Epson PowerLite X9- User Manual

6 Contents Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2 Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting an Image ...

Contents 7 5 Maintaining the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

9 - Welcome T he PowerLite ® X9 is an easy-to-use, compact, lightweight projector with a built-in speaker. It offers up to 2500 lumens of white and color light output (brightness). It also provides a native XGA resolution. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources. Your proje...

10 Welcome Additional enhancements: ■ Closed captioning ■ Audio and monitor out ■ 2000:1 contrast ratio (in Dynamic color mode with Auto Iris setting turned on) ■ Integral lens cover ( A/V Mute slide) that won’t get lost ■ Low power, long-lasting lamp with 2 Power Consumption modes ■ Carrying case a...

Welcome 11 ■ epson.com/support View FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your questions to Epson support 24 hours a day. ■ PrivateLine ® support If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service t...

12 Welcome Projector Parts Control panel Ventilation slots Foot release lever Adjustable foot A/V mute slide (lens cover) Infrared receiver Air filter Air filter cover Focus ring Zoom ring Front Lamp cover Kensington lock port Computer (Component Video) port Audio in port S-Video port Video port USB...

Welcome 13 Projector Control Panel Power light Lamp and Temperature warning lights Source Search button (searches for connected video sources) Menu button (displays projector menus) Help button Volume up button Enter button (selects menu items) Keystone button (corrects screen shape) Esc button (exi...

14 Welcome Remote Control Power button Source Search button (selects image source) A/V Mute button (turns off image) Freeze button (stops image) Aspect button (changes screen size) Color Mode button (changes display mode) Num button (activates number buttons) Page Up/Down buttons (control PowerPoint...

Welcome 15 Projector Dimensions Use the dimensions below to guide you in placing or installing the projector. 3.11 in. (79 mm) 3.03 in. (77 mm) 11.61 in. (295 mm) 3.62 in. (92 mm) 1.57 in. (39.8 mm); center of lens to mounting bracket holes 3.66 in. (93 mm) 8.98 in. (228 mm) 9.59 in. (243.5 mm) 0.51...

16 Welcome Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your projector. In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care SM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you wo...

19 1 Setting Up the Projector T his chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to a notebook or desktop computer or to video devices, such as a DVD player, VCR, or video camera. Follow the instructions in this chapter on: ■ Unpacking the projector ■ Positioning the projector ■ Conn...

20 Setting Up the Projector Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: 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. See page 79...

Setting Up the Projector 21 Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other video device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. One may be included with your video equipme...

24 Setting Up the Projector Projector Placement Options When projecting from the front, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. The center of the lens should be about level with the bottom of the screen. If you place the projector bel...

Setting Up the Projector 25 You can also install the projector in three other viewing setups: ceiling projection, rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or rear/ceiling projection. To project from overhead, you’ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware (see page 16). You’ll also need t...

26 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to the USB Port You can connect a PC with a 32-bit version of Windows 7, Windows Vista ® , Windows XP, or Windows 2000 (SP4) or a Macintosh computer with OS X 10.5.1 or 10.6.x to the projector’s TypeB (square) USB port and project your computer’s display. A USB...

Setting Up the Projector 27 When you’ve finished making connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. When you’re done projecting from your computer, disconnect the USB cable. Installing Software The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port, ...

28 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to the VGA Computer Port You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a D-sub 15-pin port). 1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector’s Computer (Component Video) ...

Setting Up the Projector 29 4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse (see page 52). When you’ve finished making connections, see page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. Connecting to Video...

30 Setting Up the Projector Connecting a Composite Video Source 1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the yellow video output connector on your device and the yellow Video port on the projector. 2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 35 for instructions on ...

Setting Up the Projector 31 Connecting an S-video Source 1. Connect the S-video cable to the S-video connector on your device and the S-Video port on the projector. 2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 35 for instructions on connecting an audio cable. When you’ve finished mak...

32 Setting Up the Projector Connecting a Component Video Source If your video equipment has component video connectors (three connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you can purchase a component-to-VGA video cable from Epson (see page 16) or an electronics dealer. 1. Connect the component end...

Setting Up the Projector 33 Connecting an RGB Video Source You can connect to an RGB video source using the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 1. Connect the cable to the RGB video port on your player and the Computer (Component Video) port on the projector. 2. You may need to change th...

34 Setting Up the Projector Connecting an External Monitor If you want to monitor your computer presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation even if you’ve pressed the A/V ...

