LCD Projector X31 Users Guide PDF
LCD Projector X31 Users Guide PDF
LCD Projector X31 Users Guide PDF
Contents 2
Adjusting the Menu Settings 98 Air Filter and Vent Maintenance .................................................. 125
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents.......................................................................................... 125
Using the Projector's Menus ........................................................... 99 Replacing the Air Filter ............................................................................................................. 125
Using the On-screen Keyboard..................................................... 100 Projector Lamp Maintenance ....................................................... 127
Available Text Using the On-screen Keyboard................................................................ 100 Replacing the Lamp ................................................................................................................... 127
Resetting the Lamp Timer ....................................................................................................... 130
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu ......................................... 101
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries ..................................... 132
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu............................................. 103
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu ................................ 105 Solving Problems 133
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu ................................. 107
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu.............................. 109 Projection Problems ...................................................................... 134
Network Menu - Basic Menu .................................................................................................. 109 Projector Indicators Status ........................................................... 135
Network Menu - Wireless LAN Menu .................................................................................. 110
Using the Projector Help Displays................................................ 137
Network Menu - Security Menu ............................................................................................ 111
Network Menu - Mail Menu .................................................................................................... 112 Solving Image or Sound Problems............................................... 138
Network Menu - Others Menu ............................................................................................... 113 Solutions When No Image Appears..................................................................................... 138
Network Menu - Reset Menu.................................................................................................. 113 Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function ..................... 138
Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears ............................................................... 139
Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu .......................................... 115
Displaying From a Laptop.................................................................................................. 139
Projector Information Display - Info Menu ................................. 116 Displaying From a Mac Laptop........................................................................................ 139
Info Menu - Projector Info Menu .......................................................................................... 116 Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears .................................................... 140
Event ID Code List................................................................................................................. 117 Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears................................................................ 140
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu ......................................... 118 Solutions When the Image is not Rectangular ................................................................ 140
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static..................................................... 141
Copy Menu Settings to Another Projector (Batch Setup).......... 119
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry .................................................................. 141
Performing Batch Setup Using a USB Flash Drive.......................................................... 119
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect ................................. 142
Performing Batch Setup Using a USB Cable..................................................................... 120
Solutions to Sound Problems................................................................................................. 142
Batch Setup Error Notification ......................................................................................... 121
Solutions When Image File Names are not Displayed Correctly in PC Free......... 143
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems ....... 144
Maintaining the Projector 122 Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems...................................................... 144
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control............................................................ 144
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................... 123 Solutions to Password Problems........................................................................................... 145
Cleaning the Projector Case.......................................................... 124 Solving Network Problems ........................................................... 146
Contents 5
Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector Through the Web ................... 146
Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails are not Received............................................ 146
Solutions When the Image Contains Static During Network Projection............... 146
Appendix 147
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts............................. 148
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. 148
Replacement Parts...................................................................................................................... 148
Screen Size and Projection Distance............................................ 149
Supported Monitor Display Resolutions ..................................... 153
Projector Specifications ................................................................ 155
Connector Specifications ......................................................................................................... 156
External Dimensions ...................................................................... 157
USB Display System Requirements .............................................. 159
List of Safety Symbols (corresponding to IEC60950-1 A2) ........ 160
Glossary .......................................................................................... 162
Notices ............................................................................................ 164
FCC Compliance Statement.................................................................................................... 164
Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in accordance with
requirements of EU directive.................................................................................................. 165
Restriction of Use ........................................................................................................................ 165
Operating System References................................................................................................ 165
Trademarks.................................................................................................................................... 165
Copyright Notice......................................................................................................................... 166
Copyright Attribution................................................................................................................ 166
Notations Used in This Guide
Safety Symbols
The projector and its manuals use graphical symbols and labels to indicate content that tells you how to use the projector safely.
Read and carefully follow the instructions that are marked with these symbols and labels to avoid injury to persons or damage to property.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
Caution
This label indicates procedures that may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.
Attention
This label indicates additional information that may be useful to know.
[Button name] Indicates the name of the buttons on the remote control or the control panel.
Example: [Esc] button
Menu/Setting name Indicates projector menu and setting names.
Example:
Select the Image menu
s Image > Advanced
This label indicates links to the related pages.
s This label indicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found.
Introduction to Your Projector
Refer to these sections to learn more about your projector's features and part names.
g Related Links
"Projector Features" p.8
"Projector Parts and Functions" p.11
Projector Features 8
This projector has a quick and easy setup, and flexible connectivity features.
Easy Wireless Projection
g Related Links
"Quick and Easy Setup" p.8 EasyMP Network Projection to share the projector over the network and
"Easy Wireless Projection" p.8 project images from any of the computers on the network.
