User Manual
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...Connecting Video Equipment Connecting Computer Equipment Installing the USB Driver Connecting a Microphone Connecting a USB Storage Device Playing a Slideshow Customizing Slideshow Settings Making Basic Adjustments Positioning the Image Adjusting the Image Resizing the Image Focusing the Image Selecting the Image Source Choosing the Aspect Ratio Choosing the Color Mode Choosing the Sound Mode Making Detailed Adjustments Using the Menu System Fine-tuning the Image Adjusting Signal Settings Customizing Projector Features Customizing Power and Operation Resetting the Projector Using the Projector...
...Connecting Video Equipment Connecting Computer Equipment Installing the USB Driver Connecting a Microphone Connecting a USB Storage Device Playing a Slideshow Customizing Slideshow Settings Making Basic Adjustments Positioning the Image Adjusting the Image Resizing the Image Focusing the Image Selecting the Image Source Choosing the Aspect Ratio Choosing the Color Mode Choosing the Sound Mode Making Detailed Adjustments Using the Menu System Fine-tuning the Image Adjusting Signal Settings Customizing Projector Features Customizing Power and Operation Resetting the Projector Using the Projector...
User Manual
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... projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest blacks ■ Epson 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio, and uniform colors ■ HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface®) port for superior, uncompressed digital video ■ True 16:9 wide-format projection ■ Closed captioning (MG-850HD) ■ Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, plus auto vertical keystone ■ Up to seven (MG-850HD) color modes (five for the MG-50...
... projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest blacks ■ Epson 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio, and uniform colors ■ HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface®) port for superior, uncompressed digital video ■ True 16:9 wide-format projection ■ Closed captioning (MG-850HD) ■ Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, plus auto vertical keystone ■ Up to seven (MG-850HD) color modes (five for the MG-50...
User Manual
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... a picture, you can properly cool the projector at the front or back of the projector. Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the high altitude air pressure. If you plan to change the image source as shown. 3. Release the tab and lift open the lens cover. 2. Make sure you 'll be using the projector at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn on any connected...
... a picture, you can properly cool the projector at the front or back of the projector. Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the high altitude air pressure. If you plan to change the image source as shown. 3. Release the tab and lift open the lens cover. 2. Make sure you 'll be using the projector at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn on any connected...
User Manual
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... to install the Epson USB Display software. ■ Mac OS X: The USB Display setup folder appears on -screen instructions. Follow any available USB port on -screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display Software. Connect the cable to your computer meets the system requirements (see page 78). 1. Connecting Computer Equipment 29 Computer port VGA Cable Projector port Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a computer RGB (monitor) port Installing the USB Driver You can send video and audio output to the projector through the computer's USB port (MG...
... to install the Epson USB Display software. ■ Mac OS X: The USB Display setup folder appears on -screen instructions. Follow any available USB port on -screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display Software. Connect the cable to your computer meets the system requirements (see page 78). 1. Connecting Computer Equipment 29 Computer port VGA Cable Projector port Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a computer RGB (monitor) port Installing the USB Driver You can send video and audio output to the projector through the computer's USB port (MG...
User Manual
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... projector or remote control and select the Image menu. Press the Menu button on the input source selected. You see the menu on the left if the signal is digital RGB video, or the menu on the right if the signal is Normal). ■ Color Mode Lets you see a screen similar to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, contrast, and auto iris settings. 1. The Brightness setting changes the opacity of these: Computer/RGB video Component video...
... projector or remote control and select the Image menu. Press the Menu button on the input source selected. You see the menu on the left if the signal is digital RGB video, or the menu on the right if the signal is Normal). ■ Color Mode Lets you see a screen similar to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, contrast, and auto iris settings. 1. The Brightness setting changes the opacity of these: Computer/RGB video Component video...
User Manual
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MG-850HD settings MG-50 settings ■ Keystone Adjusts the shape of the buttons except the Ppower button. This feature is available only when the projector is unavailable will not work and a message telling you disable all of the buttons on screen. ■ Zoom (MG-50 only) Adjusts the image size by default). Auto V-Keystone Automatically compensates for vertical keystone distortion when the projector is set for more information. ■ Control Panel Lock Lets you that the feature is set to...
