Updating the Firmware
When you select the Firmware Update option in the projector's Initial/All
Settings menu, the projector enters firmware update mode and is ready to
perform a firmware update using the USB-A or USB-B port.
You can also update the projector's firmware over the network using the
Epson Projector Management software. See the Epson Projector Management
Operation Guide for instructions.
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• "Updating Firmware Using a USB Storage Device"
• "Updating Firmware Using a Computer and USB Cable"
Updating Firmware Using a USB Storage Device
You can update the projector's firmware using a USB storage device.
Responsibility for updating the firmware lies with the customer. If a
firmware update fails due to problems such as a power failure or
communication problems, a fee will be charged for any necessary
a
repairs.
a
Download the projector firmware file from the Epson Web site.
b
Copy the downloaded firmware file to the root folder (highest folder in
the hierarchy) of the USB storage device.
• The USB storage device must be formatted in FAT format.
• Do not copy any other files to the USB storage device.
a
• Do not change the firmware's file name. If the file name is
changed, the firmware update will not start.
• Check that the firmware file you copied is the correct file for
your projector model. If the firmware file is not correct, the
firmware update will not start.
c
Connect the USB storage device to the projector's USB-A port.
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• Connect the USB storage device directly to the projector. If the
USB storage device is connected using a USB hub, the
firmware update may not be applied correctly.
a
Press the [Menu] button, select the Initial/All Settings menu, and press
d
[Enter].
e
Select Firmware Update and press [Enter].
f
Select Yes to start the firmware update.
• Do not disconnect the power cord from the projector while the
firmware is updating. If the power cord is disconnected, the
projector may not start correctly.
a
• Do not disconnect the USB storage device from the projector
while the firmware is updating. If the USB storage device is
disconnected, the update may not be applied correctly.
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