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Summary of Contents for EB-420 guide

Page 1: ...User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...mage due to incorrect handling General information indications Attention Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken a Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic s Indicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found g Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in f...

Page 3: ...Devices 22 Connecting a microphone 23 Connecting External Equipment 24 Connecting a LAN Cable 24 Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Unit 26 Basic Usage Projecting images 28 From Installation to Projection 28 AutomaticallyDetectInputSignalsandChangetheProjected Image SourceSearch 29 Switching to the Target Image Using the Remote Control 30 Projecting with USB Display 30 System requirements 30 Con...

Page 4: ...u 73 Reset menu 74 Info Menu Display Only 74 Reset Menu 75 Troubleshooting Using the Help 78 Problem Solving 79 Reading the Indicators 79 When the Indicators Provide No Help 82 Problems Relating to Images 83 No images appear 83 Moving images are not displayed only the moving image portion turns black 84 Projection stops automatically 84 The message Not supported is displayed 84 The message No Sign...

Page 5: ...g Settings Using a Web Browser Web Control 108 Projector setup 108 Displaying the Web Control screen 109 Displaying the Web Remote screen 109 Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems 111 Reading Error Notification Mail 111 Management Using SNMP 111 ESC VP21 Commands 112 Command list 112 Cable layouts 112 About PJLink 113 About Crestron RoomView 114 Operating a projector from your co...

Page 6: ...Introduction This chapter explains the projector s features and the part names ...

Page 7: ...urity functions Password Protect to restrict and manage users By setting a password you can restrict who can use the projector s Managing Users Password Protect p 52 Control Panel Lock restricts button operation on the control panel You can use this to prevent people changing projector settings without permission at events in schools and so on s Restricting Operation Control Panel Lock p 54 Equipp...

Page 8: ...the Air Filter p 99 E Focus ring Adjusts the image focus s Correcting the Focus p 38 F Control panel Operates the projector s Control Panel p 11 G Lamp cover Open when replacing the projector s lamp s Replacing the Lamp p 96 H Air exhaust vent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally Caution While projecting do not put your face or hands near the air exhaust vent and do not place...

Page 9: ...s compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington s Anti Theft Lock p 55 J Wireless LAN unit installation section Install the optional Wireless LAN unit here Remove the stopper when installing s Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Unit p 26 K Speaker Outputs audio L LAN port Connects a LAN cable to connect to a network M USB TypeA port Connects a USBmemorydevice or a dig...

Page 10: ...ion A Ceiling mount fixing points three points Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling s Installing the Projector p 17 s Optional Accessories p 118 B Wall mount plate fixing points five points Attach the optional wall mount plate here when suspending the projector from a wall s Optional Accessories p 118 Part Names and Functions 10 ...

Page 11: ...Image Position p 37 Control Panel Name Function A t button Turns the projector power on or off s From Installation to Projection p 28 B Source Search button Switches to the image from the input port where video signals are being input s Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image Source Search p 29 C button When the Configuration menu or the Help screen is displayed itaccepts...

Page 12: ...Configuration menu is displayed it moves to the previous menu level s Using the Configuration Menu p 57 G Tele Wide buttons Adjuststhesizeoftheprojectionscreen Pressthe Tele button to reduce the size of the projection screen and press the Wide button to increase the size of the projection screen Corrects keystone distortion in the horizontal direction when the Keystone screen is displayed s H V Ke...

Page 13: ...ns selects menu items and setting values s Using the Configuration Menu p 57 When projecting a Slideshow pressing these buttons displays the previous next image rotates the image and so on s Slideshow operating methods p 103 During Wireless Mouse function the mouse pointer moves in the direction of the button that was pushed s Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Wireless Mouse p ...

Page 14: ...use Pointer Wireless Mouse p 47 T Esc button Stops the current function If pressed when the Configuration menu is displayed it moves to the previous level s Using the Configuration Menu p 57 Acts as a mouse s right button when using the Wireless Mouse function s Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Wireless Mouse p 47 Name Function U Color Mode button Each time the button is press...

Page 15: ... for the AA size manganese or alkaline Attention Make sure you read the following manual before handling the batteries s Safety Instructions a Remove the battery cover While pushing the battery cover catch lift the cover up b Replace the old batteries with new batteries Caution Check the positions of the and marks inside the battery holder to ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way c Rea...

Page 16: ...Preparing the Projector This chapter explains how to install the projector and connect projection sources ...

Page 17: ... from loosening or if you use things such as lubricants or oils on the projector the projector case may crack causing it to fall from its mount This could cause serious injury to anyone under the mount and could damage the projector When installing or adjusting the mount do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use lubricant or oil and so on Attention Do not use the pro...

Page 18: ...or s speaker by connecting the computer s audio output port to the projector s Audio1 or Audio2 port using a commercially available audio cable C When using a commercially available USB cable Connect the computer s USB port to the projector s USB TypeB port You can send the audio with the projected image D When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the computer s HDMI port to the proje...

