PowerLite X9 Multimedia Projector User's Guide

PowerLite $ ^{\textregistered} $ X9 Multimedia Projector

User's Guide

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 personnel.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Software Copyright:

This product uses free software as well as software to which this company holds the rights.

The following is information on the free software used by this product.

Hereafter, each author, the conditions, and so on are described in the original. Furthermore, there is no guarantee for free software because of the characteristics of the free software that has already been used in this product; any problems in this product (including problems that originate with the free software concerned) do not influence the conditions of the guarantee (written guarantee) issued by this company.

(1) libjpeg

© 1991-1998 Thomas G. Lane.

This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

(2) libpng

© 1998-2004 Glenn Randers-Pehrson

© 1996-1997 Andreas Dilger

© 1995-1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc.

(3) zlib

© 1995-2003 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler

Trademarks

Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

PowerLite, PrivateLine, and Accolade are registered trademarks, SizeWise and Duet are trademarks, and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

Contents

Welcome .....9
Using Your Documentation .....10
Getting More Information .....10
Projector Parts .....12
Projector Control Panel .....13
Remote Control .....14
Projector Dimensions .....15
Registration and Warranty .....16
Optional Accessories .....16
Setting Up the Projector .....19
Unpacking the Projector .....20
Additional Components .....21
Positioning the Projector .....21
Projector Placement Options .....24
Connecting to a Computer .....25
Connecting to the USB Port .....26
Installing Software .....27
Connecting to the VGA Computer Port .....28
Connecting to Video Equipment .....29
Connecting a Composite Video Source .....30
Connecting an S-video Source .....31
Connecting a Component Video Source .....32
Connecting an RGB Video Source .....33
Connecting an External Monitor .....34
Playing Sound Through the Projector .....35
Connecting External Speakers .....36

Turning the Projector On and Off.....37
Using the Direct Power On Function .....38
Shutting Down the Projector.....39

Displaying and Adjusting the Image .....41
Selecting an Image Source .....42
Adjusting the Image .....42
Adjusting the Position of the Image .....43
Adjusting the Image Shape .....44
Focusing and Zooming the Image .....45
Selecting the Color Mode .....45
Resizing Video Images .....47

Presenting With the Remote Control .....49
Using the Remote Control .....50
Controlling the Picture and Sound .....50
Turning Off the Picture and Sound .....50
Stopping Action .....51
Zooming In on Your Image .....51
Controlling the Volume .....52
Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control .....52
Highlighting Your Presentation .....54
Using the Pointer Tool .....54
Customizing the Pointer Tool .....54

Fine-Tuning the Projector .....55
Using the Menu System .....56
Restoring the Default Settings .....57
Adjusting the Image .....57
Adjusting Signal Settings .....59
Customizing Projector Features .....61
Customizing Power and Operation .....62
Using the Projector Security Features .....64
Enabling Password Protection .....64
Creating Your Own Startup Screen .....66
Disabling the Projector's Buttons .....68
Using Security Locking .....69

5 Maintaining the Projector.....71
Cleaning the Lens.....72
Cleaning the Projector Case.....72
Cleaning the Air Filter.....72
Replacing the Air