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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. The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading the guide. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel (EB-S8/S7)........
  • Page 4 Projection Distances (EB-S8/S7)........84...
  • Page 5 Input signal from the HDMI input port (EB-X8 only)..... 92 Supported Monitor Displays (EB-S8/S7)....... 93 Computer signals (analog RGB).

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.

  • Page 7: Projector Features

    Projector Features • A single foot design means you do not have to make any difficult Features Common to Each Model leveling adjustments You can easily make height adjustments with one hand. Designed for easy handling • Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) Simply by connecting the projector to a Windows Computer with the USB cable, you can project images from the computer screen.

  • Page 8: Eb-W8/X8 Features

    Projector Features EB-W8/X8 Features Projecting JPEG images on a USB storage or a digital camera without using a computer By connecting a USB storage or a digital camera to the projector, you can project a Slideshow of JPEG images, such as pictures taken with a digital camera.

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Front/Top Air exhaust vent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. The illustration is that of EB-W8/X8. From here on, all features will be Caution explained using illustrations of EB-W8/X8 unless otherwise mentioned. Do not place objects that may become warped or otherwise affected by heat near the Air exhaust vent and do not put your face or hands near the...

  • Page 10: Rear (Eb-W8/X8)

    "Control Panel (EB-W8/X8/W7/X7)" p.13 Computer input port For video signals from a computer and component video signals from other video sources. s "Control Panel (EB-S8/S7)" p.14 The following explains the status of USB devices USB indicator connected to USB(TypeA) port.

  • Page 11: Rear (Eb-S8)

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Rear (EB-S8) USB(TypeB) port You can use the following functions by connecting to a computer with the supplied USB cable. • USB Display s p.18 • Wireless Mouses p.34 • Paging operation of document files such as PowerPoint filess p.36 •...

  • Page 12: Rear (Eb-W7/X7/S7)

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Rear (EB-W7/X7/S7) USB(TypeB) port You can use the following functions by connecting to a computer with a commercially available USB cable. • USB Displays p.18 • Wireless Mouses p.34 • Paging operation of document files such as PowerPoint filess p.36...

  • Page 13: Base

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Base Security cable Pass a commercially available wire lock through here installation point and lock it in place. s p.40 Control Panel (EB-W8/X8/W7/X7) Name Function Turns the projector power on or off.s Quick Start Guide [t] button The color of the indicators and whether they are flashing Status indicators...

  • Page 14: Control Panel (Eb-S8/S7)

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Control Panel (EB-S8/S7) [Enter] button If pressed during projection of computer signal images, it automatically adjusts the Tracking, Sync., and Position to project the optimum image. When a Configuration Menu or a Help screen is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and moves to the next level.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Name Function Remote Control [Help] button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they occur.s p.58 Stops the current function. If pressed when a [Esc] button Configuration menu is displayed, it moves to the previous menu level.
  • Page 16 Part Names and Functions Name Function Name Function [t] button Turns the projector power On or Off.s Quick Start [Enter] button When a Configuration Menu or a Help screen is Guide displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and moves to the next level.

  • Page 17: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions This chapter explains useful tips for giving presentations, and the Security functions.

  • Page 18: Connecting With A Usb Cable And Projecting (Usb Display)

    Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) By using a USB cable to connect the projector to a Windows computer Connecting you can project images from the computer. This function is called USB Display. Simply by connecting via a USB cable, images from the computer can be displayed.
  • Page 19 Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) Procedure Turn the computer on. Connect to the power cable (supplied). Turn the projector on. Open the A/V mute slide. Connect the supplied (EB-W8/X8/S8 only) or commercially available USB cable. To output audio from the projector's speaker, connect an audio cable (commercially available) to the Audio Port.

  • Page 20: Connecting For The First Time

    Windows to the latest version, restart, and then try to connect again. For more details, contact the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. Epson Projector Contact List Click "Agree". If the driver is not installed, you cannot start USB Display. Select Agree to install the driver.

  • Page 21: From The Second Time

    • If it is not installed automatically, double-click My Computer - EPSON_PJ_UD - EMP_UDSE.EXE, on your computer. • If the mouse pointer flickers on the computer screen, click All Programs - EPSON Projector - EPSON USB Display - EPSON USB Display Vx.x, and then clear the Transfer layered window checkbox.

