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  • Page 1 User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Notations Used In This Guide

    Notations Used in This Guide • Safety indications The documentation and the projector use graphical symbols to show how to use the projector safely. Please understand and respect these caution symbols in order to avoid injury to persons or property. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
  • Page 3 Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the "Optional Accessories" p.215 Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List • If you use adhesives on the ceiling mount fixing points to prevent the screws 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 ceiling mount.
  • Page 4 Safety Warning and Cautions Warning Attention • Do not install the projector in a location that is subject to vibration or • Be careful when handling the power cord. Otherwise, it could cause a fire or shock. electric shock. Note the following when handling the power cord. •...
  • Page 5 Safety Warning and Cautions Attention Attention • When projecting with the projector tilted, do not tilt it at more than the • Make sure there is a gap as shown in the following illustration between the specified angle. This may cause malfunctions or accidents to occur. wall and the air exhaust vent and the air intake vent.
  • Page 6 Safety Warning and Cautions Notes on portrait installation Attention • Make sure you install the projector with the air intake vent facing down. If A dedicated mount is required for portrait installation. Contact a the air intake vent is facing up, the projector does not cool down correctly, professional and prepare the mount.
  • Page 7 Safety Warning and Cautions Warning and Cautions on Usage Caution Do not place objects that may become warped or otherwise affected by heat Warning near the air exhaust vent and do not put your face or hands near the vent while projection is in progress.
  • Page 8 Safety Warning and Cautions Notes on Transporting There are many glass parts and precision components inside the projector. To prevent damage due to impacts when transporting, handle the projector as follows. Caution Do not carry the projector by one person. Two people are needed to unpack or carry the projector.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt (for Normal Installment) ..... 41 Notations Used in This Guide ......2 ID Settings .
  • Page 10 Contents Curved Surface ..........65 Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) .
  • Page 11 Contents Notes on operating the Network menu ......146 The image is truncated (large) or small, the aspect is not suitable, or the image has been reversed .
  • Page 12 ELPLW06/ELPLW04 ......... 229 Displaying the Epson Web Control Screen ......202 ELPLM09/ELPLS04 .

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter explains the names for each part.

  • Page 14: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions The illustrations in this guide are for EB-G7900U (with the zoom lens ELPLM08 attached). Name Function Air exhaust vent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Warning Front/Top Do not look into the vents. If the lamp explodes, gases may escape and small fragments of glass may be scattered which could cause an injury.

  • Page 15: Rear

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Rear Wireless LAN indicator Indicates the access status to the optional wireless LAN unit. s "Optional Accessories" p.215 Use this knob to open the air filter cover. Air filter cover operation knob s "Replacing the Air Filter" p.195 Cover for the rear interface cable connection section.

  • Page 16: Interface

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Interface RS-232C port When controlling the projector from a computer, connect it to the computer with an RS-232C cable. This port is for control use and should not normally be used. s "ESC/VP21 Commands" p.208 Remote port Connects the optional remote control cable set and inputs...

  • Page 17: Base

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Base Security cable Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and installation point lock it in place. s "Installing the wire lock" p.130 Screw holes to fix the cable cover in place. Screw holes to fix the cable cover s "Attaching the Cable Cover"...
  • Page 18 Part Names and Functions Name Function Name Function • When the Configuration menu or the Help screen is • Displays the Info menu from the Configuration menu. ] button [ ]/[ ] buttons displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and s "Info Menu (Display Only)"...

  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Remote Control Turns the projector on. ] button [t] button Turns the projector off. Change input buttons Changes to images from each input port. s "Switching to the Target Image by Remote Control" p.60 The [SDI] button is not available for this projector.
  • Page 20 Part Names and Functions Name Function Name Function • Press to adjust focus, distortion, zoom, and lens shift. Displays the Info menu from the Configuration menu. [ ] button ][ ][ ] s "Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image s "Info Menu (Display Only)"...
  • Page 21 Part Names and Functions Name Function Name Function [Memory] button Performs operations and makes settings for the memory Illuminates the buttons on the remote control for ] button function. approximately 15 seconds. This is useful when using the remote control in the dark. s "Memory Function"...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    Part Names and Functions You can perform the following operations by simply pressing one of the Operation Settings buttons on the remote control. Displaying frequently used Configuration Press the [User1], [User2], or [User3] menu items. button. You can set the menu item you want Operation Settings to assign to each button in User Button.

  • Page 23: Remote Control Operating Range

    Part Names and Functions Remove the battery cover. Replace the battery cover. While pushing the battery compartment cover catch, lift the cover Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place. Remote control operating range 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.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Cable To The Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions To restrict reception of the operation signals from the remote control, set Remote Receiver. s Settings - Remote Receiver p.138 Connecting a Cable to the Remote Control You can make operations securely with the optional remote control cable set when you use multiple units of this projector in the same place or when there are obstacles around the remote receiver.

  • Page 25: Preparing The Projector

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

  • Page 26: Installing The Projector

    Installing the Projector Removing and Attaching the Projector Lens Unit Attaching Attention • When attaching the lens unit, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet first. Hold the lock lever and turn it counterclockwise. • Do not attach the lens unit when the projector's lens insertion section is facing up.

  • Page 27: Lens Calibration

    Check that the lens cannot be detached. remove the power plug from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List • You can also calibrate the lens from the Configuration menu.

  • Page 28: Removing

    Installing the Projector Removing Installation Settings Attention Setting the direction When replacing the lens unit, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet first. If the lens shift has been done, move the lens position to the When installation is complete, set the Direction from the configuration home position before replacing the lens unit.

  • Page 29: Changing The Direction Of The Image (Projection Mode)

    Installing the Projector Changing the direction of the image (projection mode) You can change the direction of the image using Projection mode from the Configuration menu. Extended - Projection p.140 When Front is the standard, the image directions for each projection mode are as follows.

  • Page 30: Projecting In A Portrait Installation

    Installing the Projector To rotate the menu display, set OSD Rotation in the Configuration menu. • You can change the setting as follows by pressing down the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control for about five seconds. Press the [Menu] button while projecting. FrontWFront/Ceiling RearWRear/Ceiling Select Display from Extended.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Position Of The Image On The Projected Screen

    Installing the Projector Adjusting the position of the image on the projected screen The settings for the Screen Type at the time of purchase are as follows: You can adjust the position of the image if there are margins between the •...

  • Page 32: Displaying A Test Pattern

    Installing the Projector Press the [ ][ ] buttons on the remote control or the [ ] button on the control panel to change the test pattern. Using the remote control Using the control panel Press the [Menu] button to finish making settings. The Screen Position cannot be adjusted in the following situations.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Position Of The Projected Image (Lens Shift)

    Installing the Projector Standard Cross-hatching Color Bars V Color Bars H • To set menu items that cannot be set while the test pattern is being displayed or to fine-tune the projected image, project an image from the connected device. •...
  • Page 34 Installing the Projector The ranges within which the image can be moved are shown below. The EB-G7805/EB-G7800/EB-G7100 position of the projected image cannot be moved to both the horizontal and vertical maximum values. EB-G7905U/EB-G7900U/EB-G7500U/EB-G7400U/EB-G7200W/EB- G7000W Center of lens Projected image when the lens position is moved to the home position Maximum motion range: V x 57% When the horizontal direction is at the maximum value: V x 16%...
  • Page 35 Installing the Projector When using the ELPLX01 ultra short throw zoom lens EB-G7805/EB-G7800/EB-G7100 EB-G7905U/EB-G7900U/EB-G7500U/EB-G7400U/EB-G7200W/EB- G7000W Center of lens Projected image when the lens position is moved to the home position Center of lens Maximum motion range: V x 7% Projected image when the lens position is moved to the home *When the horizontal direction is at the maximum value: The image position cannot be moved upward.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Image Size

    Installing the Projector Press the [ ][ ][ ] buttons to adjust the position of the • When adjusting the image height with the vertical lens shift, adjust projected image. by moving the image from the bottom to the top. If it is adjusted from the top to the bottom, the image position may move down Using the remote control Using the control panel...

