Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
User’s Guide on your projector CD.
Choose a location
Keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is even with the top
or the bottom of the screen and is centered horizontally. If this isn’t possible,
use the horizontal keystone slider and keystone correction buttons on your
projector to reposition the image (see “Adjust the image”).
In order to view 3D images correctly, 3D RF glasses must be worn within 32 feet
(10 m) of the projector. Use the image below to determine the viewing distance
for 3D projection (the shading represents the 3D viewing area):
See the User’s Guide on your projector CD for more information on where to
place your projector.
Connect the projector
Connect up to 5 video devices and use the Source buttons on the remote or
the button on the projector to switch between them.
Component video cable
Audio cable
RCA video cable
Audio cable
HDMI cable
For additional connection types, see the User's Guide on your projector CD.
Turn on your equipment
1
Turn on your video source.
2
Plug in the projector. The power button on the projector turns blue.
3
Remove the lens cap.
4
Press the power button on the projector or the On button on the
remote control. The power light flashes blue, and then stays on.
Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button on the
projector twice or the Standby button on the remote control, then
unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.
5
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
language, press the Menu button on the remote control. Select Extended
and press Enter. Select Language and press Enter. Select your language
and press Enter. Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.
Adjust the image
1
If you don’t see an image, press the Source buttons on the remote
control or the button on the projector to select the image source.
Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see
“Troubleshooting”.
2
To raise the image, adjust the front feet as shown below.
3
Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
4
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
5
If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to
one side of the screen at an angle. Place the projector directly in front of
the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. Or use the horizontal
keystone slider on the projector to correct it.
6
Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,
but if necessary you can press the or buttons on the projector to
correct this.
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Choose which source
to display
Turn projector on
Access projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
Navigate projector
menus
Turn projector off
Switch between
2D and 3D
For more information on using the remote control, see the User’s Guide on your
projector CD.
Viewing 3D images
To view 3D content, you must first connect a 3D-compatible video device to
one of the HDMI ports on your projector. You will also need a pair of Epson or
Eson-compatible 3D RF active shutter glasses.
1
Turn on and begin playback on the 3D-compatible video device.
2
Press the button on the projector remote control, if necessary.
3
Slide the power switch on your 3D glasses to the On position.
Note: If the glasses don’t automatically display 3D content, you may
need to pair them with the projector. Move the glasses within 10 feet
(3 m) of the projector, then press and hold the Pairing button on the
3D glasses for at least 3 seconds. The status light on the glasses will
alternately flash green and red, then remain green for 10 seconds if
pairing is successful.
You can also automatically convert 2D HDMI content to 3D. To enable the
2D-to-3D Conversion option, press the Menu button on the projector or
remote control. Select Signal and press Enter, then select 3D Setup and
press Enter. Select 2D-to-3D Conversion and press Enter. Select the Weak,
Medium, or Strong setting, then press Enter.
See the online User’s Guide for more information on adjusting 3D images.
Troubleshooting
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your
video device or computer, check the following:
•
Make sure the power light on the projector is blue and not flashing.
•
Press the Source buttons on the remote control or the button on
the projector to switch to the correct image source, if necessary.
•
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 labeled
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the
Fn key while pressing it (such as Fn + F7). Wait a moment for the display
to appear.
•
If you’re using a Mac laptop, open System Preferences and select
Displays. Select the VGA Display or Color LCD option if necessary,
then click the Arrange or Arrangement tab, and select the Mirror
Displays checkbox.
If 3D images aren’t displaying properly, check the following:
•
Press the button on the remote control to switch to 3D viewing
mode, if necessary.
•
Make sure that you are within the 3D viewing range. See “Choose a
location” or the User’s Guide on your projector CD for more information.
•
Check that your 3D glasses have not entered standby mode. Slide the
power switch on the 3D glasses into the Off position, then back to the
On position.
•
Press the Menu button on your remote control, select the Signal menu,
then 3D Setup, then select 3D Format. Make sure that the Auto
option is selected.
•
Check that your video device and media are both 3D-compatible.
Refer to the documentation that came with your video device for
more information.
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