Eiki EK-500U Owner's Manual

Eiki EK-500U Owner's Manual

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Multimedia Projector
EK-500U
EK-500UL*
*Projection lens is optional

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  • Page 1 Owner's manual Multimedia Projector EK-500U EK-500UL* *Projection lens is optional...
  • Page 2: Features And Design

    Features and Design This Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Simple Computer System Setting Security Function The projector has the Multi-scan system to The Security function helps you to ensure secu-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features and Design Setting ........2 Table of contents Setting............44 ........3 Safety operation guideline Expand .....4 Compliance Language...........46 ..........11 Accessories Auto Setup..........47 ..........12 Keystone............48 Overview Logo............48 Name and function of your projector Security............49 Front/top.............14 Power Management........49 Rear............15 Filter counter..........50 Terminal.............16 Test pattern..........50 Remote controller ........17...
  • Page 4: Safety Operation Guideline

    Safety operation guideline Safety instructions This document and your projector employ certain symbols to illustrate how to use your projector safely. They are described below: Please get yourself familiar with them before going through this document. Ignoring messages indicated by this symbol may lead to personal injuries Caution or deaths due to human errors.
  • Page 5 Safety operation guideline Notes Caution Safety precautions: ● GROUND your projector. ● Lens of your projector projects strong light. DO NOT look at the light beam directly. You may get your eyesight hurt. This is especially the case with children. ●...
  • Page 6 Safety operation guideline Note: Precautions on location of your projector: ● Place your projector in a proper location or it may result in fire. ● DO NOT expose your projector in rain or high humidity environments or it may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 7 Safety operation guideline Note: Precautions on using your projector: ● DO NOT project the same image for long time as residual images may be left in the panel. This is a property of LCD panel. ● Use power as indicated in tags attached to your projector. If you have doubts over available power type, consult your dealer or local power company first.
  • Page 8 Safety operation guideline Air ventilation Openings in the casing are designed for ventilation and overheating prevention. DO NOT block or cover these openings to keep your projector in normal operation and from overheating. Note: Heat exhaust at the air outlet Keep the following in mind when using or installing your projector: –...
  • Page 9 Safety operation guideline Place your projector correctly Use your projector at specified location in correct way. Invalid projector location may shorten life-cycle of lamps or even lead to severe incidents or fire. Note: • Enable the “Ceiling” function if flip over screen is required. DO NOT install your projector in ways as illustrated below.
  • Page 10 Safety operation guideline Moving your projector When moving your projector close its adjustment legs as they may damage the lens and casing. Keep your projector in suitable box when it is not to be used for a long time. Note: Precautions on moving or shipping your projector: ●...
  • Page 11: Compliance

    Model Number : EK-500U Trade Name : EIKI Responsible party : EIKI International, Inc. Address : 30251 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2132 Telephone No. : 800-242-3454 (949-457-0200) AC Power Cord Requirement The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories Remote control with batteries Owner's Manual(CD) AC Power cord (AA or LR6) US Type x1 Euro Type x1 VGA cable Quick start guide Lens Cover...
  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview This chapter presents names and functions of individual component.
  • Page 14: Name And Function Of Your Projector

    Name and function of your projector Front/top Projection lens Air intake with filter POWER indicator (Refer to Page 73) – The power indicator turns steady red when your projector is in standby mode – It turns steady green when your projector is in normal operation STATUS indicator (Refer to Page 73) It flashes red when internal temperature of your projector is out of operation range FILTER indicator (Refer to Page 73)
  • Page 15: Rear

    Name and function of your projector Rear DVI-D P/PR B/PB H/HV MONITOR OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RS-232C AUDIO VOL- VOL+ 360.2 ON/STAND-BY LENS SHIFT Power on or off your projector Enter the lens moving mode Arrow ENTER – Select items or adjust values in the Enter the OSD menu or select options in OSD menu.
  • Page 16: Terminal

    Name and function of your projector Terminal VOL+ VOL+ AUDIO (Video) Connect audio signal from to this terminal. Connect network cable to this port for controlling and operating your projector via network. AUDIO (S-Video) Connect audio signal from to this terminal. When using the Memory Viewer function, insert AUDIO IN1/AUDIO IN2 the USB memory directly to this terminal.
  • Page 17: Remote Controller

    Name and function of your projector Remote controller Select DVI input source ② ① PATTERN Select built-in test pattern of your projector ⑥ ⑦ ③ Select VGA input source ④ ⑧ VIDEO ⑤ ⑨ Select VIDEO input source ⑩ ⑪ RGBHV ⑯...
  • Page 18: Remote Controller Operation Range