  • Page 37: Correcting The Focus

    Installing the Projector Press the [Zoom] button on the remote control or the [Lens] Correcting the Focus button on the control panel. Repeatedly press the [Lens] button on the control panel until the Press the [Focus] button or the [Lens] button on the control zoom adjustment screen is displayed.

  • Page 38: Correcting Distortion (Image Warping)

    Installing the Projector When using the following lens, a message prompting you to adjust the distortion (image warping) is displayed. After adjusting the focus, adjust the distortion. ELPLX01, ELPLU03, ELPLU04, ELPLW05, ELPLU02 s "Correcting Distortion (Image Warping)" p.38 Press the [Esc] button to finish the adjustment. Correcting Distortion (Image Warping) When using a short throw zoom lens and focusing at the center of the screen, the surrounding image may warp and be out of focus.

  • Page 39: Registering And Loading Lens Adjustment Values

    Installing the Projector Press the [Memory] button while projecting. When using the ELPLU02, a message prompting you to manually adjust the distortion is displayed. Turn the distortion ring counterclockwise, and then adjust the focus. After adjusting the focus, manually turn the distortion ring to correct the image warping. You can also operate from the Configuration menu.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Height Of The Projected Image (For Normal Installment)

    Installing the Projector Function Explanation Rename Memory Changes the memory name. Select the memory name you want to change, and then press the [ button. Enter the memory name using the soft keyboard. s "Soft keyboard operations" p.146 When you have finished, move the cursor over Finish, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Horizontal Tilt (For Normal Installment)

    • IDs are ignored when the projector ID is set to Off or the remote control ID is set to 0. • If you use Epson Web Control, you can operate a specific projector from a mobile device. s "Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Epson Web Control)"...

  • Page 42: Checking The Projector Id

    Installing the Projector Select Set, and then press the [ ] button. While holding the [ID] button, press a number button to select a Press the [Menu] button to close the Configuration menu. number to match the ID of the projector you want to operate. "Checking the projector ID"...

  • Page 43: Setting The Time

    Installing the Projector Date & Time Setting the Time Submenu Function You can set the time for the projector. The set time is used for the schedule Date Set today's date. function. Set the current time. Time "Scheduling Function" p.123 Set the time difference from Coordinated Time Difference (UTC) Universal Time.

  • Page 44: Other Settings

    Installing the Projector Press the [Menu] button to finish making settings. Other Settings Settings related to basic operations Purpose Setting Methods To start/stop projection by turning Set Direct Power On to On. (Default value: Off) on/off the main power or plugging s Extended - Operation - Direct Power On in or unplugging the power plug of p.140...

  • Page 45: Settings Related To Display

    If no logo is registered, the When you press the button for which On-Screen EPSON logo is displayed. Display is assigned, menus or messages are not Display Background: Set the screen display with displayed on the screen. When the same button is no image signal input.

  • Page 46: Connecting Equipment

    Connecting Equipment The port name, location, and connector orientation differ depending on the source being connected. Connecting a Computer To project images from a computer, connect the computer using one of the following methods. When using the supplied computer cable Connect the computer's display output port to the projector's Computer port.
  • Page 47 Connecting Equipment • Change the audio output from Audio Settings. s Extended - A/V Settings - Audio Settings p.140 • If audio is not sent using an HDMI cable, connect a commercially available audio cable to the Audio3 port to send the audio. Set HDMI Audio Output to Audio3.

  • Page 48: Connecting Image Sources

    Connecting Equipment Connecting Image Sources To project video images, connect to the projector using one of the following methods. When using an optional component video cable (D-sub/component converter) s "Optional Accessories" p.215 Connect the component output port on the image source to the projector's Computer port. You can output audio from the projector's speaker by connecting the audio output port on the video equipment to the projector's Audio1 port using a commercially available audio cable.

  • Page 49: Connecting External Equipment

    Connecting Equipment Attention • If the input 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. •...

  • Page 50: Connecting A Lan Cable

    Connecting Equipment • Set A/V Output to Always On to output image and audio even when the projector is in standby mode. s Extended - A/V Settings - A/V Output p.140 • Only analog RGB signals from the Computer port or BNC port can be output to an external monitor. You can set which signals to output in Monitor Out.

  • Page 51: Connecting An Hdbaset Transmitter

    Connecting Equipment Connecting an HDBaseT Transmitter Connect the optional HDBaseT Transmitter with a commercially available 100BASE-TX LAN cable. "Optional Accessories" p.215 HDBaseT • Make sure you read the User's Guide supplied with the HDBaseT Transmitter carefully before use. • For the LAN cable, use an HDBaseT Alliance-recommended STP cable (straight) of category 5e or higher. However, operation is not guaranteed for all input/output devices and environments.

  • Page 52: Installing The Wireless Lan Unit

    Connecting Equipment Installing the Wireless LAN Unit Open the air filter cover. Slide the air filter cover operation knob, and open the air filter cover. Secure the stopper with a screw. Remove the stopper for the Wireless LAN unit. Close the air filter cover. Install the Wireless LAN unit.

  • Page 53: Using The Quick Wireless Connection Usb Key

    Connecting Equipment Using the Quick Wireless Connection USB Key Connect the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key to the wireless LAN unit installation section. Check the following points when connecting a computer to the projector using wireless LAN. • The wireless LAN unit (ELPAP10) is connected to the projector. •...

  • Page 54: Attaching

    Connecting Equipment Warning Do not tie the power cord and other connection cables together. Otherwise, it could cause a fire. Attaching Run a commercially available cable tie through the cable holder and tie the cables together. Tighten the two screws on the cable cover. (You can tighten the screws with your fingers.) Insert the tabs on the cable cover into the two slots on the back of the projector.

  • Page 55: Basic Usage

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

  • Page 56: Turning On The Projector

    Turning On the Projector • If the Home screen is displayed, select the input source that you want Before turning on the projector, connect your computer or video equipment to the projector. to project. "Connecting Equipment" p.46 Warning Connect the projector to an electrical outlet with the power cord. •...

  • Page 57: Home Screen

    Turning On the Projector • If Direct Power On is set to On in the Extended menu, the projector automatically turns on when the power cord is connected to it. When the power cord is plugged in, note that the projector turns on automatically in cases such as recovery from a power outage.

  • Page 58: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector • To ensure a long projector service life, turn off the projector when you are not using it. The lamp's operating life varies depending on the Configuration menu settings, environmental conditions, and usage conditions. The brightness of the projected image drops as projection time elapses.

  • Page 59: Projecting Images

    Projecting Images • You can set up the projector so that it automatically detects an Automatically Detecting Input Signals and image signal from another input source and projects the image when Changing the Projected Image (Source Search) there is no image signal from the current input source. s Extended - Operation - Auto Source Search p.140 Press the [Search] button to project images from the port currently...

  • Page 60: Switching To The Target Image By Remote Control

    Projecting Images • Press the [ ] button. Switching to the Target Image by Remote Control Remote control • Press the button of the input source that you want to project. The input ports for the buttons are shown below. Remote control Select the input source to be projected, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Volume

    Projecting Images Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using one of the following methods. • Press the [Volume] buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume. ] Decreases the volume. ] Increases the volume. Remote control • Adjust the volume from the Configuration menu. Settings - Volume p.138 Caution...

  • Page 62: Adjusting Projected Images

    Adjusting Projected Images • Curved Surface Correcting Distortion in the Projected Image Correct distortion that occurs when projecting on a curved surface, and adjust the amount of expansion and contraction. You can correct keystone distortion in projected images using one of the "Curved Surface"...

  • Page 63: H/V-Keystone

    Adjusting Projected Images Press the [Menu] button while projecting. • By pressing the [Geometry] button on the remote control or the ] button on the control panel, you can perform the selected Select Geometric Correction from Settings. adjustment method directly. •...

  • Page 64: Quick Corner

    Adjusting Projected Images Correct the keystone distortion by using V-Keystone and H- You cannot combine with other correction methods. Keystone. V-Keystone Quick Corner This allows you to correct each of the four corners of the projected image independently. H-Keystone Press the [Menu] button while projecting. Select Geometric Correction from Settings.