MG-850HD settings MG-50 settings ■ Keystone Adjusts the shape of the buttons except the Ppower button. This feature is available only when the projector is unavailable will not work and a message telling you disable all of the buttons on screen. ■ Zoom (MG-50 only) Adjusts the image size by default). Auto V-Keystone Automatically compensates for vertical keystone distortion when the projector is set for more information. ■ Control Panel Lock Lets you that the feature is set to...
User Manual
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... Mode setting menu). Note: If Direct Power On is enabled, the power cord is connected, and a power outage occurs, the projector will start when the power is grayed out and locked to turn the projector's power off . Display Background: Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo when no signal is received for 5, 10, or 30 minutes (you can adjust the amount of a screen), Front/Ceiling (when the projector is mounted upside-down from the ceiling...
... Mode setting menu). Note: If Direct Power On is enabled, the power cord is connected, and a power outage occurs, the projector will start when the power is grayed out and locked to turn the projector's power off . Display Background: Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo when no signal is received for 5, 10, or 30 minutes (you can adjust the amount of a screen), Front/Ceiling (when the projector is mounted upside-down from the ceiling...
User Manual
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.... Use this setting to ensure that menu, select Reset, and confirm as the Image or Settings menu), open that the temperature is connected. ■ Language Select a language to use the projector at altitudes above 4,921 feet (1,500 meters) to deactivate the light on the projector's Ppower button and the Ppower light. llumination: Turn off for User's Logo and Language). To restore the settings in power is regulated properly. High Altitude Mode: Enable...
.... Use this setting to ensure that menu, select Reset, and confirm as the Image or Settings menu), open that the temperature is connected. ■ Language Select a language to use the projector at altitudes above 4,921 feet (1,500 meters) to deactivate the light on the projector's Ppower button and the Ppower light. llumination: Turn off for User's Logo and Language). To restore the settings in power is regulated properly. High Altitude Mode: Enable...
User Manual
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... Reset menu. 3. Press the Menu button on creating your own startup screen. ■ Lock the projector with a password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should reset the lamp timer only when you want to ensure that is displayed at startup and/or when the A/V mute button is useful, for information on the remote control. 2. See page 52 for example, in a classroom when you install a new projector lamp...
... Reset menu. 3. Press the Menu button on creating your own startup screen. ■ Lock the projector with a password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should reset the lamp timer only when you want to ensure that is displayed at startup and/or when the A/V mute button is useful, for information on the remote control. 2. See page 52 for example, in a classroom when you install a new projector lamp...
User Manual
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... use your projector, remote control, or video source while the logo is being accidentally changed once it's adjusted, and to keep it to exit. When you 're finished, press Menu to display as the User's Logo? Choose from turning on the projector, you press the A/V mute button. 4. To access the lock settings, follow these display options: ■ Set Display Background to Logo to display your image when there is no signal, or the screen...
... use your projector, remote control, or video source while the logo is being accidentally changed once it's adjusted, and to keep it to exit. When you 're finished, press Menu to display as the User's Logo? Choose from turning on the projector, you press the A/V mute button. 4. To access the lock settings, follow these display options: ■ Set Display Background to Logo to display your image when there is no signal, or the screen...
User Manual
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... on the surface. ■ Use a blower brush that are the air filter and the lamp. Never open any kind on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Cleaning the Projector Case Before you severely. You also may need to service this User's Guide. Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you need to clean the air filter to remove dust from the lens. ■ To remove dirt or smears, use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner...
... on the surface. ■ Use a blower brush that are the air filter and the lamp. Never open any kind on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Cleaning the Projector Case Before you severely. You also may need to service this User's Guide. Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you need to clean the air filter to remove dust from the lens. ■ To remove dirt or smears, use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner...
User Manual
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...; The projected image gets darker or starts to 4000 hours (in Normal mode) or 5000 hours (in use to replace the lamp: 1. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L67 from an authorized Epson reseller. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Unplug the power cord and any cables. 3. Warning: Let the lamp cool fully (about an hour to make sure the lamp is time to replace the lamp when: ■ The following message appears...
...; The projected image gets darker or starts to 4000 hours (in Normal mode) or 5000 hours (in use to replace the lamp: 1. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L67 from an authorized Epson reseller. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Unplug the power cord and any cables. 3. Warning: Let the lamp cool fully (about an hour to make sure the lamp is time to replace the lamp when: ■ The following message appears...
User Manual
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... standby mode. What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash The lights on . Status lights If the projector isn't working correctly, first press the P power button, let the projector cool down . The projector is cooling down. Light status during normal operation Status lights Light status All lights are off . Also check to turn it off . This may reduce the life span of the projector indicate the projector's status and let you know when a problem occurs. If necessary, connect...