  • Page 22: Changing The Projected Image

    Changing the Projected Image You can change the projected image in the following two ways. • Changing by Source Search EB-S8/W7/X7/S7 The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected.

  • Page 23: Switch To The Target Image By Remote Control

    Changing the Projected Image When two or more pieces of equipment are connected, press the Switch to the target image by Remote Control [Source Search] button until the target image is projected. You can change directly to the target image by pressing the following The following screen showing the status of image signals is buttons on the Remote Control.

  • Page 24: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Procedure Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) Remote Control 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...

  • Page 25: Setting The Auto Iris

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Setting the Auto Iris Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness of the displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on what you are saying, or if you do not want to show details such as when you are changing between files during presentations from a computer.

  • Page 26: Freezing The Image (Freeze)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection • If you use this function when projecting moving images, the Freezing the Image (Freeze) images and sound continue to be played back by the source, and you cannot return to the point where A/V Mute was activated. When Freeze is activated on moving images, the frozen image continues •...

  • Page 27: Changing The Aspect Ratio

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the Aspect Ratio when video equipment is connected so that images that have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format. Change the Aspect Ratio when projecting computer images at full size.

  • Page 28: Changing The Aspect For Video Equipment Images

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect for video equipment images Zoom Native EB-X8/S8/X7/S7 Each time you press the button, it switches between 4:3 and 16:9. EB-W8/W7 Each time the button is pressed, it changes in the order Normal, 16:9, Full, Zoom, and Native.

  • Page 29: Changing The Aspect For Computer Images (Eb-X8/S8/X7/S7)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the aspect for computer images (EB-X8/S8/X7/S7) When projecting images from Computer input port or HDMI input port (EB-X8 only), you can change the Aspect as follows. Set Values Operation Projection example Projects to the full projection size retaining the Aspect of Normal Displayed when the source is a computer.

  • Page 30: Changing The Aspect For Computer Images (Eb-W8/W7)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the aspect for computer images (EB-W8/W7) You can change the Aspect as follows. For EB-W8/W7 the projection size is 1280 x 800 dots (aspect ratio 16:10) due to WXGA panel resolution. When projecting onto 16:9 screens, set the Aspect to 16:9. Set Values Operation Projection example...
  • Page 31 Functions for Enhancing Projection Set Values Operation Projection example Zoom Projects the input image at the lateral direction aspect size When a 1024x768 signal is input as it is. Parts that extend beyond the projection size are not projected. Native Projects at the resolution of the input image size to the When an 800x600 signal is input When an 1400x1050 signal is input...

  • Page 32: Pointer Function (Pointer)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Move the Pointer icon ( Pointer Function (Pointer) Remote Control This allows you to move a Pointer icon on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about. When pressed in conjunction with the adjacent [ Procedure ] buttons, the pointer can be moved diagonally in addition Display the Pointer.

  • Page 33: Enlarging Part Of The Image (E-Zoom)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Move the ( ) to the area of the image that you want to Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) enlarge. This is useful when you want to expand images to see them in greater Remote Control detail, such as graphs and tables.

  • Page 34: Using The Remote Control As A Mouse

    Functions for Enhancing Projection • The enlargement ratio appears on the screen. The selected area You cannot use the Wireless Mouse function and the Page Up/ can be enlarged to between 1 to 4 times in 25 incremental steps. Down function simultaneously. •...
  • Page 35 Functions for Enhancing Projection After the computer and the projector have been connected with a USB • When pressed in conjunction with the adjacent [ cable, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows. ] buttons, the pointer can be moved diagonally. Moving the mouse pointer Mouse clicks •...

  • Page 36: Page Up/Down

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Page Up/Down To page up/down with the remote control, set USB Type B to Page Up/ Down from Extended in the Configuration Menu. When projecting in USB Display, you can page up/down without changing the setting. Example of page up/down operation This is useful for displaying the previous or next slide in a PowerPoint Slideshow.

  • Page 37: Security Functions

    Security Functions The projector has the following enhanced security functions. 2. User's Logo Protect Even if someone tries to change the User's Logo set by the owner of the • Password Protect projector, it cannot be changed. When User's Logo Protect is set to On, the You can limit who can use the projector.