  • Page 65: Curved Surface

    Adjusting Projected Images Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed to adjust any remaining corners. If the [Esc] button is pressed for approximately two seconds, the confirm default reset screen is displayed. To complete the corrections, press the [Menu] button. Select Yes to reset the result of Quick Corner corrections.
  • Page 66 Adjusting Projected Images Correction range Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position The correction ranges are indicated in the following tables. The lens for projectors with built-in lens is ELPLM08. EB-G7900U/EB-G7400U/EB-G7200W/EB-G7000W Horizontally curved surface (concave) Side view Side view ELPLW06/ELPLW04 0.26...
  • Page 67 Adjusting Projected Images Horizontally curved surface (convex) Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Screen Center of the circle of which the curved surface is an arc Projection distance Side view Side view Radius of the circle of which the ELPLL08/ELPLL07 0.09 0.09...
  • Page 68 Adjusting Projected Images Vertically curved surface (convex) Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Screen Center of the circle of which the curved surface is an arc Projection distance Side view Radius of the circle of which the Side view curved surface is an arc ELPLU03...
  • Page 69 Adjusting Projected Images EB-G7800 Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Horizontally curved surface (concave) Screen Center of the circle of which the curved surface is an arc Side view Side view Projection distance ELPLM11/ELPLM07 0.08 0.09 Radius of the circle of which the curved surface is an arc...
  • Page 70 Adjusting Projected Images Horizontally curved surface (convex) Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Screen Center of the circle of which the curved surface is an arc Projection distance Side view Side view Radius of the circle of which the ELPLM11/ELPLM07 0.11 0.11...
  • Page 71 Adjusting Projected Images Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Home position Side view Side view Side view Side view ELPLL08/ELPLL07 0.09 0.09 ELPLU03 0.37 0.63 ELPLU04/ELPLU02 0.32 0.45 Vertically curved surface (concave)
  • Page 72 Adjusting Projected Images Vertically curved surface (convex) Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Screen Center of the circle of which the curved surface is an arc Projection distance Side view Radius of the circle of which the Side view curved surface is an arc ELPLM11/ELPLM07...
  • Page 73 Adjusting Projected Images Select Curved Surface, and then press the [ ] button. Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to select the area you want to adjust, and then press the [ ] button. Select Correct Shape, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 74 Adjusting Projected Images Press the [Esc] button to return to the screen in step 5. Select Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to adjust the shape. Horizontal Linearity or Vertical Linearity, and then press the [ button.

  • Page 75: Corner Wall

    Adjusting Projected Images Adjust the linearity. Corner Wall Correct it so that the distance between lines is equal. This allows you to correct distortion that occurs when projecting on a When pressing the [ ] button surface with right angles, such as a square pillar or the corner of a room, and adjust the amount of expansion and contraction.
  • Page 76 Adjusting Projected Images EB-G7900U/EB-G7400U/EB-G7200W/EB-G7000W Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Concave horizontal corner correction (correction to bilateral symmetry by using the corner as the center line) Screen Side view Side view α Angle of possible projector ELPLL08/ELPLL07 28˚...
  • Page 77 Adjusting Projected Images Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Home position Side view Side view Side view Side view ELPLU04/ELPLU02 6˚ 4˚ ELPLM08 30˚ 12˚ ELPLR04 8˚...
  • Page 78 Adjusting Projected Images α in the figure above is the maximum angle in which the projector can EB-G7800 move. See the table below for detailed values. (Approximate value when Concave horizontal corner correction (correction to bilateral symmetry by projecting at maximum zoom. ELPLR04 does not support lens shift.) using corners as the center line) Lens type Vertical lens shift:...
  • Page 79 Adjusting Projected Images Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top Home position Home position Side view Side view Side view Side view ELPLU04/ELPLU02 6˚ 2˚ ELPLL08/ELPLL07 28˚ 28˚ ELPLR04 8˚...
  • Page 80 Adjusting Projected Images α in the figure above is the maximum angle in which the projector can Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top move. See the table below for detailed values. (Approximate value when Home position projecting at maximum zoom. ELPLR04 does not support lens shift.) Lens type Vertical lens shift: Vertical lens shift: Top...
  • Page 81 Adjusting Projected Images Correction method Select Corner Type, and then press the [ ] button. Press the [Menu] button while projecting. Select Geometric Correction from Settings. Select Corner Wall, and then press the [ ] button. If the message "If this setting is changed, the image may be distorted."...
  • Page 82 Adjusting Projected Images Adjust the position of the projector and the lens shift so that the According to the projection area, select Horizontal Corner or line in the center of the screen matches the corner (the point Vertical Corner, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 83 Adjusting Projected Images When Vertical Corner is selected: Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to select the area you Adjust the left and right based on the point nearest to the vertical want to adjust, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 84: Point Correction

    Adjusting Projected Images Point Correction Press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the linearity. Correct it so that the distance between lines is equal. Divides the projected image by the grid and corrects the distortion by moving the point of intersection from side to side and up and down. When pressing the [ ] button When Horizontal Corner is selected When Vertical Corner is selected...
  • Page 85 Adjusting Projected Images Select Point Correction, and then press the [ ] button. Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to move to the point you want to correct, and then press the [ ] button. Select Point Correction, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode)

    Adjusting Projected Images Each time you press the [Color Mode] button, the Color Mode name is You can fine tune the corrected results. Select Quick Corner on the displayed on the screen and the Color Mode changes. screen from step 4 to adjust the tilt of the image. Remote control s "Quick Corner"...

  • Page 87: Setting Auto Iris

    Adjusting Projected Images Press the [Menu] button to finish making settings. Setting Auto Iris By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness of the Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. Image •...
  • Page 88 Adjusting Projected Images Aspect Mode Explanation Aspect Ratio of Input Signal Full Projects at the full size of the projected screen. 16:10 16:9 Projects by enlarging the input image to the full width of Auto or Normal H-Zoom the projected screen while retaining the aspect ratio. Areas that exceed the edges of the projected screen are not projected.
  • Page 89 Adjusting Projected Images Aspect Ratio of Input Signal Aspect Ratio of Input Signal 16:10 16:9 16:10 16:9 Full H-Zoom H-Zoom V-Zoom V-Zoom Native Native Only computer images and images from the HDMI port/HDBaseT port. The image may differ depending on the resolution of the input signal. EB-G7805/EB-G7800/EB-G7100 The image may differ depending on the resolution of the input signal.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting Projected Images Aspect Ratio of Input Signal Aspect Ratio of Input Signal 16:10 16:9 16:10 16:9 V-Zoom Auto or Normal Native 16:9 Full Only computer images and images from the HDMI port/HDBaseT port. The image may differ depending on the resolution of the input signal. Screen type setting: 16:9 H-Zoom Aspect Ratio of Input Signal...

  • Page 91: Gamma Adjustment

    Adjusting Projected Images Select Advanced from Image, and then press the [ ] button. Use the [ ] buttons to select the item, and then use the [ ][ ] buttons to make the adjustments. You can also make adjustments from Multi-Projection in the Configuration menu.
  • Page 92 Adjusting Projected Images Adjust by projecting a still picture. Gamma cannot be adjusted correctly by using movies. Select and adjust the correction value Press the [Menu] button while projecting. Select Advanced from Image, and then press the [ ] button. When a larger value is selected, the dark areas of images become brighter, but the color saturation for lighter areas may become weaker.
  • Page 93 Adjusting Projected Images Move the cursor on the projected image to the part where you want to change the brightness, and then press the [ ] button. If you press [ ], the image flashes and you can check the tone area of the adjustment target.

  • Page 94: Frame Interpolation

    Adjusting Projected Images Adjust using the gamma adjustment graph Use the [ ][ ] buttons to select the tone that you want to change, and then use the [ ] buttons to make the Select a tone point on the graph and make adjustments. adjustments.

