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® ®
Epson PowerLite 830p
Multimedia 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 Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional Accesso
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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 2 Turning On and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 4 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Posi
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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 6 Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Transporting the Projector . . . . .
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 D Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Index. .
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8 Contents
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- Welcome ® ® The Epson PowerLite 830p is an easy-to-use, lightweight projector that offers up to 3000 lumens of brightness and a 600:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear text. Versatility You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project over a wired LAN network. Ease of use ™ The projector’s keystone correction and Quick Corner features automatically correct image distortion, and Epson’s unique Wall ™ Shot function lets you project a
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Using Your Documentation This book 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 tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your projector? Her
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■ If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 112 for more information. Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anyw
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Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: note You won’t need all these components; your configuration will determine which ones you need. Projector software Remote control CD-ROM Projector and batteries VGA computer cable Power cable USB cable 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. If you are moving
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® ® ■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 48 ® (available from Epson; see below.) Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer. Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L31 Air filter replacement set V13H134A07 ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS35 ® Samso
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14 Welcome
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1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen. Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: ■ Positioning the projector ■ Turning the projector on and selecting the image source ■ Troubleshooting display problems ■ Adjusting the image ■ Turning off the projector 15
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Positioning the Projector note You can mount the projector If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll on the ceiling, or place it probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and page 115 for details. remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to leave as much space as possible between the p
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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of note the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens After positioning the should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. projector, you may want to connect a Kensington ® MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from Epson; see “Optional Accessories” on page 13. Projector Screen If you place the projector below screen
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Projecting the Image Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described on the Quick Setup sheet or on page 45 (for desktop, video, or other installations). Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image. Turning On the Projector Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of connected
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3. If the Power light is orange, press the red PPower button on warning top of the projector—or press the PPower button on the remote Never look into the lens control to turn on the projector. The projector beeps once and the when the lamp is on. This Power light flashes green as it warms up. can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for (If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the children. batteries are installed and the ON/OFF switch on the side of the
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Selecting the Image Source note Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from To focus and adjust the different pieces of connected equipment (such as a computer or DVD image, see page 24. If a player). projected image fails to appear, see page 21 for help. If you don’t see the image you want, press the Source Search button on the remote control or the projector repeatedly until you see the image you want to project on the screen. You can also select your image u