    Name and function of your projector TIMER ② ① Enable the timer function LENS SHIFT ⑥ Enter the lens moving mode ⑦ ③ FREEZE ④ ⑧ Freeze projected images ⑤ ⑨ KEYSTONE ⑩ ⑪ Keystone calibration ⑯ ⑫ The keystone calibration mode changed as: H/V Keystone ->...
  • Page 19: Install Battery Of Remote Controller

    Name and function of your projector Install battery of remote controller Open the battery cover. Insert a new battery in it. Two AA batteries Place your batteries with its anode and cathode (+ and -) in correct direction. Keep both poles in good connection to the contacts within the compartment.
  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation This chapter introduces the information of install.
  • Page 21: Lens Installation

    Installation Lens installation Please follow steps given below to install lens after its replacement or when optional ones are employed. Please consult your dealers for details on optional lenses. Lens release button Remove the lens Installing lens 1 Center the lens with its movement func- 1 Turn the lens counterclockwise and tion.
  • Page 22: Lens Shift Adjustment

    Installation Lens shift adjustment The electric lens shift function may adjust your lens in all four directions. This function enables easy image position adjustment. The projection location of your image may be Move lens to it top moved upward a distance up to 60% of the position length of the image.
  • Page 23: Set Up Your Projector

    ● Ambient brightness may affect your projection image quality. For the optimal image effect, it is recommended to control brightness in your environment. ● Values shown in figure below are approximates only. They may differ from the actual ones. 300" 200" 150" 100" 30" EK-500U(16:10) Unit:cm Lens Model No. AH-E22010 AH-E22020 AH-E21010 AH-E23010 AH-E23020...
  • Page 24: Connect The Ac Power Cord

    Installation Connect the AC power cord Standard voltage employed by your projector is AC 100-240V. It adapts to different input voltage automatically. Your projector employs 2-phase power cord with neutral ground cable. Do not use any other type of power cords or you may face the risks of electric shock.
  • Page 25: Connection To Computer

    Connection to equipment Connection to computer Cables for connection: ● RS232 control cable* ● VGA cable ● DVI cable* ● BNC cable* ● HDMI cable* (* This cable is optional. ) Ports on your projector Connection cable Equipment DVI-D(HDCP) DVI cable HDMI HDMI cable R(PR) / G(Y) /...
  • Page 26: Connection To Equipment

    Connection to equipment Connection to audio equipment Cables for connection: Audio cable* ● (* This cable is optional.) Ports on your projector Connection cable Equipment MONO L/R Audio cable VOL+ AUDIO IN Audio cable VOL- VOL+ AUDIO IN / OUT VOL+ Audio cable AUDIO DVI-D...
  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation This chapter introduces you to basic operation of your projector.
  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Power on your projector DVI-D Power P/PR B/PB H/HV MONITOR OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RS-232C AUDIO VOL- VOL+ Power 360.2 1. Connect all external equipment to your projector (e.g. computer or camera) before powering it 2. Connect AC power cord of your projector to an AC power socket. The Power indicator turns on in red.
  • Page 29: Power Off Your Projector

    Basic operation Power off your projector Power P/PR B/PB 1. Press the Power button at the rear control MONITOR OUT panel or the remote controller, the “Power VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RS-232C VOL- VOL+ off?” message displays. 2. Press the Power button again in 4 seconds after the “Power off?”...
  • Page 30: Zoom /Focus Function

    Basic operation DVI-D P/PR B/PB H/HV Auto setup MONITOR OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RS-232C AUDIO VOL- VOL+ ZOOM/FOCUS FOCUS ZOOM LENS SHIFT LENS SHIFT 360.2 Zoom /focus function Zoom / focus 1. Press the ZOOM / FOCUS button on the rear control panel or remote controller for zooming and focusing.
  • Page 31: Adjustment Pad

    Basic operation Adjustment pad You may use the adjustment leg to raise your pro- jector up to 5.0 degree. Turn the pad to tilt your projector to required height. To raise your projector, turn both pads clockwise. To lower down your projector or close the pad, turn both pads counterclockwise.
  • Page 32: Menu Item Overview

    Basic operation Menu item overview ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Main menu Display Auto PC adj. Fine sync H Position V Position H size Submenu Aspect Normal Project way Front Menu position Upper left Background display Blue System - - - - Display Select Auto PC Adjust, Fine sync., H Position, V Position, H size, Aspect, Project way,...
  • Page 33: How To Use The Osd

    Basic operation How to use the OSD Main menu Display Auto PC adj. Fine sync H Position V Position H size Submenu Aspect Normal Project way Front Menu position Upper left Background display Blue System - - - - Menu operation 1.
  • Page 34: Remote Controller Operation

