Epson 1221 User's Guide

PowerLite®1221/1261W User's Guide

Related conceptsProjector Part LocationsProduct Box ContentsSave all the packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original pac

Solving ProblemsCheck the solutions in these sections if you have any problems using the projector.Projection Problem TipsProjector Light StatusUsing

1 Power light2 Lamp light3 Temperature lightPower light Lamp light Temperature Status and solutionlightGreen Off Off Normal operation.Flashing green O

Power light Lamp light Temperature Status and solutionlightFlashing red Off Flashing orange Projector is too hot.• Make sure that the vents and air fi

Power light Lamp light Temperature Status and solutionlightRed or flashing Flashing red Flashing red Internal projector error. Turn the projector off,

Solutions When No Image AppearsSolutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display FunctionSolutions When "No Signal" Message AppearsSol

Input Signal Settings - Signal MenuProjector Feature Settings - Settings MenuRelated tasksUnlocking the Projector's ButtonsSolutions When Image i

Displaying From a PC LaptopIf you see the "No Signal" message when you display from a PC laptop, you need to set up the laptop todisplay on

Solutions When Only a Partial Image AppearsIf only a partial computer image appears, try the following solutions:• Press the Auto button on the remote

Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or StaticIf the projected image seems to contain electronic interference (noise) or static, try the followings

• Position the projector close enough to the screen.• Position the projector so the keystone adjustment angle is not so wide that it distorts the imag

6 VGA computer cable7 Carrying case8 Projector documentation CDParent topic: Projector FeaturesAdditional ComponentsDepending on how you plan to use t

Related conceptsProjector Lamp MaintenanceRelated referencesInput Signal Settings - Signal MenuImage Quality Settings - Image MenuProjector Feature Se

Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off ProblemsIf the projector does not come on when you press the power button or shuts off unexpectedly, try thef

• If you assigned an ID number to the remote control to operate multiple projectors, you may need tocheck or change the ID setting (feature not availa

• Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through FridayDays and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or lon

Technical SpecificationsThese sections list the technical specifications of your projector.General Projector SpecificationsProjector Lamp Specificatio

Image size PowerLite 1221:28 to 300 inches (0.71 to 7.62 m)PowerLite 1261W:29 to 320 inches (0.74 to 8.13 m)Projection distance PowerLite 1221:35 to 4

Projector Lamp SpecificationsType UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)Power consumption 200 WLamp life Normal Power Consumption mode:Up to about 4000 hoursECO

Power supply 100 to 240 VAC ±10%2.9 to 1.3 APower consumption Operating:(100 to 120 V) Normal Power Consumption mode: 283 WECO Power Consumption mode:

Canada ICES-003 Class BCSA C22.2 No. 60950-1Parent topic: Technical SpecificationsSupported Video Display FormatsFor best results, your computer monit

Display format Refresh rate (in Hz) Resolution (in pixels)MAC16" 75 832 × 624MAC19" 75 1024 × 76859 1024 × 768MAC21" 75 1152 × 870Compo

Option or part Part numberBrightLink Solo interactive module with RM Easiteach (IU-01) V12H415020RMAP-60 Projector Sound Solution V12H329020PixiePlus

Display format Refresh rate (in Hz) Resolution (in pixels)HDTV (720p) 50/60 1280 × 720HDTV (1080i) 50/60 1920 × 1080HDTV (1080p) 24/30/50/60 1920 × 10

Related tasksConnecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio121

NoticesCheck these sections for important notices about your projector.RecyclingImportant Safety InformationImportant Safety InstructionsFCC Complianc

• Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.• Do not operate the projector on its side, or while tilted to one side. Do not tilt

• You may need to clean the air filter and vent. A clogged air filter or vent can block ventilation neededto cool the projector. Do not use canned air

• Do not disassemble the lamp or subject it to impacts.• Do not place the source of an open flame, such as a lit candle, on or near the projector.• Do

WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCCCertification or Declaration of this device

without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein isdesigned only for use with this Epson product. Eps

Register your product online using the projector CD or at this site: www.epson.com/webregRegistering also lets you receive special updates on new acce

Projector Parts - Control PanelProjector Parts - Remote ControlParent topic: Introduction to Your ProjectorProjector Parts - Front/Top1 Exhaust vent2

8 Intake vent9 Zoom ring10 Focus ring11 Remote receiver12 A/V Mute slide13 Front adjustable foot14 Foot release lever15 A/V Mute slide leverParent top

6 Computer port7 HDMI port8 Lamp cover screw9 Kensington security lock slot10 Video port11 AC input portParent topic: Projector Part LocationsProjecto

1 Mounting bracket holes2 Front adjustable foot3 Rear feet4 Security cable attachment pointParent topic: Projector Part LocationsProjector Parts - Con

8 Help button (accesses projector help information)Parent topic: Projector Part LocationsRelated referencesProjector Light Status18

Projector Parts - Remote Control1 Power button19

2 Computer button (cycles through connected computer sources)3 Video button (cycles through connected video sources)4 Numeric buttons (enter numbers)5

