Epson Vs400 Users Guide
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Contents Introduction toYour Projector ................................................................................................................... 7 Projector Features................................................................................................................................ 7 Product BoxContents ...................................................................................................................... 7 Additional Components .................................................................................................................. 8 Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts................................................................................... 9 Registration andWarranty Information .......................................................................................... 10 Notations Usedinthe Documentation ................................................................................................ 10 Where toGo forAdditional Information .............................................................................................. 10 Projector PartsLocations ................................................................................................................... 11 Projector Parts-Front/Top ............................................................................................................ 11 Projector Parts-Rear .................................................................................................................... 12 Projector Parts-Base .................................................................................................................... 13 Projector Parts-Control Panel...................................................................................................... 14 Projector Parts-Remote Control................................................................................................... 15 Setting Upthe Projector ........................................................................................................................... 17 Projector Placement ........................................................................................................................... 17 Projector SetupandInstallation Options....................................................................................... 17 Projection Distance........................................................................................................................ 19 Projector Connections ........................................................................................................................ 22 Connecting toComputer Sources.................................................................................................. 22 Connecting toaComputer forUSB Video ................................................................................. 23 Connecting toaComputer forVGA Video ................................................................................ 24 Connecting toaComputer forUSB Mouse Control................................................................... 25 Connecting toVideo Sources ........................................................................................................ 26 Connecting toaComponent-to-VGA VideoSource .................................................................. 27 Connecting toan RGB VGAVideo Source ............................................................................... 27 Connecting toan S-Video VideoSource ................................................................................... 27 Connecting toaComposite VideoSource ................................................................................ 28 Installing Batteriesinthe Remote Control.......................................................................................... 28 Opening theLens Cover .................................................................................................................... 30 3
Using BasicProjector Features............................................................................................................... 32 Turning Onthe Projector .................................................................................................................... 32 Turning Offthe Projector .................................................................................................................... 34 Selecting theLanguage forthe Projector Menus................................................................................ 36 Adjusting theImage Height ................................................................................................................ 36 Image Shape...................................................................................................................................... 37 Correcting ImageShape WiththeKeystone Buttons..................................................................... 38 Resizing theImage WiththeZoom Ring............................................................................................ 38 Focusing theImage UsingtheFocus Ring......................................................................................... 39 Remote ControlOperation ................................................................................................................. 40 Using theRemote ControlasaWireless Mouse........................................................................... 41 Using theRemote ControlasaPresentation Pointer.................................................................... 42 Selecting anImage Source ................................................................................................................ 43 Projection Modes............................................................................................................................... 45 Changing theProjection ModeUsing theRemote Control............................................................ 46 Changing theProjection ModeUsing theMenus ........................................................................... 46 Image Aspect Ratio............................................................................................................................ 47 Changing theImage Aspect Ratio................................................................................................. 48 Available ImageAspect Ratios...................................................................................................... 48 Color Mode......................................................................................................................................... 49 Changing theColor Mode.............................................................................................................. 49 Available ColorModes ................................................................................................................... 