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...shut down . You don't have other end to cool down the projector, press the power button twice, then unplug it . EX21 Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you 've placed the projector off to one end to the projector's Computer (Component Video) port, and the other display problems, see...cable. Release the button to lock the foot in the User's Guide on -screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software. (You need to correct it . Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer USB Port Connect the square end of a USB cable (not included...
...shut down . You don't have other end to cool down the projector, press the power button twice, then unplug it . EX21 Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you 've placed the projector off to one end to the projector's Computer (Component Video) port, and the other display problems, see...cable. Release the button to lock the foot in the User's Guide on -screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software. (You need to correct it . Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer USB Port Connect the square end of a USB cable (not included...
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.... Windows Try using the remote control, see a blank screen or No Signal message... • Make sure the power light on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers: U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday... to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for adjusting the setting varies; If that lets you see your projector, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. you may have to get help Manual For more information on the desktop and select Personalize, then select Display...
.... Windows Try using the remote control, see a blank screen or No Signal message... • Make sure the power light on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers: U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday... to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for adjusting the setting varies; If that lets you see your projector, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. you may have to get help Manual For more information on the desktop and select Personalize, then select Display...
Warranty Statement
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.... When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson Projector H283A EX21 Epson America, Inc. Epson is identical to the representative unit tested and found to the Epson standard of quality, and at its option, repair or replace the defective unit, without charge for a period of one (1) year from...
.... When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson Projector H283A EX21 Epson America, Inc. Epson is identical to the representative unit tested and found to the Epson standard of quality, and at its option, repair or replace the defective unit, without charge for a period of one (1) year from...
User's Guide
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...severely injure you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Except as applied to service this company holds the rights. WARNING: The projector and its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of the guarantee (...written guarantee) issued by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is on. No part of suffocation. Lane. Never let children look into ...
...severely injure you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Except as applied to service this company holds the rights. WARNING: The projector and its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of the guarantee (...written guarantee) issued by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson is on. No part of suffocation. Lane. Never let children look into ...
User's Guide
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... Using Your Documentation 10 Getting More Information 10 Registration and Warranty 11 Optional Accessories 11 1 Setting Up the Projector 13 Unpacking the Projector 14 Additional Components 15 Positioning the Projector 15 Projector Placement Options 17 Connecting to a Computer 18 Connecting to the USB Port 19 Connecting to the VGA Computer ...22 Connecting a Component Video Source 23 Connecting an RGB Video Source 24 Connecting an External Monitor 25 Playing Sound Through the Projector 26 Turning the Projector On and Off 26 Using the Direct Power On Function 28 Shutting Down the...
... Using Your Documentation 10 Getting More Information 10 Registration and Warranty 11 Optional Accessories 11 1 Setting Up the Projector 13 Unpacking the Projector 14 Additional Components 15 Positioning the Projector 15 Projector Placement Options 17 Connecting to a Computer 18 Connecting to the USB Port 19 Connecting to the VGA Computer ...22 Connecting a Component Video Source 23 Connecting an RGB Video Source 24 Connecting an External Monitor 25 Playing Sound Through the Projector 26 Turning the Projector On and Off 26 Using the Direct Power On Function 28 Shutting Down the...
User's Guide
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... In on Your Image 39 Controlling the Volume 40 Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 40 4 Fine-Tuning the Projector 43 Using the Menu System 44 Restoring the Default Settings 45 Adjusting the Image 45 Adjusting Signal Settings 47 Customizing... Customizing Power and Operation 50 Using the Projector Security Features 51 Enabling Password Protection 52 Creating Your Own Startup Screen 54 Disabling the Projector's Buttons 55 Using Security Locking 56 5 Maintaining the Projector 57 Cleaning the Lens 58 Cleaning the Projector Case 58 Cleaning the Air Filter 58 ...
... In on Your Image 39 Controlling the Volume 40 Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 40 4 Fine-Tuning the Projector 43 Using the Menu System 44 Restoring the Default Settings 45 Adjusting the Image 45 Adjusting Signal Settings 47 Customizing... Customizing Power and Operation 50 Using the Projector Security Features 51 Enabling Password Protection 52 Creating Your Own Startup Screen 54 Disabling the Projector's Buttons 55 Using Security Locking 56 5 Maintaining the Projector 57 Cleaning the Lens 58 Cleaning the Projector Case 58 Cleaning the Air Filter 58 ...
