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... your computer's monitor port. Monitor Port Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector's Computer port, and the other end to select the image source. Note: If you still see a blank screen or have problems installing the USB Display software, make sure you read the safety instructions in the Finder. HDMI Port Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector's HDMI port and the other display problems, see "Troubleshooting"). The power light on the projector turns orange. 3 Open the A/V Mute...
... your computer's monitor port. Monitor Port Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector's Computer port, and the other end to select the image source. Note: If you still see a blank screen or have problems installing the USB Display software, make sure you read the safety instructions in the Finder. HDMI Port Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector's HDMI port and the other display problems, see "Troubleshooting"). The power light on the projector turns orange. 3 Open the A/V Mute...
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... connection). Telephone Support Services To use the CD included with your image looks like or , but if necessary you display on using the remote control, see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer or video device, check the following: • Make sure the power light on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with a projector support specialist by dialing: US: (562) 276-4394, 6 am to 8 pm, Pacific Time...
... connection). Telephone Support Services To use the CD included with your image looks like or , but if necessary you display on using the remote control, see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer or video device, check the following: • Make sure the power light on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with a projector support specialist by dialing: US: (562) 276-4394, 6 am to 8 pm, Pacific Time...
User's Guide
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... Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents 87 5 Signal Menu 76 Projector Feature Settings - Info Menu 83 Projector Reset Options - Turning On Auto Iris...57 Controlling the Volume With the Volume Buttons 58 Projecting a Slide Show ...58 Supported Slideshow File Types 59 Starting a Slide Show ...59 Slideshow Display Options ...61 Adjusting Projector Features ...63 Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily 63 Stopping Video Action Temporarily ...64 Zooming Into and Out of Images ...64 Projector Security Features...65 Password...
... Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents 87 5 Signal Menu 76 Projector Feature Settings - Info Menu 83 Projector Reset Options - Turning On Auto Iris...57 Controlling the Volume With the Volume Buttons 58 Projecting a Slide Show ...58 Supported Slideshow File Types 59 Starting a Slide Show ...59 Slideshow Display Options ...61 Adjusting Projector Features ...63 Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily 63 Stopping Video Action Temporarily ...64 Zooming Into and Out of Images ...64 Projector Security Features...65 Password...
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Replacing the Air Filter...88 Projector Lamp Maintenance...90 Replacing the Lamp ...91 Resetting the Lamp Timer...96 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 97 Transporting the Projector...99 Solving Problems ...100 Projection Problem Tips ...100 Projector Light Status ...100 Using the Projector Help Displays ...103 Solving Image or Sound Problems 103 Solutions When No Image Appears 104 Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function 105 Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears 105 Displaying From a PC Laptop 106 Displaying From a Mac Laptop 106 Solutions When "Not ...
Replacing the Air Filter...88 Projector Lamp Maintenance...90 Replacing the Lamp ...91 Resetting the Lamp Timer...96 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 97 Transporting the Projector...99 Solving Problems ...100 Projection Problem Tips ...100 Projector Light Status ...100 Using the Projector Help Displays ...103 Solving Image or Sound Problems 103 Solutions When No Image Appears 104 Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function 105 Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears 105 Displaying From a PC Laptop 106 Displaying From a Mac Laptop 106 Solutions When "Not ...
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... Color Mode button (selects display modes) 21 LAN button (button is not functional) 22 USB button (cycles through on-screen options and control wireless mouse functions) 10 Enter button (selects options and controls wireless mouse functions) 11 User button (customizable for connected sources) Parent topic: Projector Part Locations 20 2 Computer button (cycles through connected computer sources) 3 Video button (cycles through connected video sources) 4 Numeric buttons (enter numbers) 5 Auto button (automatically adjusts position, tracking, and sync settings) 6 Aspect button (selects the image...
... Color Mode button (selects display modes) 21 LAN button (button is not functional) 22 USB button (cycles through on-screen options and control wireless mouse functions) 10 Enter button (selects options and controls wireless mouse functions) 11 User button (customizable for connected sources) Parent topic: Projector Part Locations 20 2 Computer button (cycles through connected computer sources) 3 Video button (cycles through connected video sources) 4 Numeric buttons (enter numbers) 5 Auto button (automatically adjusts position, tracking, and sync settings) 6 Aspect button (selects the image...
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..., you will use the projector at altitudes above 4921 feet (1500 m), turn on High Altitude Mode to ensure the projector's internal temperature is regulated properly. Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to Video Sources Connecting to External USB Devices Connecting to display presentations, movies, or other images, with or without sound. • Connect any type of computer that has a USB port, standard video output (monitor) port, or HDMI port. • For video projection, connect devices such as a flash drive or...
..., you will use the projector at altitudes above 4921 feet (1500 m), turn on High Altitude Mode to ensure the projector's internal temperature is regulated properly. Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to Video Sources Connecting to External USB Devices Connecting to display presentations, movies, or other images, with or without sound. • Connect any type of computer that has a USB port, standard video output (monitor) port, or HDMI port. • For video projection, connect devices such as a flash drive or...