Page 19: ...ct to the projector using one of the following methods A When using a commercially available video cable Connect the video output port on the image source to the projector s Video port using a commercially available video cable You can output audio from the projector s speaker by connecting the audio output port on the image source to the projector s Audio L R port using a commercially available a...

Page 20: ...nect the component output port on the image source to the projector s Computer1 or Computer2 port You can output audio from the projector s speaker by connecting the image source s audio output port to the projector s Audio1 or Audio2 port using a commercially available audio cable E When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the HDMI port on the image source to the projector s HDMI po...

Page 21: ...source is on when you connect it to the projector it could cause a malfunction If the orientation or shape of the plug differs do not try to force it in The device could be damaged or could malfunction Connecting Equipment 21 ...

Page 22: ...B device connect the USB device to the USB TypeA port on the projector When the USB device is connected you can project image files on the USB memory or digital camera using Slideshow s Slideshow p 103 If the Document Camera is connected while projecting images from another input port press the USB button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the control panel to switch to images fr...

Page 23: ...nishing projecting remove USB devices from the projector For devices such as digital cameras or hard disks turn off the device and then remove it from the projector Connecting a microphone You can output microphone audio from the projector s speaker by connecting a commercially available dynamic microphone a Plug in power is not supported Adjust Mic Input Level if the microphone audio is difficult...

Page 24: ...monitor even if the projector is in standby mode s Extended Standby Mode p 64 Only analog RGB signals from the Computer1 port can be output to an external monitor You cannot output signals input from other ports or component video signals Setting gauges for functions such as Keystone Configuration menu or Help screens are not output to the external monitor When the audio cable jack is inserted int...

Page 25: ...a To prevent malfunctions use a category 5 shielded LAN cable Connecting Equipment 25 ...

Page 26: ...AN Unit a Remove the stopper fixing screw and then remove the wireless LAN unit s stopper b Install the Wireless LAN unit c To avoid losing the wireless LAN unit secure the stopper using the stopper fixing screw Connecting Equipment 26 ...

Page 27: ...Basic Usage This chapter explains how to project and adjust images ...

Page 28: ...n the Fn key function key and press the b key a The method for changing differs depending on the computer being used See the documentation supplied with the computer If the image is not projected you can change the projected image using one of the following methods Press the Source Search button on the control panel or the remote control s Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projecte...

Page 29: ...d you can quickly project the image you want Using Remote Control Using the Control Panel Computer1 Computer2 S Video Video HDMI USB LAN USB Display When two or more image sources are connected press the Source Search button until the target image is projected When your video equipment is connected start playback before beginning this operation a The following screen is displayed while no image si...

Page 30: ... Display You can use the commercially available USB cable to connect the projector to a computer to project images from the computer You can send the computer s audio with the projected image System requirements For Windows OS Windows 2000 1 Windows XP 2 Professional 32 bit Home Edition 32 bit Tablet PC Edition 32 bit Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit Enterprise 32 bit Business 32 bit Home Premium 32 ...

Page 31: ...t time you connect When inputting images from multiple sources change the input source to USB Display If you use a USB hub operation may not be performed correctly Connect the USB cable directly to the projector For Windows a Connect the computer s USB port to the projector s USB TypeB port using a commercially available USB cable a For Windows 2000 or Windows XP a message asking you if you want t...

Page 32: ...lick the USB Display Installer icon c Follow the on screen instructions to install d When the License Agreement screen is displayed click Agree Enter the administrator authority password and start the installation When the installation is complete the USB Display icon is displayed in the Dock and menu bar e Computer images are projected It may take a while for computer images to be projected Until...

Page 33: ... and click Remove For Windows Vista Windows 7 a Click Start and then click Control Panel b Click Uninstall a program under Programs c Select Epson USB Display and click Uninstall For Mac OS a Open the Applications folder double click USB Display and then double click Tool b Run USB Display UnInstaller Projecting images 33 ...

Page 34: ...n the horizontal and vertical directions independently H V Keystone correction is ideal for fine tuning keystone distortion You can use H V Keystone to correct the projected image under the following conditions Correction angle approx 15 right and left approx 15 up and down a Press the or buttons on the control panel during projection to display the Keystone screen b Press the following buttons to...

Page 35: ...eparately a Press the Menu button while projecting s Using the Configuration Menu p 57 Using Remote Control Using the Control Panel b Select Keystone from Settings c Select Quick Corner and then press the button d Using the and buttons on the remote control or the Wide and Tele buttons on the control panel select the corner to correct and then press the button Adjusting Projected Images 35 ...

Page 36: ...dicated by the gray triangle f Repeat procedures 4 and 5 as needed to adjust any remaining corners g When you are done press the Esc button to exit the correction menu Because Keystone was changed to Quick Corner the corner selection screen from step 4 is displayed when you press the and buttons on the control panel next time Change Keystone to H V Keystone if you want to perform horizontal and ve...

Page 37: ...o adjust the size of the projected image a You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu s Settings Zoom p 63 Adjusting the Image Position Press the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot You can adjust the position of the image by tilting the projector up to 10 degrees a The larger the angle of tilt the harder it becomes to focus Install the projector so that it only needs to...