"Flexible Connectivity" p.9 See the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide for details.
See the EasyMP Multi PC Projection Operation Guide for details. g Related Links
"Wireless Network Projection" p.82
"Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device" p.87
Flexible Connectivity
This projector supports a wide variety of easy-to-use connectivity options as
shown below.
g Related Links
"Connect with Computers" p.9
"Connect with Mobile Devices" p.10
When projecting images using a wireless LAN, you must install the
a Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module, and then set up your
projector and computer for wireless projection (EB-W31/EB-
X36/EB-X31/EB-S31/EB-U04/EB-W04/EB-X04/EB-S04/EB-
U130/EB-W130/EB-X130/EB-S130/EB-X350/EB-X300/EB-S300).
The Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module may not be included
with your projector.
Some models have built-in wireless LAN modules (EB-U32/EB-
W32).
You can download the necessary software and manuals from the
following Web site:
http://www.epson.com/
Projector Features 10
The following sections explain the projector parts and their functions. Name Function
g Related Links A Air exhaust vent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector
"Projector Parts - Front" p.11 internally.
"Projector Parts - Rear" p.12
"Projector Parts - Base" p.13 Warning
"Projector Parts - Control Panel" p.14 Do not look into the vents. If the lamp
"Projector Parts - Remote Control" p.15 explodes, gases may escape and small
fragments of glass may be scattered which
could cause an injury. Contact a doctor if any
Projector Parts - Front fragments of broken glass are inhaled or get
into the eyes or mouth.
All of the features in this guide are explained using illustrations of EB-W04
unless otherwise mentioned. Caution
While projecting, do not put your face or
hands near the air exhaust vent, and do not
place objects that may become warped or
damaged by heat near the vent. Hot air from
the air exhaust vent could cause burns,
warping, or accidents to occur.
B A/V Mute slide lever Slide the knob to open and close the lens cover.
C Foot release lever Press the foot release lever to extend and retract the
front adjustable foot.
D Lens cover Close when not using the projector to protect the lens.
By closing it during projection you can hide the image
and the sound.
E Front adjustable foot When the projector is set up on a surface such as a
desk, extend the foot to adjust the position of the
image.
F Lens Images are projected from here.
G Remote receiver Receives signals from the remote control.
H Horizontal keystone Corrects horizontal distortion in the projected image.
adjuster
I Air intake vent (air Takes in air to cool the projector internally.
filter)
J Air filter cover Open to access the air filter.
Projector Parts and Functions 12
g Related Links
"Home Screen" p.34
Projector Parts - Remote Control
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
"Projector Indicators Status" p.135
"Correcting the Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons" p.42
Projector Parts and Functions 16
H [Menu] button Displays and closes the projector's menu. V [Color Mode] button Changes the color mode.
I Arrow buttons Selects menu items while displaying the projector's W [MHL Menu] button Displays the settings menu for the device linked to the
menu or help. projector's HDMI/MHL port.
J [Enter] button [ ] Enters the current selection and moves to the next level X [LAN] button Switches the image source between the network
while displaying the projector's menu or help. connected devices.
Acts as a mouse's left button when using the Wireless Y [USB] button Switches the image source between the USB Display
Mouse function. and USB-A port.
From now on, referred to as the [Enter] button. Z [Source Search] Changes to the next input source.
K [User] button Performs settings assigned in the User Button setting button
in the projector's Settings menu. a Remote control light Outputs remote control signals.
L [Page] up/down Controls page up and down on your computer when emitting area
buttons you connect a projector and computer using a USB
cable or over a network.
g Related Links
Displays the previous or next screen while using the PC
Free feature. "Image Aspect Ratio" p.51
"Color Mode" p.53
M [E-Zoom +/] Zooms in or zooms out the image area. "Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
buttons
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
N [A/V Mute] button Turns the video and audio on or off temporarily. "Projecting Two Images Simultaneously" p.57
O [Split] button Projects two images from different image sources "Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse" p.68
simultaneously by splitting the projected screen. "Using the Remote Control as a Pointer" p.70
Projector Parts and Functions 17
You can place the projector on almost any flat surface to project an image. If you cannot install the projector parallel to the screen, correct
You can also install the projector in a ceiling mount if you want to use it in a
fixed location. An optional ceiling mount is required when suspending the
a keystone distortion using the projector controls.
Attention
Do not operate the projector on its side. This may cause the projector to
malfunction.
Leave plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and If you are using the projector at altitudes above 1500 m, set the High Altitude
do not place it on top of or next to anything that could block the vents. Mode setting to On in the projector's Extended menu to ensure the projector's
Position the projector within reach of a grounded electrical outlet or internal temperature is regulated properly.
s Extended > Operation > High Altitude Mode
extension cord.