  • Page 38: Entering The Password

    If you continue to repeat the above operation and input the wrong Password thirty times in succession, 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 Epson Projector Contact List documentation."...

  • Page 39: Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock)

    Security Functions Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock) Perform 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 cannot perform any operations from the Control panel, including turning the power on or off.

  • Page 40: Anti-Theft Lock

    Security Functions Anti-Theft Lock As the projector is often setup on ceiling mounts and left in rooms unattended, the projector includes the following security devices to prevent someone from taking the projector. • Security slot The Security slot is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.

  • Page 41: Making A Presentation With A Slideshow (Eb-W8/X8 Only)

    Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) In Slideshow, you can connect a USB storage device or a digital camera Example: Connecting a digital camera to the projector, and directly project the image files saved on the device. It may not be possible to use USB storage devices with security functions.

  • Page 42: Removing Usb Devices

    Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) Removing USB devices • You can insert a memory card into a USB card reader and connect it to the projector. However, it may not be possible to After finishing projecting, remove the USB device from the projector's use some commercially available USB card readers with the USB(TypeA) port.

  • Page 43: Rotating Images

    Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) Press the [Enter] button. The selected image is displayed. If a folder was selected, the files in the folder are displayed. On the screen showing the contents of the folder, if you select Back to Top and press the [Enter] button, the screen prior to opening the folder is displayed again.

  • Page 44: Projecting Image Files

    Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) Although the following steps are explained based on the Remote Control, you can perform the same operations from the projector's Control panel. Projecting an image Procedure Start a Slideshow. p.42 The file list screen appears. Press the [ ] buttons to set the cursor on the image file you want to project.

  • Page 45: Sequentially Projecting All Image Files In A Folder (Slideshow)

    Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) Procedure Start a Slideshow. p.42 The file list screen appears. Press the [ ] buttons to set the cursor to the folder for which you want to run the Slideshow, then press the [Enter] button. Select "Slideshow"...

  • Page 46: Image File Display Setting And Slideshow Operation Setting

    Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) Sets whether or not to repeat the Slideshow. Continuous Image File Display Setting and Slideshow Play Operation Setting Screen switch- Sets the display time for each file in a Slideshow playback. ing time Set to any value from No(0) to 60 seconds.

  • Page 47: Configuration Menu

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

  • Page 48: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the top menu Selecting from the sub menu Changing the selected item Exit...

  • Page 49: List Of Functions

    List of Functions Image Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal and Source currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Setting details are saved for each image signal. Depending on the model used, some image signals and sources are not supported. p.22 Analog RGB/Digital RGB/RGB Video/ Component Video...

  • Page 50: Signal Menu

    List of Functions Sub Menu Function Reset You can reset all adjustment values for the Image menu functions to their default settings. To return all menu items to their default settings, see p.56 Signal Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Setting details are saved for each image signal.
  • Page 51 List of Functions Sub Menu Function Progressive (When component video or RGB video signal is input, this setting can only be adjusted when 480i/576i signals are being input. This cannot be set when a digital RGB signal is input.) Off: IP conversion is carried out for each field in the screen. This is ideal for viewing images with a large amount of movement. On: Interlace (i) signal is converted to Progressive (p).

  • Page 52: Settings Menu

    (Auto Keystone is only executed when Front is selected from the Extended - Projection menu.) You can adjust the projection screen size to Wide (Large) or Tele (Small). Zoom (EB-S8/S7 only) You can use this to restrict operation of the projector's Control panel.s p.39...

  • Page 53: Extended Menu

    List of Functions Sub Menu Function Reset You can reset all adjustment values on the Settings menu to their default settings, except for User Button. To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.56 Extended Menu Sub Menu Function Display You can make settings related to the projector's display.
  • Page 54 List of Functions Sub Menu Function Operation Direct Power On: You can set whether or not (On/Off) to enable Direct Power On. When it is set to On and the power cable is plugged in, be aware that the projector turns on automatically in case such as a power outage is restored.

  • Page 55: Info Menu (Display Only)

    List of Functions Info Menu (Display Only) Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. Items that can be displayed vary depending on the image signal and Source currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Depending on the model used, some image signals and sources are not supported.