Page 38: ...ty Selecting Color Mode You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the setting that best corresponds to your surroundings when projecting The brightness of the image varies depending on the mode selected Mode Application Dynamic Ideal for use in a bright room This is the brightest mode and reproduces shadow tones well Presentation Ideal for making presentations using color...

Page 39: ...or Mode button the Color Mode name is displayed on the screen and the Color Mode changes Remote control a You can set Color Mode from the Configuration menu s Image Color Mode p 60 Setting Auto Iris By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness of the displayed image it lets you enjoy deep and rich images a Press the Menu button s Using the Configuration Menu p 57 Using Remote...

Page 40: ...u can set the aspect ratio from the Configuration menu s Signal Aspect p 61 Changing the aspect mode EB 435W EB 425W only Projecting images from video equipment or from the HDMI port Each time the Aspect button on the remote control is pressed the aspect mode changes in the order Normal or Auto 16 9 Full Zoom and Native Example 1080p signal input resolution 1920x1080 aspect ratio 16 9 A Normal or ...

Page 41: ...t button on the remote control is pressed the aspect mode changes in the order 4 3 and 16 9 When inputting a 720p 1080i signal and the aspect mode is set to 4 3 a 4 3 zoom is applied the right and left sides of the image are cut off Example 720p signal input resolution 1280x720 aspect ratio 16 9 A 4 3 B 16 9 Projecting images from the HDMI port Each time the Aspect button on the remote control is ...

Page 42: ... and 16 9 The following shows projection examples for each aspect mode Aspect mode Input Signal XGA 1024X768 4 3 WXGA 1280X800 16 10 Normal 4 3 16 9 a If parts of the image are missing set the Resolution setting to Wide or Normal from the Configuration menu according to the size of the computer panel s Signal Resolution p 61 Adjusting Projected Images 42 ...

Page 43: ...Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on and the security functions ...

Page 44: ...dio is still output even when A V Mute is turned on You can select the screen displayed when the A V Mute button is pressed from the Configuration menu s Extended Display A V Mute p 64 The lamp is still lit during A V Mute so the lamp hours continue to accumulate Freezing the Image Freeze When Freeze is activated on moving images the frozen image continues to project on the screen so you can proje...

Page 45: ...while E Zoom is being used Pointer Function Pointer This allows you to move a pointer icon on the projected image and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about a Display the Pointer Each time you press the Pointer button the pointer appears or disappears Remote control b Move the Pointer icon Remote control When any pair of adjacent or buttons are pressed at the same time the poin...

Page 46: ...r of adjacent or buttons are pressed at the same time the pointer can be moved diagonally c Enlarge Remote control z button Expands the area eachtime itispressed Youcanexpandquicklyby holding the button down x button Reduces images that have been enlarged Esc button Cancels E Zoom a The enlargement ratio appears on the screen The selected area can be enlarged to between 1 to 4 times in 25 incremen...

Page 47: ... Mac OS OS Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X 10 3 x Mac OS X 10 4 x Mac OS X 10 5 x Mac OS X 10 6 x It may not be possible to use the Wireless Mouse function under some versions of the operating systems Once the connection has been made the mouse pointer can be operated as follows Moving the mouse pointer buttons Moves the mouse pointer Mou...

Page 48: ...ting the volume However when using the E Zoom or Pointer function the page up or down function is available Saving a User s Logo You can save the image that is currently being projected as a User s Logo You can use the registered user s logo as a display when projection starts or no image signal is being input s Extended Display p 64 a Once a User Logo has been saved the logo cannot be returned to...

Page 49: ...ed c When the message Choose this image as the User s Logo is displayed select Yes a When you press the button on the remote control or the control panel the screen size may change depending on the signal to match the actual resolution of the image signal d Move the box to select the part of the image to use as the User s Logo You can perform the same operations from the projector s control panel ...

Page 50: ...g otherwise malfunctions may occur Saving User Pattern There are four types of patterns registered to the projector such as ruled lines and grid patterns s Settings Pattern Pattern Type p 63 You can also save the image that is currently being projected as a User Pattern a When a User Pattern is saved the previous User Pattern is erased a Project the image you want to use as the User Pattern and th...

Page 51: ...ssage Do you want to use the currently projected image as the User Pattern is displayed Then select Yes The image is saved After the image has been saved the message The User Pattern setting is complete is displayed a Once a User Pattern has been saved User Pattern cannot be returned to the factory default It takes a while to save a User Pattern Do not operate the projector or any connected equipm...

Page 52: ...ollowing three kinds of Password Protect settings can be made according to how the projector is being used Power On Protect When Power On Protect is On you need to enter a preset password after the projector is plugged in and turned on this also applies to Direct Power On If the correct password is not entered projection does not start User s Logo Protect Even if someone tries to change the User s...

