Notations Used in This Guide Safety Indications So that you can use the projector safely and correctly, symbols are applied in the documentation and on the projector to indicate possible harm to the user or to others and the risk of damage to property. The indications and their meaning are as follows.
Contents Projector Features..................4 Appendices Part Names and Functions ................5 Installation Methods ................49 Front/Top......................5 Rear ........................6 Cleaning ....................50 Control Panel ....................... 7 Cleaning the Projector's Surface ............... 50 Remote Control ....................8 Cleaning the Lens....................50 Base ........................9 Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Intake Vent............
Projector Features Ease of use Enhanced security functions Short-distance projection Password Protect to restrict and manage users By setting a password you can restrict who can use the projector. s p.19 The shortest recommended projection distance to the screen is a remarkably short 54 cm*.
Part Names and Functions Front/Top Name Function Front adjustable Extend and adjust the position of the projected feet image when the projector is placed on a surface such as a desk. s Quick Start Guide Foot adjust lever Pull out the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot.
Part Names and Functions Rear Name Function Power inlet Connects to the power cable. s Quick Start Guide 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.
Part Names and Functions Control Panel Name Function [v] [w] buttons Corrects keystone distortion. If pressed when a configuration menu or a help screen is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting values. s Quick Start Guide, p.25 [Help] button Displays and closes the help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they occur.s...
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Name Function [Menu] button Displays and closes the configuration menu. p.25 [Enter/Auto] If pressed during projection of computer signal button images, it automatically adjusts the tracking, synchronization, and position to project the optimum image. s p.27 When a configuration menu or a help screen is displayed, it accepts and enters the current...
Part Names and Functions Base Name Function [Volume -/l] Press [Volume -/l] to lower the volume and button press [Volume +/r] to raise the volume. [Volume +/r] If pressed when a configuration menu or a help button screen is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting values.
Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Changing the Projection Mode ......11 Security Functions..........19 • Managing Users (Password Protect)....... 19 Changing the Projected Image Type of Password Protect .............. 19 (Source Search) ..........
Changing the Projection Mode The default projection mode is "Front" that project images from in front of the screen. To use the projector for ceiling projection, change the projection mode to "Front/Ceiling", using the following procedure. Procedure Hold down the "A/V Mute" button on the remote control for about 5 seconds.
Changing the Projected Image (Source Search) The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected. The following screen showing the status of image signals is You can project the target image quickly because it skips input ports displayed when only the image that the projector is currently displaying is available, or when no image signal where no image is being input.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Procedure 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...
Functions for Enhancing Projection Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) Freezing the Image (Freeze) You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on what When the moving image on the screen is frozen, the image continues to you are saying, or if you do not want to show details such as when you are project, so you can project a moving image one frame at a time like a still changing between files during presentations from a computer.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio (Aspect) The "aspectg" is the ratio between an image's length and its height. With this projector, you can switch the ratio by using the [Aspect] button on the remote control. The aspect ratio can be set in six modes; "Auto", "Normal", "16:9", "Full", "Zoom", and "Through". By switching the aspect, you can set the best projection for a given input signal.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Recommended Input signal Operation Image Notes aspect mode Image recorded in squeeze mode (an image When a 4:3 image is projected, it is recorded in squeeze mode is stretched to elongated horizontally. 16:9 for display) The aspect ratio of the Squeeze-recorded images, input image is converted 1280...
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Functions for Enhancing Projection Procedure Remote control Each time you press the button, the aspect name is displayed on the screen and the aspect changes. This can also be set using "Aspect" from the "Signal" menu in the configuration menu. p.27...
Functions for Enhancing Projection Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) Move the cross to the area of the image that you want to enlarge. This is useful when you want to expand images such as graphs and tables Remote control to see them in greater detail.
Security Functions The projector has the following enhanced security functions. 2 "User's Logo Protect" • Password Protect When "User's Logo Protect" is set to "On" the following setting changes are prohibited. You can limit who can use the projector. • Capturing a user's logo •...
Security Functions Turn on "User's Logo Protect" Setting Password Protect (1) Select "User's Logo Protect", and then press the [Enter] button. Use the following procedure to set Password Protect. (2) Select "On", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. Procedure Turn on "Network Protect".
• 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 documentation." Epson Projector Contact...
Security Functions Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock) Do one of the following to lock the operation buttons on the control panel. • Full Lock All of the buttons on the control panel are locked. You cannot perform any operations from the control panel, including turning the power on or off.
Security Functions Anti-Theft Lock Installing the wire lock Pass an anti-theft wire lock through the installation point. As the projector is often setup on ceiling mounts and left in rooms See the documentation supplied with the wire lock for locking unattended, it is possible that someone may try and take the projector, so instructions.
Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu ......25 List of Functions ..........26 • Image Menu ...............26 • Signal Menu ...............27 • Settings Menu ..............28 • Extended Menu ..............29 •...
Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the Selecting from the Changing the Exit top menu sub menu selected item Top menu Guide Sub menu (Settings) Buttons used Using the control panel Select the setting to change Using the remote control...
List of Functions Image 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. Computer image Component video /Composite video /S-video Sub Menu Function...
List of Functions 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. Computer image Component video Composite video /S-video Sub Menu Function...
List of Functions Settings Menu Sub Menu Function Keystone You can correct vertical keystone distortion in images.s Quick Start Guide Zoom Adjusts image size. (Tele/Wide) Control Panel Lock You can use this to restrict operation of the projector's control panel. s p.22 Brightness Control You can set the lamp brightness to one of two settings.
List of Functions Extended Menu Sub Menu Function Display You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages: You can set whether to display (On) or not display (Off) the source name when you change the input source, the color mode name when you change the Color Mode, a message when no image signal is input, and so on.
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List of Functions Sub Menu Function Language You can set the language for message displays. Reset You can reset "Display " and "Operation " in the "Extended" menu to their default settings. To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.35 *1 When "User's Logo Protect"...
List of Functions Network Menu When "Network Protect" is set to "On" in "Password Protect", a message is displayed and the settings cannot be changed. You can make changes after setting "Network Protect" to "Off". s p.20 Sub Menu Function Wired LAN You can make network settings.
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List of Functions Sub Menu Function SNMP You can make SNMP settings. Trap IP Address 1/Trap IP Address 2: You can register up to two IP addresses for the SNMP trap notification destination. The IP address registered in "Trap IP Address 2" is used when the IP address in "Trap IP Address 1" cannot be accessed. To use SNMP to monitor the projector, you need to install the SNMP manager program on your computer.
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List of Functions *2 When the Mail Notification function is set to "On" and a problem or warning occurs with a projector, the following mail is sent. Subject: EPSON Projector First line: The name of the projector where the problem has occured...
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 displayed vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Computer image/Component video Composite video /S-video...
List of Functions Reset Menu Sub Menu Function Reset All You can reset all items in all menus to their default settings. The following items are not reset to their defaults: "Computer1 Input", "Computer2 Input", "User's Logo", all items in "Network" menu, "Lamp Hours", and "Language".
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help............. 37 Problem Solving ..........38 • Reading the Indicators............38 t Power indicator lights red ............39 i o Indicator is lit or flashing orange...........40 •...
Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, Help uses on-screen displays to Confirm the selection. assist you in solving the problem. Using the remote control Using the control panel Procedure Press the [Help] button. The help screen is displayed. Using the remote control Using the control panel Questions and solutions are displayed as shown on the screen...
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". s p.41 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators that indicate the operating status of the projector.
Problem Solving t Power indicator lights red Problem : Lit : Flashing: : Off Status Cause Remedy or Status Internal 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.
• If the projector is not operating properly, even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" ( p.41). • If an indicator is displaying a status not described in the tables, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. Epson Projector Contact List...
Problem Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help Problems when projection starts If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a Power does not turn on s p.46 solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to images Other problems No images appear s...
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.
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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"-"Video Signal" p.27 Only when projecting images from a video source Do the image signal resolution and the refresh rate Refer to the computer's documentation for how to change the image signal resolution and the refresh rate correspond to the mode? output from the computer.
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Problem Solving Interference or distortion appear in images Check Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s"Signal"-"Video Signal" p.27 Only when projecting images from a video source Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the cables required for projection are securely connected.
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Problem Solving Image colors are not right Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the signals from the Change the following settings according to the signal for the connected equipment. connected device? When projecting images from equipment connected to the Computer1 or Computer2 input port, see s "Signal"-"Computer1/2 Input"...
Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List Is the Control Panel Lock set to "Full Lock"? When you press and hold down the [Enter] button on the control panel for about seven seconds, a message is displayed and the lock is released.
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If the abnormal state continues, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List Is power being supplied to the projector? Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly.
Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a long time to come. Installation Methods ........... 49 Connecting a LAN Cable ........62 Cleaning............... 50 Optional Accessories and Consumables ..63 •...
Installation Methods The projector supports the following four different projection methods. • Project images from in front • Project images from behind a of the screen. translucent screen. (Front projection) (Rear projection) Warning • A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling (ceiling mount).
Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Attention If dust collects on the air filter it can cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise, and this can lead to problems with operation Cleaning the Projector's Surface and shorten the optical engine's service life.
Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the Replace the old batteries with new batteries. lamp, and the air filter. Caution Replacing the Remote Control Batteries Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder to ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way.
