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Owner's Manual Multimedia Projector EK-830U/EK-831U ■ Read this Owner′s Manual carefully before using the projector, and keep it for future reference. ■ The pictures for On Screen Display menus and the projector in this guide may slightly vary from the actual design.
Contents Usage Notice ......... 4 LAN Control ........ 58 Safety Information ........4 Wired LAN Terminal Functionalities ..............58 Safety Labels of This Machine ....6 Supported External Devices ....58 Regulation & Safety Notices ....14 Controlling this Device with Web Other Information ........18 Browser ..........59 Introduction .........
Usage Notice Important Safety Information Caution: Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Caution: Keep this manual for future reference.
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Usage Notice • An appliance and cart combination should be • Place the projector in a proper position. Otherwise it moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and may result in fire hazard. uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart •...
Usage Notice • Upon completion of any service or repairs to this For information about transporting the projector projector, ask the service technician to perform by courier or any other transport service, consult routine safety checks to determine that the projector your dealer.
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Usage Notice Usage Notice Do not look into the lens while the light source • Hazard distance is on. The strong light from the light source may cause damage to your eyesight. RG2 IEC 62471-5:2015 Do not place anything in front of the lens while the projector is operating.
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• The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must Trade Name : EIKI be connected to the terminal in the plug which is Responsible party : EIKI International, Inc. marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Address : 30251 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
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Usage Notice ABOUT THE LASER LIGHT SOURCE ■ Warning- Do not look into the lens or vent when the product is on. The bright light may damage your eyes. Be especially careful in an environment with children. ■ Caution- This projector has built-in laser module. Hazardous optical radiation possibly emits from this product.
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Usage Notice ■ Caution- For 360° installation, install the projector more than 50 cm away from the wall or the floor. When the air intake and discharge outlet are obstructed, the temperature inside the projector will rise and this may result in a malfunction. >...
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Usage Notice ■ Caution- When installing the projector on the left side, leave a space of at least 50 cm between the exhaust vent and the wall and a space of at least 50 cm for the intake vent. > 0 cm (>...
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Usage Notice REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY Warning • Never throw batteries into a fire. Using the batteries improperly may cause them to explode or leak and may result in serious injury. If battery-leaking fluid contacts skin, wash the fluid off immediately with clean water and consult a doctor. If the fluid spills on an instrument, avoid contact and wipe it off using tissue paper.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: EIKI International, Inc. 30251 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2132 Phone: 800-242-3454 (949-457-0200)
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Usage Notice Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this projector.
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Usage Notice User Information on Electrical and Electronic Equipment Users in the countries where this symbol shown in this section has been specified in national law on collection and treatment of E-waste. Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling.
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Usage Notice Notice: Users in the EU Note for the Battery and/or Accumulator Symbol In accordance with the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users Annex II, the above symbol is printed on batteries and accumulators. This symbol means that in the European Union, used batteries and accumulators should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Usage Notice Other Information Copyrights to Images When projecting images using the projector, be careful not to infringe the copyright of protected materials. The following are examples that may infringe the copyright of protected materials. • Broadcasting images or movies for commercial purposes •...
Introduction Introduction Product Features Outstanding features include: ■ Native 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution with Auto/4:3/16:9/16:10/1. 88:1/2.35:1 aspect ratio supported ■ 3D function with Blu-Ray 3D supported for projecting 3D content using DLP Link Technology ■ High brightness and contrast ratio ■...
Introduction Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing Input (Projection Lens is optional) Projector Remote Control (with Batteries) Quick Start Guide Power Cord (EU and US type) Safety Information VGA cable...
Introduction Connection Ports 10 11 12 13 14 1516 Wired remote control In terminal Wired remote control Out terminal • The interface is PC-Control (In) terminal subject to model’s PC-Control (Out) terminal specifications. S-Video In terminal • Compatible with Video In terminal MHL version Computer2 In terminal 2, the charging...
Introduction Control Panel Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. Test Pattern Display the test pattern. Light Turn on or off the backlight of the control panel. Menu Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD), or close the OSD menu. Enter Select or confirm settings.