    Basic operation Remote controller operation Use your remote controller for common operations. Screen size selection (SCREEN) Press the SCREEN button on remote controller to select required screen size mode. Digital Zoom (D.ZOOM+/-) Press the D.ZOOM+/- button on remote con- troller to enter the Digital Zoom mode. *Only for input as VGA, RGBHV, and the screen size setting as Normal or Wide.
  • Page 35: Input Selection

    Input selection Input select Remote control Direct Operation Press HDMI, VGA, VIDEO, DVI, COMPONENT, RGBHV, USB or S-VIDEO on the remote control as input source. COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO RGBHV Menu operation S-VIDEO PATTERN 1 Press INPUT button on the top control to INPUT display the input select menu.
  • Page 36 Input selection Remote control When input source is from Memory Viewer device connected to USB-A terminal, please select "Memory Viewer". INPUT When input source is from Network network connected to LAN terminal with LAN cable, please select "Network". Control Panel When input source is from USB Display device connected to Micro-USB...
  • Page 37: System Selection

    Input selectiong System selection The scanning system and auto computer adjustment function may detect scores of signal format. If a PC is selected as the input signal source, your projector will detect and adapt to its signal for- mat automatically. Correct image can be displayed without any setup operation. Your projector will display one of the following: If your projector failed to identify Auto...
  • Page 38: Display

    OSD Setting-Display Auto PC Adjusting The Auto PC Adjusting function may get Total Dots, Horizontal and Vertical position, Display area H, and Display area V aligned with computer input. Direct Operation Press Auto button on the remote control to launch the Auto PC Adj. function. AUTO Menu Operation 1 Press the MENU button on remote controller...
  • Page 39: Osd Setting-Display

    OSD Setting-Display Manual computer adjustment The scan system of your projector may fail to detect signal format used by certain computers as they opted some special signal format. The manual computer adjustment function of your projector enables you to adjust individual parameter to align with most special signal format. Your projector comes with up to storage area to keep parameters manually adjusted by you.
  • Page 40 OSD setting-Display Project way Press button to select the project way. Front ..Projects to front screen when projector is front standing. Rear ..Projects to rear screen when projector is front standing. Ceiling/Front ..Projects to front screen when projector is in ceiling state.
  • Page 41 OSD setting-Display System The projector automatically tunes to various Display types of computers with its function of Multi- Auto PC adj. scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If a Fine sync computer is selected as a signal source, the H Position projector automatically detects the signal for- V Position H size...
  • Page 42: Color Adjust

    OSD setting-Color Adjust(Computer signals) Color Adjust Menu operation 1 Press the MENU button on remote controller and the OSD displays. Press button select Color Adjust icon , press button or OK button to confirm your selection. 2 Press button to point to required item and press OK button to confirm your selection. Image mode Switch image mode to fit the image source and the projector.
  • Page 43: Color Adjust(Video Signals)

    OSD setting-Color Adjust(Video signals) Color Adjust Menu operation 1 Press the MENU button on remote controller and the OSD displays. Press button select Color Adjust icon , press button or OK button to confirm your selection. 2 Press button to point to required item and press OK button to confirm your selection. Image mode Switch image mode to fit the image source and the projector.
  • Page 44: Setting

    OSD setting-Setting Setting Your projector comes with screen size adjustment function for you to display required image size. 1 Press the MENU button on remote controller and the OSD displays. Press button to select Setting icon, press button or OK button to confirm your selection. 2 Press button to point to required item and press OK button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 45 OSD setting-Setting Keylock Setting Set the security for the projector operation. On start Off ....Unlock. Standby mode Normal High land Lamp control Projector ..Lock the operation of the Cooling fast Normal control panel. Closed caption To unlock, use the remote Key lock Iris control.
  • Page 46: Expand

    OSD setting-Expand Expand Select the Expend menu to set up other functions of your projector. 1. Press the MENU button on remote controller and the OSD displays. Press button to select Expand icon, press button or OK button to enter the submenu. 2.
  • Page 47: Auto Setup

    OSD setting-Expand Auto Setup Press the AUTO button on your remote controller to execute functions including Auto Searching, Auto PC Adjusting, and Auto Keystone. These function settings may convert according to steps shown below: Input Search Select this function to auto detect input signal. Expand Stop searching after valid signal was found.
  • Page 48: Keystone

    OSD setting-Expand Keystone Select this function to save or reset keystone adjustment of projection after your projector is dis- connected from AC power. Press button to navigate available options. Keystone....Store / Reset V Keystone ... Press button to adjust Expand Keystone vertical keystone.
  • Page 49: Security