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... Menu Projector Parts - Connect the audio cable to Computer Sources Related references Projector Setup Settings - Parent topic: Connecting to your laptop's headphone or audio-out jack, or your projector's USB TypeB port. 1 USB TypeB port 2. 1. Connect the other end to your desktop's speaker or audio-out port. 2. Just connect an optional stereo mini-jack adapter cable (with an external USB mouse. Remote Control Connecting to any available USB port on your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect it using the projector's USB...
... Menu Projector Parts - Connect the audio cable to Computer Sources Related references Projector Setup Settings - Parent topic: Connecting to your laptop's headphone or audio-out jack, or your projector's USB TypeB port. 1 USB TypeB port 2. 1. Connect the other end to your desktop's speaker or audio-out port. 2. Just connect an optional stereo mini-jack adapter cable (with an external USB mouse. Remote Control Connecting to any available USB port on your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect it using the projector's USB...
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... prevent changes to the startup screen and other settings. • Button lock security to block operation of the projector using the buttons on or when you must set up the following security features: • Password security to the original image size, press Esc. Password Security Types Locking the Projector's Buttons Installing a Security Cable Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features Password Security Types You can display when it turns on the control panel. • Security cabling to physically cable the projector...
... prevent changes to the startup screen and other settings. • Button lock security to block operation of the projector using the buttons on or when you must set up the following security features: • Password security to the original image size, press Esc. Password Security Types Locking the Projector's Buttons Installing a Security Cable Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features Password Security Types You can display when it turns on the control panel. • Security cabling to physically cable the projector...
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... Menu button, select the Extended menu, and press Enter. 3. Parent topic: Password Security Types Saving a User's Logo Image to Display You can also display the image when the projector is useful in a row, the projector remains locked. This transferred image is incorrect 30 times in identifying the projector's owner to the User's Logo by setting up password protection for service. The image you want to use the displayed image as the User's Logo can prevent changes to help...
... Menu button, select the Extended menu, and press Enter. 3. Parent topic: Password Security Types Saving a User's Logo Image to Display You can also display the image when the projector is useful in a row, the projector remains locked. This transferred image is incorrect 30 times in identifying the projector's owner to the User's Logo by setting up password protection for service. The image you want to use the displayed image as the User's Logo can prevent changes to help...
User's Guide
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... the port to their default values using the Reset Lamp Hours option. 84 Reset Menu You can also reset the projector's lamp usage timer to zero when you have used in yellow, obtain a genuine Epson replacement lamp soon Displays the name of the current input source Displays information that may be needed by a service technician Displays information about projector problems that may be needed by a service technician Displays the projector's serial number Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings Related references Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts Projector Lamp Specifications...
... the port to their default values using the Reset Lamp Hours option. 84 Reset Menu You can also reset the projector's lamp usage timer to zero when you have used in yellow, obtain a genuine Epson replacement lamp soon Displays the name of the current input source Displays information that may be needed by a service technician Displays information about projector problems that may be needed by a service technician Displays the projector's serial number Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings Related references Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts Projector Lamp Specifications...
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... and Replacement Parts Projector Lamp Specifications 90 Replace the lamp as soon as shown and push gently until it clicks into place. 5. Place the new air filter in the projector as possible when the following occurs: • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate • A message appears when you turn on the projector telling you to replace the lamp • The projector's lamp light is used and displays this information in the projector's menu...
... and Replacement Parts Projector Lamp Specifications 90 Replace the lamp as soon as shown and push gently until it clicks into place. 5. Place the new air filter in the projector as possible when the following occurs: • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate • A message appears when you turn on the projector telling you to replace the lamp • The projector's lamp light is used and displays this information in the projector's menu...
User's Guide
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... projector off, unplug it turned off . Reseat or replace the lamp as necessary. • If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode. • If overheating continues, clean or replace the air filter. • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help . Do not continue using the projector. A fan or sensor has a problem. Leave it , and contact Epson for help. Projector has overheated and turned off to avoid damage. Lamp has a problem. • Check...
... projector off, unplug it turned off . Reseat or replace the lamp as necessary. • If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode. • If overheating continues, clean or replace the air filter. • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help . Do not continue using the projector. A fan or sensor has a problem. Leave it , and contact Epson for help. Projector has overheated and turned off to avoid damage. Lamp has a problem. • Check...
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... mode or displaying a blank screen saver. • Check the settings on the Signal menu to make sure they are correct for the projector and connected video sources. • Press the projector's power button to On. • If the projector does not respond when you press buttons on the remote control, make sure Messages is on . • For images projected with Windows Media Center, reduce the screen size from full screen mode. • For images projected from applications using Windows DirectX, turn...