  • Page 95: Adjusting Image Resolution (Image Enhancement)

    Adjusting Projected Images Select the level of interpolation from Low, Normal or High. Set to Off if noise occurs after setting them. Press the [Menu] button while projecting. Select Frame Interpolation from Image, and then press the [ Press the [Menu] button to finish making settings. button.

  • Page 96: Enhancement (Eb-G7900U/Eb-G7400U Only)

    Adjusting Projected Images Select Image Enhancement from Image, and then press the [ Select one of the following, and then press the [ ] button. button. Off: Disables 4K Enhancement. If a signal that exceeds the panel The following screen is displayed. resolution of this projector is input, the image is displayed according to the panel resolution of this projector.

  • Page 97: Image Preset Mode

    Adjusting Projected Images Image Preset Mode Noise Reduction Select the optimal setting according to the projected image from five presets You can smooth out rough images for softer image quality when inputting prepared in advance. progressive signals or progressive interlace signals. The following settings are saved in the presets.

  • Page 98: Super-Resolution

    Adjusting Projected Images Select MPEG Noise Reduction from Image Enhancement, and Use the [ ] buttons to select the item, and then use the then press the [ ] button. [ ][ ] buttons to make the adjustments. Fine Line Adjust: If this parameter is set to a positive value, details Select a level to reduce noise from Low, Normal, or High, and such as hair or fabric patterns will be enhanced.

  • Page 99: Projecting 3D Images

    Adjusting Projected Images Use the [ ] buttons to select the item, and then use the [ ][ ] buttons to make the adjustments. Strength: The larger the value, the more the contrast is enhanced. Range: The larger the value, the wider the range of detail enhancement becomes.

  • Page 100: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions This section describes the Multi-Projection, Split Screen, Memory, Schedule, and Security functions.

  • Page 101: Multi-Projection Function

    Multi-Projection Function When projecting to a wide screen from multiple projectors, you can adjust Correct the slight position misalignment that occurs when matching the the difference of brightness and color tone between each projected image to projected images create a seamless screen. s "Point Correction"...

  • Page 102: Adjust The Edges Of The Images (Edge Blending)

    Multi-Projection Function (3) Adjust the color balance of the projected images. Select Edge Blending, and then press the [ ] button. s "Fine-tuning the color balance" p.105 The following screen is displayed. Adjust the Edges of the Images (Edge Blending) You can fine tune the overlapping areas to make seamless screen.
  • Page 103 Multi-Projection Function Set Top Edge, Bottom Edge, Left Edge, or Right Edge according Submenu Function to the parts of the image that are overlapped. Pattern Guide Set to On to display a guide to match the position of The following shows how to set screen (1) as an example. the Edge Blending setting range.

  • Page 104: Correcting The Brightness (Eb-G7900U/Eb-G7200W/Eb-G7000W/Eb-G7800 Only)

    Multi-Projection Function Set Blend Curve. Select Brightness Level from Multi-Projection, and then press the ] button. Select Blend Curve, and then press the [ ] button. Select the amount of shading from 1 to 3, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 105: Fine-Tuning The Color Balance

    Multi-Projection Function • When Portrait Mode is On, brightness is adjusted in three levels. • When Portrait Mode is Off, brightness is adjusted in three or five levels, depending on the model being used. • You can switch the projected image between the input image and the white image using the [ ][ ] buttons.
  • Page 106 Multi-Projection Function The following screen is displayed. Select Brightness, and then use the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the brightness. Return to step 2 and adjust each level. Press the [Esc] button to return to the previous screen. Adjusting RGBCMY The Hue, Saturation, and Brightness for each of the R (red), G (green), B (blue), C (cyan), M (magenta) and Y (yellow) color components can be Half of the overlapped area is displayed in black so that it is easy to...
  • Page 107 Multi-Projection Function Black Level Select Black Level from Multi-Projection, and then press the [ button. When a black image is displayed, only areas where the images overlap stands out. The black level function allows you to match the brightness and tone for areas where the images do not overlap with areas where the images overlap, to make the difference less noticeable.
  • Page 108 Multi-Projection Function The areas are displayed based on the settings for Top Edge/Bottom Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed to adjust any remaining parts. Edge/Right Edge/Left Edge. Select the area you want to adjust, and then press the [ button.
  • Page 109 Multi-Projection Function Press the [ ] button to confirm the selection. The points where you want to set the range for adjustment are displayed. You can change the number of points displayed on one side in Points on the screen from step 8. Boundary lines that indicate areas where images overlap are Use the [ ][ ][ ] buttons to adjust the boundary line...

  • Page 110: Tiling

    Multi-Projection Function To continue to move another point, press the [Esc] button to return to step 12, and then repeat steps 12 and 13. To adjust another boundary line, press the [Esc] button until the screen for selecting a boundary line from step 9 is displayed. Before performing tiling, adjust the projected image so that it is a rectangle.

  • Page 111: Displaying A Scaled Image

    Multi-Projection Function Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each projector to be used for tiling. Fine tune the overlapping areas of the screens. "Correcting Distortion in the Projected Image" p.62 Select Location Setup, and then press the [ ] button. "Adjust the Edges of the Images (Edge Blending)"...
  • Page 112 Multi-Projection Function Turn on Scale. Select Zoom Display or Full Display, and then press the [ ] button. Zoom Display: Adjusts according to the image currently displayed. Select Scale, and then press the [ ] button. Enlarge Select Manual, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 113 Multi-Projection Function Adjust the scale. Select the adjustment method with the [ ] buttons, then adjust using the [ ][ ] buttons. - +: Enlarges or reduces an image horizontally and vertically at the same time. Scale Vertically: Enlarges or reduces an image vertically. Scale Horizontally: Enlarges or reduces an image horizontally.

  • Page 114: Projection Functions

    Projection Functions Input Sources for Split Screen Projection Projecting Two Images Simultaneously (Split The combinations of input sources that can be projected on a split screen Screen) are listed below. You can simultaneously project images from two sources on the right and Left Right Screen left of the screen.

  • Page 115: Operating Procedures

    Projection Functions Operating procedures Select Source, and then press the [ ] button. Select each input source for Left and Right. Projecting on a split screen Press the [Split] button on the remote control while projecting. The currently selected input source is projected on the left of the screen.
  • Page 116 Projection Functions Press the [Menu] button during split screen projection. The projected images will appear as shown below after setting the screen size. Select Swap Screens, and then press the [ ] button. Equal Larger Left The projected images on the left and right are swapped. Larger Right Switching the left and right image sizes Press the [Menu] button during split screen projection.

  • Page 117: Restrictions During Split Screen Projection

    Projection Functions Restriction relating to images Select the audio you want to output, and then press the [ button. • For the image on the right screen, the default values for the Image When you select Auto, audio is output for the enlarged screen. If the menu are applied.

  • Page 118: Freezing The Image (Freeze)

    Projection Functions between files during presentations from a computer without projecting any • If A/V mute is enabled, the electric shutter closes and projection is images if the Freeze function is activated beforehand. blocked. Each time you press the [Freeze] button, Freeze turns on or off. •...

  • Page 119: Saving A User's Logo

    Projection Functions Start E-Zoom. • During enlarged projection, press the [ ], [ ], [ ], or Press the [ ] button to display the Cross ( [ ] buttons to scroll the image. • E-Zoom is unavailable when Scale is on. Remote control s Signal - Scale p.137...
  • Page 120 Projection Functions When the message "Choose this image as the User's Logo?" is When a User's Logo is saved, the previous User's Logo is displayed, select Yes. erased. When you press the [ ] button, the screen size may change depending on the signal to match the actual resolution of the image signal.

  • Page 121: Memory Function

    Memory Function The settings for the image currently displayed and values for geometric correction are saved as a memory, allowing you to load them when necessary. Saving/Loading/Erasing/Resetting the Memory Press the [Memory] button while projecting. Remote control Memory: Settings for the following menu items are saved in the memory.
  • Page 122 Memory Function Function Explanation Reset Memory Resets the name and settings of a saved memory. To reset all memories saved in Memory, Lens Position, and Geometric Correction, use Reset All Memories. s Reset - Reset All Memories p.152 If the mark on the left of the memory name is turned blue, it means the memory has already been registered.