50 Turning OnAuto Iris....................................................................................................................... 50 Adjusting ProjectorFeatures................................................................................................................... 52 Shutting Offthe Picture Temporarily .................................................................................................. 52 Stopping VideoAction Temporarily .................................................................................................... 53 Zooming IntoandOutofImages ........................................................................................................ 53 Projector SecurityFeatures ................................................................................................................ 54 Password SecurityTypes.............................................................................................................. 55 Setting aPassword ................................................................................................................... 55 Selecting Password SecurityTypes.......................................................................................... 56 Entering aPassword toUse theProjector ................................................................................ 57 Saving aUser s Logo Image toDisplay ..................................................................................... 58 4
Locking theProjector s Buttons ..................................................................................................... 61 Unlocking theProjector s Buttons ............................................................................................. 61 Installing aSecurity Cable............................................................................................................. 62 Projector Identification SystemforMultiple Projector Control............................................................. 62 Setting theProjector ID.................................................................................................................. 63 Setting theRemote ControlID....................................................................................................... 63 Matching Multiple-Projector DisplayQuality.................................................................................. 64 Adjusting theMenu Settings .................................................................................................................... 66 Using theProjector s Menus ............................................................................................................... 66 Image Quality Settings -Image Menu................................................................................................ 68 Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu................................................................................................... 70 Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu........................................................................................ 74 Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu........................................................................................ 75 Projector Information Display-Info Menu .......................................................................................... 78 Projector ResetOptions -Reset Menu............................................................................................... 81 Maintaining andTransporting theProjector ........................................................................................... 82 Projector Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 82 Cleaning theLens .......................................................................................................................... 82 Cleaning theProjector Case.......................................................................................................... 83 Air Filter andVent Maintenance .................................................................................................... 83 Cleaning theAirFilter andVents ............................................................................................... 83 Replacing theAirFilter .............................................................................................................. 84 Projector LampMaintenance ......................................................................................................... 87 Replacing theLamp .................................................................................................................. 88 Resetting theLamp Timer......................................................................................................... 93 Replacing theRemote ControlBatteries ....................................................................................... 94 Transporting theProjector .................................................................................................................. 96 Solving Problems ...................................................................................................................................... 97 Projection ProblemTips..................................................................................................................... 97 Projector LightStatus ......................................................................................................................... 98 Using theProjector HelpDisplays .................................................................................................... 100 Solving ImageProblems .................................................................................................................. 100 Solutions WhenNoImage Appears ............................................................................................. 101 5
Solutions WhenNo Signal Message Appears........................................................................... 101 Displaying FromaPC Laptop ................................................................................................. 102 Displaying FromaMac Laptop ............................................................................................... 102 Solutions WhenNot Supported Message Appears................................................................... 102 Solutions WhenOnlyaPartial ImageAppears ............................................................................ 103 Solutions WhentheImage isNot Rectangular ............................................................................ 103 Solutions WhentheImage Contains NoiseorStatic ................................................................... 104 Solutions WhentheImage isFuzzy orBlurry .............................................................................. 104 Solutions WhentheImage Brightness orColors areIncorrect .................................................... 