Replacing Consumables Replacing the Lamp Attention • The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following Lamp replacement period time periods in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality It is time to replace the lamp when: of the projected images.
Replacing Consumables How to replace the lamp Procedure After you turn off the projector's power and the Warning confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the • When replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, power cable. there is a possibility that the lamp may be broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken, Wait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove...
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Replacing Consumables Loosen the two lamp fixing screws. Install the new lamp. Insert the new lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place, push down firmly at the location marked "PUSH", and once it is fully inserted tighten the two screws. Take out the old lamp.
Replacing Consumables Replace the lamp cover. Resetting the lamp operating time 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 in the configuration menu. p.35 Only reset the lamp operating time after the lamp has been replaced.
Replacing Consumables Replacing the Air Filter Install the new air filter. Slide the air filter in from the outside and push until it clicks into place. Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when: • The air filter is ripped. •...
Important notice when 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. Moving Nearby Check the following points, and then carry carefully. • Turn off the power to the projector and disconnect all cables. •...
Saving a User's Logo You can save the image that is currently being projected as a user's In the configuration menu, select "Extended"- logo. "User's Logo". s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.25 Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in When a user's logo is saved, the previous user's logo is the guide under the menu.
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Saving a User's Logo Move the box to select the part of the image to use When "Select this image?" is displayed, select as the user's logo. "Yes". Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. When the message "Save this image as the User's Logo?"...
Screen Size and Distance See the following table to choose the best position for your projector. The values are only a guide. The recommended projection distance is between 54 and 122cm. Units: cm Units: cm Units: cm Projection Projection Projection Offset Offset Offset...
Connecting to External Equipment Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to External Speakers Computer images being input to the Computer1 input port can be You can connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projector's Audio displayed on an external monitor and the screen at the same time when Out port to enjoy a fuller quality of sound.
Connecting a LAN Cable Connect with a commercially available 100baseTX or 10baseT type LAN cable. To LAN port To LAN port LAN cable (commercially available) Attention To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN cable.
Optional accessories ceiling. Contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and 60" portable screen ELPSC07 Service Guide if you want to use this installation method. s Epson Projector 80" portable screen ELPSC08 Contact List 100" screen...
AMX Device Discovery is a system setup technology developed by AMX Corporation. Using the AMX control system, devices to be controlled in the system can be easily set up. Epson has adopted this technology's protocol, and has implemented a setting whereby this protocol's functions can be enabled (ON). For details, refer to the AMX website.
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Glossary SNMP An abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol, which is the protocol for monitoring and controlling devices such as routers and computers connected to a TCP/IP network. SNMP Trap IP address This is the IP address for the destination computer used for error notification in SNMP Squeeze mode In this mode, wide-screen images in 16:9 mode are compressed in the horizontal direction so that they are stored on the recording medium as 4:3 images.
ESC/VP21 Commands Command List Communications protocol When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power • Default baud rate setting: 9600 bps turns on and it enters warm-up mode. When the projector's power has • Data length: 8 bits turned on, a colon ":"...
ESC/VP21 Commands Cable Layouts Serial connection • Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male) • Projector input connector : RS-232C <At the projector> <At the computer> At the projector (PC serial cable) At the computer Signal Function Signal wire GND 5 5 GND ground Transmit data...
It complies with all commands except for the following commands query" defined by PJLink Class 1, and agreement was confirmed by the EB-410W PJLink standard adaptability verification. Refer to the JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association) Web site for more details on PJLink.
Specifications Product name EB-410W Pixelworks DNX are used in this projector. Dimensions 327 (W) ^ 157 (H) ^ 272 (D) mm Panel size 0.59" Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Angle of tilt Resolution 1024000 pixels WXGA (1280 (W) ^ 800 (H) dots) ^ 3...
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular EPSON AMERICA, INC. installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television Located at:...
Appearance 242.0 137.0 126.0 58.0 25.5 14.0 83.5 Center of lens 39.0 12.0 92.0 95.0 157.0 144.0 258.0 70.0* 20.5 327.0 * Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 5-M4 Units: mm...
Index A/V Mute ............. 14 DHCP ..............31 Image menu ............26 Address Setting ........... 32 Direct Power On ..........29 Indicators ............38 Air exhaust vent ............ 5 Display ..............29 Info menu ............34 Air filter ..............5 Display Background ..........29 Input Signal ............
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Index Resetting the lamp operating time ....35, 55 Resolution ..........27, 34, 69 RS-232C port ............6 Operating temperature ........71 User’s Logo ............58 Operation ............29 User’s Logo Protect ..........19 Optional accessories ........... 63 Overheating ............39 Screen size ............60 Settings menu ............28 Video port ..............
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Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Pixelworks and DNX are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the AMX is a trademark of AMX Corporation. purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or...