    OSD setting-Expand Security Provides PIN Code Lock to ensure your projector’s operation safety. PIN Code Lock This function helps preventing unauthorized personnel from operating your projector and provides the following options: Off ..Without locking On ..A password is required every time your projector is powered on. You have to provide the old password if you want to change the PIN Code Lock settings or its code.
  • Page 50: Filter Counter

    OSD setting-Expand Filter counter Set up cleaning interval of the filter. A filter warning message displays to remind you cleaning the filter when the cleaning time is due. Please reset and set up the timer after the filter is cleaned. The filter warning message closes only after the filter counter is reset.
  • Page 51: Memory Viewer

    OSD setting-Memory Viewer Memory Viewer Project the pictures which are stored in the USB memory when the USB memory is inserted into the projector 1. Press the MENU button on remote controller and the OSD displays. Press button to select Memory Viewer icon, press button or OK button to enter the submenu.
  • Page 52 OSD setting-Memory Viewer Repeat Set whether or not to play the slide show repeatly. On ..Repeat broadcast the first file after the last file is broadcasted. Off ..Return to the thumbnail display after the last file is broadcasted. Apply Execute the setting in slide show.
  • Page 53: Info

    OSD setting-Info. Select this function to detect projection image signal and operation status of your projector. Press button to select the Info. icon. The Information menu displays. See below for messages shown in the menu. Info. ① Input Memory viewer - - - - ②...
  • Page 54: Description On Using Useful Function

    Description on using useful function...
  • Page 55: Network Control Operation

    Description on network control operation Network control operation Function: This function is designed to remote control computer in the same LAN. Preparation 1 Required equipment: Projector, connection, network cable 2 Connection: Connect your projector to a router or switch in the LAN with normal or jumper network cable.
  • Page 56 Description on network control operation Enter through a Web browser 1) Start the computer's Web browser. 2) Enter the IP address on the projector set in the URL input field of the Web browser. 3) Click [Login], and enter the password in the [Password]. "* "the factory default setting is the user name: "admin"...
  • Page 57 Description on network control operation Versions: Displays the firmware version of the projector. ① LAN Status: Displays the connection status of LAN. ② [General Setup] page Display [Set Webpage Password] page. Enter old password: Enter the password for the configuration. ①...
  • Page 58 Description on network control operation [Image Setup] page Display [Set Webpage Password] page. Aspect: Switch the aspect of the projected image. ① Fine sync: Adjust the phase of the projected image. ② H Position: Adjust the horizontal position of the projected image. ③...
  • Page 59 Description on network control operation 5) PwPresenter Software: when the input signal source is chosen as the network, the network will be used to project computer image. After entering the IP address of the projector in the web page to the main interface, click "Down- load", and download the corresponding PwPresenter software with your projector.
  • Page 60 Description on network control operation ④ Parameter Setting Basic setting: Language, Capture region Advanced setting: JPEG image setting, size etc. Network port setting, White list and Black list etc. Global setting: Remote control setting, Multicast setting: Volume setting, Bandwidth, Sound capture and Screen capture, etc. Sampling frequency, etc.
  • Page 61 Description on network control operation ⑤ Network Projector Management Set pwPresenter network user name and password etc. ⑥ Cut off projector connection.
  • Page 62: Usb Display Function

    Description on using USB display function The USB Display function is used to project the image from the computer which is connected to Micro USB(DISPLAY) terminal of the projector by a USB converting cable. ■ When using Windows Windows operation environment Windows Vista 32 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit, Windows 8 32/64 bit Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or faster, the compatible processor Amount of memory...
  • Page 63 Description on using USB display function ■ When using Mac OS Mac OS operating environment Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 Power PC G4 1GHz or faster Amount of memory 512 MB or more Hard-disk free space 20 MB or more Display Resolution 640 x 480 or more, 1 600 x 1 200 or less ●...
  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter describes the regular maintenance procedure of your projector to ensure its optimal operation status for long.
  • Page 65: Regular Maintenance

    Regular maintenance Status light indicator The status light indicator shows status of projector protection function. Check status and POWER light indicator for good maintenance operation. Note: Unplug the AC power cord in case of any abnormality as it may lead to fire or electric shock.
  • Page 66: Clean The Lens

    Regular maintenance Clean your projector when it is contaminated by foreign matter or its display effects are getting worse. Note: Unplug the AC power cord before any cleaning operation. Clean the lens Wipe the lens with clean cloth dampened with non-abrasive camera lens cleaner or clean it with lens cleaning paper or air blower.
  • Page 67: Reset The Filter Counter