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Replacing the Lamp 60 Resetting the Lamp Timer 62 Checking Lamp Usage 63 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 64 Transporting the Projector 65 6 Solving Problems 67 Using On-Screen Help 68 Checking Projector Status 69 What To Do When the Lights Flash 69 Solving Projector Operation Problems 71 Solving Problems With the Image or Sound 71 Solving Problems With the Remote Control 77 Where To Get Help 78 Speak to a Support Representative 78 A Technical Specifications 81 B Notices 87 Important Safety Instructions 87 FCC Compliance Statement 90 Index 91 7
Replacing the Lamp 60 Resetting the Lamp Timer 62 Checking Lamp Usage 63 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 64 Transporting the Projector 65 6 Solving Problems 67 Using On-Screen Help 68 Checking Projector Status 69 What To Do When the Lights Flash 69 Solving Projector Operation Problems 71 Solving Problems With the Image or Sound 71 Solving Problems With the Remote Control 77 Where To Get Help 78 Speak to a Support Representative 78 A Technical Specifications 81 B Notices 87 Important Safety Instructions 87 FCC Compliance Statement 90 Index 91 7
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...sleep mode, Instant Off ®/On ■ One-touch filter replacement ■ Top-loading easy lamp access ■ Security features-password protection, user's logo, projector button lock, security cable attachment (cable not included), and a slot for an optional Kensington® security lock Additional enhancements: ■ 2000:1 contrast ratio (with... built-in speaker. It offers up to a wide range of white and color light output (brightness) and provides a native SVGA resolution. Welcome The EX21 is an easy-to-use, compact, lightweight projector with High and Low Brightness modes 9
...sleep mode, Instant Off ®/On ■ One-touch filter replacement ■ Top-loading easy lamp access ■ Security features-password protection, user's logo, projector button lock, security cable attachment (cable not included), and a slot for an optional Kensington® security lock Additional enhancements: ■ 2000:1 contrast ratio (with... built-in speaker. It offers up to a wide range of white and color light output (brightness) and provides a native SVGA resolution. Welcome The EX21 is an easy-to-use, compact, lightweight projector with High and Low Brightness modes 9
User's Guide
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...damage to your equipment. ■ Notes contain important information about your projector. ■ Tips contain additional projection hints. Quick steps for details. ■ epson.com/support Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support. ■ PrivateLine® support If you still need to ...the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson's automated support services 24 hours a day. Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 68 for setting up and use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to your projector? Here's where you can look for help...
...damage to your equipment. ■ Notes contain important information about your projector. ■ Tips contain additional projection hints. Quick steps for details. ■ epson.com/support Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support. ■ PrivateLine® support If you still need to ...the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson's automated support services 24 hours a day. Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 68 for setting up and use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to your projector? Here's where you can look for help...
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... wait for details. Optional Accessories To enhance your projector for your projector. In the unlikely event of the projector, Epson offers the following optional accessories: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L41 Replacement air filter V13H134A13 Universal projector ceiling mount Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear High security projector ceiling mount Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit False...
... wait for details. Optional Accessories To enhance your projector for your projector. In the unlikely event of the projector, Epson offers the following optional accessories: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L41 Replacement air filter V13H134A13 Universal projector ceiling mount Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear High security projector ceiling mount Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit False...
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... Or you can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Product Component-to-VGA video cable S-Video cable USB Cable Distribution amplifier Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) DC-10s document camera Soft carrying case (projector only) Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook Wheeled soft carrying case Molded hard-shell wheeled...
... Or you can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Product Component-to-VGA video cable S-Video cable USB Cable Distribution amplifier Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) DC-10s document camera Soft carrying case (projector only) Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook Wheeled soft carrying case Molded hard-shell wheeled...
User's Guide
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1 Setting Up the Projector This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to a notebook or desktop computer, and/or to video equipment ■ Connecting an external monitor ■ Playing sound through the projector ■ Turning the projector on and off 13 Follow the instructions in this chapter on: ■ Unpacking the projector ■ Positioning the projector ■ Connecting to a computer ■ Connecting to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera.
1 Setting Up the Projector This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to a notebook or desktop computer, and/or to video equipment ■ Connecting an external monitor ■ Playing sound through the projector ■ Turning the projector on and off 13 Follow the instructions in this chapter on: ■ Unpacking the projector ■ Positioning the projector ■ Connecting to a computer ■ Connecting to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera.
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..., consider using an optional carrying case, available as an accessory from Epson (see page 11.) 14 Setting Up the Projector If you need to send the projector to ship the projector. Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: Projector PDF manual and registration CD-ROM Password Protected sticker Remote control...
..., consider using an optional carrying case, available as an accessory from Epson (see page 11.) 14 Setting Up the Projector If you need to send the projector to ship the projector. Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: Projector PDF manual and registration CD-ROM Password Protected sticker Remote control...
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..." on page 11. ■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other video device, you'll need a component-to use the projector, you may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from a computer with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from...and remain close enough to the equipment to be provided with a USB port, you'll need additional components: ■ To receive a video signal from Epson. One may be able to place it . One may be included with two male plugs, or a stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable. See "Optional ...
..." on page 11. ■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other video device, you'll need a component-to use the projector, you may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from a computer with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from...and remain close enough to the equipment to be provided with a USB port, you'll need additional components: ■ To receive a video signal from Epson. One may be able to place it . One may be included with two male plugs, or a stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable. See "Optional ...
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...) -4.5 inches (-11 cm) -5.7 inches (-14 cm) -8.5 inches (-22 cm) -11.3 inches (-29 cm) -17 inches (-43 cm) -19.8 inches (-50 cm) 16 Setting Up the Projector Center of lens Center of lens 4:3 images Screen size 30 inches (76 cm) 50 inches (127 cm) 60 inches (152 cm) 70 inches (178 cm...
