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..................5 Appendices Part Names and Functions ................6 Installation Methods ................55 Front/Top......................6 Rear ........................7 Cleaning ....................56 Control Panel ....................... 8 Cleaning the Projector's Surface ............... 56 Remote Control ....................9 Cleaning the Lens....................56 Base ........................11 Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Intake Vent............
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Projector Features Projecting images from a USB storage device or SD card without Ease of use using a computer Connect the USB storage device or SD card to the projector, and you can The A/V mute slide makes it easy to project and store project JPEG images of photographs shot with a digital camera and so on, You can stop and resume projection as a slideshow.
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 S-Video input For S-video signals from video sources. port Video input port For composite video signals from video sources. Audio input port Connects to the audio output port of the equipment you want to project from and inputs the audio.
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, s p.30 [Help] button Displays and closes the help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they...
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Name Function [t] button Turns the projector power on or off. s Quick Start Guide [S-Video] button Changes to images from the S-Video input port. s p.14 [Computer] Changes to images from the Computer input button port.
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Part Names and Functions Name Function Name Function [Menu] button Displays and closes the configuration menu. [Num] button Use these buttons when entering a password. p.30 p.24 If pressed when a configuration menu or a help [HDMI] button Changes to images from the HDMI input port. ] button screen is displayed, these buttons select menu p.14...
Part Names and Functions Base Name Function Air filter This prevents dust and other foreign particles (Air intake vent) from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in. The projector displays a warning message when it is time to clean or replace the air filter.
Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Changing the Projected Image ......13 Security Functions..........24 • Switching by Automatic Detection of Input Signal • Managing Users (Password Protect)....... 24 (Source Search) ..............13 Type of Password Protect ..............
Changing the Projected Image Use the following methods to switch images for projection. • Switching by source search Procedure The projector automatically detects signals being input from When your video equipment is connected, start playback before beginning connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment this operation.
Changing the Projected Image The following screen showing the status of image signals is displayed when only the image that the projector is currently displaying is available, or when no image signal can be found. You can select the input port where the connected equipment you want to use is projecting.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Changing color mode by remote control Mode) Procedure 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.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing color mode with the configuration menu Setting Auto Iris By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness of the Procedure displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. Press the [Menu] button and select "Image" - "Color Procedure Mode"...
Functions for Enhancing Projection Press the [Menu] button to close the configuration Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) menu. 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.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Freezing the Image (Freeze) • If you use this function when projecting moving images, When the moving image on the screen is frozen, the image continues to the images and sound continue to be played back by the project, so you can project a moving image one frame at a time like a still source, and you cannot return to the point where A/V Mute was activated.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio • Audio does not stop. When you connect video equipment and project images that have been • The image source continues to play back the moving recorded in digital video or onto DVDs in 16:9 wide-screen format, images even while the screen is frozen, so it is not possible change the aspect ratio .
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the aspect of computer image/HDMI image When projecting input images from the Computer input port or HDMI input port, the aspect ratio can be changed as follows. The projection size is 1280 x 800 dots (aspect ratio 16:10) due to WXGA panel resolution. When projecting on to 16:9 screens, set the aspect to "16:9". Setting Explanation Projection example...
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Functions for Enhancing Projection Setting Explanation Projection example Zoom Projects to full projection size in the lateral During 1024 ^ 768 signal input direction retaining the aspect ratio of input image. Parts that extend beyond the projection size are not projected. Through Projects at the resolution of the input image size During 800 ^ 600 signal input...
Functions for Enhancing Projection Move the cross to the area of the image that you Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) 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.
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Functions for Enhancing Projection Enlarge. Remote control Each time the button is pressed, the area is enlarged. You can enlarge quickly by holding the button down. You can reduce the enlarged image by pressing the [-] button. Press the [Esc] button to cancel. •...
Security Functions The projector has the following enhanced security functions. Setting Password Protect • Password protect Use the following procedure to set Password Protect. You can limit who can use the projector. • Control Panel Lock Procedure You can prevent people from changing the settings on the projector without permission.
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Security Functions Turn on "Power On Protect". (3) With holding down the [Num] button, enter a four digit number using the numeric buttons. The number entered is displayed as (1) Select "Power On Protect", and then press the [Enter] button. "* * * *".
• 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...
Security Functions Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock) Using the control panel 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 Select "Yes" when the confirmation message is Anti-Theft Lock displayed. As the projector is often setup on ceiling mounts and left in rooms The control panel buttons are locked according to the setting you unattended, it is possible that someone may try and take the projector, so chose.
Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu ......30 List of Functions ..........31 • Image Menu ...............31 • Signal Menu ...............32 • Settings Menu ..............34 • Extended Menu ..............35 •...
Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the top menu Selecting from the sub menu Changing the selected item Exit 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 HDMI image Component video Composite video /S-video Sub Menu...
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List of Functions Sub Menu Function Reset You can reset all adjustment values in the "Signal" menu to their default settings, except for "Input Signal". To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.38...