Place the projector parallel to the screen.
g Related Links
"Projector Setup and Installation Options" p.19
"Projection Distance" p.20
"Image Shape" p.41
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
"Optional Accessories" p.148
g Related Links
"Screen Size and Projection Distance" p.149
When projecting from the ceiling or from the rear, make sure you select the
correct Projection option in the projector's Extended menu.
g Related Links
"Projection Modes" p.38
Projection Distance
The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the
approximate size of the image. The image size increases the farther the
projector is from the screen, but can vary depending on the zoom factor,
aspect ratio, and other settings.
See the Appendix for details about how far to place the projector from the
screen based on the size of the projected image.
Projector Connections 21
You can connect the projector to a variety of computer, video, and audio You can play sound through the projector's speaker system by connecting a
sources to display presentations, movies, or other images, with or without commercially available RCA audio cable.
sound.
Illustrations in this section are of EB-W04. To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt
Connect a computer that has a USB port, standard video output (monitor)
a port, or Mini-DVI port for video output, you need to obtain an adapter
that allows you to connect to the projector's VGA video port. Contact
port, or HDMI port. Apple for compatible adapter options.
For video projection, connect devices such as DVD players, gaming
consoles, digital cameras, and smartphones with compatible video output
ports. a Connect the VGA computer cable to your computer's monitor port.
If your presentation or video includes sound, you can connect audio input
cables. b Connect the other end to a Computer port on the projector.
For slide shows or presentations without a computer, you can connect USB
devices (such as a flash drive or camera) or the optional Epson document
camera.
g Related Links
"Connecting to a Computer" p.21
"Connecting to Smartphones or Tablets" p.23
"Connecting to Video Sources" p.24
"Connecting to External USB Devices" p.27
"Connecting to a Document Camera" p.28
Connecting to a Computer
c Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
Follow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the
projector. d Connect the audio cable to your laptop's headphone or audio-out jack,
or your desktop's speaker or audio-out port.
g Related Links
"Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video and Audio" p.21
"Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio" p.22
"Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio" p.23
e Connect the other end to the projector's Audio ports. c Turn on the projector.
d Do one of the following to install the Epson USB Display software:
You only need to install this software the first time you connect
a the projector to the computer.
a Connect the cable to your projector's USB-B port. e Follow any on-screen instructions.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the projector until the
projector displays an image.
The projector displays the image from your computer's desktop and outputs
sound if your presentation contains audio.
b Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.
Projector Connections 23
a
If the projector does not project any images, do one of the following:
Windows: Click All Programs > EPSON Projector > Epson USB
b Connect the other end to the projector's HDMI port.
Display > Epson USB Display Ver.x.xx.
OS X: Double-click the USB Display icon in the Application
folder.
When you finish projection, do one of the following:
Windows: Disconnect the USB cable. You do not need to operate
Safely Remove Hardware.
OS X: Select Disconnect from the USB Display icon menu on the
menu bar or Dock, and then disconnect the USB cable.
g Related Links
"USB Display System Requirements" p.159 g Related Links
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
If your computer has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using
Connecting to Smartphones or Tablets
a commercially available HDMI cable and send the computer's audio with the
You can connect the projector to smartphones and tablets using a
projected image.
commercially available MHL cable and send the audio with the projected
image (EB-U32/EB-W32/EB-W31/EB-U04/EB-U130).
To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt
a port, or Mini-DVI port for video output, you need to obtain an adapter
You may not be able to connect an MHL cable to all devices.
that allows you to connect to the projector's HDMI port. Contact
Apple for compatible adapter options. Older Mac computers (2009 and a You may not be able to project correctly, depending on the model
and settings of the smartphone or tablet.
earlier) may not support audio through the HDMI port.
To check if your smartphone or tablet device supports MHL, contact
the manufacturer of your smartphone or tablet device.
a Connect the HDMI cable to your computer's HDMI output port.
a Connect the MHL cable to your device's MHL port.
b Connect the other end to the projector's HDMI/MHL port.
Projector Connections 24
EB-W32/EB-W31 If images are not projected correctly, disconnect and then reconnect
a the MHL cable.
Attention
Check the shape and orientation of the connectors on any cable you plan to
connect. Do not force a connector into a port if it does not fit. The device or your
EB-U32/EB-U04/EB-U130 projector could be damaged or could malfunction.
If the port on the device you connect has an unusual shape, use the
a cable supplied with the device or an optional cable to connect to the
projector.
g Related Links
"Connecting to an HDMI Video Source" p.24
"Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source" p.25
"Connecting to an S-Video Video Source" p.26
"Connecting to a Composite Video Source" p.26
a Connect the HDMI cable to your video source's HDMI output port.