  • Page 123: Scheduling Function

    Scheduling Function You can schedule turning the projector power on/off and switching the Set the schedule. input source, as events in the schedule. Registered events are executed Submenu Name Function automatically at the specified time on the specified dates or weekly. You can Event Settings Select an operation of the projector when the event register up to 30 events.

  • Page 124: Checking A Schedule

    Scheduling Function Checking a schedule Press the [ ][ ] buttons to highlight the date you want to check. The details of the events registered on the selected date are displayed. Press the [Menu] button while projecting. Select Schedule Settings from Extended. The indicator turns on when an event is saved.
  • Page 125 Scheduling Function Submenu Name Function Edit Edit the content of the selected schedule. Select Save, and then press the [ ] button to complete the editing. Clear Deletes the selected schedule. Save a new schedule. Select Save, and then press the Add New ] button to complete the saving.

  • Page 126: Security Functions

    Security Functions • User's Logo Protection The projector has the following enhanced security functions. Even if someone tries to change the User's Logo set by the owner of the • Password Protection projector, it cannot be changed. When User's Logo Protection is set to You can limit who can use the projector.

  • Page 127: Entering The Password

    Security Functions Remote control If Password Protection is already activated, you must enter the password. If the password is entered correctly, the Password Protection setting menu is displayed. s "Entering the password" p.127 Select the type of Password Protect you want to set, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 128: Restricting Operation

    "The projector's Press the [ ] button on the control panel during projection to operation will be locked. Contact Epson as described in your documentation." display the Control Panel Lock screen. Epson Projector Contact List You can also make settings in Control Panel Lock from the configuration menu.

  • Page 129: Lens Lock

    Security Functions You can release the control panel lock by one of the following two methods. • Use the remote control to set Control Panel Lock to Off from the configuration menu. s Settings - Lock Setting - Control Panel Lock p.138 •...

  • Page 130: Anti-Theft Lock

    Security Functions Even if the remote control button lock is on, the following operations are possible. • Resetting default for the Remote Receiver setting • Releasing the remote control button lock Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with the following types of anti-theft security devices.

  • Page 131: Configuration Menu

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

  • Page 132: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu This section explains how to use the Configuration menu. Select a submenu item. Although steps are explained using the remote control as an example, you can perform the same operations from the control panel. Check the guide under the menu for the available buttons and their operations.

  • Page 133: List Of Functions

    List of Functions Top Menu Name Submenu Name Items or Setting Values Configuration Menu Table Overscan Auto, Off, 4%, and 8% Settable items vary depending on the model being used and the image Blanking Top, Bottom, Left, and Right signal and source being projected. Advanced Video Range, Input Signal, Image Top Menu Name...

  • Page 134: Network Menu

    List of Functions Top Menu Name Submenu Name Items or Setting Values Top Menu Name Submenu Name Items or Setting Values User's Logo Status Information Status Information, Source, Signal Information, Network Wired, Projection Front, Front/Ceiling, Rear, and Network Wireless, Maintenance, Rear/Ceiling Version Direction...

  • Page 135: Image Menu

    List of Functions Top Menu Name Submenu Name Items or Setting Values Image Menu IP Address Display On, Off Settable items vary depending on the image signal and source currently Wired LAN menu s IP Settings DHCP, IP Address, being projected. Setting details are saved for each color mode. p.150 Subnet Mask, Gateway Address...
  • Page 136 List of Functions Submenu Function Submenu Function Sharpness Standard: You can adjust the image sharpness. Image Enhance- You can adjust the image resolution. ment Thin Line Enhancement: If this parameter is set to a s "Adjusting Image Resolution (Image Enhancement)" positive value, details such as hair or fabric patterns will be p.95 enhanced.

  • Page 137: Signal Menu

    List of Functions Submenu Function Reset You can reset all adjustment values for the Image menu to their default settings. See the following to return all menu items to their default settings. s "Reset Menu" p.153 *1 This cannot be set when E-Zoom is used. *2 This cannot be set when the signal input exceeds WUXGA.

  • Page 138: Settings Menu

    List of Functions Submenu Function Submenu Function Sync. (Only available when an analog RGB computer signal is being Scale When using multiple projectors to project one image, adjust the input.) range of the image displayed by each projector. You can adjust computer images when flickering, fuzziness, or s "Displaying a Scaled Image"...
  • Page 139 List of Functions Submenu Function Submenu Function Geometric Cor- You can correct distortion. Lock Setting Control Panel Lock: You can use this to restrict operation rection of the projector's control panel. s "Correcting Distortion in the Projected Image" p.62 • Off: s "Control Panel Lock"...

  • Page 140: Extended Menu

    List of Functions Submenu Function Submenu Function Reset You can reset all adjustment values on the Settings menu to Home Screen Home Screen Auto Disp.: When set to On, the Home their default settings, except for User Button and screen is displayed when the projector turns on. The Home Memory.
  • Page 141 List of Functions Submenu Function Submenu Function Display You can make settings related to the projector's display. User's Logo You can change the user's logo that is displayed as a background during Display Background, A/V Mute, and so Menu Position: Select the position to display the menu on the projected screen.
  • Page 142 1 to 30 minutes. provided with this projector. When Simple is selected, you can use the remote control provided with other Epson High Altitude Mode: Set to On when using the projector projectors to operate this projector. This is useful if you above an altitude of 1,500 m.
  • Page 143 List of Functions Submenu Function Submenu Function to Disabled, the projector goes into standby status in A/V Settings A/V Output: Set this to Always On if you want to output approximately 75 seconds after power off. audio and images to an external device even when the projector is in standby status.
  • Page 144 List of Functions Submenu Function Submenu Function HDBaseT Control Communications: (This cannot be set when Multi-Projection Make settings when projecting from multiple projectors. Extron XTP is set to On.) When set to On, Ethernet s "Multi-Projection Function" p.101 communication, serial communication, and the wired Projector ID: Set the ID from 1 to 30.

  • Page 145: Network Menu

    List of Functions Submenu Function Network Menu Black Level: Adjusts the differences in brightness and tone for areas where images overlap and areas where the images When Network Protection is set to On in Password Protection, a message do not overlap. is displayed and the network settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 146: Notes On Operating The Network Menu

    List of Functions Submenu Function Net. Info. - Wire- Displays the following network setting status information. • Connection Mode less LAN • Wireless LAN Sys. • Antenna Level • Projector Name • SSID • DHCP • IP Address • Subnet Mask Yes: Saves the settings and exits the Network menu.

  • Page 147: Basic Menu

    Display LAN Info. Set the display format for the projector's network information. If you display the QR code, you can connect to a network just by reading the QR code in Epson iProjection. Text & QR Code is set by default. Submenu...
  • Page 148 You can enter up to 32 characters on the Configuration menu. When entering more than 32 characters, use your Web browser to enter the text. s "Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Epson Web Control)" p.202 When Connection Mode is set to Quick, the initial passphrase is set.
  • Page 149 List of Functions between a computer and an access point without using a server. This Submenu Function projector supports the latter method, without a server. IP Settings (This can only be set if Connection Mode is set to Advanced.) Configure the network. For setting details, follow the instructions from your network DHCP: Set to On to configure the network using DHCP If this...

  • Page 150: Wired Lan Menu

    List of Functions Wired LAN menu Submenu Function IP Address Dis- To prevent the IP address from being displayed on the LAN play Standby screen, set this to Off. Notification menu When this is set, you receive an email notification if a problem or warning occurs in the projector.

  • Page 151: Others Menu

    When this is set to On, the following functions are not available. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used. • Epson Web Control 127.x.x.x, 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 (where x is a number from • Message Broadcasting (EasyMP Monitor plugin)

  • Page 152: Reset Menu

    Items that can be displayed vary depending on the source You can download Message Broadcasting and its Operation Guide from the following Web site. currently being projected. http://www.epson.com Reset menu Resets all of the network settings. Submenu...