Related referencesProjector Setup Settings - Extended MenuProjection DistanceThe distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines

Screen or Projection distanceimage sizeWide to Tele1 50 inches 55 to 66 inches (139 to 168 cm)2 80 inches 88 to 106 inches (225 to 270 cm)3 100 inches

Connecting to Computer SourcesFollow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the projector.Connecting to a Computer for USB Video

• Windows 2000: Select Computer, EPSON_PJ_UD, and EMP_UDSe.EXE to install the EpsonUSB Display software.• Mac OS X: The USB Display setup folder appea

Parent topic: Connecting to Computer SourcesRelated tasksConnecting to a Computer for SoundConnecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and AudioIf your co

1. Connect the USB cable to your projector's USB TypeB port.1 USB TypeB port2. Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.3

1 Audio portsParent topic: Connecting to Computer SourcesConnecting to Video SourcesFollow the instructions in these sections to connect video devices

ContentsIntroduction to Your Projector ...

1. Connect the component connectors to your video source's color-coded component video outputports, usually labeled Y, Pb, Pr or Y, Cb, Cr. If yo

2. Connect the other end to the projector's Video port.1 Video portParent topic: Connecting to Video SourcesRelated tasksConnecting to a Video So

Related tasksConnecting to a Video Source for SoundConnecting to a Video Source for SoundYou can play sound through the projector's speaker syste

• USB hard drive• Multimedia storage viewer• USB memory card readerNote: Digital cameras or camera phones must be USB-mounted devices, not TWAIN-compl

Related topicsProjecting a Slide ShowSelecting the Connected USB SourceYou can switch the projector's display to the source you connected to a US

1 USB TypeA port3. Connect the other end of the cable to the document camera's USB Type B port.Parent topic: Projector ConnectionsRelated referen

3. Close the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.Parent topic: Setting Up the ProjectorOpening the Lens Cover1. To open the pro

Using Basic Projector FeaturesFollow the instructions in these sections to use your projector's basic features.Turning On the ProjectorTurning Of

2. Connect the power cord to the projector's power inlet.3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.The projector's power light turns

• Insert a DVD or other video media, and press the play button (if necessary).• Press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to d

Connecting to a Video Source for Sound... 32Connecting to External USB

3. To transport or store the projector, make sure the power light is orange (but not flashing), thenunplug the power cord.Caution: To avoid damaging t

Parent topic: Using Basic Projector FeaturesSelecting the Language for the Projector MenusIf you want to view the projector's menus and messages

2. To adjust the front foot, pull up on the foot release lever and lift the front of the projector.The foot extends from the projector.3. Release the

Image ShapeYou can project an evenly rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of thescreen and keeping it level. If

3. Press a keystone button on the projector's control panel to adjust the image shape.After correction, your image is slightly smaller.Note: If t

Correcting Image Shape With the Horizontal Keystone SliderYou can use the projector's horizontal keystone slider to correct the shape of an image

3. Select the Settings menu and press Enter.4. Select the Keystone setting and press Enter.5. Select the Quick Corner setting and press Enter.You see

6. Use the arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to select the corner of the image youwant to adjust. Then press Enter.7. Press the arr

Parent topic: Using Basic Projector FeaturesRemote Control OperationThe remote control lets you control the projector from almost anywhere in the room

Parent topic: Using Basic Projector FeaturesRelated tasksReplacing the Remote Control BatteriesUsing the Remote Control as a Wireless MouseYou can use

Turning On Auto Iris... 57Controll

Related referencesProjector Setup Settings - Extended MenuUsing the Remote Control as a Presentation PointerYou can use the projector's remote co

1. Make sure the connected image source you want to use is turned on.2. For video image sources, insert a DVD or other video media and press its play

2 Video and HDMI sources3 USB port sources (computer display and external devices)Parent topic: Using Basic Projector FeaturesProjection ModesDependin

Parent topic: Projection ModesChanging the Projection Mode Using the MenusYou can change the projection mode to flip the image over top-to-bottom and/

Changing the Image Aspect RatioAvailable Image Aspect RatiosParent topic: Using Basic Projector FeaturesRelated referencesImage Quality Settings - Ima

PowerLite 1221Aspect ratio setting DescriptionAuto Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the input signal.Normal Displays images using the

Available Color ModesTurning On Auto IrisParent topic: Using Basic Projector FeaturesRelated referencesImage Quality Settings - Image MenuChanging the

Color Mode DescriptionTheatre Best for movies projected in a dark roomSports Best for television images in a bright roomsRGB Best for standard sRGB co

4. Select the Auto Iris setting and select On.Note: You can turn Auto Iris on or off for each Color Mode that supports the feature. You cannotchange t

Related tasksConnecting a USB Device or Camera to the ProjectorSupported Slideshow File TypesYou can project these types of files using the projector&

Replacing the Air Filter... 88Projector Lam

2. Do the following as necessary to locate your files:• If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons to hig

