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PowerLite 1810p/1815p Projector Parts Lamp cover Control panel Remote receiver Wireless module (1815p only) Zoom ring Focus ring Air exhaust vent Speaker A/V mute slide Foot adjust lever Monitor ... Type of display Resolution (native format) Color reproduction Brightness Contrast ratio Image size (diagonal) Projection distance Poly-silicon TFT active matrix 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Full color, 16.8 million colors 3,500 lumens (high brightness) 2,700 lumens (low brightness) 500:1 30 to 300 inches (0.8 to 7.6 meters) 2.7 to 48.2 feet (0.8 to 14...
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Projector Parts Lamp cover Control panel Remote receiver Wireless module (1815p only) Zoom ring Focus ring Air exhaust vent Speaker A/V mute slide Foot adjust lever Monitor ... Type of display Resolution (native format) Color reproduction Brightness Contrast ratio Image size (diagonal) Projection distance Poly-silicon TFT active matrix 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Full color, 16.8 million colors 3,500 lumens (high brightness) 2,700 lumens (low brightness) 500:1 30 to 300 inches (0.8 to 7.6 meters) 2.7 to 48.2 feet (0.8 to 14...
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...the Projector If the projector isn't already installed in the room you're using Epson's SizeWizeTM technology to display in the projector's native format (XGA). see your computer's documentation for details. Try to leave as much space as traditional NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video standards. PowerLite 1810p/1815p... and remain close enough to the equipment to be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that is compatible with the projector. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 This lets you 'll probably want to display correctly; Some images are automatically resized using , you stand in...
...the Projector If the projector isn't already installed in the room you're using Epson's SizeWizeTM technology to display in the projector's native format (XGA). see your computer's documentation for details. Try to leave as much space as traditional NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video standards. PowerLite 1810p/1815p... and remain close enough to the equipment to be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that is compatible with the projector. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 This lets you 'll probably want to display correctly; Some images are automatically resized using , you stand in...
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... 2.7 to become "keystone" shaped, but can vary depending on top of the projector. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 3 Plug one end of space for ventilation around and under the projector. ❏ Make sure the projector is plenty of the power cable into an electrical outlet. Turning On and Off the... Projector Turning On the Projector Turn on a sturdy, level surface. ❏...
... 2.7 to become "keystone" shaped, but can vary depending on top of the projector. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 3 Plug one end of space for ventilation around and under the projector. ❏ Make sure the projector is plenty of the power cable into an electrical outlet. Turning On and Off the... Projector Turning On the Projector Turn on a sturdy, level surface. ❏...
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...PPower button. To turn off a power switch that lets you are prompted to enable Direct Power On: 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Choose Operation and press Enter. 3. PowerLite 1810p/1815p The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as . Highlight On and press Enter. 5. If you plug...using a PC notebook: ❏ On most systems, there's a function key that supplies power to the projector. You see below. If you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on your monitor settings to make sure the orange Power light is plugged in the...
...PPower button. To turn off a power switch that lets you are prompted to enable Direct Power On: 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Choose Operation and press Enter. 3. PowerLite 1810p/1815p The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as . Highlight On and press Enter. 5. If you plug...using a PC notebook: ❏ On most systems, there's a function key that supplies power to the projector. You see below. If you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on your monitor settings to make sure the orange Power light is plugged in the...
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...enlarge the image, turn the focus ring on the projector screen as well as described in the next section. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 5 Automatic Image Adjustment Use the projector's Quick Setup feature to display on the projector. You see your primary display and/or enabled. From... the Apple® menu, select System Preferences, then click Displays. 2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange...
...enlarge the image, turn the focus ring on the projector screen as well as described in the next section. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 5 Automatic Image Adjustment Use the projector's Quick Setup feature to display on the projector. You see your primary display and/or enabled. From... the Apple® menu, select System Preferences, then click Displays. 2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange...
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... location, you can manually adjust the shape of the screen. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 If you just used Quick Setup, you won't need to adjust, and press Enter. 6. This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on the projector) to select the corner you turn on the screen (some slight...
... location, you can manually adjust the shape of the screen. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 If you just used Quick Setup, you won't need to adjust, and press Enter. 6. This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on the projector) to select the corner you turn on the screen (some slight...
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... bright room. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 16:9 widescreen format. Adjusting the Brightness The brightness of light in the room. Press the button for the Brightness Control option in a darkened room; Use them to switch between the different sources: ❏ The easiest way to select your projector is to quickly ...press the Search button on the remote control (or the Source Search button on the projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on each button, or to use EasyMP (PowerLite 1815p only). Avoid using the remote control, stand within 20 feet of standard sRGB ...
... bright room. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 16:9 widescreen format. Adjusting the Brightness The brightness of light in the room. Press the button for the Brightness Control option in a darkened room; Use them to switch between the different sources: ❏ The easiest way to select your projector is to quickly ...press the Search button on the remote control (or the Source Search button on the projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on each button, or to use EasyMP (PowerLite 1815p only). Avoid using the remote control, stand within 20 feet of standard sRGB ...