Setting Up the Projector 35 Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound using the projector’s speaker system. 1. Connect a cable with a stereo mini-jack connector to the Audio port on the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector(s) on your computer or...

36 Setting Up the Projector Connecting External Speakers You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a built-in amplifier. 1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a standard audio cable with a stereo mini-jack...

Setting Up the Projector 37 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 t...

38 Setting Up the Projector The P power light turns orange. 3. Press the P power button on the projector or on the remote control. The projector beeps once and the P power light flashes green as the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the P power light stops flashing and remains...

Setting Up the Projector 39 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. Shutting Down the Projector This projector inc...

42 Displaying and Adjusting the Image 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...

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 43 Adjusting the Position of the Image If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it. 1. Press the foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector. 2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the l...

44 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Shape You can maintain a rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the screen and keeping it level. This also produces the best picture quality. If the projector is tilted up or down, the shape will “keystone” and you ma...

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 45 Focusing and Zooming the Image Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image: To enlarge or reduce the image, turn the zoom ring: If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen. You can also use...

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 47 Resizing Video Images You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height) ratio (depending on your input signal). Press the Aspect button on the remote control. Press the Aspect button repeatedly to cycle through the available options. Select fro...

50 Presenting With the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 78. Follow these tips for using the remote control: ■ Point the remote control at the front or back of the projector, or at the screen. ■ Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the pro...

Presenting With the Remote Control 51 You can also set the Lens Cover Timer setting to automatically turn off the projector after 30 minutes to protect the projector if the A/V Mute slide is closed for a long time. See page 62 for instructions. Stopping Action Press the Freeze button on the remote c...

52 Presenting With the Remote Control Controlling the Volume To change the volume on the projector, press the or button on the remote control. You can also press the or button on the projector’s control panel. You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See page 61. Operating Y...

54 Presenting With the Remote Control Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from three alternative shapes. Using the Pointer Tool 1. To activate the pointer tool, press the P...

55 4 Fine-Tuning the Projector Y ou can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following information: ■ Using the menu system ■ Adjusting the image ■ Adjusting signal settings ■ Customizing projector features ■ Customizing power an...

56 Fine-Tuning the Projector Using the Menu System You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps: 1. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector. You see a menu screen simila...

Fine-Tuning the Projector 57 Restoring the Default Settings You can use the Reset option on any menu to restore the factory-default settings for the settings in that menu. To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, select the Reset menu, highlight Reset All , press Enter ...

Fine-Tuning the Projector 59 Adjusting Signal Settings Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments. In addition to changing the position of the projected image, you can correct tracking and sync for comp...

Fine-Tuning the Projector 61 Customizing Projector Features You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, adjust audio volume, and customize several other features. ■ Keystone Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted upward or downward. If you notice that...

62 Fine-Tuning the Projector Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images, enable Direct Power On, use closed captioning, turn sleep mode on or off, and customize other projector operations. ■ Display Messages: Lets you turn screen ...

64 Fine-Tuning the Projector Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can: ■ Assign a password. You can use the password to prevent the projector from being turned on and prevent your custom startup screen from being changed. See the next section. ■ Cre...

Fine-Tuning the Projector 65 2. Select the type(s) of password protection you want to use: ■ Power On Protect : Prevents unauthorized use of the projector. After the projector is plugged in and turned on, you must enter a password to use the projector. Select On , press Enter , then press Esc to ret...

66 Fine-Tuning the Projector If projection does not begin, check the following: ■ If the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect password three times in succession, you see an error code with the message The projector’s operation w...

Fine-Tuning the Projector 67 Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source, such as a DVD player or digital camera. Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control...

68 Fine-Tuning the Projector Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup screen, the screen you see when there’s no signal, or the screen you see when you press the A/V Mute button (see page 50). 1. Press the Menu button, highlight the Exten...

Fine-Tuning the Projector 69 5. Press the Menu button to exit. To disable the Control Panel Lock function, select Off in the Control Panel Lock menu. Or press and hold the Enter button on the projector’s control panel for seven seconds. A message is displayed and the lock is released. Using Security...

72 Maintaining the Projector Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use a commercially available cloth for cleaning glasses. Cleaning the Projector Case Before cleaning, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord....

Maintaining the Projector 73 You can remove the air filter to clean both sides. If the filter is too dirty or broken, replace the filter as described below. Replacing the Air Filter You need to replace the air filter if: ■ You cannot remove the dust from it ■ The air filter is damaged or torn ■ You ...