  • Page 153: Reset Menu

    List of Functions Submenu Function Reset Menu Status This is information about errors that have occurred on the projector. This information may be needed if service is required. Serial Number Displays the projector's serial number. Displays the model number of your lens. Lens Type When problems occur when the projector Event ID...

  • Page 154: Batch Setup

    Batch Setup Once the Configuration menu content has been set for one projector, you Setup Using a USB Flash Drive can use it to perform batch setup for multiple projectors (batch setup function). The batch setup function is only for projectors with the same This section explains how to perform batch setup using a USB flash drive.
  • Page 155 Batch Setup When the projector's indicators turn on as follows, release the [Esc] • Connect the USB flash drive directly to the projector. If the button. USB flash drive is connected to the projector through a USB hub, the settings may not be saved correctly. •...

  • Page 156: Reflecting Saved Settings To Other Projectors

    Batch Setup Reflecting saved settings to other projectors When writing completes normally, the projector enters standby Disconnect the power cord from the projector, and check that all status. of the projector's indicators have turned off. Connect the USB flash drive containing the saved batch setup file to the projector's wireless LAN unit port.
  • Page 157 Batch Setup While holding down the [Menu] on the remote control or the When writing completes normally, the projector enters standby control panel, connect the power cord to the projector. status. When the projector's indicators turn on as follows, release the [Menu] button.

  • Page 158: Setup By Connecting The Computer And Projector With A Usb Cable

    Batch Setup When the projector's indicators turn on as follows, release the [Esc] Setup by Connecting the Computer and Projector button. with a USB Cable The following operating systems support the batch setup function. • Windows Vista or later • Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later Saving settings to a computer Power Status...

  • Page 159: Reflecting Saved Settings To Other Projectors

    Batch Setup While holding down the [Menu] on the remote control or the Reflecting saved settings to other projectors control panel, connect the power cord to the projector. Disconnect the power cord from the projector, and check that all of the projector's indicators have turned off. Connect the computer's USB port to the projector's Service port with a USB cable.

  • Page 160: When Setup Fails

    Stop using the projector, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List Power: Blue - flashing fast...

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.

  • Page 162: Using The Help

    Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, you can display the Help screen to assist you. You can also set the projector to an appropriate state by answering the questions. Press the [ ] button. The Home screen is displayed. Remote control Select Help, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 163 Using the Help Select a menu item. See the following if the Help function does not provide a Remote control solution to the problem. s "Reading the Indicators" p.164 Confirm the selection. Remote control Questions and solutions are displayed as shown on the screen below. Press the [Menu] button to exit Help.

  • Page 164: Reading The Indicators

    Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following five indicators that indicate the operating status of the projector. Power indicator Indicates the projector's status. Status indicator Indicates the projector's status. Lamp indicator Indicates the projection lamps status. Temp indicator Indicates the internal temperature status.
  • Page 165 Reading the Indicators Indicator Projector's Sta- Explanation Power Status Lamp Temp Filter Projecting The projector is projecting. Blue - On Blue - On Status varies Cool down status This is the status immediately after turning off the power. In this status, all buttons are disabled. Blue - Blue - On Flashing...
  • Page 166 If the error continues after checking the points above, stop using the projector, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List When using at an altitude of more than 1,500 m, set High Altitude Mode to On.
  • Page 167 Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List If the lamp is cracked: Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. (Images cannot be projected until the lamp is replaced.) Epson Projector Contact List When using at an altitude of 1500 m or more, set High Altitude Mode to On.
  • Page 168 Reading the Indicators Indicator Cause Remedy or Status Power Status Lamp Temp Filter High Temp Warn‐ This is not an error. However, if the temperature rises too high again, projection stops automatically. Check the following two points. • Check that the air filter and air exhaust vents are clear, and that the projector is not positioned against a Blue - Orange - Status...
  • Page 169 If the error continues after checking the points above, stop using the projector, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List Air Filter Notice "Time to clean the air filter.

  • Page 170: Reading The Status Information

    Reading the Status Information You can display the operating status of the projector on the projected Use the [ ][ ] buttons or the [ ] buttons to select a image. You can check the detailed status of the projector by using button category.

  • Page 171: Explanations Of The Display Content

    Reading the Status Information Explanations of the Display Content Category Item Status Display Explanation Status Information System Displays the projector's status. See the following for more information on how to remedy the errors and warnings. s "Reading the Indicators" p.164 The projector is in normal status.
  • Page 172 Reading the Status Information Category Item Status Display Explanation Status Information Source HDMI Displays the source name for the connected equipment currently being projected. HDBaseT DVI-D Computer On-Screen Display Displays the settings for the On-Screen Display. When set to Off, the menus or messages are not displayed on the projected images.
  • Page 173 Reading the Status Information Category Item Status Display Explanation Source Color Space Displays the color space of the current input signal. YCbCr YPbPr H-Frequency Displays the horizontal frequency of the current input signal. V-Frequency Displays the vertical frequency of the current input signal. Sync Polarity H:Posi / V:Posi Displays the Sync polarity.
  • Page 174 Reading the Status Information Category Item Status Display Explanation Signal Information 5V Detection Detected Displays the detection results of 5V signals. Not Detect TMDS Clock Displays the TMDS frequency of the current input signal. TMDS H-Frequency Displays the horizontal frequency of the current input signal. TMDS V-Frequency Displays the vertical frequency of the current input signal.
  • Page 175 Reading the Status Information Category Item Status Display Explanation Network Wired Projector Name Displays the projector name used to identify the projector when connected to a network. Connection Mode HDBaseT Displays the connection path for LAN. DHCP Displays the HDCP settings. IP Display Displays the IP address display settings.
  • Page 176 Reading the Status Information Category Item Status Display Explanation Maintenance Operation Time Displays the total operation time of the projector. Lamp Op.Time Displays the cumulative lamp operating time. (Normal) Lamp Op.Time PR Displays the cumulative lamp operating time. (Portrait Mode) Version Serial No.

  • Page 177: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a • Nothing appears on the external monitor sp.185 solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. • I want to change the language for messages and menus sp.186 Problems relating to images •...

  • Page 178: Problems Relating To Images

    Problem Solving Problems Relating to Images No images appear Check Remedy Did you press the [ ] button on the remote control or control Press the [ ] button to turn on the power. panel? Are the indicators switched off? The power cord is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied.

  • Page 179: Projection Stops Automatically

    Problem Solving Projection stops automatically Check Remedy Is Sleep Mode set to On? Press the [ ] button to turn on the power. If you do not want to use Sleep Mode, change the setting to Off. s Extended - Operation - Sleep Mode p.140 "Not supported"...

  • Page 180: Images Are Fuzzy, Out Of Focus, Or Distorted

    Problem Solving Images are fuzzy, out of focus, or distorted Check Remedy Is the focus adjusted correctly? Make sure that at least 20 minutes has passed after the projection starts, and press the [Focus] button on the remote control to adjust the focus. s "Correcting the Focus"...

  • Page 181: The Image Is Truncated (Large) Or Small, The Aspect Is Not Suitable, Or The Image Has Been Reversed

    Problem Solving The image is truncated (large) or small, the aspect is not suitable, or the image has been reversed Check Remedy Have the Screen been set correctly? Make the appropriate Screen for the screen being used. s "Screen Settings" p.30 Is the aspect adjusted correctly? Press the [Aspect] button to select an aspect suitable for the input source.

  • Page 182: Image Colors Are Not Right

    Problem Solving Image colors are not right Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the signals from the connected Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. device? s Signal - Advanced - Input Signal p.137 Is the image brightness adjusted correctly? Adjust the Brightness setting from the Configuration menu.

  • Page 183: Problems When Projection Starts

    Do the indicators turn on and off when the power cord is touched? There is probably a poor contact in the power cable, or the power cable may be defective. Reinsert the power cable. If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List...

  • Page 184: Other Problems

    Problem Solving Other Problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Check Remedy Check that the audio/video cable is securely attached to both the Disconnect the cable from the Audio port, and then reconnect the cable. projector and audio source. Is the projector volume set to the minimum? Adjust the volume so that sound can be heard.