Page 53: ...password is displayed select Yes and then press the button The default password is set to 0000 Change this to your own desired Password If you select No the screen displayed in step 2 is displayed again 3 While holding down the Num button enter a four digit number using the numeric buttons The number entered is displayed as When you enter the fourth digit the confirmation screen is displayed Remot...

Page 54: ...n the following message is displayed and the projector does not accept any more Password entries The projector s operation will be locked Contact Epson as described in your documentation s Epson Projector Contact List Restricting Operation Control Panel Lock Do one of the following to lock the operation buttons on the control panel Full Lock All of the buttons on the control panel are locked You c...

Page 55: ... is equipped with the following types of anti theft security devices Security slot The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington See the following for more details on the Microsaver Security System s http www kensington com Security cable installation point A commercially available theft prevention wire lock can be passed through the installation po...

Page 56: ...Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the Configuration menu and its functions ...

Page 57: ...you can perform the same operations from the control panel Check the guide under the menu for the available buttons and their operations a Display the Configuration menu screen b Select a top menu item c Select a submenu item d Change settings e Press the Menu button to finish making settings Using the Configuration Menu 57 ...

Page 58: ... Submenu Name Items or Setting Values Video Signal Auto NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N PAL PAL60 and SECAM Aspect Normal Auto 4 3 16 9 Full Zoom and Native Overscan Auto Off 4 and 8 Settings menu s p 63 Keystone H V Keystone and Quick Corner Zoom 0 Wide to 40 Tele Control Panel Lock Full Lock Partial Lock and Off Pointer Shape Pointer 1 Pointer 2 Pointer 3 Power Consumption Normal and ECO Volume 0 20 M...

Page 59: ...and Advanced Channel 1ch 6ch and 11ch Top Menu Name Submenu Name Items or Setting Values Wireless LAN Sys 802 11b g and 802 11b g n SSID Auto Setting On and Off SSID IP Settings DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address SSID Display On and Off IP Address Display On and Off Security menu s p 70 Security No WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WEP Encryption 128Bit and 64Bit Format ASCII and HEX Key ID 1 ...

Page 60: ...Mode You can select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings s Selecting the Projection Quality Selecting Color Mode p 38 Brightness You can adjust the image brightness Contrast You can adjust the difference between light and dark in the images Color Saturation You can adjust the color saturation for the images Tint You can adjust the image tint Sharpness You can adjust the image sharpne...

Page 61: ...n the image signal and source currently being projected Setting details are saved for each image signal You cannot make settings on the Signal menu when the source is USB Display USB or LAN s Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image Source Search p 29 Sub menu Function Auto Setup SettoOntoautomaticallyadjustTracking Sync andPositionto the optimum state when the input signa...

Page 62: ...can select the input signal from the Computer1 port or the Computer2 port If set to Auto the input signal is set automatically according to the connected equipment If colors do not appear correctly when set to Auto select the appropriate signal according to the connected equipment Video Signal You can select the input signal from the S Video port or the Video port If set to Auto video signals are ...

Page 63: ...are changed as follows and fan rotation noise during projection is reduced Electrical consumption about 16 to 26 decrease lamp life about 1 2 to 1 5 times longer Volume You can adjust the volume Setting values are saved for each source Mic Input Level Adjust this if the microphone input level is low and the microphoneaudiooutputfromtheprojector sspeakerisdifficult to hear or if the input level is ...

Page 64: ... Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 User Pattern Captures a user pattern s Saving User Pattern p 50 Test Pattern When the projector is set up a test pattern is displayed so that you can adjust the projection status without connectingequipment Whilethetestpatternisdisplayed zoom focus adjustments and keystone correction can be performed To cancel the Test Pattern press the Esc button on the re...

Page 65: ...n automatically in cases such as a power outage being restored Sleep Mode When this is set to On the power is turned off automatically when no image signal is input and no operation is performed within a certain amount of time Sleep Mode Timer When Sleep Mode is set to On you can set the time before the projector automatically turns off within a range of 1 to 30 minutes High Altitude Mode Set this...

Page 66: ...work setting status information Connection Mode Antenna Level Projector Name SSID DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address Region Code Net Info Wired LAN Displays the following network setting status information Projector Name DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address Network Config uration The following menus are available for setting network items Basic Wireless LAN ...

Page 67: ...cs during setup In this case the following software keyboard is displayed Use the and buttons on the remote control or the Wide and Tele buttons on the control panel to move the cursor to the desired key and then press the button to enter the alphanumeric character Enter figures by holding down the Num button on the remote control and pressing the numeric buttons After inputting press Finish on th...

Page 68: ...hat allows you to set up and control the projector by using the Web browser on a computer connected on a Network s Changing Settings Using a Web Browser Web Control p 108 Sub menu Function Projector Key word When set to On you have to enter the keyword when you try to connect the projector to a computer via a network As a result you can prevent presentations from being interrupted by connections f...

Page 69: ...alphanumeric characters Sub menu Function IP Settings This can be set only if Connection Mode is set to Advanced You can make network settings DHCP SettoOntomakenetworksettingsusingDHCPg Ifthis is set to On you cannot set any more addresses IP Address You can input the IP addressg assigned to the projector You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address However thefollowingIPaddr...

