting a Microphone Connect a microphone as shown below: You can adjust the volume using the projector’s volume controls on the control panel or remote control. If the microphone level is too low, you can adjust it by pressing the button on the remote control or through the Optio...
Page 30 - Viewing Video from External Devices
30 Using PowerLite Presenter with Other Equipment Using PowerLite Presenter with Other Equipment You can connect a variety of video, audio, and computer equipment to PowerLite Presenter to further enhance your viewing and listening experience. ■ Video equipment such as a VCR, DVR, cable or satellite...
Page 33 - Connecting a USB Device; When you’re finished,
Using PowerLite Presenter with Other Equipment 33 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a USB device, such as a flash drive or memory card reader containing a memory card. You can view photos or play music files. The projector supports the following types of files on USB devices: ■ MP3 ■ WMA ■ JPE...
Page 35 - Connecting a Computer or Laptop; Connecting to the USB Port
Using PowerLite Presenter with Other Equipment 35 Connecting a Computer or Laptop You can connect the projector to a computer or laptop to play videos or games, display presentations or photos, or project anything you can see and hear on your computer. Connecting to the USB Port You can connect a Wi...
Page 37 - Connecting to the PC Port
Using PowerLite Presenter with Other Equipment 37 Connecting to the PC Port You will need a computer cable (D-sub 15-pin to D-sub 15-pin) and an RCA stereo audio cable (2-RCA to stereo mini-pin). You can purchase these cables from an electronics store. Caution: Before connecting, make sure all equip...
Page 39 - Playing Music and Viewing Photos; Playing Music CDs
Doing More with PowerLite Presenter 39 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter Follow the instructions in this section to play music and view photos on your projector, use advanced playback controls, and adjust various projector features. Playing Music and Viewing Photos You can play music CDs and discs...
Page 40 - Playing MP3/WMA Music
40 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter Playing MP3/WMA Music You can play MP3 or WMA music files on CDs, DVDs, or USB devices. See page 69 for information on the types of discs that are supported. When you insert a disc or USB device that contains MP3 and/or WMA files, you see a list of files and/or...
Page 41 - Viewing JPEG Photos
Doing More with PowerLite Presenter 41 Viewing JPEG Photos When you insert a disc or USB device that contains JPEG photo files, you see a list of files and/or folders. ■ Press or to select a folder or file, then press to begin displaying the photos. ■ To rotate an image, press or . ■ To stop the sli...
Page 42 - Using Advanced Playback Controls
42 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter Using Advanced Playback Controls Your projector provides advanced features for looping videos or music tracks and selecting titles, chapters, or tracks. On DVDs that include subtitles, multiple languages, or multiple camera angles, you can use the remote contro...
Page 43 - Changing the Play Sequence (Program Play)
Doing More with PowerLite Presenter 43 Changing the Play Sequence (Program Play) You can create your own program for playing tracks on a music CD or chapters and titles on a DVD. 1. Press (make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the Func- position). You see the program screen, wh...
Page 44 - Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles; Using the Playback Information Screen
44 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles Some DVDs allow you to display subtitles or select from several languages or camera angles. If these features are available, you can use the buttons on the remote control to select them. 1. Press the appropriate ...
Page 45 - Customizing PowerLite Presenter; Locking DVDs
Doing More with PowerLite Presenter 45 Customizing PowerLite Presenter You can limit children’s access, adjust the sound, and customize other features of the projector. Many of these settings are available by pressing the Setup or Visual Setup buttons on the remote control. Locking DVDs You can lock...
Page 46 - Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel
46 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel You can lock the button on the control panel to prevent young children from accidentally turning on the projector and looking into the lens. (You can still turn on the projector using the remote control, so you may ...
Page 47 - Locking the Projector
Doing More with PowerLite Presenter 47 Locking the Projector You can lock the projector with a password to prevent unauthorized people from using it. When the password lock is active, a password entry screen will display each time you turn the projector on after it has been unplugged. 1. Hold down t...
Page 48 - Saving Power
48 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter Saving Power The power turns off automatically when a DVD is stopped for more than 30 minutes. You can select a time to turn off the projector while a DVD is playing, in case you fall asleep while watching. To select a sleep setting, press . Continue pressing t...
Page 49 - Adjusting Picture Quality; Using the Others Setup Page
Doing More with PowerLite Presenter 49 Adjusting Picture Quality You can use the Image page on the Visual Setup menu to adjust the brightness, contrast, color saturation, tint, sharpness, and other settings that affect image quality. Note: You cannot change Image page settings when the Color Mode is...
Page 50 - Adjusting Dolby Audio Settings; Option Menu
50 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter ■ Default: Press and press to return all settings to their factory defaults (except for the Disc Lock password and lamp hours). ■ Password: See page 45 for instructions on setting a password for locking DVDs. ■ Disc Lock: See page 45 for instructions on setting...
Page 51 - Signal Menu
Doing More with PowerLite Presenter 51 You can adjust the following items: ■ Mic Input Volume: Adjust this setting if the microphone level is too low or too high. ■ Closed Caption: Turn this setting on to display closed captioning for content that provides it. ■ User Button: You can assign one of th...