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Introduction Focus Press “Focus” and the indicator below lights up. Use , or to adjust the focus setting. 12 Zoom Press “Zoom” and the indicator below lights up. Use , or to adjust the zoom setting. 13 Indicator light for The indicator lights up when “Lens Shift”...
Introduction Remote Control Input Turn the projector on. Turn the projector off Press “Video” to choose between Video In and Video S-Video In terminal. COMP.1 Press “Comp.1” to choose Computer1 In terminal. Press “HDMI 1” to choose between HDMI1/MHL HDMI 1 In and HDMI2 In terminal.
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Introduction COMP.2 Press “Comp.2” to choose Computer2 In terminal. S-Video Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video terminal. DVI-D Press “DVI-D” to choose DVI-D In terminal. Four , or to select items or make Directional adjustments to your selection. Select Keys Confirm your section of items in sub menu 10 Enter operation.
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Introduction 26 Lens Display the Lens menu. 27 Network Display the Network menu. 28 HSG Display the HSG menu. 29 Language Display the OSD language selection menu. 30 Security Display the Security menu. 31 3D Display the 3D menu. 32 Source Display the Input Source menu.
Introduction Remote Control Battery Installation Press and slide open the Install new batteries Close the battery cover battery cover as (AAA). Ensure that you and press it down until it illustrated. have the batteries’ polarity clicks into place. Do not (+/–) aligned correctly.
Introduction Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Remote Receiver) when pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 23.0’ (7m) and ±30° (horizontally), ±20° (vertically) in front and top of the projector.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Installing the Projection Lens 1. Remove the front lens cap and rear lens cap from the optional lens. 2. Remove the dust cap and upper lens cover from the projector. • Use Optional Lens AH- 3. Insert the projection lens. ...
Basic Operations Using the Projector in Portrait Mode The projector automatically enters the portrait mode of fan setting by detecting the installation angle. Do not use this function when AH-AC25020 lens is installed.
Basic Operations Connecting the Projector • Make sure that Connecting to Computer/Notebook/AV the power plug is Equipment/Other Devices fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. • The AC outlet Wired must be near this remote equipment and control Projector/3D...
Basic Operations Connecting to HDBaseT Module HDBaseT is a connectivity standard for whole-house and commercial distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content. After installing the HDBaseT module to the projector and using the HDBaseT switching matrix (commercially available), you may connect multiple sources to your projector with HDBaseT connection.
Basic Operations Powering On/Off the Projector • If you connect Powering On the Projector multiple sources 1. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely at the same time, press “Input” on connected. The Power indicator will turn red. the control panel 2.
Basic Operations Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the button and you will see a message on the screen. 2. Press the button again to turn off the projector light source. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
Basic Operations Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Position of Projector Image The projector is equipped with adjustable feet to raise and lower the image to fill the screen. 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector.
User Settings User Settings Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The Projector has a multilingual On Screen Display that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. How to Operate 1. To open the OSD, press “Menu” on the Control Panel or Remote •...
User Settings Image Adjustment Picture Mode Standard Brightness Contrast Saturation Tint Sharpness Gamma Standard(2.2) Color Temperature Wall Color Mode White Select Enter Exit Image Adjustment Picture Mode There are factory presets optimized for various types of images. The available options: Bright: Mode for emphasizing brightness.
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User Settings Saturation Adjust the color saturation of the image. Press the key to decrease the amount of color in the image. Press the key to increase the amount of color in the image. Tint Adjust the color balance of the image. Press the key to adjust the image color greenish.
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User Settings – Color: Use key to select a color that you wish to enhance. When selecting Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow, the following options are available. a. Hue: Use key to change the hue of the selected color. b. Saturation: Use key to change the saturation of the selected color.
User Settings Display Settings Aspect Auto Phase Frequency H. Position V. Position Keystone Lens Advanced Select Enter Exit Display Settings Aspect • "Phase", "Frequency", "H. Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Position" and "V. Auto: Automatically selects the appropriate display format. Position"...
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User Settings Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. V Keystone: Adjust the vertical keystone. H Keystone: Adjust the horizontal keystone. Four Corners: Compensate for image distortion by adjusting one corner at a time. a. Use the key to select the item to select which corner to adjust and press the “Enter”...