  • Page 56: Reset Menu

    List of Functions Reset Menu Sub Menu Function You can reset all items in the Configuration Menu to their default settings. Reset All The following items are not reset to their defaults: Input Signal, User's Logo, Lamp Hours, and Language. You can clear the cumulative Lamp Hours use time, and return it to "0H".

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 58: Using The Help

    Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help screen is displayed to Confirm the selection. assist you by pressing the [Help] button. You can solve problems by Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel answering the questions. Procedure Press the [Help] button.

  • Page 59: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". p.62 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators that indicate the operating status of the projector.

  • Page 60: Indicator Is Lit Or Flashing Red

    Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide.s Epson Projector Contact List Fan Error Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide.s...

  • Page 61: M O Indicator Is Lit Or Flashing Orange

    • If the error is not indicated in this table, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide.s Epson Projector Contact List...

  • Page 62: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    Problem Solving Other problems When the Indicators Provide No Help • "No sound can be heard or the sound is faint" p.67 If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer • "The Remote Control does not work" p.67 a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem.

  • Page 63: Problems Relating To Images

    Problem Solving Problems relating to images No images appear Check Remedy Did you press the [t] button? Press the [t] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the projector's power cable correctly.s Quick Start Guide Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly.
  • Page 64 Problem Solving The message "Not Supported." is displayed. Check Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s Signal Menu - Video Signal p.50 Only when projecting images from a video source Do the image signal Resolution and the Refresh Rate correspond Refer to the computer's documentation for how to change the image signal Resolution and the Refresh Rate output to the mode?
  • Page 65 Problem Solving Check Remedy Has condensation formed on the lens? If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment, or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur, condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy.
  • Page 66 Problem Solving Check Remedy Is the computer set for dual display? If dual display is activated in the "Display Properties" of the computer's Control Panel, only about half of the image on the computer screen is projected. To display the entire image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display Only when projecting computer images setting.

  • Page 67: Problems When Projection Starts

    Support and Service Guide.s Epson Projector Contact List Is the Control Panel Lock set to Full Lock? Press the [t] button on the Remote Control.
  • Page 68 Problem Solving Check Remedy Is the remote control too far from the projector? The operating range for the remote control is about 6 m.s Quick Start Guide Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining Set the projector up in a location where strong light does not shine onto the Remote Receiver. onto the Remote Receiver? 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 p.73...

  • Page 69: Appendix

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

  • Page 70: Installation Methods

    Installation Methods • Suspend the projector from the • Suspend the projector from the The projector supports the following four different projection methods. Install according to the conditions of the installation location. ceiling and project images from ceiling and project images from in front of the screen.

  • Page 71: Cleaning

    Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of Cleaning the Lens projected images starts to deteriorate. Use a commercially available cloth for cleaning glasses to gently wipe Attention the lens. Turn off the projector's power before cleaning. Warning Do not use sprays that contain flammable gas to remove dust and lint from Cleaning the Projector's Surface...

  • Page 72: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter and the Air intake vent when the following message is displayed. "The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter." Attention •...

  • Page 73: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replace the Remote Control batteries, the Lamp, and the air filter. Replacing the Remote Control Batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the Remote Control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat.

  • Page 74: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing Consumables Replacing the Lamp Attention • The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following time periods in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the Lamp replacement period projected images. p.52 When Power Consumption is set to Normal: About 3900 hours It is time to replace the Lamp when: When Power Consumption is set to ECO: About 4900 hours •...
  • Page 75 Lamp cover straight forward and lift it to remove. Take out the old Lamp by pulling the handle. If the Lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. Epson Projector Contact List...
  • Page 76 Replacing Consumables Install the new Lamp. Insert the new Lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place securely, and tighten the two screws.

  • Page 77: Resetting The Lamp Hours

    Replacing Consumables Replace the Lamp cover. Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when: • There is a tear in the air filter. • The message is displayed even though the air filter has been cleaned. How to replace the air filter The air filter can be replaced even when the projector is suspended Attention...
  • Page 78 Replacing Consumables Remove the air filter. Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local Grip the air filter cover tab and pull it straight out. regulations. Material of the frame part: ABS Material of the filter part: Polyurethane foam Install the new air filter.

