User Manual Epson PowerLite 1781W Wireless WXGA 3LCD Projector

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User Manual

For POWERLITE 1781W. Also, The document are for others Epson models: 1780W, 1781W, 1785W, 1795F

• Contents3
• Introduction to Your Projector10
  • Projector Features10
    • Product Box Contents11
    • Additional Components13
    • Additional Projector Software and Manuals14
    • Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts14
    • Warranty and Registration Information15
  • Notations Used in the Documentation16
  • Where to Go for Additional Information16
  • Projector Part Locations16
    • Projector Parts - Front/Top17
    • Projector Parts - Rear18
    • Projector Parts - Base19
    • Projector Parts - Control Panel20
    • Projector Parts - Remote Control22
• Setting Up the Projector25
  • Projector Placement25
    • Projector Setup and Installation Options25
    • Projection Distance27
  • Projector Connections29
    • Connecting to Computer Sources29
      • Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio29
      • Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video30
      • Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio31
      • Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control32
      • Connecting to a Computer for Sound33
    • Connecting to Video Sources33
      • Connecting to an HDMI Video Source34
      • Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device34
      • Connecting to a Component Video Source35
      • Connecting to a Composite Video Source36
      • Connecting to a Video Source for Sound37
    • Connecting to External USB Devices38
      • USB Device Projection38
      • Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector39
      • Selecting the Connected USB Source39
      • Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector39
    • Connecting to a Document Camera40
  • Installing Batteries in the Remote Control40
  • Opening the Lens Cover42
• Using the Projector on a Network43
  • Wireless Network Projection43
    • Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually43
      • Wireless LAN Menu Settings46
    • Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows48
    • Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac48
    • Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device48
    • Using NFC to Connect an Android Device50
    • Setting Up Wireless Network Security51
    • Wireless Network Projection from a Mobile Device (Screen Mirroring)52
      • Screen Mirroring Restrictions52
      • Selecting Screen Mirroring Settings52
      • Connecting for Screen Mirroring with Miracast54
      • Connecting for Screen Mirroring with a Windows 8.x/Windows 10 Computer54
    • Secure HTTP55
    • Importing a Web Server Certificate Using the Projector Menus55
  • Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser57
• Using Basic Projector Features61
  • Turning On the Projector61
    • Using the Home Screen63
  • Turning Off the Projector65
  • Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus66
  • Setting the Date and Time67
  • Adjusting the Image Height68
  • Image Shape69
    • Automatically Correcting Image Shape with Screen Fit69
    • Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons71
    • Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner73
  • Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring75
  • Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring75
  • Focusing the Image Using the Focus Button76
  • Remote Control Operation77
    • Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse78
    • Using the Remote Control as a Pointer79
  • Selecting an Image Source80
  • Projection Modes81
    • Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control81
    • Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus82
  • Image Aspect Ratio83
    • Changing the Image Aspect Ratio83
    • Available Image Aspect Ratios84
  • Color Mode85
    • Changing the Color Mode85
    • Available Color Modes86
    • Turning On Auto Iris87
  • Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons88
  • Projecting a PC Free Presentation88
    • Supported PC Free File Types88
    • Starting a PC Free Slide Show90
    • Starting a PC Free PDF File Presentation91
    • Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation93
    • PC Free Display Options94
• Adjusting Projector Features96
  • Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily96
  • Stopping Video Action Temporarily97
  • Zooming Into and Out of Images98
  • Projector Security Features99
    • Password Security Types99
      • Setting a Password99
      • Selecting Password Security Types101
      • Entering a Password to Use the Projector102
      • Saving a User's Logo Image to Display103
    • Locking the Projector's Buttons105
      • Unlocking the Projector's Buttons106
    • Installing a Security Cable107
  • Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control107
    • Setting the Projector ID107
    • Setting the Remote Control ID108
    • Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality109
  • Projecting Two Images Simultaneously111
  • Controlling a Presentation Using Hand Gestures113
• Adjusting the Menu Settings116
  • Using the Projector's Menus116
  • Image Quality Settings - Image Menu118
  • Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu120
  • Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu123
  • Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu125
  • Projector Network Settings - Network Menu128
  • Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu130
  • Projector Information Display - Info Menu131
    • Event ID Code List132
  • Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu134
• Maintaining and Transporting the Projector136
  • Projector Maintenance136
    • Cleaning the Lens136
    • Cleaning the Projector Case137
    • Air Filter and Vent Maintenance137
      • Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents138
      • Replacing the Air Filter138
    • Projector Lamp Maintenance140
      • Replacing the Lamp141
      • Resetting the Lamp Timer145
    • Replacing the Remote Control Batteries146
  • Transporting the Projector148
• Solving Problems149
  • Projection Problem Tips149
  • Projector Light Status150
  • Using the Projector Help Displays153
  • Solving Image or Sound Problems154
    • Solutions When No Image Appears154
    • Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function155
    • Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears156
      • Displaying From a PC Laptop157
      • Displaying From a Mac Laptop157
    • Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears157
    • Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears158
    • Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular158
    • Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static159
    • Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry160
    • Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect161
    • Solutions to Sound Problems161
  • Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems162
    • Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems163
    • Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control163
    • Solutions to Password Problems164
    • Solutions When a Battery Message Appears165
    • Solutions to Gesture Presenter Problems165
  • Solving Network Problems165
    • Solutions When Wireless Authentication Fails165
    • Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector Through the Web166
    • Solutions When You Cannot Connect Using Screen Mirroring166
    • Solutions When the Image or Sound Contains Static When Using Screen Mirroring167
    • Solutions When You Cannot Read the NFC Tag167
  • Where to Get Help168
• Technical Specifications169
  • General Projector Specifications169
  • Projector Lamp Specifications171
  • Remote Control Specifications172
  • Projector Dimension Specifications172
  • Projector Electrical Specifications173
  • Projector Environmental Specifications174
  • Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications174
  • Supported Video Display Formats174
  • USB Display System Requirements177
• Notices178
  • Recycling178
  • Important Safety Information178
  • Important Safety Instructions179
    • Restriction of Use182
  • List of Safety Symbols (corresponding to IEC60950-1 A2)182
  • FCC Compliance Statement186
  • Open Source Software License186
  • Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver241
  • Trademarks244
  • Copyright Notice244
    • A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials245
    • Copyright Attribution245