  • Page 185: Nothing Appears On The External Monitor

    Problem Solving Check Remedy Are the batteries dead or have the batteries been inserted correctly? Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly or replace the batteries with new ones if necessary. s "Replacing the remote control batteries" p.22 Are the remote control ID and the projector ID matched? Make sure the ID for the projector you want to operate and the ID for the remote control match.

  • Page 186: I Want To Change The Language For Messages And Menus

    Did a fatal abnormality occur and the projector come to a sudden When the projector comes to a sudden stop, email cannot be sent. stop? If the abnormal state continues, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List Is power being supplied to the projector? Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly.

  • Page 187: About Event Id

    About Event ID Check the numbers and then apply the following countermeasures. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your network administrator, or contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List...

  • Page 188: Maintenance

    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 189: Cleaning

    Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of Attention projected images starts to deteriorate. Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks, as it can easily become damaged. Caution When cleaning, unplug the power cable from the electric outlet.
  • Page 190 Cleaning Open the air filter cover. With the front (the side with tabs) of the air filter facing down, tap the air filter four or five times to shake off the dust. Slide the air filter cover operation knob, and open the air filter cover.
  • Page 191 Cleaning Replace the air filter. Press until it clicks into place. Close the air filter cover. • If a message is frequently displayed, even after cleaning, it is time to replace the air filter. Replace it with a new air filter. s "Replacing the Air Filter"...

  • Page 192: Replacing Consumables

    • We recommend the use of genuine EPSON spare lamps. The use of non- genuine lamps may affect projection quality and safety. Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-genuine lamps may not be covered by Epson's warranty.
  • Page 193 Because there is a string attached to the Epson Projector Contact List lamp cover to prevent it from falling, you can replace the lamp even when the projector is installed on a ceiling without the lamp cover...
  • Page 194 Replacing Consumables Replace the lamp cover. Install the new lamp. Insert the lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place and press it firmly to the back. Attention • Make sure you install the lamp and lamp cover securely. If the lamp cover is removed, the lamps turn off automatically as a safety precaution.

  • Page 195: Resetting The Lamp Hours

    Replacing Consumables Resetting the lamp hours The projector records how long the lamp is turned 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. "Reset Menu"...
  • Page 196 Replacing Consumables Close the air filter cover. Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Material of the frame part: Polypropylene Material of the filter part: Polypropylene...

  • Page 197: Image Maintenance

    Image Maintenance Panel Alignment Adjusts the pixel color shift for the LCD panel. You can adjust the pixels horizontally and vertically by 0.25 pixel within a range of ±1 pixel. • Image quality may decline after performing LCD alignment. • Images for pixels that extend beyond the edge of the projected screen are not displayed.

  • Page 198: Color Uniformity

    Image Maintenance Select a combination of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) for the grid color. R/G/B: Displays a combination all three colors; red, green and blue. The actual color of the grid is white. R/G: This is available when R is selected from Select Color. Displays a combination of two colors;...
  • Page 199 Image Maintenance Press the [Esc] button to return to the previous screen. Select Start Adjustments, and then press the [ ] button. Select the area you want to adjust, and then press the [ button. Adjust the outer areas first, and then adjust the whole screen. Color Uniformity: Turns color uniformity on or off.
  • Page 200 Image Maintenance To complete the adjustment, press the [Menu] button.

  • Page 201: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 202: Monitoring And Controlling

    About Message Broadcasting Message Broadcasting is plugin software for EasyMP Monitor. If your Web browser is set up to connect via a proxy server, the Epson Message Broadcasting can be used to send a message (JPEG file) to project 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 on all Epson projectors or specified projectors connected on the network.

  • Page 203: Basic Control Screen

    Monitoring and Controlling • When performing the functions from the Home screen, you may be prompted to enter the user name and password. The following two types of user names and passwords are available. Remote: The user name is "EPSONREMOTE" and the default password is "guest".

  • Page 204: Osd Control Pad Screen

    Monitoring and Controlling Turns the video and audio on or off. Items in the Configuration menu that cannot be set in Epson Web You can adjust the volume. Control are listed below. Automatically detects the input signal. • Settings Menu - User Button •...
  • Page 205 Monitoring and Controlling Focus/Distortion Operation Screen Move the slider to adjust the zoom. Press the buttons to adjust the zoom. Moves to the Home screen. Lens Shift Operation Screen Move the slider to adjust the focus. Press the buttons to adjust the focus. Move the slider to adjust image warping.

  • Page 206: Status Information Screen

    Monitoring and Controlling Moves the lens position to the home position if you press the [OK] button in the confirmation screen. Displays the horizonal image position. You can directly specify the position by tapping it and entering a number. Test Pattern Operation Screen Loads a memory.

  • Page 207: Using The Mail Notification Function To Report Problems

    Sender: The email address set in From Status Information, Source, Signal Information, Network Wired, Network Wireless, Maintenance, Version Subject: EPSON Projector Line 1: The projector name where the problem has occurred Line 2: The IP address set for the projector where the problem has Using the Mail Notification Function to Report occurred.

  • Page 208: Management Using Snmp

    Monitoring and Controlling • Lamp out • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someone • Internal temperature error who is familiar with the network. • To use the SNMP function to monitor the projector, you need to •...

  • Page 209: Cable Layouts

    <At the projector> (PC serial cable) <At the computer> transmit. For more details, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. Epson Projector Contact List Signal Name Function Cable layouts Signal wire ground...

  • Page 210: About Pjlink

    JBMIA. • Model name displayed for "Product name information query" The port number used for the PJLink search function is 4352 (UDP). EPSON G7905U/G7900U EPSON G7400U You need to make network settings before you can use PJLink. See the following for more information on network settings.

  • Page 211: Operating A Projector From Your Computer

    • The following functions cannot be used while using Crestron ® RoomView s "Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Epson Web Control)" p.202 Message Broadcasting (EasyMP Monitor plug-in) • If you set Standby Mode to Communication On, you can control the projector even if it is in standby mode (when the power is off).
  • Page 212 Monitoring and Controlling Button Function Button Function A/V Mute Turns the video and audio on or off. Performs the same operation as the [ ] button on the s "Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V remote control. Mute)" p.117 s "Remote Control"...
  • Page 213 Monitoring and Controlling Item Function DHCP Select the Enabled check box to use DHCP. You cannot enter an IP address if DHCP is enabled. IP Address Enter the IP address to assign to the currently connected projector. Enter a subnet mask for the currently connected Subnet Mask projector.
  • Page 214 Monitoring and Controlling Item Function New Password Enter the new password when changing the password to open the operation window. (The name can contain up to 26 single-byte alphanumeric characters.) Confirm Enter the same password as you entered in New Password.

  • Page 215: Optional Accessories And Consumables

    Special expertise is required to suspend the projector from a ceiling. Contact Use to connect a Component Video source. your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Remote control cable set ELPKC28 Contact List. (10 m 2 piece set) Epson Projector Contact List Use this to guarantee operation from the remote control from a distance.

  • Page 216: Consumables

    Optional Accessories and Consumables Consumables Lamp unit ELPLP93 Use as a replacement for used lamps. Air filter ELPAF30 Use as a replacement for used air filters.

  • Page 217: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Screen Size and Projection Distance ELPLM08 Projection Distance for EB-G7900U/EB-G7400U/EB- This section shows the projection distances for models equipped with G7200W/EB-G7000W lenses. Unit: cm 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 45" 100x75 156 to 253 -81 to +12 50"...

  • Page 218: Elplx01

    Screen Size and Projection Distance ELPLU03 Unit: cm 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 4:3 Screen Size 150" 332x187 482 to 774 -234 to +47 Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 200"...

  • Page 219: Elplu04/Elplu02

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm Unit: cm 16:10 Screen Size 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 80" 172x108 111 to 134 -127 to +19 49"...

  • Page 220: Elplw05

    Screen Size and Projection Distance ELPLW05 Unit: cm 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift 250" 553x311 590 to 818 -390 to +78 Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 290"...

  • Page 221: Elplm09/Elpls04

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 16:10 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 80" 163x122 317 to 432 -143 to +22 50"...