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User Settings Advanced RGB Input Range Adjust the color range of the HDMI image data. – Auto: Automatically detect RGB range. – Limited Range: Process the input image as standard range data. – Full Range: Select this mode when a computer signal or full range signal from AV equipment is input.
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User Settings g. To use this image as signal searching screen, select “User“ in “Start-up Screen“ and “Logo (User)“ in “Background on No Signal“. Test Pattern Use this function to display different test patterns to help you adjust the size, focus and colors and check that the projected image is free from distortion.
User Settings Default Settings Language Menu Display Time 10 sec Top-Left Menu Position Projector Installation Front Table Auto Source Input Source Power Settings Standby Settings Network Security Reset Select Enter Exit Default Settings Language Choose the Language for the On Screen Display menus. English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Russia, Korean Menu Display Time...
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User Settings enter the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. The projector will only search for inputs that are enabled. Power Settings Direct Power On: Choose “On“ to activate this function. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is •...
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User Settings Network Configure the network settings. Status: Display the network connection status. DHCP: Select On to allow the projector to obtain an IP address automatically from your network. Select “Off” to manually assign IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway configuration. IP Address: Set an IP address or display IP address provided from DHCP server when DHCP is set to “On”.
User Settings Options Laser Mode Normal High Altitude Mode Status Display Control Information Select Enter Exit Options Laser Mode Set the brightness mode. Choose “Normal” to increase the • When ambient brightness or choose “ECO” to dim the projector light source which temperature is over will lower power consumption and extend the light source life.
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User Settings 3D Sync Output: Use this option to select the appropriate 3D sync output method. – Normal: Choose “Normal“ to output 3D sync to other projector(s). – Pass Through: Choose “Pass Through“ to receive 3D sync and/ or pass 3D sync to another projector. 3D Format: Use this option to select the appropriate 3D format content.
User Settings Menu Tree Main menu Sub-menu Setting Default value Remarks Bright Standard Vivid Picture Mode Standard sRGB DICOM SIM. User Brightness 0-100 Contrast 0-100 Saturation 0-100 Tint 0-100 Sharpness 0-15 Image Adjustment Gamma Standard (2.2) Standard(2.2) DICOM SIM. 5500 6500 Color Temperature 6500...
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User Settings RGB Input Range Auto Overscan Start-up Screen Logo Background On No Logo(User) Display Setting Advanced Signal Screen Capture Test Pattern Closed Caption English German French Italian Spanish Language English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Russian Korean Dutch 5 sec 10 sec Menu Display Time 20 sec...
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User Settings Direct Power On Start on Input Detection Off Power Off Notice Power Settings Date & Time Auto Power Off (Min.) Customize Power Off (Hours) Monitor Out Network Standby Setting DC 5V Out HDBaseT IR Carrier Defaults Setting Status DHCP IP Address Network...
Crestron Electronics controller and related Software. The projector supports AMX and PJ-Link as well. RS232 LAN control (RJ45) PJ Link Model Number Crestron Ver. 1.0 (D-sub 9pin) TELNET browser Port number EK-830U.831U (4352) (41794) (9131) http://www.crestron.com/ http://www.amx.com/ https://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english/index.html...
LAN Control Controlling this Device with Web Browser You can control this device from a PC by using a web browser. Connecting to the Device 1. Confirmation of the IP address of the device Go to the “Default Settings” > “Network” menu of this device, and verify the IP address.
LAN Control Crestron Tools You can manage the projector, configure the LAN control setting, and secure remote network operation on this page. • After setting the user password, you will be able to access Crestron’s page by entering the password. •...
Troubleshooting Regular maintenance Clean your projector when it is contaminated by foreign matter or its display effects are getting worse. • Unplug the AC power cord be- fore any clean- Clean the lens ing operation. Wipe the lens with clean cloth dampened with non-abrasive camera lens cleaner or clean it with lens cleaning paper or air blower.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or service center. Image Problem No image appears on screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Connecting the Projector”...