Projector Connections 25
b Connect the other end to the projector's HDMI port. b Connect the VGA connector to a Computer port on the projector.
g Related Links
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107 c Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source d Connect the audio cable to your video source's audio-out ports.
If your video source has component video ports, you can connect it to the
projector using an optional component-to-VGA video cable. Depending on e Connect the other end to the projector's Audio ports.
your component ports, you may need to use an adapter cable along with a
component video cable.
You can play sound through the projector's speaker system by connecting a
commercially available RCA audio cable.
g Related Links
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
Projector Connections 26
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source d Connect the other end to the projector's Audio ports.
If your video source has an S-Video port, you can connect it to the projector
using a commercially available S-Video cable (EB-W32/EB-W31/EB-X36/EB-
X31/EB-S31/EB-W04/EB-X04/EB-S04/EB-W130/EB-X130/EB-S130/EB-
X350/EB-X300/EB-S300).
You can play sound through the projector's speaker system by connecting a
commercially available RCA audio cable.
You can project image files on a connected USB device using PC Free.
g Related Links
"Projecting a PC Free Presentation" p.60
Connecting to External USB Devices
Connecting to a USB Device
Follow the instructions in these sections to connect external USB devices to
the projector. You can connect your USB device to the projector's USB-A port and use it to
project images and other content.
g Related Links
"USB Device Projection" p.27
"Connecting to a USB Device" p.27 a Ifelectrical
your USB device came with a power adapter, plug the device into an
outlet.
"Disconnecting a USB Device" p.28
USB Device Projection b Connect the USB cable (or USB flash drive or USB memory card
reader) to the projector's USB-A port shown here.
You can project images and other content without using a computer or video
device by connecting any of these devices to your projector:
USB flash drive
Digital camera or smartphone
USB hard drive
Multimedia storage viewer
Projector Connections 28
Attention
Use the USB cable supplied with or specified for use with the device.
Do not connect a USB hub or a USB cable longer than 3 meters, or the
device may not operate correctly.
The remote control uses the two AA batteries that came with the projector.
Warning
Attention Check the positions of the (+) and () marks inside the battery holder to
Make sure you read the Safety Instructions before handling the batteries. ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way. If the batteries are not used
correctly, they could explode or leak causing a fire, injury, or damage to the
product.
a Open the battery cover as shown.
c Close the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
The remote control lets you control the projector from almost anywhere in
the room.
Make sure that you aim the remote control at the projector's receivers within
the distance and angles listed here.
a Toit clicks.
open the projector's lens cover, slide the A/V Mute slide lever until
b Tosound,
cover the lens or temporarily turn off the projected image and
close the lens cover.
Using Basic Projector Features
Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projector's basic features.
g Related Links
"Turning On the Projector" p.33
"Turning Off the Projector" p.36
"Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus" p.37
"Projection Modes" p.38
"Adjusting the Image Height" p.40
"Image Shape" p.41
"Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring" p.46
"Resizing the Image with the Buttons" p.47
"Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring" p.48
"Selecting an Image Source" p.49
"Image Aspect Ratio" p.51
"Color Mode" p.53
"Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons" p.55
Turning On the Projector 33
Turn on the computer or video equipment you want to use after you turn on
the projector. c Open the projector's lens cover.
a Connect the power cord to the projector's power inlet and plug it into
an electrical outlet.
b Press the power button on the control panel or remote control to turn
on the projector.
The projector beeps and the status indicator flashes blue as the
projector warms up. Once the projector is warmed up, the status
indicator stops flashing and turns blue.
Turning On the Projector 34
b Press the power button again. (To leave it on, press any other button.)
The projector beeps twice, the lamp turns off, and the status indicator
turns off. d Close the projector's lens cover.
With Epson's Instant Off technology, there is no cool-down
a period so you can pack up the projector for transport right away.
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus 37
If you want to view the projector's menus and messages in another language,
you can change the Language setting. f Press [Menu] or [Esc] to exit the menus.
a Turn on the projector.
b Press the [Menu] button on the control panel or remote control.
Depending on how you positioned the projector, you may need to change the
projection mode so your images project correctly.
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus
Front (default setting) lets you project from a table in front of the screen. You can change the projection mode to flip the image over top-to-bottom
Front/Ceiling flips the image over top-to-bottom to project upside-down and/or left-to-right using the projector menus.
from a ceiling or wall mount.
Rear flips the image horizontally to project from behind a translucent
screen.
a Turn on the projector and display an image.
Rear/Ceiling flips the image over top-to-bottom and horizontally to project
from the ceiling and behind a translucent screen.
b Press the [Menu] button on the control panel or remote control.
g Related Links
"Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control" p.38
"Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus" p.38
"Projector Setup and Installation Options" p.19
c ToMute]change projection back to the original mode, hold down the [A/V
button for 5 seconds again.
