Epson Brightlink 450wi Interactive Projector Users Guide

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2. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
3. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 80.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower button. 
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector, then 
select the 
Extended menu and press Enter.
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 or turn it on with a wall 
switch.
warning
Never look into the lens 
when the lamp is on. This 
can damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for 
children.
note
If a power outage occurs 
when Direct Power On is 
enabled and the projector is 
plugged in, the projector will 
restart when the power is 
restored. 
						

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Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2. Press the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off 
and the projector beeps twice. You can then unplug the power 
cord. 
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange 
Ppower light is not flashing, then press the Ppower button.
note
Lamp life will vary 
depending upon mode 
selected, environmental 
conditions, and usage. 
Turn off this product when 
not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector. 
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals for 1 to 30 minutes 
(see page 78). This conserves 
electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the 
life of the lamp. If you want 
to start projecting again, 
press the P power button.  
						

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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 equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button 
on the remote control or the projector until you see the image you 
want to project. Or, press one of the Source buttons on the remote 
control (
Computer, Video, USB, or LAN).
If you still can’t see an image or can’t project the same image that is on 
your notebook or computer screen, see page 126 for solutions.
Select 
USB to project from a USB device or LAN to project over a 
network. See page 66 for instructions.
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain adjustments:
■To focus the image, see page 44.
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 45.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 46.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see “Using the 
Projector Menus” on page 69.
Source Search button
Source 
buttons 
						

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Focusing the Image
Focusing the projector is part of the installation process. If necessary, 
you can re-adjust the focus at any time using the focus lever next to 
the air filter on the side of the projector.
1. Slide the switch to open the air filter cover on the side of the 
projector.
2. Raise or lower the focus lever to sharpen the image.
Focus lever Air filter 
cover switch 
						

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Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
Press the 
Color Mode button on the remote control to select an 
option. Press it until the option you want is projected in the upper 
right corner.
Select from one of these 
Color Mode options:
■Dynamic: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright 
room
.
■Presentation: For color presentations in a bright room (default 
setting). 
■Theatre: For natural-toned movies in a darkened room. 
■Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room (only 
available when the source is set to 
LAN or USB).
■Sports: For vivid TV images in a bright room (only available for 
component video, S-Video, or composite video sources).
■sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer 
displays. 
■Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard 
(adjusts the white point).
■Whiteboard: For computer presentations in a bright room with 
black-and-white text and graphics.
Color Mode 
button 
						

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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 from one of these 
Aspect options:
■Normal: Displays images using the full projection area and 
maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to 
automatically resize the image and make the best use of the 
display area.
■16:9: Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio 
images are elongated horizontally to fit.
■Full: Displays images using the full width of the projection area, 
but does not retain the aspect ratio. 4:3 ratio images are elongated 
horizontally.
■Zoom: Displays images using the full width of the projection area 
and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. The image may be 
cut off on the top and bottom depending on its aspect ratio.
■Native: Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are 
maintained). Black bands may appear or images may be cut off, 
depending on the resolution.
If you are using the interactive pens, you will have to recalibrate after 
changing the projector’s aspect setting.
note
You cannot change the 
aspect ratio when displaying 
from a computer using the 
USB 
TypeB port or from a 
USB device using the 
USB 
source.
Aspect 
button 
						

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3
Using the Interactive Pens
The interactive pens included with your projector turn almost any 
wall into an interactive whiteboard. This chapter tells you how to use 
the Easy Interactive Driver software, calibrate the projector, and use 
the pens to annotate presentations or write and draw on a virtual 
whiteboard.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Using the Easy Interactive Pen Driver
■Calibrating the projector
■Using the pens
■Using the Easy Interactive Tools for Windows
Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website in the 
U.S.
 or Canada for free updates to your Easy Interactive software.  
						

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Using the Easy Interactive Pen Driver
The Easy Interactive Driver software is included on the CD labeled 
“Epson Projector Software for Easy Interactive Function.” Note the 
following system requirements:
■Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or 
Windows 7 (32-bit versions for Windows Vista and Windows 7)
or
Mac OS X 10.3 or above
■USB 1.1 port (minimum) or USB 2.0 port (recommended)
1. Connect the VGA computer cable and USB cable to the projector 
and computer, as described on pages 24 and  27.
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Make sure the driver software is installed on your computer, as 
described in the Quick Guide. 
4. Turn on the projector, as described on page 40.
You should see your computer desktop displayed. If you see a 
blank screen or the 
No signal message, check the following:
■Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not 
flashing.
■Press the Computer button on the remote control.
■If you’re using a Windows laptop, press the function key on 
your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It 
may be labelled 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as  . You 
may need to hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it.
If you need more help, see page 127.
5. Check the connection status.
Windows: you should see the   pen icon in the system tray on 
your taskbar (lower right corner of your screen).
Mac OS: you should see the   pen icon in the Dock. 
You may need to wait a minute for the icon to appear after you 
turn on the computer and projector. 
						

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If a red X appears on the icon, the computer and projector are not 
connected correctly. Try removing and reconnecting the USB 
cable.
If you don’t see the icon, do one of the following:
Windows: select 
 or Start > All Programs or Programs > 
Epson Projector > Easy Interactive Driver.
Mac OS: open the Application folder, then select the 
Easy 
Interactive Driver
 icon.
If you need more help, see page 134.
When the computer and projector are connected and the Easy 
Interactive Driver icon is displayed, you’re ready to calibrate. See the 
next section for instructions.
Calibrating the Projector
Calibration sets up the connection between your computer and the 
interactive pens. This simple process ensures that your computer can 
accurately detect the position of the pen on the projection surface.
You need to calibrate before using the pens for the first time, or if you 
change the resolution on your computer or connect a different 
computer. You can use either pen for calibration.
Two types of calibration are available:
■Normal, which is faster and appropriate for most situations (25 
calibration points)
■Advanced, which is recommended when you need higher 
accuracy (49 calibration points)
You may need to recalibrate if you change the projector’s aspect ratio 
using the remote control, or if you change the following settings in the 
projector’s menu system:
■Settings menu: Keystone or Zoom. See page 75 for more 
information.
note
Do not select Exit or Quit 
from the Easy Interactive 
Driver menu. If you do, you 
will have to open the driver 
as described here the next 
time you want to use the 
interactive pen.  
						

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■Signal menu: Auto Setup, Resolution, Tracking, Sync, 
Position
, or Aspect. See page 73 for more information.
1. To start calibration, do one of the following:
■In Windows, click the   pen icon in the system tray on 
your taskbar (lower right corner of your screen), then select 
Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate (Advanced).
■In Mac OS, click the   pen icon in the Dock, select 
Calibrate from the menu bar, then select 
Calibrate (Normal) 
or 
Calibrate (Advanced). 
2. After you read the message about calibration, click 
OK. 
You see a flashing green circle in the upper left corner of your 
projected image. 
3. Touch the center of the circle with the tip of the pen. 
The circle stops flashing and turns black. You see another circle 
on the right.
4. Touch the center of the next circle, then repeat. When you get to 
the end of the row, the next circle appears at the left edge of a new 
row. 
Make sure you are not blocking the signal between the pen and 
the interactive receiver (next to the projection window on the 
projector) 
Don’t press the button on the pen while calibrating. 
If you make a mistake, press 
Esc on your computer keyboard and 
restart the calibration process.
note
For the most accurate 
calibration, make sure you 
hold the pen at an angle to 
the projection surface and 
touch the center of the circle.