... standby mode. What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash The lights on . Status lights If the projector isn't working correctly, first press the P power button, let the projector cool down . The projector is cooling down. Light status during normal operation Status lights Light status All lights are off . Also check to turn it off . This may reduce the life span of the projector indicate the projector's status and let you know when a problem occurs. If necessary, connect...
User Manual
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... sure you may need to reset the lamp usage timer (see page 59). Light status during normal operation Light status Power button and power light are on . Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 63). Also, clean or replace the filter if necessary (see page 61). Make sure there is connected securely at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn it back on . Cause and solution Projection is red.
... sure you may need to reset the lamp usage timer (see page 59). Light status during normal operation Light status Power button and power light are on . Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 63). Also, clean or replace the filter if necessary (see page 61). Make sure there is connected securely at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn it back on . Cause and solution Projection is red.
User Manual
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.... Turn off the power, wait for the projector to select the correct input source. Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 61). Lamp and temperature lights are disabled; Clean or replace the filter if necessary (see page 47). ■ If you've set the Control Panel Lock, the control panel buttons are flashing red. If you have been turned off the projector, and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Turn off , and check the lamp (see...
.... Turn off the power, wait for the projector to select the correct input source. Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 61). Lamp and temperature lights are disabled; Clean or replace the filter if necessary (see page 47). ■ If you've set the Control Panel Lock, the control panel buttons are flashing red. If you have been turned off the projector, and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Turn off , and check the lamp (see...
User Manual
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... CRT/LCD. (See your computer or Windows manual for an image to appear. 2. Check the Mirror Displays checkbox. ■ Press the A/V mute button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn't been turned off , press the Ppower button to turn the projector back on. ■ Make sure your video equipment is turned on. ■ If you're using a computer and no status lights are flashing, and the lens cover is open...
... CRT/LCD. (See your computer or Windows manual for an image to appear. 2. Check the Mirror Displays checkbox. ■ Press the A/V mute button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn't been turned off , press the Ppower button to turn the projector back on. ■ Make sure your video equipment is turned on. ■ If you're using a computer and no status lights are flashing, and the lens cover is open...
User Manual
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... if the cable is not clear, check your laptop's LCD screen (see page 49). The colors on the screen don't look right. ■ Press the Color Mode button on the remote control to use the horizontal keystone slider to adjust the image shape (see page 46). ■ Make sure your cables are securely connected at high resolution and the image is not adequately shielded. If you've just moved the projector from...
... if the cable is not clear, check your laptop's LCD screen (see page 49). The colors on the screen don't look right. ■ Press the Color Mode button on the remote control to use the horizontal keystone slider to adjust the image shape (see page 46). ■ Make sure your cables are securely connected at high resolution and the image is not adequately shielded. If you've just moved the projector from...
User Manual
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... sensor within about 20 feet (6 m) of its service life (see page 64). I can't find content on my iPod. ■ The Videos menu will only play . Check the lamp usage timer to see how long the lamp has been in direct sunlight. ■ Turn off any fluorescent lights. Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn't respond to remote control commands. ■ Make sure you're within the ranges...
... sensor within about 20 feet (6 m) of its service life (see page 64). I can't find content on my iPod. ■ The Videos menu will only play . Check the lamp usage timer to see how long the lamp has been in direct sunlight. ■ Turn off any fluorescent lights. Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn't respond to remote control commands. ■ Make sure you're within the ranges...
User Manual
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... heat. ■ Use the type of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not put in the trash. ■ Allow the lamp to the plug. ■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service this product contain mercury. Refer all servicing to avoid any cover on . If you follow the operating instructions, or if...
... heat. ■ Use the type of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not put in the trash. ■ Allow the lamp to the plug. ■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service this product contain mercury. Refer all servicing to avoid any cover on . If you follow the operating instructions, or if...
Warranty Statement
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... original retail purchaser of the product covered by disasters such as a Class B digital device. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson LCD Projector H444A/H445A MegaPlex MG-850HD/MG-50 Epson America, Inc. Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the Epson projector product enclosed with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of like kind...
... original retail purchaser of the product covered by disasters such as a Class B digital device. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson LCD Projector H444A/H445A MegaPlex MG-850HD/MG-50 Epson America, Inc. Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the Epson projector product enclosed with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of like kind...