Projection Modes 39
If you are projecting from a table or other flat surface and the image is too A Extend the rear foot
high or low, you can adjust the image height using the projector's adjustable
feet. The larger the angle of tilt, the harder it becomes to focus. Locate the B Retract the rear foot
projector so that it only needs to be tilted at a small angle.
If the projected image is unevenly rectangular, you need to adjust the image
a Turn on the projector and display an image. shape.
b Tofrontadjust the front foot, pull up on the foot release lever and lift the
of the projector.
g Related Links
"Image Shape" p.41
The foot extends from the projector. You can adjust the position up to
12 degrees.
You can project an even, rectangular image by placing the projector directly
in front of the center of the screen and keeping it level. If you place the
Correcting the Image Shape with the Horizontal
projector at an angle to the screen, or tilt it up or down, or off to the side, you Keystone Slider
may need to correct the image shape.
You can use the projector's horizontal keystone slider to correct the shape of
g Related Links an image that is an uneven horizontal rectangle, such as when the projector is
"Auto V-Keystone" p.41 placed to the side of the projection area.
"Correcting the Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider" p.41
"Correcting the Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons" p.42
"Correcting the Image Shape with Quick Corner" p.43 a Turn on the projector and display an image.
Auto V-Keystone
b Adjust the slider until the image is an even rectangle.
When the projector is moved or tilted, Auto V-Keystone automatically
corrects any vertical keystone distortion.
When the projector is moved, it displays an adjustment screen and then
automatically corrects the projected image.
Auto V-Keystone can correct the projected image distortion in these
conditions:
After correction, your image is slightly smaller.
Projection angle is about 30 up or down
The Projection setting is set to Front in the projector's Extended menu When you use the horizontal keystone slider, set H-Keystone
If you do not want to use the Auto V-Keystone function, set Auto V-
a Adjuster to On in the projector's Settings menu.
s Settings > Keystone > H/V-Keystone > H-Keystone
a Keystone to Off in the projector's Settings menu.
s Settings > Keystone > H/V-Keystone > Auto V-Keystone
Adjuster
You can also correct the shape of the image in the horizontal
direction by pressing the [Menu] button on the remote control
and selecting H/V-Keystone in the projector's Settings menu.
g Related Links s Settings > Keystone > H/V-Keystone
"Projection Modes" p.38
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
Image Shape 42
Correcting the Image Shape with the Keystone c Press a keystone button to adjust the image shape.
Buttons
You can use the projector's keystone correction buttons to correct the shape
of an image that is unevenly rectangular.
You can use keystone buttons to correct images up to 30 right, left, up, or
down.
If the projector is installed out of your reach, you can also correct
a the shape of the image by pressing the [Menu] button on the
remote control and selecting H/V-Keystone in the projector's
Settings menu.
s Settings > Keystone > H/V-Keystone
Image Shape 43
g Related Links
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105 c Select the Settings menu and press [Enter].
Correcting the Image Shape with Quick Corner
You can use the projector's Quick Corner setting to correct the shape and size
of an image that is unevenly rectangular.
e Select Quick Corner and press [Enter]. Press [Enter] again if necessary. a
If you see this screen, you cannot adjust the shape any further
in the direction indicated by the gray triangle.
f Use the arrow buttons to select the corner of the image you want to
adjust. Then press [Enter].
g Related Links
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring 46
You can resize the image using the projector's zoom ring (EB-U32/EB-
W32/EB-W31/EB-X36/EB-X31/EB-U04/EB-W04/EB-X04/EB-U130/EB-
W130/EB-X130/EB-X350/EB-X300).
You can resize the image using the Wide and Tele buttons (EB-S31/EB-
S04/EB-S130/EB-S300).
EB-S31/EB-S04/EB-S130/EB-S300
Selecting an Image Source 49
When multiple image sources are connected to the projector, such as a This screen is displayed when no image signal is detected.
computer and DVD player, you can switch from one image source to the
other.
a Check the cable connections between the projector and image
source.
a Make sure the connected image source you want to use is turned on.
b For video image sources, insert a DVD or other video media and press
play.
Press the button for the source you want on the remote control. If
there is more than one port for that source, press the button again to
cycle through the sources.
Then select the source you want to use from the screen displayed.
The projector can display images in different width-to-height ratios called To display images without black bars, set Resolution to Wide or
aspect ratios. Normally, the input signal from your video source determines
the image's aspect ratio. However, for certain images you can change the
a Normal in the projectors Signal menu according to the computers
resolution.
aspect ratio to fit your screen by pressing a button on the remote control.