Related tasksDisconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the ProjectorSlideshow Display OptionsYou can select these display options when using the proje

Setting Options DescriptionEffect Wipe Transitions between images with a wipe effectDissolve Transitions between images with a dissolveeffectRandom Tr

Adjusting Projector FeaturesFollow the instructions in these sections to use your projector's feature adjustments.Shutting Off the Picture and So

Stopping Video Action TemporarilyYou can temporarily stop the action in a video or computer presentation and keep the current image onthe screen. Any

• To pan around the zoomed image area, use the arrow buttons.• To zoom out of the image, press the E-Zoom – button as necessary.• To return to the ori

1. Hold down the Freeze button on the remote control until you see the Password Protect menu. Thistakes about five seconds.2. Press the down arrow to

Parent topic: Password Security TypesSelecting Password Security TypesAfter setting a password, you see the Password Protect menu. Select the password

You must enter the correct password to use the projector.1. Hold down the Num button on the remote control while you enter the password using the nume

displayed request code and your proof of purchase information to obtain a code to unlock theprojector.)• If the password is incorrect 30 times in a ro

Projector Electrical Specifications ... 116Projector

6. Select Yes and press Enter. (If you want to change the selected area, select No, press Enter, andrepeat the last step.)You see the User's Logo

Locking the Projector's ButtonsYou can lock the buttons on the projector's control panel to prevent anyone from using the projector. Youcan

Installing a Security CableYou can install two types of security cables on the projector to deter theft.• Use the security slot on the back of the pro

Adjusting the Menu SettingsFollow the instructions in these sections to access the projector menu system and change projectorsettings.Using the Projec

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to move through the menus listed on the left. The settings foreach menu are displayed on the right.Note: The ava

To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and select that source.Setting Options DescriptionColor Mode See the list of

Setting Options DescriptionColor Adjustment Slider bars for each color Adjusts the intensity of individualhues in the imageAuto Iris On Adjusts the pr

To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and select that source.Setting Options DescriptionAuto Setup On Automaticall

Setting Options DescriptionInput Signal Auto Specifies the signal type frominput sources connected toRGBcomputer portsComponentAuto: detects signalsau

Setting Options DescriptionKeystone H/V Keystone Adjusts image shape torectangular (horizontally andQuick Cornervertically)H/V Keystone: lets you manu

Setting Options DescriptionPower Consumption Normal Selects the brightness mode ofthe projector lampECONormal: sets maximum lampbrightnessECO: reduces

Projector Setup Settings - Extended MenuSettings on the Extended menu let you customize various projector setup features that control itsoperation.Set

Setting Options DescriptionClosed Caption Off Controls use of closed captionsand selects the closed captionCC1channelCC2User's Logo – Creates a s

Setting Options DescriptionUSB Type B USB Display Selects the use of the projector'sUSB TypeB portLink 21LUSB Display: select when youconnect a c

Note: The lamp usage timer does not register any hours until you have used the lamp for at least 10hours. Available settings depend on the current inp

You cannot reset the following settings using the Reset All option:• Input Signal• User's Logo• Language• Lamp Hours• Password• User ButtonParent

Maintaining and Transporting the ProjectorFollow the instructions in these sections to maintain your projector and transport it from place to place.Pr

• To remove stubborn smudges, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe thelens. Do not spray any liquid directly on the lens.

2. Gently remove the dust using a small vacuum designed for computers or a very soft brush (such asa paintbrush).Note: You can remove the air filter s

2. Carefully open the air filter cover.3. Pull the air filter out of the projector.Note: Air filters contain ABS resin and polyurethane foam. Dispose

Introduction to Your ProjectorRefer to these sections to learn more about your projector and this manual.Projector FeaturesNotations Used in the Docum

4. Place the new air filter in the projector as shown and push gently until it clicks into place.5. Close the air filter cover.Parent topic: Air Filte

Projector Information Display - Info MenuReplacing the LampBefore you replace the lamp, let the projector cool down for at least one hour so the lamp

4. Slide the lamp cover out and lift it off.5. Loosen the screws securing the lamp to the projector. The screws do not come all the way out.92

6. Lift up the lamp handle and gently pull the lamp out of the projector.Note: The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state

7. Gently insert the new lamp into the projector. If it does not fit easily, make sure it is facing the rightway. Press the handle down until it locks

8. Push in the lamp firmly and tighten the screws to secure it.9. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw to secure it.Note: Be sure the lamp cov

Reset the lamp timer to zero to keep track of the new lamp’s usage.Parent topic: Projector Lamp MaintenanceRelated tasksResetting the Lamp TimerResett

Related tasksReplacing the LampReplacing the Remote Control BatteriesThe remote control uses two AA manganese or alkaline batteries. Replace the batte

3. Insert the batteries with the + and – ends facing as shown.4. Close the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.Warning: Dispose

Transporting the ProjectorThe projector contains precision parts, some of which are glass. Follow these guidelines to transport orship the projector s