  • Page 79: Optional Accessories And Consumables

    Contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide if you want to use this installation method. 100" screen ELPSC10 Epson Projector Contact List Portable roll-type screens (Aspect Ratio 4:3) 70" portable screen ELPSC23 80"...

  • Page 80: Saving A User's Logo

    Saving a User's Logo You can save the image that is currently being projected as a User's Logo. • If User's Logo Protect from Password Protect is set to On, a message is displayed and the user's logo cannot be changed. You Once a User's Logo has been saved, the logo cannot be returned can make changes after setting User's Logo Protect to Off.
  • Page 81 Saving a User's Logo When the message Save this image as the User's Logo? is displayed, select Yes. The image is saved. After the image has been saved, the message Completed.is displayed. • When a User's Logo is saved, the previous User's Logo is erased. Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel •...

  • Page 82: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Units: cm Projection Distances (EB-W8/W7) 16:9 Screen size Minimum (Wide) to Maximum (Tele) 40" 89x50 114 - 137 50" 110x62 143 - 172 60" 130x75 172 - 208 80" 180x100 231 - 278 100" 220x120 289 - 348 120"...

  • Page 83: Projection Distances (Eb-X8/X7)

    Screen Size and Projection Distance 16:10 Screen size 4:3 Screen size Minimum (Wide) to Maximum Minimum (Wide) to Maximum (Tele) (Tele) 320" 690x430 907 - 1089 100" 200x150 302 - 363 120" 240x180 363 - 436 150" 300x230 454 - 546 Projection Distances (EB-X8/X7) 200"...

  • Page 84: Projection Distances (Eb-S8/S7)

    Screen Size and Projection Distance Units: cm Projection Distances (EB-S8/S7) 16:9 Screen size Minimum (Wide) to Maximum (Tele) 30" 66x37 95 - 130 40" 89x50 128 - 174 50" 110x62 161 - 218 60" 130x75 193 - 262 80" 180x100 259 - 350 100"...

  • Page 85: Connecting To External Equipment (Eb-W7/X7/S8/S7 Only)

    Connecting to External Equipment (EB-W7/X7/S8/S7 only) • You cannot display images from equipment connected to the Connecting to an External Monitor (EB-W7/X7/S7 component video signal, Video input port, or S-Video input port only) on the external monitor. • Setting gauges, Configuration Menu, or Help screens for You can display computer images input from Computer Input Port on functions such as Keystone are not output to the external monitor.

  • Page 86: Connecting To External Speakers (Eb-S8/W7/X7/S7 Only)

    Connecting to External Equipment (EB-W7/X7/S8/S7 only) • When the audio cable jack is inserted into the Audio Out Port, Connecting to External Speakers (EB-S8/W7/X7/ audio stops being output from the projector's built-in speakers S7 only) and switches to external output.

  • Page 87: (Esc/Vp21 Commands)

    HDMI (EB-W8/X8 only) SOURCE 30 Video SOURCE 41 Install the USB communication driver (EPSON USB-COM Driver) to your computer. For information about the EPSON S-Video SOURCE 42 USB-COM Driver, contact your local dealer or the nearest USB Display SOURCE 51 address provided in the Support and Service Guide.

  • Page 88: Supported Monitor Displays

    Supported Monitor Displays Supported Monitor Displays (EB-W8/W7) Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) Normal 16:9 Full Zoom Native VGAEGA 640x350 1280x700 1280x720 1280x800 1280x700 640x350 60/72/75/85/iMac 640x480/640x360 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85/iMac 800x600/800x450 1066x800...

  • Page 89: Component Video

    Supported Monitor Displays Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) Normal 16:9 Full Zoom Native MAC21” 1152x870 1059x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1152x800 *1 Connection is disabled if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. *2 Letterbox signal *3 Only compatible when Wide is selected as the Resolution from the Configuration Menu. Even when signals other than those mentioned above are input, it is likely that the image can be projected.