If you always want to use a particular aspect ratio for a certain video input
source, you can select it using the projector's Signal menu. g Related Links
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
g Related Links
"Changing the Image Aspect Ratio" p.51
"Available Image Aspect Ratios" p.51 Available Image Aspect Ratios
"Projected Image Appearance with Each Aspect Mode" p.52
You can select the following image aspect ratios, depending on the input
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
signal from your image source.
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio Black bands and cropped images may project in certain aspect ratios,
a Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use. For projectors with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 1200) or WXGA
b Press the [Aspect] button on the remote control. (1280 800)
For projectors with a resolution of XGA (1024 768) or SVGA (800 600) Aspect mode Aspect ratio for input signals
16:10 16:9 4:3
Aspect mode Description
Native
Auto Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the
input signal and the Resolution setting.
4:3 Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 4:3.
16:9 Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9.
For projectors with a resolution of XGA (1024 768) or SVGA (800 600)
The image for Native varies depending on the input signal. 4:3
a
For projectors with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 1200) or WXGA
16:9
(1280 800)
16:9
Full
Zoom
Color Mode 53
The projector offers different Color Modes to provide optimum brightness, You can also set the Color Mode setting in the projector's Image
contrast, and color for a variety of viewing environments and image types.
You can select the mode designed to match your image and environment, or
a menu.
b Press the [Color Mode] button on the remote control to change the
Color Mode. Cinema
brightest mode.
Best for movies projected in a dark room with natural
tone images.
sRGB Best for still images projected in a bright room that
conform to the sRGB color standard.
Blackboard Best for presentations onto a green chalkboard
(adjusts the colors accordingly).
b Press the [Menu] button on the control panel or remote control. d Select Auto Iris and press [Enter].
Caution
Do not start a presentation at a high volume setting. Sudden loud noises may cause
hearing loss.
Always lower the volume before powering off, so that you can power on and then
gradually increase the volume.
g Related Links
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
Adjusting Projector Features
Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projector's adjustment features.
g Related Links
"Projecting Two Images Simultaneously" p.57
"Projecting a PC Free Presentation" p.60
"Shutting Off the Image and Sound Temporarily" p.65
"Stopping Video Action Temporarily" p.66
"Zooming Images" p.67
"Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse" p.68
"Using the Remote Control as a Pointer" p.70
"Saving a User's Logo Image" p.71
"Color Difference Correction when Projecting from Multiple Projectors" p.73
"Projector Security Features" p.76
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously 57
You can use the split screen feature to simultaneously project two images
from different image sources. You can control the split screen feature using a Press [Split] button on the remote control.
the remote control or the projector menus.
The currently selected input source moves to the left of the screen.
You can perform the same operations from Split Screen in the
a projector's Settings menu.
While using the split screen feature, other projector features may not
a be available and some settings may be automatically applied to both
images.
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously 58
c Topressselect an input source for the other image, select the Source setting,
[Enter], select the input source, select Execute, and press [Enter]. e ToSize,enlarge one image while reducing the other image, select Screen
press [Enter], select a size, press [Enter], and press [Menu] to exit.
f Tooption,
select the audio, select Audio Source, press [Enter], select an audio
press [Enter], and press [Menu] to exit.
Select Auto to hear audio from the largest screen or the left
a While using the split screen feature, the source screen appears
when you change the input source from the remote control.
g To exit the split screen feature, press [Split] or [Esc].
g Related Links
d ToTheswitch images, select Swap Screens and press [Enter].
projected images on the left and right are swapped.
"Unsupported Input Source Combinations for Split Screen Projection" p.58
"Split Screen Projection Restrictions" p.59
Operating restrictions
The following operations cannot be performed during split screen projection.
Setting the projector's menu
E-Zoom
Switching the aspect mode (the aspect mode is set to Normal)
Operations using the [User] button on the remote control
Auto Iris
Help can only be displayed when no image signals are being input or
a when an error or warning notification is displayed.
Image restrictions
If you make adjustments such as Brightness, Contrast, Color Saturation,
Tint, and Sharpness in the projector's Image menu, you can apply them
only to the image on the left. Default adjustments are applied to the image
on the right. Adjustments that affect the entire projected image such as
Color Mode and Color Temp. are applied for both left and right images.
Even if you make adjustments for Noise Reduction and Deinterlacing in
the projector's Image menu, Noise Reduction is set to 0 and Deinterlacing
is set to Off for the image on the right.