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Troubleshooting Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the “Phase” or “Clock” to correct it. Refer to the “H. Position (Horizontal Position)” or “V. Position (Vertical Position)” section for more information.(refer P.51) Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphics card to make it compatible with the product.
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Troubleshooting Indicator lighting message Indicator Status Power Temp Status1 Status2 Status3 • Steady light => Blue • No light => Normal Operation Standby Flashing Powering up (0.5 sec) Normal (Power ON) Flashing Cooling (0.5 sec) Firmware download Warning Timer Flashing backup error (0.2 sec) (Standby)
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Troubleshooting Indicator Status Power Temp Status1 Status2 Status3 Blue Fan 2 error Fan 3 error Fan 4 error Flashing (0.5 sec) Fan 5 error Fan 6 error Fan 7 error Fan 8 error Fan 9 error Fan 10 error Fan 11 error Flashing (0.2 sec) Fan 12 error...
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Troubleshooting Remote Control Problem The projector does not respond to the remote control Check Remote control battery. Problem: Message Reminders Temperature Error - the projector is overheating inside. Check the environmental condition. Error Projector Overheated. Laser will automatically turn off soon. Liquid cooler Error - the water is insufficient.
Appendices Appendices List of Compatible Signals A. VGA Analog (1) VGA Analog - PC Signal H.Frequency Modes Resolution V.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 31.47 37.86 640 x 480 37.5 43.27 61.91 35.2 37.88 48.08 SVGA 800 x 600 46.88 53.67 77.43 48.36 56.48 1024 x 768 60.02...
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Appendices A. VGA Analog (1) VGA Analog - PC Signal H.Frequency Modes Resolution V.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 1280 x 768 47.78 WXGA 1280 x 768 60.29 1280 x 768 68.63 HD 720 1280 x 720 1280 x 800 49.7 WXGA 1280 x 800 - RB 101.6 1440 x 900 55.94...
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Appendices B. HDMI (1) HDMI - PC Signal H.Frequency Modes Resolution V.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) SXGA_75 67.5 1152 x 864 SXGA_85 84.99 77.094 SXGA_60 60.02 63.981 SXGA_72 76.97 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 QuadVGA_75 1280 x 960 SXGA+_60 1400 x 1050 59.978...
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Appendices B. HDMI (1) HDMI - PC Signal H.Frequency Modes Resolution V.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) WXGA_60 1280 x 720 WXGA_60 1280 x 800 59.81 49.702 WXGA_120-RB 1280 x 800 119.909 101.563 WXGA+_60 1440 x 900 59.887 55.935 1680x1050_60 1680 x 1050 59.954 65.29 16:9...
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Appendices C. MHL (1) MHL - Video Signal H.Frequency Modes Resolution V.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 720p 1280 x 720 720p 1280 x 720 37.5 1080i 1920 x 1080 33.75 1080i 1920 x 1080 28.13 1080p 1920 x 1080 1080p 1920 x 1080 23.98 26.97 1080p...
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Appendices E. Video, S-Video H.Frequency Modes Resolution V.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) NTSC4.43 15.73 4.43 F. 3D Timming Input timing 1280 X 720P @ 50Hz Top - and - Bottom 1280 X 720P @ 60Hz Top - and - Bottom 1280 X 720P @ 50Hz Frame packing HDMI 3D 1280 X 720P @ 60Hz Frame packing Input (with 3D...
Appendices Terminal: 3D Sync • Contact your dealer for control cable and +5VDC commands. Stereo Sync TTL Signal Parameter high” state >= 2.4 V for left-eye image >=2.4v low” state<=0.8 V for right-eye image; <=0.8v Duty cycle Terminal: 12V Trigger Out •...
Appendices Cabinet Dimensions Unit: mm Holes for ceiling mount Screw type: M6 Thread the screw into the hole for 8mm (min.) to 10mm (max.) thick. [B] and [C] differ when different lens are installed. Lens installed AH-AC21020 AH-AC22060 AH-AC22070 AH-AC24020 AH-AC23020 AH-AC23030 AH-AC25020...
Appendices Trademarks • DLP is trademarks or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer and PowerPoint are either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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+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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