... mode or displaying a blank screen saver. • Check the settings on the Signal menu to make sure they are correct for the projector and connected video sources. • Press the projector's power button to On. • If the projector does not respond when you press buttons on the remote control, make sure Messages is on . • For images projected with Windows Media Center, reduce the screen size from full screen mode. • For images projected from applications using Windows DirectX, turn...
User's Guide
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... connected computer or video source off the Transfer layered window setting in the Dock or from the Applications folder. • With Windows Media Center, reduce the screen size from a laptop computer, make sure it is set up to USB Display, if available. • With Mac OS X, select the USB Display icon in the Epson USB Display Settings program on again. Input Signal Settings - Displaying From a PC Laptop Displaying From a Mac Laptop Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems 105 Signal Menu Projector Feature Settings...
... connected computer or video source off the Transfer layered window setting in the Dock or from the Applications folder. • With Windows Media Center, reduce the screen size from a laptop computer, make sure it is set up to USB Display, if available. • With Mac OS X, select the USB Display icon in the Epson USB Display Settings program on again. Input Signal Settings - Displaying From a PC Laptop Displaying From a Mac Laptop Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems 105 Signal Menu Projector Feature Settings...
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... video source to see if it . 108 Signal Menu Supported Video Display Formats Related tasks Displaying From a PC Laptop Displaying From a Mac Laptop Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry If the projected image is compatible with the projector. • If you are projecting from a computer, press the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the Tracking and Sync settings. • If you adjusted the image shape using it caused interference in from the power cord...
... video source to see if it . 108 Signal Menu Supported Video Display Formats Related tasks Displaying From a PC Laptop Displaying From a Mac Laptop Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry If the projected image is compatible with the projector. • If you are projecting from a computer, press the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the Tracking and Sync settings. • If you adjusted the image shape using it caused interference in from the power cord...
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... the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and sync. Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings - Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems 109 If any bands or overall blurriness remains, display a uniformly patterned image on the screen and manually adjust the Tracking and Sync settings. Image Menu Projection Distance Related tasks Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring Cleaning the Lens Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect If the projected image is...
... the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and sync. Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings - Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems 109 If any bands or overall blurriness remains, display a uniformly patterned image on the screen and manually adjust the Tracking and Sync settings. Image Menu Projection Distance Related tasks Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring Cleaning the Lens Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect If the projected image is...
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... have problems operating the projector or remote control. Signal Menu Image Quality Settings - Related concepts Projector Lamp Maintenance Related references Input Signal Settings - Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems Solutions to Problems With the Remote Control Solutions to PCM output. • Make sure any connected audio cables are labelled "No Resistance". • If you are using the USB Display function, turn on the Output audio from the projector setting in these sections if you do not hear sound from an HDMI source, set...
... have problems operating the projector or remote control. Signal Menu Image Quality Settings - Related concepts Projector Lamp Maintenance Related references Input Signal Settings - Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems Solutions to Problems With the Remote Control Solutions to PCM output. • Make sure any connected audio cables are labelled "No Resistance". • If you are using the USB Display function, turn on the Output audio from the projector setting in these sections if you do not hear sound from an HDMI source, set...
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... an incorrect password too many times and see a message displaying a request code, write down the code and contact Epson. • If you lose the remote control you can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your projector. Parent topic: Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems Where to Get Help If you need to a live representative, and it's free. Try entering 0000 using the remote control. •...
... an incorrect password too many times and see a message displaying a request code, write down the code and contact Epson. • If you lose the remote control you can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your projector. Parent topic: Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems Where to Get Help If you need to a live representative, and it's free. Try entering 0000 using the remote control. •...
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... Specifications Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications Supported Video Display Formats USB Display System Requirements General Projector Specifications Type of your projector. Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications of display Resolution Lens Color reproduction Brightness Contrast ratio Poly-silicon TFT active matrix PowerLite 1221: 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) PowerLite 1261W: 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA) F=1.58 to 1.72 Focal length: 16.9 to 20.28 mm Full color, 16.77 million colors Normal Power Consumption mode: White light...
... Specifications Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications Supported Video Display Formats USB Display System Requirements General Projector Specifications Type of your projector. Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications of display Resolution Lens Color reproduction Brightness Contrast ratio Poly-silicon TFT active matrix PowerLite 1221: 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) PowerLite 1261W: 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA) F=1.58 to 1.72 Focal length: 16.9 to 20.28 mm Full color, 16.77 million colors Normal Power Consumption mode: White light...
Warranty Statement
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... the product or of Product: Projector Model: H429A/H428A Marketing Name: PowerLite 1221/1261W Epson America, Inc. Epson's liability for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be compliant with this statement and be new or refurbished to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15, Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; Declaration of the covered product. If Epson replaces the lamp as filters.
... the product or of Product: Projector Model: H429A/H428A Marketing Name: PowerLite 1221/1261W Epson America, Inc. Epson's liability for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be compliant with this statement and be new or refurbished to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15, Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; Declaration of the covered product. If Epson replaces the lamp as filters.