  • Page 222: Elplm10/Elplm06

    Screen Size and Projection Distance 4:3 Screen Size 16:10 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 265" 539x404 1411 to 2269 -475 to +71 150"...

  • Page 223: Elplm11/Elplm07

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm ELPLM11/ELPLM07 Unit: cm 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift 4:3 Screen Size Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 49" 108x61 355 to 542 -76 to +15 45"...

  • Page 224: Elpll08/Elpll07

    Screen Size and Projection Distance 16:9 Screen Size 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 250" 553x311 2726 to 4124 -390 to +78 80"...

  • Page 225: Elplr04

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm 4:3 Screen Size 265" 538x404 -202 16:10 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Unit: cm 50" 108x67 761 to 1074 -79 to +12 16:9 Screen Size 60"...

  • Page 226: Projection Distance For Eb-G7800

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm Projection Distance for EB-G7800 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 50" 102x76 147 to 239 -82 to +6 60" 122x91 178 to 288 -98 to +7 80"...

  • Page 227: Elplx01

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift 16:10 Screen Size Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 200" 406x305 273 to 328 -328 to +23 48"...

  • Page 228: Elplu04/Elplu02

    Screen Size and Projection Distance 16:10 Screen Size 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 200" 431x269 289 to 348 -321 to +51 60"...

  • Page 229: Elplw05

    Screen Size and Projection Distance ELPLW05 Unit: cm 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift 275" 609x342 663 to 920 -434 to +92 Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 50"...

  • Page 230: Elplm09/Elpls04

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm 4:3 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 16:10 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 100" 203x152 337 to 461 -164 to +12 48"...

  • Page 231: Elplm10/Elplm06

    Screen Size and Projection Distance 4:3 Screen Size 16:10 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 300" 610x457 1357 to 2188 -492 to +35 120"...

  • Page 232: Elplm11/Elplm07

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Unit: cm 16:10 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift 16:9 Screen Size Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 280" 603x377 2073 to 3145 -449 to +72 46"...

  • Page 233: Elpll08/Elpll07

    Screen Size and Projection Distance ELPLL08/ELPLL07 Unit: cm 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 4:3 Screen Size 100" 221x125 1100 to 1672 -158 to +33 Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 120"...

  • Page 234: Elplr04

    Screen Size and Projection Distance 4:3 Screen Size 16:9 Screen Size 100" 203x152 Minimum (Wide) to Vertical Lens Shift Maximum (Tele) Bottom to Top 120" 244x183 275" 609x342 4548 to 6355 -434 to +92 150" 305x229 -114 200" 406x305 -152 Unit: cm 250"...

  • Page 235: Polarizer (Elppl01) Installation Distance

    Screen Size and Projection Distance 16:10 Screen Size Lens type 120" 258x162 150" 323x202 -101 ELPLS04 200" 431x269 -135 ELPLW04 250" 538x337 -168 ELPLM06 280" 603x377 -188 EB-G7200W/EB-G7000W Units: mm Polarizer (ELPPL01) Installation Distance Lens type ELPLM08 ELPLW06 ELPLM09 ELPLM10 ELPLS04 Possible installation range of the polarizer ELPLW04...
  • Page 236 Screen Size and Projection Distance Lens type ELPLW04 ELPLM06...

  • Page 237: Supported Monitor Displays

    Supported Monitor Displays Component Video Supported Resolutions Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution (Dots) When the resolution of the input signals is larger than the projector's panel SDTV (480i) 720x480 resolution, the image quality may decline. SDTV (576i) 720x576 SDTV (480p) 720x480 Computer signals (analog RGB) SDTV (576p)
  • Page 238 Supported Monitor Displays Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution (Dots) QXGA 2048x1536 WQHD 2560x1440 WQXGA *2 *3 2560x1600 SDTV (480i/480p) 720x480 SDTV (576i/576p) 720x576 HDTV (720p) 50/60 1280x720 HDTV (1080i) 50/60 1920x1080 HDTV (1080p) 24/30/50/60 1920x1080 4Kx2K 24/25/30/50/60 3840x2160 4Kx2K (SMPTE) 24/50/60 4096x2160 *1 EB-G7900U/EB-G7400U/EB-G7200W/EB-G7000W only.

  • Page 239: Specifications

    Specifications Projector General Specifications EB-G7900U EB-G7400U EB-G7200W EB-G7000W EB-G7800 Product name Dimensions 525 (W) x 164 (H) x 425 (D) mm (not including raised section) 0.76" Wide 0.79" LCD panel size Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix 2,304,000 pixels 1,024,000 pixels 786,432 pixels Resolution WUXGA (1920 (W) x 1200 (H) dots) x 3...
  • Page 240 Specifications Rated power consumption: Rated power consumption: Rated power consumption: Rated power consumption: Rated power consumption: Power 100 to 601 W 498 W 601 W 540 W 601 W con- 120 V Standby power Standby power Standby power Standby power Standby power sump- area...
  • Page 241 Specifications EB-G7900U EB-G7400U EB-G7200W EB-G7000W EB-G7800 Product name Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) blue Connec- Computer Port tors Stereo mini jack (3.5Φ) Audio1 port 5BNC (female) BNC port Stereo mini jack (3.5Φ) Audio2 port DVI-D 24 pin Single link HDCP supported DVI-D port HDMI HDCP supported (Audio is only HDMI HDCP supported (Audio is only supported by PCM)
  • Page 242 CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Epson America, Inc. in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate Located at:...

  • Page 243: Appearance

    Appearance Center of lens Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point...
  • Page 244 Appearance 92.2 Units: mm...

  • Page 245: Glossary

    Adjusting this particular property of an image is called contrast adjustment. Control4 SDDP is a technology developed by Control4 to allow Control4 control systems to acquire device information for the projector. Epson have Control4 Simple Device implemented this protocol technology, and have provided a setting to enable the protocol function (ON).
  • Page 246 Glossary A number to identify a computer connected to a network. IP Address Projects information to create one screen at a time, displaying the image for one frame. Even though the number of scan lines is the same, the amount Progressive of flicker in images decreases because the volume of information has doubled compared with an interlace system.

  • Page 247: General Notes

    7 operating system ® ® Microsoft Windows 8 operating system Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this ® ® Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the ®...

  • Page 248: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may be Mac OS X 10.4.x trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Mac OS X 10.5.x Mac OS X 10.6.x ©SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2016.

  • Page 249: List Of Safety Symbols Compliant With Iec60950-1 A2

    List of Safety Symbols Compliant with IEC60950-1 A2 The following table lists the meaning of the safety symbols labeled on the Symbol mark Approved Meaning equipment. standards IEC60417 Battery, general Symbol mark Approved Meaning No. 5001B On battery powered equipment. To standards identify a device for instance a cover for IEC60417...
  • Page 250 List of Safety Symbols Compliant with IEC60950-1 A2 Symbol mark Approved Meaning standards ISO 3864 General prohibition To identify actions or operations that are prohibited. ISO 3864 Contact prohibition To indicate injury that could occur due to touching a specific part of the equipment. Never look into the projection lens while the projector is on.

  • Page 251: Index

    Index Cleaning the projector's surface ....189 Epson Web Control ........202 Color Adjustment ........136 Esc ..............18 A/V Mute ..........18, 117 Color adjustment ........136 ESC/VP21 ........... 208 A/V Settings ..........143 Color Matching .......... 144 Event ID ............153 Air exhaust vent ...........
  • Page 252 Index Network menu ........... 145 Notification email address 1/2/3 ..... 151 Image menu ..........135 Reading mail ..........207 Indicators ............ 164 Rear .............. 141 Info menu ........... 152 Rear feet ............17 Operating temperature ......240 Input Signal ..........152 Refresh Rate ..........
  • Page 253 Index Signal menu ..........137 SMTP Server ..........150 Volume ............139 SNMP ............208 Soft keyboard ..........146 Source ..........115, 152 Source Search ......... 17, 59 Web browser ..........202 Specifications ..........239 Web Control Password ......147 Split Screen ..........

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