105 Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems............................................................... 106 Solutions toProjector PowerorShut-Off Problems ..................................................................... 106 Solutions toProblems WiththeRemote Control.......................................................................... 107 Solutions toPassword Problems................................................................................................. 107 Where toGet Help ............................................................................................................................ 108 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 110 General Projector Specifications ...................................................................................................... 110 Projector LampSpecifications .......................................................................................................... 111 Remote ControlSpecifications ......................................................................................................... 112 Projector Dimension Specifications .................................................................................................. 112 Projector Electrical Specifications .................................................................................................... 112 Projector Environmental Specifications............................................................................................ 113 Projector SafetyandApprovals Specifications ................................................................................. 113 Supported VideoDisplay Formats .................................................................................................... 113 Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 116 Important SafetyInformation ............................................................................................................ 116 Important SafetyInstructions ............................................................................................................ 116 FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 119 Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 120 Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 120 Copyright Attribution .................................................................................................................... 121 6
Introduction toYour Projector Refer tothese sections tolearn more about yourprojector andthismanual. Projector Features Notations Usedinthe Documentation Where toGo forAdditional Information Projector PartsLocations Projector Features The VS400 projector includesthesespecial features: • Up to4000 lumens ofbrightness (whitelightoutput andcolor lightoutput) • Native resolution of1024 X768 pixels (XGA) • Plug-and-play USBprojection • 2000:1 contrast ratioandAuto Iriscontrol forcrisply detailed images • Epson Instant Off® and Direct Power Onfeatures forquick setup andshut down Product BoxContents Additional Components Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts Registration andWarranty Information Parent topic:Introduction toYour Projector Related concepts Projector PartsLocations Product BoxContents Save allthe packaging incase youneed toship theprojector. Alwaysusetheoriginal packaging (or equivalent) whenshipping. Make sureyourprojector boxincluded allofthese parts: 7
1 Projector 2 Remote control 3 Remote controlbatteries 4 Power cord 5 VGA computer cable 6 Password Protectedsticker 7 Projector registration anddocumentation CD-ROM Parent topic:Projector Features Additional Components Depending onhow youplan touse theprojector, youmay need toobtain thefollowing additional components: • To receive anS-Video signal,youneed anS-Video cable.Thismaybeprovided withyour video device, oryou canpurchase onefrom Epson oran authorized Epsonreseller. • To receive acomponent videosignal, youneed aD-sub, 15-pin, component-to-VGA videocable. You can purchase onefrom Epson oran authorized Epsonreseller. Parent topic:Projector Features 8
Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts You canpurchase screens,otheroptional accessories, andreplacement partsfromanEpson authorized reseller. Tofind thenearest reseller, call800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).Oryou canpurchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.sales) orwww.epson.ca (Canadiansales). Epson offersthefollowing optionalaccessories andreplacement partsforyour projector: Option orpart Part number Replacement lamp(ELPLP53) V13H010L53 Air filter replacement set(2filters; ELPAP24) V13H134A24 SwissGear ® backpack ELPKS63 Universal projectorceilingmount ELPMBPJF Advanced projectorceilingmount ELPMBPRG High Security projector ceilingmount ELPMBATA Adjustable suspended ceilingchannel kit ELPMBP01 False ceiling platekit ELPMBP02 Structural Roundceilingplate ELPMBP03 Adjustable ExtensionColumn(pipe)8-11 (20.3 to27.9 cm) ELPMBC01 Kensington securitylock ELPSL01 Accolade ® Duet ™ portable projector screen ELPSC80 50-inch portable screen(4:3aspect ratio) ELPSC06 60-inch portable pop-upscreen(4:3aspect ratio) ELPSC07 80-inch portable pop-upscreen(4:3aspect ratio) ELPSC08 Component-to-VGA videocable ELPKC19 S-Video cable ELPSV01 Distribution amplifier ELPCA01 Remote control 1507996 Parent topic:Projector Features 9
Registration andWarranty Information Your projector comeswithabasic warranty thatletsyou project withconfidence. Fordetails, seethe warranty brochure thatcame withyour projector. In addition, EpsonoffersfreeExtra Care™ Road Service. Inthe unlikely eventofan equipment failure, you won’t have towait foryour unittobe repaired. Instead,Epsonwillship youareplacement unit anywhere inthe United StatesorCanada. SeetheExtra CareRoad Service brochure fordetails. Register yourproduct onlineusingtheprojector CDoratthis site: www.epson.com/webreg Registering alsoletsyou receive specialupdates onnew accessories, products,andservices. Parent topic:Projector Features Notations Usedinthe Documentation Follow theguidelines inthese notations asyou read yourdocumentation: • Warnings mustbefollowed carefully toavoid bodily injury. • Cautions mustbeobserved toavoid damage toyour equipment. • Notes contain important information aboutyourprojector. • Tips contain additional projection information. Parent topic:Introduction toYour Projector Where toGo forAdditional Information Need quickhelponusing yourprojector duringapresentation? Hereswheretolook forhelp: • Built-in helpsystem Press theHelp button onthe remote controlorprojector toget quick solutions tocommon problems. • www.epson.com/support View FAQs (frequently askedquestions) ande-mail yourquestions toEpson technical support24 hours aday. • Ifyou stillneed helpafter checking thismanual andthesources listedabove, youcanusetheEpson PrivateLine ® Support servicetoget help fast.Fordetails, seeWhere toGet Help. Parent topic:Introduction toYour Projector Related references Where toGet Help 10