...) -4.5 inches (-11 cm) -5.7 inches (-14 cm) -8.5 inches (-22 cm) -11.3 inches (-29 cm) -17 inches (-43 cm) -19.8 inches (-50 cm) 16 Setting Up the Projector Center of lens Center of lens 4:3 images Screen size 30 inches (76 cm) 50 inches (127 cm) 60 inches (152 cm) 70 inches (178 cm...
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...(324 to 438 cm) 192 to 259 inches (487 to 659 cm) 256 to 346 inches (651 to the lock port on the projector. You can purchase this from the front, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver® anti-theft device to 880 cm) 385... inches (+4 cm) +2 inches (+5 cm) +3 inches (+8 cm) +4 inches (+10 cm) +6 inches (+15 cm) +6.4 inches (+16 cm) Projector Placement Options When projecting from Epson; Setting Up the Projector 17 Front projection note After positioning the projector, you should be about level with the bottom of the screen, facing the screen squarely. The center of...
...(324 to 438 cm) 192 to 259 inches (487 to 659 cm) 256 to 346 inches (651 to the lock port on the projector. You can purchase this from the front, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver® anti-theft device to 880 cm) 385... inches (+4 cm) +2 inches (+5 cm) +3 inches (+8 cm) +4 inches (+10 cm) +6 inches (+15 cm) +6.4 inches (+16 cm) Projector Placement Options When projecting from Epson; Setting Up the Projector 17 Front projection note After positioning the projector, you should be about level with the bottom of the screen, facing the screen squarely. The center of...
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... models, PC notebook computers, Macintosh PowerBook® and iBook® computers, and hand-held devices. You can also connect the projector to orient the image correctly (see page 50). You'll also need to select the appropriate Projection setting in three other viewing ...rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or rear/ceiling projection. Tilting the projector causes the image to become "keystone" shaped, but you may be able to a Windows® computer using the projector's TypeB USB port. Ceiling projection Rear projection Rear/ceiling projection To project from ...
... models, PC notebook computers, Macintosh PowerBook® and iBook® computers, and hand-held devices. You can also connect the projector to orient the image correctly (see page 50). You'll also need to select the appropriate Projection setting in three other viewing ...rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or rear/ceiling projection. Tilting the projector causes the image to become "keystone" shaped, but you may be able to a Windows® computer using the projector's TypeB USB port. Ceiling projection Rear projection Rear/ceiling projection To project from ...
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...cable to any available USB port on the Extended menu is set to the projector's USB port, software from the projector is installed automatically. 6. Messages appear on your computer screen as the projector is recognized and the software is installed on your notebook or desktop computer....Follow the instructions beginning on page 26 to turn on the screen to the projector's TypeB (square) USB port. Follow the instructions on the projector. 2. Connect the flat end of a USB cable to install the Epson USB Display software. Turn on your computer's display. A USB 2.0 connection ...
...cable to any available USB port on the Extended menu is set to the projector's USB port, software from the projector is installed automatically. 6. Messages appear on your computer screen as the projector is recognized and the software is installed on your notebook or desktop computer....Follow the instructions beginning on page 26 to turn on the screen to the projector's TypeB (square) USB port. Follow the instructions on the projector. 2. Connect the flat end of a USB cable to install the Epson USB Display software. Turn on your computer's display. A USB 2.0 connection ...
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...audio cable if you want to RGB (see Chapter 2 for instructions on your computer's current desktop displayed by the projector. You can switch the projector to other end to the projector's Computer (Component Video) port and the other image sources using the VGA computer cable that came with a different... page 48). 3. You may damage the port or connector. After the software is installed, you see page 40). 20 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to the VGA Computer Port You can connect an optional audio cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse (see your computer...
...audio cable if you want to RGB (see Chapter 2 for instructions on your computer's current desktop displayed by the projector. You can switch the projector to other end to the projector's Computer (Component Video) port and the other image sources using the VGA computer cable that came with a different... page 48). 3. You may damage the port or connector. After the software is installed, you see page 40). 20 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to the VGA Computer Port You can connect an optional audio cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse (see your computer...
User's Guide
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...page 24. Connecting a Composite Video Source 1. Video port Setting Up the Projector 21 After connecting video cables, you can connect several video sources to the projector at your video equipment to play sound through the projector; If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the ...Video Source" on page 23. ■ If your video player has an RGB video port, see "Connecting an RGB Video Source" on the projector. Connecting to Video Equipment You can purchase one from an electronics dealer. When you've finished making connections, see page 26. see page 26 ...
...page 24. Connecting a Composite Video Source 1. Video port Setting Up the Projector 21 After connecting video cables, you can connect several video sources to the projector at your video equipment to play sound through the projector; If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the ...Video Source" on page 23. ■ If your video player has an RGB video port, see "Connecting an RGB Video Source" on the projector. Connecting to Video Equipment You can purchase one from an electronics dealer. When you've finished making connections, see page 26. see page 26 ...