Page 70: ... number that can be entered differ according to the WEP Encryption and Format settings 128Bit ASCII Single byte alphanumerics 13 characters 64Bit ASCII Single byte alphanumerics 5 characters 128Bit HEX 0 to 9 and A to F 26 characters 64Bit HEX 0 to 9 and A to F 10 characters Authentication Type Set the WEP authentication type Open Uses open system authentication Shared Uses shared key authenticati...

Page 71: ...PA also includes user authentication functions WPA authentication provides two methods using an authentication server or authenticating between a computer and an access point without using a server This projector supports the latter method without a server a For setting details follow the directions from the network administrator of your network Wired LAN menu List of Functions 71 ...

Page 72: ...wever the following gateway addresses cannot be used 0 0 0 0 127 x x x 224 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 where x is a number from 0 to 255 IP Address Dis play To prevent the IP address from being displayed on Network Info in the Network menu and on the LAN Standby screen set this to Off Mail menu When this is set you receive an email notification if a problem or warning occurs in the projector s Using ...

Page 73: ...otifyingthat a problem or warning has occurred You can select multiple items from the displayed items Others menu Sub menu Function SNMP Set to On to monitor the projector using SNMP Tomonitor the projector you need toinstall the SNMP manager program on your computer SNMP should be managed by a network administrator The default value is Off Trap IP Address 1 Trap IP Ad dress 2 You can register up ...

Page 74: ...set to On the following functions are not available Web control Message Broadcasting EasyMP Monitor Plug in Bonjour Set this to On when connecting to the network using Bonjour See Apple s Web site for more information on the Bonjour service http www apple com Reset menu Resets all of the network settings Sub menu Function Reset network settings To reset all of the Network settings select Yes Info ...

Page 75: ...te You can display the refresh rateg Sync Info You can display the image signal Information It may be needed if service is required Sub menu Function Status This information is about errors that have occurred with the projector It may be needed if service is required Serial Number Displays the projector s serial number Event ID Displays the application error log s About Event ID p 92 The cumulativ...

Page 76: ...Sub menu Function Reset Lamp Hours Clears the cumulative lamp hours use time Reset this when you replace the lamp List of Functions 76 ...

Page 77: ...Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found ...

Page 78: ...d Using Remote Control Using the Control Panel b Select a menu item Using Remote Control Using the Control Panel c Confirm the selection Using Remote Control Using the Control Panel Questions and solutions are displayed as shown on the screen below Press the Help button to exit the Help a See the following if the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem s Problem Solving p 79 Using...

Page 79: ...r Indicates the operating status Standby condition When the t button is pressed in this condition projection starts Preparing for network monitoring or cool down in progress All buttons are disabled while the indicator is flashing Warming up Warm up time is about 30 seconds After warm up is complete the indicator stops flashing The t button is disabled during warm up Projecting B Lamp indicator In...

Page 80: ... The lamp turns off automatically and projection stops Wait for approximately five minutes After approximately five minutes the projector switches to standby mode so check the following two points Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are not blocked and that the projector is not positioned against a wall If the air filter is clogged clean or replace it s Cleaning the Air Filter p 94 Repl...

Page 81: ...ct List s Epson Projector Contact List High Temp Warning This is not an abnormality However if the temperature rises too high again projection stops automatically Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are not blocked and that the projector is not positioned against a wall If the air filter is clogged clean or replace it s Cleaning the Air Filter p 94 Replacing the Air Filter p 99 Replace ...

Page 82: ...fuzzy out of focus or distorted sp 85 Interference or distortion appear in images sp 85 The image is truncated large or small or the aspect ratio is not suitable Only part of the image is displayed or the height and width ratios of the image are not correct sp 86 Image colors are not right The whole image appears purplish or greenish images are black white or colors appear dull sp 87 Images appear...

Page 83: ...ting computer images Some input images such as screen savers may be completely black Is the image signal format setting correct Only when projecting images from a video source Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment s Signal Video Signal p 61 Is the USB cable connected correctly Only when projecting USB Display Check that the USB cable is connected correctly Reconnec...

Page 84: ...signal format setting correct Only when projecting images from a video source Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment s Signal Video Signal p 61 Do the image signal resolution and refresh rate correspond to the mode Only when projecting computer images Seethedocumentationsuppliedwiththecomputerforhowtochangetheimagesignalresolutionandrefreshrateoutput from the comput...

Page 85: ...cus adjusted correctly Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus s Correcting the Focus p 38 Is the projector at the correct distance Is it projecting outside of the recommended projection distance range Setup within the recommended range s Screen Size and Projection Distance p 119 Is the Keystone adjustment value too large Lower the projection angle to reduce the amount of Keystone correction s Adj...

Page 86: ...splay Click All Programs EPSON Projector Epson USB Display Epson USB Display Vx xx Settings and then clear the Transfer layered window checkbox The image is truncated large or small or the aspect is not suitable Check Remedy Is a wide panel computer image being projected Only when projecting computer images Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment s Signal Resolution ...

