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PowerLite 1815p
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
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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 personne
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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional Accesso
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Presenting with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . 29 2 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 55 4 Starting EasyMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Configuring the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . .
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Presenting Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Controlling Your Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 6 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 8 Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . .
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Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 B Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 C Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 D Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 8
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- Welcome ® The PowerLite 1815p is an easy-to-use projector that weighs less than 7 pounds. The projector offers up to 3500 lumens of brightness. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project from a USB storage device, or over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless network. Easy setup, control, and security: ® ■ 5-second startup time and Instant Off feature for fast setup and shut down ■ Automatic digital keystone correction ■ 1.6x optical zoom len
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Using Your Documentation 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? Her
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■ 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. Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in 2-year and 90-day lamp warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence
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Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: PDF manual and EasyMP™ software registration CD-ROM CD-ROM Projector Wireless module and security screw Remote control and USB cable 2 AAA batteries Power cable VGA computer cable Carrying case 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 ha
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Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L40 Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H134A08 Universal ceiling mount ELPMBUNI False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts ELPMBSEC Adjustable ceiling channel ELPMBACC Suspension adapter ELPMBAPL ® Kensington security lock ELPSL01 50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) ELPSC06 ELPSC07 60-inch portabl
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14 Welcome
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1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen. Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: ■ Positioning the projector ■ Turning on and off the projector ■ Displaying an image ■ Troubleshooting display problems ■ Adjusting the image 15
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Positioning the Projector note You can mount the projector If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll on the ceiling, or place it probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and page 185 for details. remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to leave as much space as possible between the pr
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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of note the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens After positioning the should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. projector, you may want to connect a Kensington ® MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector. You can purchase this from Epson; see page 13. Projector Screen If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by ext
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Follow these steps to turn on the projector: 1. Open the A/V mute slide (lens cover). note You can set the projector to automatically turn off the projector lamp and enter “sleep mode” when it has not received any signals for 30 minutes. This conserves electricity, cools the 2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other projector, and extends the end into an electrical outlet. life of the lamp. If you want to start projecting again, press the P Power button.
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3. Press the PPower button on the remote control or on top of the projector. warning The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as the Never look into the lens projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the when the lamp is on. This Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is can damage your eyes, and is ready for use. especially dangerous for children. 4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 129. Using the Direct Power On F
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Shutting Down the Projector This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you can press its P Power button as described below, unplug it, or turn note off a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t Lamp life results will vary have to wait for the projector to cool off first. depending on mode selected, environmental conditions, 1. To turn off the projector, press the PPower button on the and usage. remote control or projector. Turn off this prod