Even if you set Display Background to Logo in the projector's Extended
menu, the blue screen appears when no image signal is being input.
g Related Links
"Image Aspect Ratio" p.51
"Color Mode" p.53
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
"Zooming Images" p.67
"Setting Auto Iris" p.53
Projecting a PC Free Presentation 60
You can use your projector's PC Free feature whenever you connect a USB File contents File type Details
device that contains compatible presentation files. This lets you quickly and (extension)
easily display a presentation and control it using the projector's remote Image .jpg Make sure the file is not:
control.
CMYK format
Progressive format
Highly compressed
Above 8192 8192 resolution
.bmp Make sure the file resolution is not above 1280 800
.gif Make sure the file is not:
Above 1280 800 resolution
Animated
.png Make sure the file resolution is not above 1280 800
Movie .avi Make sure the file is not:
g Related Links (Motion Saved with an audio codec other than PCM or
"Supported PC Free File Types" p.60 JPEG) ADPCM
"Precautions on PC Free Projection" p.60 Above 1280 720 resolution
"Starting a PC Free Slide Show" p.61 Larger than 2 GB
"Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation" p.62
"PC Free Display Options" p.63
Precautions on PC Free Projection
Supported PC Free File Types Note the following precautions when using PC Free features.
You can project these types of files using the projector's PC Free feature. Do not disconnect the USB storage device while it is being accessed;
otherwise, PC Free may not operate correctly.
For best results, place your files on media that is formatted in You may not be able to use the security features on certain USB storage
a FAT16/32.
If you have trouble projecting from media formatted for non-
devices with PC Free features.
Windows file systems, try formatting the media for Windows When connecting a USB device that includes an AC adapter, connect the
instead. AC adapter to an electrical outlet when you use the device with your
projector.
Some commercially available USB card readers may not be compatible with
the projector.
The projector can recognize up to 5 cards inserted into the connected card
reader at one time.
Projecting a PC Free Presentation 61
You cannot correct keystone distortion while projecting in PC Free, so The PC Free file list screen is displayed.
correct the image shape before you begin your presentation.
You can use the following functions while projecting in PC Free.
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-Zoom
Pointer
g Related Links
"Stopping Video Action Temporarily" p.66
"Shutting Off the Image and Sound Temporarily" p.65
"Zooming Images" p.67
"Using the Remote Control as a Pointer" p.70
a Press the [USB] button on the remote control. If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press
the arrow buttons to highlight the folder and press [Enter].
To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight Back to
Top and press [Enter].
To view additional files in a folder, highlight Next Page or Previous
Page and press [Enter], or press the [Page] up or down buttons on
the remote control.
To display a slide show of all the images in a folder, press the arrow
buttons to highlight the Slideshow option at the bottom of the screen f Turn off the USB device, if necessary, and then disconnect the device
from the projector.
and press [Enter].
g Related Links
You can change the image switching time by highlighting
a Option at the bottom of the screen and pressing [Enter].
If any file names are longer than the display area or include
"PC Free Display Options" p.63
"Connecting to a USB Device" p.27
unsupported symbols, the file names may be shortened or
changed only on the screen display. Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation
After connecting a USB device to the projector, you can switch to the USB
d To rotate a displayed image, press the up or down arrow button.
While projecting, use the following commands to control the display: input source and start your movie.
To move to the next or previous image, press the left or right arrow
button.
e Tobutton.
stop the display, follow the on-screen instructions or press the [Esc]
If the Select Drive screen is displayed, press the arrow buttons PC Free Display Options
a to select the drive and press [Enter].
To display the Select Drive screen, highlight Select Drive at the You can select these display options when using PC Free. To access this
top of the file list screen and press [Enter]. screen, highlight Option at the bottom of the PC Free file list screen and press
[Enter].
c Topressplay[Enter].
back a movie, press the arrow buttons to highlight the file and
If any file names are longer than the display area or include
a unsupported symbols, the file names may be shortened or
changed only on the screen display. Setting Options Description
If you want to play back all the movies in a folder in sequence, Display Order Name Order Displays files in name order
select the Slideshow option at the bottom of the screen.
Date Order Displays files in date order
Sort Order In Ascending Sorts files in first-to-last order
d To stop movie playback, press the [Esc] button, highlight Exit, and
press [Enter].
In Descending Sorts files in last-to-first order
Continuous Play On Displays a slide show continuously
You return to the file list screen.
Off Displays a slide show once
e Turn off the USB device, if necessary, and then disconnect the device
from the projector.
Screen Switching
Time
No Does not display the next file
automatically
1 Second to 60 Seconds Displays files for the selected time
g Related Links and switches to the next file
automatically; high resolution images
"PC Free Display Options" p.63
may switch at a slightly slower rate
"Connecting to a USB Device" p.27
Projecting a PC Free Presentation 64
You can temporarily turn off the projected image and sound if you want to You can also stop projection using the A/V Mute slide lever on the
redirect your audience's attention during a presentation. Any sound or video
action continues to run, however, so you cannot resume projection at the
a projector.