    Regular maintenance Reset the filter counter 1 Press MENU button and the OSD displays. Press button to select Setup menu, press button or OK. 2 Press button to select "Filter Counter", Expand Filter press button or OK. Press button to Filter counter select “Reset the filter counter”...
  • Page 68 Regular maintenance Follow steps below to replace the lamp: Screw 1. Power off your projector and unplug the AC 螺钉 power cord. Let it cool down for at least 45 minutes. 2. Open the lamp cover after removing screws holding the cover. 3.
  • Page 69: Appendix

    Appendix...
  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Check the following before calling your dealer or service center: Troubleshooting Solution Power on failure – Plug the power cord of your projector in an AC socket. – Make sure the POWER light indicator turns red. – Restart your projector until the POWER light indicator turns red. It indicates your projector is ready for power on again.
  • Page 71 Appendix No image displays – Check for the connection between your projector and computer or image equipment. – Check for correct input signal from computer. Connection with certain notebook computer may mandate changes to its display output settings. See the user manual included with the computer for details on settings.
  • Page 72 Appendix Exclamation mark – Invalid operation, please operate your projector correctly. displays Control panel does not – Disable the key lock on control panel function in the Safety option function of the Setup menu. Cannot remove the Logo – Please call your dealer or service center. Select password, Key Lock, and PIN Code lock –...
  • Page 73: Light Indicator Status

    Appendix Light indicator status Check light indicator to learn status of your projector. Light indicator Status of your projector POWER STATUS FILTER Your projector is in Off status (without AC power supply). Your projector is in standby status. Press Standby button to turn it on. Your projector is in normal status.
  • Page 74: Compatible Computer Screen

    Appendix Compatible computer screen Your projector is designed to accept every analog computer signal below Dot Clock 160MHz and digital computer signal below Dot Clock 140MHz. See table below for details on resolution and relevant frequency. Frequency Frequency Input Signal format Resolution Input Signal format...
  • Page 75: Terminal Configuration

    Appendix Terminal configuration VGA IN / MONITOR OUT Terminal (D-sub 15) Red (Input/output) ----- Green(Input/output) Grounding (field synchronizing) Blue(Input/output) Grounding ----- DDC data Grounding Horizontal synchronizing (line synchronizing) (compound sync.)input/output Vertical synchronizing input/ Grounding(red) output Grounding(green) DDC Clock Grounding(blue) SERIAL Terminal(D-SUB 9) ----- ----- -----...
  • Page 76: Menu Tree

    Appendix Menu Tree Menu Submenu Selection / Value Selection / Value Display Auto PC adj.(VGA only) Fine sync(VGA only) 0-31 H Position(VGA only) -5 - 5 V Position(VGA only) -5 - 2 H. Size(VGA only) -15 - 15 Aspect Normal / Wide Project way Front Rear...
  • Page 77 Appendix Expand Language 26 languages provided Auto setup Input Search On / Off Auto PC adj. On / Off Auto Keyston Auto / Off / Manual Keystone Keystone Store / Reset V Keystone Reset value Logo Logo select Off / Default Logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code change Security...
  • Page 78: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical Specifications Mechanical properties Dimensions (W×H×D ) 481mmx179mmx418mm Net Weight 9.98Kg Adjustable foot 5˚ LCD resolution LCD system 0.76" TFT, active matrix, 3-panel LCD resolution 1920X1200 Compatible signals Color standard PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M and PAL-N HDTV signal 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080p and 1080i Scanning frequency Horizontal frequency: 15–100 KHz;...
  • Page 79 Appendix Type Short Lens Short Zoom Lens Standard Lens Long Zoom Lens Long Zoom Lens Model Number AH-E22010 AH-E22020 AH-E21010 AH-E23010 AH-E23020 Zoom Fixed x1.3 Power zoom x1.8 Power zoom x1.35 Power zoom x1.36 Power zoom Iris (F) 2.0 - 2.6 1.8 - 2.6 2.2 - 2.8 2.2 - 2.8...
  • Page 80: Dimensions

    Appendix Dimensions Unit: mm Screw Holes for Ceiling Mount  Screw: M6 Depth: 10.0 n 145.9 M6X10 181.3 221.3 371.3...
  • Page 84 +420 241-403-095 Fax: +420 241-409-435 E-Mail: info@eiki.cz China South East Asia EIKI (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. EIKI Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd LAKESIDE OASIS MIDDLE RING No. 11, Nouvelle Industrial Park, BUSINESS CENTRE Lorong Teknologi B, Taman Sains Block 1,Room 606, Selangor 1, Kota Damansara PJU5,...

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