Page 52 - Viewing Status Information and Resetting the Lamp Timer
52 Doing More with PowerLite Presenter Viewing Status Information and Resetting the Lamp Timer You can use the Info page on the Visual Setup menu to view the number of hours the lamp has been used, and to reset the timer after you install a new lamp. You can also view video signal information and er...
Page 53 - Protecting PowerLite Presenter
Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter 53 Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter The projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also may need to clean the air filter to help prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector,...
Page 54 - Cleaning the Case; Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
54 Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter Cleaning the Case Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergen...
Page 56 - Replacing the Lamp
56 Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter Replacing the Lamp The life span of the lamp is about 4000 hours if Power Consumption in the Signal menu is set to Normal, and about 5000 hours if Power Consumption is set to ECO. You can check how long the lamp has been used as described on page 52. If the num...
Page 58 - Resetting the Lamp Timer
58 Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter 6. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or gloves to handle the new lamp assembly. ...
Page 59 - Storing PowerLite Presenter
Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter 59 4. Press again. You see the following on the screen: 5. Select Yes and press or to reset the timer. The lamp usage timer displays 0 H (zero hours) until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours. Storing PowerLite Presenter Follow these guidelines when storing...
Page 60 - Transporting PowerLite Presenter
60 Caring for Your PowerLite Presenter Transporting PowerLite Presenter Note: Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation. Your projector contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to transport it, follow these guidelines to prevent damage: ■ When shipping the ...
Page 61 - Problem Solving; What To Do When the Lights Flash
Problem Solving 61 Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate its status and let you know when a problem occurs. If all lights are of...
Page 63 - The projector doesn’t turn on.
Problem Solving 63 Solving PowerLite Presenter Operation Problems The projector doesn’t turn on. ■ Make sure the power cord is securely attached at both ends. Try using a different power outlet. If the power cord has been damaged, turn off the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson....
Page 64 - The remote control doesn’t work.; Solving Picture and Sound Problems; The picture is blurry or out of focus.
64 Problem Solving The DVD skips. ■ Make sure the projector is not tilted more than 10 degrees while playing CDs or DVDs. This can cause skipping or disc scratches. ■ Make sure there are no fingerprints or scratches on the DVD. The remote control doesn’t work. ■ Make sure the toggle switch is in the...
Page 65 - The picture looks too light or too dark.; The colors on the screen don’t look right.; The picture is wider at the top or bottom.
Problem Solving 65 The picture looks too light or too dark. ■ Press the button on the remote control to select the best setting for your viewing environment. See page 27. ■ Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. See page 49. ■ If the picture looks darker than it used to, you may need to replac...
Page 66 - Problems with External Video Equipment
66 Problem Solving There is a problem with the sound quality. ■ Try pressing the button on the remote control and adjusting the sound mode. (Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the Func- position.) ■ If you’re using external equipment, you may need to adjust the Audio setting...
Page 67 - You see the message; The picture is distorted.
Problem Solving 67 ■ Press the button on the projector or the button on the remote control to select the external video source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up. ■ If you’re using a PC notebook, hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function key that lets you display on ...
Page 68 - Where To Get Help; Internet Support; Speak to a Support Representative
68 Problem Solving Where To Get Help Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s U.S. support website or Canadian support website for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQ’s and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson ...
Page 69 - Specifications; General
Specifications 69 Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.59 inch (15 mm) wide Lens F=1.58 to 1.72, f=16.9 to 20.28 mm Resolution (native format) 1280 × 800 pixels × 3, WXGA Light Output (brightness) White Light Output 2500 lumens (ISO 21118 standar...
Page 71 - Environmental; Safety and Approvals; Compatible Video Formats
Specifications 71 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) without condensationStorage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) without condensation Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Operating altitude Up to 7500 feet (2286 m) Safety and Approvals United States FCC Part 15B C...
Page 73 - File Specifications
Specifications 73 File Specifications Your projector supports MP3, WMA, MPEG, and JPG files that conform to the following specifications: File system Discs: ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 (Discs that have been recorded in the packet write [UDF] format cannot be read.)USB devices: FAT16 and FAT32 File na...
Page 74 - Language Codes
74 Specifications Language Codes Abkhazian 6566 Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic 7168 Magyar 7285 Sinhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Gallegan 7176 Malayalam 7776 Slovensky 8373 Afrikaans 6570 Georgian 7565 Maltese 7784 Slovenian 8376 Amharic 6577 Gikuyu; Kikuyu 7573 Manx 7186 Somali 8379 Arabic 6582 Guarani 7178 Maori...
Page 75 - Index
Index 75 Index A Accessories, 7, 68Air filter cleaning and replacing, 54 to 55ordering, 7 Air vents, 9Audio adjusting, 23, 27, 50problems, 65 to 66 Audio system connection, 34Auto Iris, 49AV amplifier, connecting, 34 B Blurry picture, 64Brightness adjusting, 49lamp, 56, 69 Buttons, 10, 11 C Cable bo...