List of Functions Settings Menu Sub Menu Function Keystone You can correct vertical keystone distortion in images. s Quick Start Guide Auto Keystone Performs automatic keystone correction. (This can only be specified when "Front" is selected from "Extended" - "Projection".) Control Panel Lock You can use this to restrict operation of the projector's control panel.
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 Operation Direct Power On: You can set whether Direct Power On is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). When it is set to "On" and the projector power cable is connected to an electrical outlet, be aware that sudden surges of electricity may cause the projector to turn on automatically.
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. Signal from the computer image/component 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: "Input Signal", "User's Logo", "Lamp Hours", and "Language". Reset Lamp Hours You can clear the cumulative Lamp Hours use time, and return it to "0H".
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help............. 40 Problem Solving ..........42 • Reading the Indicators............42 t Power indicator lights red ............43 i · o Indicator is lit or flashing orange.........45 •...
Using the Help Select a menu item. If a problem occurs with the projector, Help uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. By answering the questions, you can make the correct settings. Procedure Press the [Help] button. The help screen is displayed.
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Using the Help Confirm the selection. Using the remote control Using the control panel Questions and solutions are displayed as shown on the screen below. Press the [Help] button to exit Help. • If Help does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "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". s p.46 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators that indicate the operating status of the projector.
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 Sensor Error address provided in the Support and Service Guide.
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Support and Service Guide. Epson Projector Contact List If it is cracked - Replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass (you cannot continue projecting until the lamp is replaced).
• If an indicator is displaying a status not described in the tables, 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. Epson Projector Contact List...
Problem Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help Other problems If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a No sound can be heard or the solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. sound is faint s p.52 The remote control does not work...
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.32 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?
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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.32 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 Computer Input port, see s "Signal" - "Input Signal"...
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.
Problem Solving Other problems There is no audio or the audio is too low Check Remedy Is the audio source connected correctly? Check that the cable is connected to the Audio port. Is the volume adjusted to the minimum setting? Adjust the volume so that sound can be heard.
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 ........... 55 Inserting and Ejecting a SD Card ......68 • Inserting a SD Card ............68 Cleaning...............
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Optional Accessories and Consumables ..84 Optional accessories ...............84 Consumables ..................84 Glossary .............. 85 ESC/VP21 Commands ........87 • Command List ..............87 • Cable Layouts ..............87 USB connection................87 • USB Connection Setup............88 List of Supported Monitor Displays ....89 Computer images (analog RGB) ............89 Component Video................90 Composite video/S-video ...............90 Input signal from HDMI input port..........91...
Installation Methods The projector supports the following four different projection methods. • Suspend the projector from • Suspend the projector from Install according to the conditions of the installation location. the ceiling and project images the ceiling and project images from front of the screen.
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 Replace the old batteries with new batteries. This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the lamp, and the air filter. Caution Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 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 Warning After you turn off the projector's power and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the When replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, there is a possibility that the lamp may be broken. power cable.
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"PUSH", and once it is fully inserted tighten the two screws. Take out the old lamp. If the lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. s Epson Projector Contact List...
Replacing Consumables Replace the lamp cover. Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when: • The air filter is ripped. • The message is displayed even though the air filter has been cleaned.
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Replacing Consumables Install the new air filter. Slide the air filter in from the outside and push until it clicks into place. Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Material quality of the frame section: Polycarbonate, ABS resin Material quality of the filter section: Polyurethane form...
Saving a User's Logo From the configuration menu, select "Extended" - You can save the image that is currently being projected as a user's "User's Logo". p.30 logo. Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide under the menu.
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Saving a User's Logo When "Choose this image as the User's Logo?" is Using the control panel displayed, select "Yes". When you press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the control panel, the screen size may change as it changes to the resolution of the image signal.
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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. Saving the user's logo may take about 15 seconds. Do not use the projector or any connected equipment while it is saving.
Screen Size and Distance See the following table to choose the best position for your projector. The values are only a guide. Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (in.) Projection Distance Projection Distance Projection Distance 16:10 Screen Size 4:3 Screen Size 16:9 Screen Size Minimum (Wide) to...
Connecting and Removing a USB Device You can connect a digital camera, hard disk drive and USB memory compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1. You can project image files from a Attention connected digital camera or USB storage device in Slideshow. •...
Inserting and Ejecting a SD Card You can project image files from a inserted SD card or SDHC (SD Reading the SD Card Access Lamp High Capacity) card in Slideshow. s p.77 The SD card access lamp is lit or flashing as follows to indicate the access From here on these are referred to as SD cards.
Inserting and Ejecting a SD Card Ejecting a SD Card Attention Do not remove the card while its access lamp is flashing. You may damage the card or projector. Procedure Lightly press the SD card. The SD card ejects. SD Card Access Lamp Grip the SD card and pull it straight out.
Connecting with USB Cable for Projection (USB Display) The projector can project computer images when connected via a USB cable to a Windows computer. This function is called USB Display. Computer Attention images can quickly be projected simply by connecting with a USB cable. Do not connect via a USB hub: connect the projector directly to the computer.
• When images are not projected, click "All Programs" - be possible. In this case, update Windows to the latest status and "EPSON Projector" - "EPSON USB Display" - "EPSON then reconnect. For more details, contact the nearest address USB Display Vx.x".
