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TM
BrightLink 455Wi
Interactive Projector
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personne
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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Unpacking the Mounting Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Projector Parts .
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Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playing Computer Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playing Sound from Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Connecting a Document Camera or Other USB Device . . . 37 Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 39 2 Turning the Projector On and O
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Presenting a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Starting a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Selecting Slideshow Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using the Projector Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 5 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 7 Cleaning the Projection Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Resetting the Lamp Timer . .
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 B Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Software Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 7
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- Welcome ™ The BrightLink 455Wi is an easy-to-use, ultra short-throw projector that turns any wall into an interactive whiteboard. The projector can be wall-mounted above a whiteboard or other surface and project an image up to 96 inches (diagonal) in native WXGA format. You can use the interactive pens to operate your computer or write and draw on a virtual whiteboard. The projector offers up to 2500 lumens of white and color light output (brightness). You can connect it to a wide range
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Using Your Documentation This manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it: ■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. ■ Notes contain important information about your projector. ■ Tips contain additional projection hints. Getting More Information Need quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for h
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® ■ PrivateLine support If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 134 for more information. Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the warrant
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Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: Epson Projector BrightLink Software CD 455Wi CD Projector TeamBoard Epson Projector Draw CD Software for Easy Power cord Interactive Function CD 2 AA batteries (for remote control) VGA computer cable USB cable 4 AAA batteries (for interactive pens) Security sticker Remote control Interactive pens Pen tray Battery charger with 4 AAA rechargeable batteries (for interactive pens) 12 Welcome
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Unpacking the Mounting Hardware After unpacking the setting plate and mounting hardware, make sure you have all these parts: End cap Wall plate Wall mount (setting plate) Wall plate cover Hex wrenches Installation template Bolts See the Installation Guide for instructions on mounting the projector on a wall. Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. See page 114 fo
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Projector Parts Speaker Control panel Remote Cable receiver cover Air exhaust vent Lamp cover screw Lamp cover Air filter cover Air filter Kensington security slot Filter cover switch Security cable attachment Focus lever Wireless LAN module slot Remote Projection control window receiver Interactive pen receiver 14 Welcome
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Base Wall mounting slide plate Security cable attachment Connection Panel Computer1/ Component Video port Audio out port input and Microphone S-Video Audio in audio jack jack port ports AC power inlet RS-232C port USB Monitor LAN (TypeA) out port port port Computer2/Component USB input and audio jack (TypeB) port Welcome 15
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Projector Control Panel Keystone button (corrects screen shape) Esc button Menu button (exits menu Source Search button (displays items) (searches for connected projector menus) video sources) Power light Power Help button button Tele button Wide button (decreases (increases image size) image size Lamp and Enter button Keystone button Temperature (selects (corrects screen warning lights menu items) shape) Interactive Pens Battery compartment cover Battery indicator Button Att
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Remote Control Source Search and Source buttons (select image source) Freeze button Power button (stops image) User button (lets you A/V Mute button (turns assign function) off image and audio) Color Mode button Auto button (adjusts (changes display image size and position) mode) Aspect button Num button (activates (changes screen size) number buttons) Page Up/Down buttons ® (control PowerPoint Pointer button slides; USB cable required) (activates pointer tool) E-Zoom +/– buttons
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Projector Dimensions Use the dimensions below to guide you in placing or installing the projector. With slide plate 0.33 in. (8.3 mm) 0.22 in. (5.5 mm) 6.7 in. (170 mm) 14.5 in. (369 mm) 7.0 in. 11.5 in. (292 mm) (177 mm) 19.0 in. (483 mm) 18 Welcome
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Without slide plate 0.91 in. (23 mm) 6.1 in. (155 mm) 14.5 in. (369 mm) Mounting screw holes 4.2 in. (107 mm) 6.7 in. (170 mm) 14.5 in. (369 mm) 3.6 in. (92 mm) 6.2 in. (157 mm) 6.3 in. (160 mm) 6.5 in. (166 mm) 19.0 in. (483 mm) Welcome 19
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Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other video device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. You can purchase the ELPKC19 cable from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 21. ■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from a computer or electronics dealer. ■ To r