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...right-click. ❏ To drag-and-drop, hold down to change slides in area. 8 - You see a crosshair indicating the center of Your Image 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 To turn off and stops the sound. Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control If you want to 4 times. 4. This gives you more... to stand next to the computer to change the volume, press the or button on the remote control or projector. You can use the pointer button to zoom out. 5. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can temporarily turn the image and sound back on, press the button...
...right-click. ❏ To drag-and-drop, hold down to change slides in area. 8 - You see a crosshair indicating the center of Your Image 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 To turn off and stops the sound. Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control If you want to 4 times. 4. This gives you more... to stand next to the computer to change the volume, press the or button on the remote control or projector. You can use the pointer button to zoom out. 5. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can temporarily turn the image and sound back on, press the button...
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... options: ❏ Power On Protect to prevent unauthorized use the numeric keypad to enter the password. Note: If you must contact Epson to prevent your password. The remote control can still be used to enter the four-digit password. Enabling Password Protection The default setting...and reconnect the power cable. It appears only if you must enter a password to use the numeric keypad to operate the projector. 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the User's Logo features in the Extended menu can be changed . Press the ...
... options: ❏ Power On Protect to prevent unauthorized use the numeric keypad to enter the password. Note: If you must contact Epson to prevent your password. The remote control can still be used to enter the four-digit password. Enabling Password Protection The default setting...and reconnect the power cable. It appears only if you must enter a password to use the numeric keypad to operate the projector. 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the User's Logo features in the Extended menu can be changed . Press the ...
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... Use only the Epson 802.11a/b/g wireless module in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode. 10 - Presenting Through a Wireless Network (PowerLite 1815p only) Using EMP NS Connection, you have to switch it (the monitor port on the projector's control panel for 7 seconds. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 4. Point... the remote control at the projector and press the P Power button. 2. See the User's Guide for the mode you 've already set up ...
... Use only the Epson 802.11a/b/g wireless module in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode. 10 - Presenting Through a Wireless Network (PowerLite 1815p only) Using EMP NS Connection, you have to switch it (the monitor port on the projector's control panel for 7 seconds. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 4. Point... the remote control at the projector and press the P Power button. 2. See the User's Guide for the mode you 've already set up ...
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... or XP. Using Ad Hoc Mode To use . Note that you want to use Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) mode, adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section. Press Menu to input a character. Follow the instructions below for Macintosh" on...is using 802.11a, use the pointer button on page 12. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 11 Make sure Quick is a standard specification of the projector. When you connect to the projector in this mode, your computer to project wirelessly. PowerLite 1810p/1815p ❏ Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-computer mode) lets you...
... or XP. Using Ad Hoc Mode To use . Note that you want to use Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) mode, adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section. Press Menu to input a character. Follow the instructions below for Macintosh" on...is using 802.11a, use the pointer button on page 12. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 11 Make sure Quick is a standard specification of the projector. When you connect to the projector in this mode, your computer to project wirelessly. PowerLite 1810p/1815p ❏ Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-computer mode) lets you...
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.... (Depending on the type of the settings may be different from the AirPort status menu on page 17. When you assigned to the projector's ESSID. ❏ Make sure Encryption is automatically configured to allow your wireless network Properties window. You see a screen similar to close ...example, in Ad Hoc mode, your wireless card or adapter is broken. Double-click the Network icon. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your notebook's or PC's network card match the settings ...
.... (Depending on the type of the settings may be different from the AirPort status menu on page 17. When you assigned to the projector's ESSID. ❏ Make sure Encryption is automatically configured to allow your wireless network Properties window. You see a screen similar to close ...example, in Ad Hoc mode, your wireless card or adapter is broken. Double-click the Network icon. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your notebook's or PC's network card match the settings ...
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..., select AirPort. 6. Select Automatic Select Network Port Configurations then select AirPort PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3. Note: If you 're done, highlight Finish and press Enter. 7. To enable your computer to find the projector on . 9. then press Enter to make sure AirPort is using 802....computer connecting to enter the SSID name of the Mac desktop. If your projector's ESSID. 3. Select your access point assigns IP addresses automatically, turn off DHCP and enter the following information: 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 13 Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter...
..., select AirPort. 6. Select Automatic Select Network Port Configurations then select AirPort PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3. Note: If you 're done, highlight Finish and press Enter. 7. To enable your computer to find the projector on . 9. then press Enter to make sure AirPort is using 802....computer connecting to enter the SSID name of the Mac desktop. If your projector's ESSID. 3. Select your access point assigns IP addresses automatically, turn off DHCP and enter the following information: 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 13 Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter...