74 Maintaining the Projector 4. Slide the new air filter into the slot until it clicks into place. 5. Close the air filter cover. Replacing the Lamp The life span of the projection lamp is about 4,000 hours if Power Consumption in the Settings menu is Normal (default), and 5,000 hours if this settin...

Maintaining the Projector 75 You may also need to replace the lamp if the Lamp light flashes red. See page 83. Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Request part number V13H010L58. Follow these steps to replace the lamp: 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord...

Maintaining the Projector 77 7. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screw. 8. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section. Resetting the Lamp Timer After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector’s menu system. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote co...

78 Maintaining the Projector Checking Lamp Usage To check the number of hours the lamp has been used, press the Menu button and highlight the Info menu. You see a screen like this: The life span of the lamp is about 4,000 hours if Power Consumption in the Settings menu is Normal (default), and 5,000...

Maintaining the Projector 79 3. Install two AA alkaline batteries, inserting the + and – ends as shown. 4. Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts. When hand-carrying the projector, use t...

81 6 Solving Problems T his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself. The following information is included: ■ Using the projector’s on-screen help system ■ What to do when the projector’s status lights ...

Solving Problems 83 Checking Projector Status If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. What To Do When the Lights Flash The ligh...

Solving Problems 85 Solving Projector Operation Problems The power doesn’t turn on. ■ If the projector doesn’t turn on when you press the P power button, make sure the power cord is connected to the projector and plugged into a working electrical outlet. ■ The power cord may be defective. Disconnect...

86 Solving Problems ■ The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver. Try pressing a key on the computer. ■ If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source, make sure you turn it on and press its Play button. ■ If you are projecting from a composite or S-...

Solving Problems 87 If you’re using Mac OS ® X: 1. Open System Preferences . 2. Click Displays . 3. Click Detect Displays . 4. Do one of the following: ■ Mac OS X 10.6.x users: Click Show displays in menu bar. ■ Other Mac OS X users: Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected, cli...

88 Solving Problems ■ You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution. See your software documentation for specific information. ■ If you’re projecting a widescreen computer image, adjust the Resolution setting (see page 59), if necessary. ■ If ...

90 Solving Problems 2. Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical bands. 3. Adjust the Sync setting to increase the image sharpness. The image is too light or dark, or colors are incorrect. ■ Press the Color Mode button or select a different Color Mode option in the Image menu. See page 45 for detail...

Solving Problems 91 There is no sound, or the sound is not loud enough. ■ Use the Volume buttons to adjust the volume (see page 52), or adjust the Volume setting in the Settings menu. ■ If you’ve connected external speakers, make sure the volume on your speaker system is turned up. (When you connect...

92 Solving Problems Solving Problems With the Remote Control The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. ■ Point the remote control towards the projector’s receiver. Make sure you are within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector and within a 30° horizontal angle and a 15° vertical angl...

Solving Problems 93 Where to Get Help Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Here you can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and re...

94 Solving Problems Before you call for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (PowerLite X9) ■ Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector) ■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ■ Computer or video configuration ■ Descript...

95 A Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Resolution(native format) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Color reproduction 16.8 million colors Light output(brightness) Normal mode: White light output 2500 lumens(ISO 21118 standard)Color light output 2500 lumens ECO mod...

96 Technical Specifications Keystone correction ± 30° vertical Tilt angle: 0 to 12° Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 200 W Lamp life Approx. 4,000 hours (Normal mode)Approx. 5,000 hours (ECO mode) Part number V13H010L58 Remote Control Range 19.7 feet (6 meters) Batt...

Technical Specifications 97 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) Humidity(non-condensing) Operating: 20 to 80% RH Operating altitude 0 to 7500 ft (0 to 2286 m); over 4921 ft (1500 m), enable High Altitude mode in the Extended menu (see pag...

101 B Notices T his appendix includes safety instructions and other important information about your projector. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not look into the lens when the projector is on. The bright light can damage yo...

104 Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential...

105 Index A A/V Mute button, 50display settings, 62, 68 A/V Mute slide closing, 50, 63, 79opening, 37, 50, 85 Accessories, 16 to 17Air filter cleaning, 72 to 73ordering, 16replacing, 73 to 74 Altitude, 63, 84, 97Anti-theft device, 16, 24, 69Aspect ratio, 47, 60, 95Audio cable, 35connecting equipment...