Connecting with USB Cable for Projection (USB Display) From the second time Computer images are projected. It may take a little time before computer images are projected. Leave the equipment as it is during this period.
Connecting a USB Cable Connect the computer’s USB port and the USB port (Type B) on the Page Up/Down by Remote Control rear of the projector with a commercially available USB cable to use When projecting a computer screen image, you can operate Page Up/ functions other than those available with USB Display.
Connecting a USB Cable Example of Use: When showing a slideshow in PowerPoint, the previous Operating the Mouse Pointer by Remote Control and next slides are displayed as follows. (Wireless Mouse function) To display previous slide/ The supplied remote control has a mouse pointer operation function. This next slide in PowerPoint function is called Wireless Mouse function.
Connecting a USB Cable Wireless mouse operation • You may not be able to use the Wireless Mouse function Moving mouse pointer Mouse click operation depending on your version of the Windows or Macintosh operating system. • You may need to make settings on the computer side to use the mouse.
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Connecting a USB Cable • When the left and right mouse buttons are set oppositely on your computer, the remote control operations are also reversed. • You cannot use the Wireless Mouse function when using the following functions. - Using the Configuration Menu - Using the Help Menu - Using E-Zoom - Capturing a user's logo...
Using Slideshow You can make presentations by connecting the projector to a digital Basic Slideshow Operations camera, USB storage device or SD card. The image files stored on The following explains the basic operating method for Slideshow. these devices can be projected directly. This makes projection easy, The following operations are all performed by remote control.
Using Slideshow Exiting Slideshow When the projector is connected to multiple storage devices, the following kind of drive selection screen is displayed containing icons that indicate the type of storage. In this case, press the [ ] button, and after selecting Procedure the drive for the content you want to display, press the [Enter] button.
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Using Slideshow The following explains the file browser screen. Item names Function Contents screen Displays folder and thumbnails of image files. Status display • Press the [ ] button, and select a folder or Control panel (top) thumbnailed image file. The selected folder and image file are surrounded by a colored border (cursor).
Using Slideshow Press the [Enter] button. Playing individual images The selected image file is played. Procedure Press the [ ] button, and position the cursor on the image file you want to project. • Position the cursor on the image file, press the [Esc] button, and the following sub-menu is displayed.
Using Slideshow Running Slideshow • When you want to start a slideshow from a particular You can play image files in a folder one by one in sequence. This function image file, play the file and press the [Enter] button. is known as Slideshow.
Using Slideshow Rotating images Setting Image File Display and Slideshow. You can rotate the image being played in 90° units. You can also rotate To set the browser's image display order and set Slideshow, display the images being played in a slideshow. Use the following procedure to rotate option menu.
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Using Slideshow Position the cursor over the item you want to change, press the [Enter] button, and the setting becomes effective. Refer to the following table for details of each item. Item Function Display Setting Sets the order of files for display. Files can be selected in order of name or ascending order of update.
* A special method of installation is required to suspend the projector from a ceiling. Contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide if you want to use this installation method. s Epson Projector Contact List...
Glossary This section briefly explains 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. Aspect ratio The width-to-height ratio of a projected image or screen. When the width-to-height ratio is 16:9 or 16:10, the elongated screen is known as wide-screen.
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Glossary SXGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1280 (horizontal) ^ 1024 (vertical) dots that is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers. Synchronization The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images are not of a good quality.
ESC/VP21 Commands Command List Cable Layouts The ESC and VP21 commands are commands sent from the computer to USB connection control the projector. Connector shape: USB (Type B) When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power turns on and it enters warm-up mode.
"USB Display". In addition to that, the following preparations are required. Procedure Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the Epson Web site to your computer. Go to http://www.epson.com and select the support section of your local Epson Web site.
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Specifications Product name EH-TW420 Connectors Computer input port Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) blue Audio input port RCA pin jack S-Video input port Mini DIN 4-pin Video input port RCA pin jack Audio input port RCA pin jack HDMI input port HDMI...
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If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the Epson America, Inc. user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the...
Specifications Operating Requirements of Supplied Software The following computer requirements must be satisfied to operate USB Display supplied with this projector. Requirements Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP1 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista Windows Vista SP1 Mobile Pentium III 1.2GHz or greater Recommended: Pentium M 1.6 GHz or greater Memory capacity...
Index A/V Mute ............. 17 ESC/VP21 ............87 Lamp cover ............6 A/V mute slide ............6 Extended menu ...........35 Lamp Hours ............37 Air exhaust vent ............ 6 External dimension diagram ........96 Lamp indicator ............ 42 Air filter ..............11 E-zoom ..............22 Lamp replacement period ........
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Index Rear ..............35 Temp indicator .............42 Rear foot ............. 11 Theater ..............15 Rear screen ............55 Tint ...............31 Refresh rate ............37 Top menu ............30 Remote control ............ 11 Tracking ...............32 Remote control light-emitting area ...... 10 Remote receiver ..........6, 7 Replacing batteries ..........
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