Page 87: ...ss setting from the Configuration menu s Image Brightness p 60 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all the cables required for projection are securely connected s Connecting Equipment p 18 Is the contrastg adjusted correctly Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration menu s Image Contrast p 60 Is color adjustment set to an appropriate value Adjust the Color Adjustment setting fro...

Page 88: ...on to Projection p 28 Check the breaker and so on to ensure power is being supplied Do the indicators turn on and off when the power cable is touched There isprobablya poor contact in thepowercable or thepowercablemay be defective Reinsert the power cable Ifthis does not solve the problem stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your local dealer o...

Page 89: ...ially available audio cable make sure it is labeled No resistance Is it connected with an HDMI cable If no audio is output when connecting via an HDMI cable set the connected equipment to PCM output Is Output audio from the projector selected Only when projecting USB Display Click All Programs EPSON Projector Epson USB Display Epson USB Display Vx xx Settings and then select Output audio from the ...

Page 90: ...figuration menu s Settings Remote Receiver p 63 Are the batteries dead or have the batteries been inserted in the wrong direction Insert new batteries in the correct direction s Replacing the remote control batteries p 15 I want to change the language for messages and menus Check Remedy Change the language setting Adjust the Language setting from the Configuration menu s Extended Language p 64 Mai...

Page 91: ...l outlet or power source is functioning correctly Is the Mail Notification function set correctly in the Configuration menu An error notification email is sent according to the Mail settings in the Configuration menu Check if it is set correctly s Mail menu p 72 Problem Solving 91 ...

Page 92: ... 04FF A system error occurred in the projector Restart the projector 0891 Cannot find an access point with the same SSID Set the computer the access point and the projector to the same SSID 0892 The WPA WPA2 authentication type does not match Check that the wireless LAN security settings are correct s Security p 70 0893 The WEP TKIP AES encryption type does not match 0894 Communication was disconn...

Page 93: ...Maintenance This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a long time to come ...

Page 94: ...loth for cleaning glasses to gently wipe the lens Warning Do not use sprays that contain flammable gas to remove dirt and dust from the lens The projector may catch fire because of the high temperature of the lamp inside the projector Attention Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks as it can easily become damaged Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter and the...

Page 95: ...to replace the air filter Replace it with a new air filter s Replacing the Air Filter p 99 It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months Clean them more often than this if using the projector in a particularly dusty environment Cleaning 95 ...

Page 96: ...ours EB 425W EB 420 When Power Consumption is set to Normal About 4900 hours When Power Consumption is set to ECO About 5900 hours s Settings Power Consumption p 63 If you continue to use the lamp after the replacement period has passed the possibility that the lamp may blow increases When the lamp replacement message is displayed replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible even if it is s...

Page 97: ...ntil the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before removing the lamp cover If the lamp is still hot burns or other injuries may result It takes approximately one hour after the power has been turned off for the lamp to sufficiently cool down a After you turn off the projector s power and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice disconnect the power cable b Wait until the lamp has sufficiently cooled dow...

Page 98: ...lamp or contact your local dealer for further advice s Epson Projector Contact List e Install the new lamp Insert the new lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place push in firmly and once it is fully inserted tighten the two screws Replacing Consumables 98 ...

Page 99: ...tor records how long the lamp is on and a message and indicator notify you when it is time to replace the lamp After replacing the lamp make sure you reset the lamp hours from the Configuration menu s Reset Menu p 75 a Only reset the lamp hours after the lamp has been replaced Otherwise the lamp replacement period will not be indicated correctly Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement peri...

Page 100: ...t the power cable b Open the air filter cover Press the tabs on the air filter cover and open the cover c Remove the air filter Grip the tab in the center of the air filter and pull the air filter straight out d Install the new air filter e Close the air filter cover Replacing Consumables 100 ...

Page 101: ...a Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations Material of the frame part Polypropylene Material of the filter part Polypropylene Replacing Consumables 101 ...

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Page 103: ... if the compression ratio is too high bmp Cannot project images with a resolution greater than 1280x800 gif Cannot project images with a resolution greater than 1280x800 Cannot project animated GIFs png Cannot project images with a resolution greater than 1280x800 a When connecting and using a USB compatible hard disk make sure you connect the AC adaptor supplied with the hard disk The projector d...

Page 104: ...thumbnail it is displayed as an icon a You can also insert a memory card into a USB card reader and then connect the reader to the projector However some commercially available USB card readers may not be compatible with the projector If the following screen Select Drive screen is displayed press the and buttons to select the drive you want to use and then press the button To display the Select Dr...

Page 105: ...ous screen position the cursor on Back to Top and press the button Rotating images You can rotate the played images in 90 increments The rotating function is also available during Slideshow a Play images or run Slideshow b While projecting press the or button Stopping Slideshow To close Slideshow disconnect the USB device from the USB port on the projector For devices such as digital cameras or ha...

