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Screen Mirroring Light Status Blue Flashing blue quickly Flashing blue slowly Off Solution Screen Mirroring connection is available Connecting to a device Screen Mirroring error; turn the Screen Mirroring setting off and then on again Screen Mirroring is not available; make sure the Wireless Mode setting is on Note: If the lights display a pattern not listed in the table above, turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help. Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Image or Sound Problems Check the solutions in these sections if you have any problems with projected images or sound. Solutions When No Image Appears Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect Solutions When a 3D Image Does Not Display Correctly Solutions to Sound Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Solutions When No Image Appears If no image appears, try the following solutions: • Make sure the lens cover is open all the way. • Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to see if the image was temporarily turned off. 127

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction to Your Projector	10
Projector Features	10
Product Box Contents	11
Additional Components	12
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts	12
Warranty and Registration Information	13
Notations Used in the Documentation	14
Where to Go for Additional Information	14
Projector Part Locations	14
Projector Parts - Front/Top	15
Projector Parts - Rear	16
Projector Parts - Base	17
Projector Parts - Control Panel	18
Projector Parts - Remote Control	19
Setting Up the Projector	21
Projector Placement	21
Projector Setup and Installation Options	21
Projection Distance	23
Projector Connections	26
Connecting to Video Sources	26
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source	27
Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device	27
Connecting to a Composite Video Source	28
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound	29
Connecting to Computer Sources	29
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video	30
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio	30
Connecting to a Computer for Sound	31
Connecting to External Speakers	31
Connecting to External USB Devices	32
USB Device Projection	32
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector	33
Selecting the Connected USB Source	34
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector	34
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	34
Opening the Lens Cover	36
Wireless Network Projection	38
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually	38
Wireless LAN Menu Settings	41
Searching for a Wireless Network	42
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows	44
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X	44
Setting Up Wireless Network Security	45
Wireless Security Menu Settings	46
Wireless Network Projection from a Mobile Device (Screen Mirroring)	46
Screen Mirroring Restrictions	47
Selecting Screen Mirroring Settings	47
Connecting for Screen Mirroring Using Windows 10	48
Connecting for Screen Mirroring Using Windows 8.1	49
Connecting for Screen Mirroring Using Windows 7/Windows 8	50
Connecting for Screen Mirroring with Miracast	51
Using Basic Projector Features	53
Turning On the Projector	53
Turning Off the Projector	56
Viewing 3D Images	58
Pairing the 3D Glasses with the Projector	60
Charging the 3D Glasses	61
3D Viewing Range	62
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus	62
Adjusting the Image Height	63
Image Shape	64
Correcting Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider	65
Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons	65
Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring	67
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring	67
Remote Control Operation	68
Selecting an Image Source	69
Projection Modes	71
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus	71
Image Aspect Ratio	72
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio	72
Available Image Aspect Ratios	73
Color Mode	74
Changing the Color Mode	74
Available Color Modes	75
Turning On Auto Iris	76
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons	77
Projecting a Slide Show	77
Supported Slideshow File Types	78
Slideshow Features	78
Starting a Slide Show	78
Slideshow Display Options	80
Adjusting Projector Features	82
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily	82
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously	83
Projector Security Features	84
Locking the Projector's Buttons	84
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons	86
Installing a Security Cable	86
Adjusting the Menu Settings	87
Using the Projector's Menus	87
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu	90
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu	92
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu	95
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu	99
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu	102
Projector Information Display - Info Menu	104
Event ID Code List	105
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu	107
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector	109
Projector Maintenance	109
Cleaning the Lens	109
Cleaning the 3D Glasses	110
Cleaning the Projector Case	110
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance	111
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents	111
Replacing the Air Filter	112
Projector Lamp Maintenance	114
Replacing the Lamp	114
Resetting the Lamp Timer	118
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries	119
Transporting the Projector	121
Solving Problems	122
Projection Problem Tips	122
Projector Light Status	123
Solving Image or Sound Problems	127
Solutions When No Image Appears	127
Solutions When \	128
Displaying From a PC Laptop	129
Displaying From a Mac Laptop	129
Solutions When \	129
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears	130
Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular	130
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static	131
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry	131
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect	132
Solutions When a 3D Image Does Not Display Correctly	133
Solutions to Sound Problems	134
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems	135
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems	135
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control	136
Solving Network Problems	136
Solutions When Wireless Authentication Fails	137
Where to Get Help	137
Technical Specifications	139
General Projector Specifications	139
Projector Lamp Specifications	140
Remote Control Specifications	141
Projector Dimension Specifications	141
Projector Electrical Specifications	141
Projector Environmental Specifications	142
Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications	142
Supported Video Display Formats	143
Notices	146
Recycling	146
Important Safety Information	146
Important Safety Instructions	146
3D Safety Instructions	149
Restriction of Use	151
FCC Compliance Statement	151
Open Source Software License	152
Trademarks	205
Copyright Notice	206
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	206