  • Page 90: Input Signal From The Hdmi Input Port (Eb-W8 Only)

    Supported Monitor Displays Input signal from the HDMI input port (EB-W8 only) Units: dots Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) 16:9 Full Zoom Native 640x480/640x360 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SVGA 800x600 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 800x600 1024x768 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1024x768 WXGA 1280x800...

  • Page 91: Supported Monitor Displays (Eb-X8/X7)

    Supported Monitor Displays Supported Monitor Displays (EB-X8/X7) Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) Normal 16:9 VGAEGA 640x350 1024x560 1024x768 1024x576 60/72/75/85/iMac 640x480/640x360 1024x768 1024x768 1024x576 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85/iMac 800x600/800x450 1024x768 1024x768 1024x576 60/70/75/85/iMac 1024x768/1024x576 1024x768 1024x768 1024x576...

  • Page 92: Component Video

    Supported Monitor Displays Component video Units: dots Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) 16:9 SDTV(480i) 720x480/720x360 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(576i) 720x576/720x432 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(480p) 720x480/720x360 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(576p) 720x576/720x432 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(720p) 50/60 1280x720 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(1080i) 50/60 1920x1080 1024x768 1024x576 * Letterbox signal Composite video/S-video...

  • Page 93: Supported Monitor Displays (Eb-S8/S7)

    1280x720 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(1080i) 50/60 1920x1080 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(1080p) 50/60 1920x1080 1024x768 1024x576 * Letterbox signal Supported Monitor Displays (EB-S8/S7) Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) Normal 16:9 VGAEGA 640x350 800x438 800x600 800x450...

  • Page 94: Component Video

    Supported Monitor Displays Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) Normal 16:9 WXGA+ 1440x900 800x500 800x600 800x450 70/75 1152x864 800x600 800x600 800x450 SXGA 1280x1024 750x600 800x600 800x450 1280x960 800x600 800x600 800x450 SXGA+ 1400x1050 800x600 800x600 800x450 MAC13” 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x450 MAC16”...

  • Page 95: Composite Video/S-Video

    Supported Monitor Displays Composite video/S-video Units: dots Aspect Mode Refresh Rate Signal Resolution (Hz) 16:9 TV(NTSC) 720x480/720x360 800x600 800x450 TV(PAL,SECAM) 720x576/720x432 800x600 800x450 * Letterbox signal...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Specifications Projector General Specifications EB-W8 EB-X8 EB-S8 EB-W7 EB-X7 EB-S7 Product name Dimensions 295 (W) ^ 77 (H) ^ 228 (D) mm 0.59" Wide 0.55" 0.59" Wide 0.55" Panel size Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix 1,024,000 pixels 786,432 480,000...
  • Page 97 Specifications EB-W8 EB-X8 EB-S8 EB-W7 EB-X7 EB-S7 Product name Connec- Computer Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) blue tors Input Port Video input RCA pin jack port S-Video Mini DIN 4-pin input port Audio Port RCA pin jack x 2 (L, R) Stereo mini jack...
  • Page 98 CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against Epson America, Inc. harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment Located at:...

  • Page 99: Appearance

    Appearance EB-W8/X8/S8 EB-W7/X7/S7 Units: mm Center of lens Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point...

  • Page 100: Glossary

    Glossary This section explains easily terms that are used with the projector and difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and appear elongated. The aspect ratio for Aspect Ratio standard images is 4:3.
  • Page 101 Glossary A Video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated to provide better image quality. S-Video Refers to images that consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal) and C (color signal). A type of video signal with a resolution of 1,280 (horizontal) ^ 1,024 (vertical) dots that is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers. SXGA Sync.

  • Page 102: General Notes

    Seiko Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the companies. information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting IBM, DOS/V, and XGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Contrast ............49 Control Panel ......... 13, 14 A/V Mute ............25 Image Menu ..........49 Control Panel Lock ....... 39, 52 Air exhaust vent ..........9 Info Menu ............. 55 Cross .............. 33 Air filter replacement period ..... 77 Input Signal ..........
  • Page 104 Index Pointer ............32 Source Search ........13, 14, 22 Pointer Shape ..........52 Specifications ..........96 Zoom ring ............9 Position ............50 Sports ............. 24 Power Consumption ........52 sRGB .............. 24 Power inlet ........10, 11, 12 Standby Mode ..........

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