Page 106: ...conds a Start Slideshow The file list screen is displayed s Starting Slideshow p 103 b Use the and buttons to position the cursor over the folder for the Slideshow that you want to run and then press the button c Select Slideshow at the bottom right of the file list screen and then press the button Slideshow starts and the image files in the folder are automatically projected in sequence one at a ...

Page 107: ...ayed then press the button b When the following Option screen is displayed set each of the items Enable settings by positioning the cursor on the target item and pressing the button The following table shows the details for each item Display Order You can select to display the files in Name Order or Date Order Sort Order You can select to sort the files In Ascending or In Descending order Continuo...

Page 108: ...Web Control functions to change the settings in the projector s configuration menu If there are certain control actions which are carried out regularly at particular times or on particular days you can use Timer Settings to register timer settings Mail Notification settings You can set e mail addresses to which notifications are sent if a status that requires attention such as a problem occurs wit...

Page 109: ... the network Use Advanced when connecting via a Wireless LAN a If your Web browser is set up to connect via a proxy server the Web Control screen cannot be displayed To display Web Control you need to make settings so that a proxy server is not used for a connection a Start a Web browser on the computer b Enter the IP address of the projector in the address input box of the Web browser and press t...

Page 110: ...n using USB Display s Projecting with USB Display p 30 When connecting to a network When projecting images using Slideshow pressing these buttons displays the previous next image file G Source Search button Switches to the image from the input port where video signals are being input s Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image Source Search p 29 H LAN button Changes to the ...

Page 111: ...m or warning occurs in the projector the following email will be sent Subject EPSON Projector Line 1 The name of the projector where the problem occurred Line 2 The IP address set for the projector where the problem has occurred Line 3 and on Details of the problem The details of the problem are listed line by line The main message contents are listed below Internal error Fan related error Sensor ...

Page 112: ...or executes the command and returns a and then accepts the next command If the command being processed terminates abnormally an error message is output and a is returned The main contents are listed below Item Command Power ON OFF On PWR ON Off PWR OFF Signal selection Computer1 Auto SOURCE 1F RGB SOURCE 11 Component SOURCE 14 Computer2 Auto SOURCE 2F Item Command RGB SOURCE 21 Component SOURCE 24...

Page 113: ...standardize projector control protocols The projector complies with the PJLink Class1 standard established by the JBMIA See the following for more information on network settings related to PJLink s Network Menu p 66 It complies with all commands except for the following commands defined by PJLink Class1 and agreement was confirmed by the PJLink standard adaptability verification URL http pjlink j...

Page 114: ...ss or Crestron RoomView Server Edition provided by Creston to monitor devices in the system to communicate with the help desk and to send emergency messages See the following Web site for details http www crestron com getroomview This manual describes how to perform operations on your computer using a Web browser a You can only enter single byte alphanumeric characters and symbols The following fu...

Page 115: ...form the following operations when you click the buttons To display buttons that are not shown on the screen click c or d to scroll left or right Button Function Freeze Pauses or resumes image playback s Freezing the Image Freeze p 44 Contrast You can adjust the difference between light and dark in the images Brightness You can adjust the image brightness Color You can adjust the color saturation ...

Page 116: ...nfo Displays information on the projector that is currently connected Tools Changes settings in the projector that is currently connected See the next section Using the tools window The following window is displayed when you click the Tools tab on the operation window You can use this window to change settings in the projector that is currently connected A Crestron Control Make settings for Crestr...

Page 117: ...to opentheToolswindow Thenamecancontainupto26 single byte alphanumeric characters Confirm Enter the same password as you entered in New Password If the passwords are not the same an error is displayed Send Click this button to confirm the changes made to the Admin Password D User Password Select theEnabled check boxtorequire apasswordto opentheoperationwindow on the computer The following items ca...

Page 118: ...t Videog source Wireless LAN unit ELPAP07 Use when connecting the projector to a computer wirelessly and projecting Quick Wireless Connection USB Key ELPAP08 Use when you want to quickly establish one to one connection between the projector and a computer with Windows installed Wall mount ELPMB27 Use this arm type fitting when installing the projector on a wall Interactive Unit ELPIU03 Use when op...

Page 119: ... to Maximum Tele Minimum Wide 50 100x76 55 75 6 60 120x91 66 90 8 70 140x105 78 106 9 80 160x120 89 122 10 90 180x135 101 12 100 200x150 112 13 108 219x165 122 14 Project using Wide maximum zoom Unit cm 16 9 Screen Size A B Minimum Wide to Maximum Tele Minimum Wide 50 110x62 60 82 17 60 130x75 72 99 21 70 150x87 85 116 24 80 180x100 98 28 90 200x110 110 31 99 219x123 121 34 Project using Wide maxi...

Page 120: ... 9 60 120x91 70 96 11 70 140x105 82 112 13 80 160x120 94 14 90 180x135 107 16 102 207x155 121 18 Project using Wide maximum zoom Unit cm 16 9 Screen Size A B Minimum Wide to Maximum Tele Minimum Wide 60 130x75 63 87 14 70 150x87 74 101 16 80 180x100 85 116 19 90 200x110 97 21 100 220x120 108 23 113 250x141 122 26 Project using Wide maximum zoom Unit cm 16 10 Screen Size A B Minimum Wide to Maximum...

