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VS400 Projector User's Guide
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Contents Introduction to Your Projector ................................................................................................................... 7 Projector Features................................................................................................................................ 7 Product Box Contents...................................................................................................................... 7 Additional Components ..............................
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Using Basic Projector Features ............................................................................................................... 32 Turning On the Projector .................................................................................................................... 32 Turning Off the Projector .................................................................................................................... 34 Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus.................
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Locking the Projector's Buttons ..................................................................................................... 61 Unlocking the Projector's Buttons ............................................................................................. 61 Installing a Security Cable ............................................................................................................. 62 Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control.............................
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Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears........................................................................... 101 Displaying From a PC Laptop ................................................................................................. 102 Displaying From a Mac Laptop ............................................................................................... 102 Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears................................................................... 102 S
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Introduction to Your Projector Refer to these sections to learn more about your projector and this manual. Projector Features Notations Used in the Documentation Where to Go for Additional Information Projector Parts Locations Projector Features The VS400 projector includes these special features: • Up to 4000 lumens of brightness (white light output and color light output) • Native resolution of 1024 X 768 pixels (XGA) • Plug-and-play USB projection • 2000:1 contrast ratio and Auto Iris control
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1 Projector 2 Remote control 3 Remote control batteries 4 Power cord 5 VGA computer cable 6 Password Protected sticker 7 Projector registration and documentation CD-ROM Parent topic: Projector Features Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need to obtain the following additional components: • To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. This may be provided with your video device, or you can purchase one from Epson or an authorized Epson resell
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Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts You can purchase screens, other optional accessories, and replacement parts from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Epson offers the following optional accessories and replacement parts for your projector: Option or part Part number Replacement lamp (ELPLP53) V13H010L53 Air filter replacement set (2 fil
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Registration and Warranty Information Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure that came with your projector. ™ In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada. See the Extra Care Road Service brochure for details. Register
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Projector Parts Locations Check the projector part illustrations to learn about the parts on your projector. Projector Parts - Front/Top Projector Parts - Rear Projector Parts - Base Projector Parts - Control Panel Projector Parts - Remote Control Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector Projector Parts - Front/Top 1 Exhaust vent 2 Remote receiver 3 A/V Mute slide lever 4 A/V Mute slide (lens cover) 5 Front adjustable foot 11
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6 Foot release lever 7 Air filter cover latch 8 Air filter cover 9 Focus ring 10 Zoom ring 11 Control panel 12 Lamp cover Parent topic: Projector Parts Locations Projector Parts - Rear 1 Video and S-Video ports 2 A/C input port 3 Remote receiver 4 Security lock port 5 Air intake vent 12
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6 Lamp cover screw 7 USB TypeB port 8 Computer port 9 RS-232C port Parent topic: Projector Parts Locations Projector Parts - Base 1 Mounting bracket holes 2 Rear feet 3 Security lock slot 13
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Parent topic: Projector Parts Locations Projector Parts - Control Panel 1 Power button and light 2 Projector status lights 3 Source Search button (searches for connected video sources) 4 Enter button (selects options) 5 Vertical keystone adjustment buttons (adjust screen shape) and arrow buttons 6 Help button (accesses projector help information) 7 Esc button (cancels/exits functions) 8 Arrow buttons 9 Menu button (accesses projector menu system) Parent topic: Projector Parts Locations 14
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Related references Projector Light Status Projector Parts - Remote Control 15
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1 Power button 2 Computer button (selects the computer source) 3 Video button (cycles through connected video sources) 4 Screen Fit button (button is not functional) 5 Numeric buttons (enter numbers) 6 A/V Mute button (turns off picture) 7 Freeze button (stops video action) 8 Auto button (automatically adjusts position, tracking, and sync settings) 9 Aspect button (selects the image aspect ratio) 10 Page Up/Down buttons (control presentation slides) 11 E-Zoom +/- buttons (zoom into and out of th
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Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your projector for use. Projector Placement Projector Connections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Opening the Lens Cover Projector Placement You can place the projector on almost any flat surface to project your presentation. You can also install the projector in a ceiling mount if you want to use it in a fixed location. Keep these considerations in mind as you select a projector location: • Place the project
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Front Rear Ceiling 18
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Rear Ceiling Wherever you set up the projector, make sure to position it squarely in front of the center of the screen, not at an angle, if possible. If you project from the ceiling or from the rear, be sure to select correct Projection option in the projector's menu system. Parent topic: Projector Placement Related references Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu Projection Distance The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the approximate size of the image. Th
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4:3 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen Screen or image size Projection distance (1) Offset from lens center (2) Wide to Tele 30 inches (76.2 cm) 38 to 62 inches -1.6 inches (-4 cm) (96 to 158 cm) 40 inches (101.6 cm) 51 to 84 inches -2.2 inches (-6 cm) (130 to 212 cm) 50 inches (127 cm) 64 to 105 inches -2.7 inches (-7 cm) (164 to 267 cm) 60 inches (152.4 cm) 78 to 126 inches -3.3 inches (-8 cm) (197 to 321 cm) 80 inches (203.2 cm) 104 to 169 inches -4.4 inches (-11 cm) (265 to 430 cm) 100 inches (254