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... Before connecting to the access point (which should be unique. ❏ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this : 2. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 5. It must be different than those listed here.) ❏ Set the Network Type to Infrastructure. ❏ Set the SSID to match the... name assigned to the projector, you would click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. If you don't know your computer's wireless card or adapter match ...
... Before connecting to the access point (which should be unique. ❏ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this : 2. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 5. It must be different than those listed here.) ❏ Set the Network Type to Infrastructure. ❏ Set the SSID to match the... name assigned to the projector, you would click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. If you don't know your computer's wireless card or adapter match ...
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... to connect to the computer. Settings may need to enable your access point. 14.When you want to assign to the projector. See the documentation for more information. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 15 PowerLite 1810p/1815p 8. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon again and select Properties. It must be unique. ❏ Subnet mask: For...
... to connect to the computer. Settings may need to enable your access point. 14.When you want to assign to the projector. See the documentation for more information. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 15 PowerLite 1810p/1815p 8. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon again and select Properties. It must be unique. ❏ Subnet mask: For...
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PowerLite 1810p/1815p Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows If you cannot identify the gateway address using this : Configuring the Network Settings for Macintosh Your AirPort software is automatically configured to select your projector's advanced menu, click the Network tab and make sure the ...AirPort status menu on in the previous section. You see the Network settings window. 3. If you only need to the projector, follow these steps: 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Typically, you turned DHCP on the Mac menu bar. If you need to allow your base station, then ...
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows If you cannot identify the gateway address using this : Configuring the Network Settings for Macintosh Your AirPort software is automatically configured to select your projector's advanced menu, click the Network tab and make sure the ...AirPort status menu on in the previous section. You see the Network settings window. 3. If you only need to the projector, follow these steps: 1. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Typically, you turned DHCP on the Mac menu bar. If you need to allow your base station, then ...
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... page 18. Note: If you don't see your projector listed, see the AirPort status menu: PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3. Make sure your projector's gateway address is turned on. 12.Select the name of your projector and computer in use. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 17 Mac OS X: Double-click the EMP... folder. 4. Make sure you to them by another person, you have additional Epson projectors on the network, they are identical to it (unless it and click Connect. If the selected projector is listed, you want on the AirPort tab. doing so automatically disconnects the ...
... page 18. Note: If you don't see your projector listed, see the AirPort status menu: PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3. Make sure your projector's gateway address is turned on. 12.Select the name of your projector and computer in use. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 17 Mac OS X: Double-click the EMP... folder. 4. Make sure you to them by another person, you have additional Epson projectors on the network, they are identical to it (unless it and click Connect. If the selected projector is listed, you want on the AirPort tab. doing so automatically disconnects the ...
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...screen. Solving Connection Problems If you 're done with DVD movies). The last octet of the projector's IP address should be close the submenu. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Click again to the projector. In Mac OS X, check the AirPort status menu (click the AirPort icon on your menu .... In Windows, verify that you can access these NS Connection features: Displays the Select target projector dialog box. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 6. Once the connection is established, you see a message that the projector is ready to connect.) If you to the access point or that your wireless card or...
...screen. Solving Connection Problems If you 're done with DVD movies). The last octet of the projector's IP address should be close the submenu. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Click again to the projector. In Mac OS X, check the AirPort status menu (click the AirPort icon on your menu .... In Windows, verify that you can access these NS Connection features: Displays the Select target projector dialog box. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 6. Once the connection is established, you see a message that the projector is ready to connect.) If you to the access point or that your wireless card or...
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... the network name, start EMP Monitor, click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Projector > EMP Monitor. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 19 The Projector is listed, you want to connect to these projectors from other computers. If the search fails to monitor. See page 18 for details... you want to connect to check the projector's IP address, then repeat this happens, run EasyMP on your network. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Connecting in Access Point mode (see page 13) or over a wired network. Managing Projectors (PowerLite 1815p only) The software included with the...
... the network name, start EMP Monitor, click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Projector > EMP Monitor. 3/08 PowerLite 1810p/1815p - 19 The Projector is listed, you want to connect to these projectors from other computers. If the search fails to monitor. See page 18 for details... you want to connect to check the projector's IP address, then repeat this happens, run EasyMP on your network. PowerLite 1810p/1815p Connecting in Access Point mode (see page 13) or over a wired network. Managing Projectors (PowerLite 1815p only) The software included with the...
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... the program icon shown above . You see this screen: 3. Registering a Projector Before you can monitor a projector, you 've added the program to display the EMP Monitor window: 2. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Any projectors found on the network are in standby mode, select Standby Mode in the ...system tray on the network. Select Edit > New > Projector (automatic search). Open EMP Monitor as shown below: 20 ...
... the program icon shown above . You see this screen: 3. Registering a Projector Before you can monitor a projector, you 've added the program to display the EMP Monitor window: 2. PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3/08 Any projectors found on the network are in standby mode, select Standby Mode in the ...system tray on the network. Select Edit > New > Projector (automatic search). Open EMP Monitor as shown below: 20 ...