Page 121: ...ize A B Minimum Wide to Maximum Tele Minimum Wide 70 150x94 72 99 11 80 170x110 83 113 13 90 190x120 94 14 100 220x130 105 16 116 251x157 122 18 Project using Wide maximum zoom Screen Size and Projection Distance 121 ...

Page 122: ...cted as the Resolution from the Configuration menu Images may also be projected when signals other than the above are input However some functions may be limited Component Video Signal Refresh Rate Hz Resolution dots SDTV 480i 60 720x480 SDTV 576i 50 720x576 SDTV 480p 60 720x480 SDTV 576p 50 720x576 HDTV 720p 50 60 1280x720 HDTV 1080i 50 60 1920x1080 Composite video Signal Refresh Rate Hz Resoluti...

Page 123: ...gnal Refresh Rate Hz Resolution dots SDTV 480i 480p 60 720x480 SDTV 576i 576p 50 720x576 HDTV 720p 50 60 1280x720 HDTV 1080i 50 60 1920x1080 HDTV 1080p 24 30 50 60 1920x1080 Supported Monitor Displays 123 ...

Page 124: ...o 1 3 A Power con sumption 100 to 120 V area Operating 332 W Standby power consumption Communication On 6 8 W Standby power consumption Communication Off 0 28 W Operating 294 W Standby power consumption Communication On 6 2 W Standby power consumption Communication Off 0 29 W 220 to 240 V area Operating 316 W Standby power consumption Communication On 7 3 W Standby power consumption Communication ...

Page 125: ...t 1 Stereo mini pin jack Monitor Out port 1 Mini D Sub15 pin female HDMI port 1 HDMI Audio is only supported by PCM USB TypeA port 1 USB connector Type A USB TypeB port 1 USB connector Type B USB port dedicated Wireless LAN unit 1 USB connector Type A LAN port 1 RJ 45 RS 232C port 1 Mini D Sub 9 pin male Supports USB 2 0 However the operation of all USB compatible devices is not guaranteed Specifi...

Page 126: ...s also designed for IT power distribution system with phase to phase voltage 230V Angle of tilt If you use the projector tilted at an angle of more than 15 it could be damaged and cause an accident Specifications 126 ...

Page 127: ...ection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference t...

Page 128: ...A Center of lens B Measurements from the center of the lens to the wall mount plate fixing points or the ceiling mount fixing points Units mm Appearance 128 ...

Page 129: ...nicating across a network subnet divided according to subnet maskg HDCP HDCP is an abbreviation for High bandwidth Digital Content Protection It is used to prevent illegal copying and protect copyrights by encrypting digital signals sent over DVI and HDMI ports Because the HDMI port on this projector supports HDCP it can project digital images protected by HDCP technology However the projector may...

Page 130: ...l x 1 024 vertical dots Sync Thesignalsoutputfromcomputershaveaspecificfrequency Iftheprojectorfrequencydoesnotmatchthisfrequency theresultingimagesarenotof a good quality The process of matching the phases of these signals the relative position of the crests and the troughs in the signal is called Synchronization If the signals are not synchronized flickering blurriness and horizontal interferenc...

Page 131: ...ws XP Home Edition operating system Microsoft Windows Vista operating system Microsoft Windows 7 operating system In this guide the operating systems above are referred to as Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 Furthermore the collective term Windows may be used to refer to Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 and multiple ...

Page 132: ...n 65 Display 65 Display Background 65 Display Order 107 Display settings 107 Distance 119 Document Camera 118 Dynamic 38 E EasyMP Monitor 108 Email address 73 ESC VP21 112 Extended menu 64 E Zoom 46 F Focus ring 8 Foot adjust lever 8 Freeze 44 Front 17 65 Front adjustable foot 8 Full Lock 54 G Gateway Address 69 72 H H V Keystone 34 HDMI port 9 HDMI Video Range 62 Help function 78 High Altitude Mo...

Page 133: ...l 111 Rear 17 65 Rear feet 11 Rear screen 17 Refresh Rate 75 Remote control 12 Remote receiver 8 Replacing batteries 15 Reset All 75 Reset Lamp Hours 76 Reset menu 74 75 Resetting the lamp operating time 99 Resolution 75 Rotating images 105 S Screen size 119 Screen switching time 107 Security menu 70 Select Drive 104 Settings menu 63 Sharpness 60 Signal menu 61 Sleep Mode 65 Slideshow 103 106 SMTP...

Page 134: ...eo Signal 62 75 Volume 63 W Web browser 108 Web Control 109 Web Control Password 68 Web Remote 109 Whiteboard 39 Wired LAN menu 71 Wireless LAN menu 68 Wireless LAN Power 68 Wireless LAN system 69 Wireless mouse function 47 Z Zoom 63 Index 134 ...

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