The projector's power automatically turns off 30 minutes after A/V
point that you stopped it. Mute is enabled. You can disable this feature in the projector's ECO
menu.
s ECO > Lens Cover Timer
s ECO > A/V Mute Timer
The lamp is still operating during A/V Mute, so the lamp hours
continue to accumulate.
g Related Links
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
"Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu" p.115
If you want to display an image such as a company logo or picture
a when the [A/V Mute] button is pressed, you can select the screen
displayed in the A/V Mute setting in the projector's Extended menu.
s Extended > Display > A/V Mute
a Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to temporarily stop
projection and mute any sound.
b To turn the image and sound back on, press [A/V Mute] again.
Stopping Video Action Temporarily 66
You can temporarily stop the action in a video or computer presentation and
keep the current image on the screen. Any sound or video action continues to
run, however, so you cannot resume projection at the point that you stopped
it.
a Press the [Freeze] button on the remote control to stop the video
action.
You can draw attention to parts of a presentation by zooming into a portion The enlarged image is projected and the enlargement ratio is displayed
of the image and enlarging it on the screen. on the screen.
You see a crosshair on the screen indicating the center of the zoom
area.
b Use the following buttons on the remote control to adjust the zoomed
image:
Use the arrow buttons to position the crosshair in the image area you
want to zoom into. To move the crosshair diagonally, press any pair
of adjacent arrow buttons at the same time.
Press the [E-Zoom +] button repeatedly to zoom into the image area.
Press and hold the [E-Zoom +] button to zoom in more quickly. The
selected area can be enlarged to between one to four times in 25
incremental steps.
To pan around the zoomed image area, use the arrow buttons.
To zoom out of the image, press the [E-Zoom ] button.
To return to the original image size, press [Esc].
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse 68
You can use the projector's remote control as a wireless mouse so you can
control projection at a distance from the computer. d Use the following buttons on the remote control to control your
presentation:
You can use the wireless mouse features with Windows 2000 and later,
a or OS X 10.3.x and later.
b Ifalsoyouconnect
connected your computer to the port other than the USB-B port,
a USB cable to the projector's USB-B port and to a USB
port on your computer (for wireless mouse support). To move through slides or pages, press the [Page] up or down
buttons.
c Start your presentation. To move the cursor on the screen, use the arrow buttons. To move
the cursor diagonally, press any pair of adjacent arrow buttons at the
same time.
To left-click, press the [Enter] button once (press it twice to double-
click). To right-click, press the [Esc] button.
To drag-and-drop, hold the [Enter] button as you move the cursor
with the arrow buttons, then release [Enter] at the destination.
If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer, the
a operation of the remote control buttons is also reversed.
The Wireless Mouse function does not work under the following
conditions:
When the projector's menu or a Help screen is displayed.
When operating functions other than the Wireless Mouse function
(such as adjusting the volume).
However, when using the E-Zoom or Pointer function, the page up
or down function is available.
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse 69
g Related Links
"Zooming Images" p.67
"Using the Remote Control as a Pointer" p.70
Using the Remote Control as a Pointer 70
You can use the projector's remote control as a pointer to help you focus your g Related Links
audience on important information on the screen. The default pointer shape "Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
is an arrow. You can change the shape in the Pointer Shape setting in the
projector's Settings menu.
b Use the arrow buttons to move the pointer on the screen. To move the
pointer diagonally, press any pair of adjacent arrow buttons at the same
time.
You can save an image on the projector and display it whenever the projector
turns on. You can also display the image when the projector is not receiving d Select User's Logo and press [Enter].
an input signal or when you temporarily stop projection (using A/V Mute).
This image is called the user's logo screen.
You can select a photo, graphic, or company logo as the user's logo, which is
useful in identifying the projector's owner to help deter theft. You can prevent
changes to the user's logo by setting up password protection.
Once you save a user's logo, you cannot return to the factory default
a logo.
If the User's Logo Protection setting is set to On in the Password
Protection menu, set to Off before saving the user's logo.
When you copy the menu settings from one projector to another
using the batch setup feature, user's logo is also copied. Do not
register the information that you do not want to share between
multiple projectors as a user's logo.
You see a prompt asking if you want to use the displayed image as a
a Display the image you want to project as the user's logo. user's logo.
b Press the [Menu] button on the control panel or remote control. Adjustments such as Keystone, E-Zoom, or Aspect are
a temporarily cancelled when you select User's Logo.
c Select the Extended menu and press [Enter].
e Select Yes and press [Enter].
You see a selection box overlaying your image.
f Use the arrow buttons to surround the image area you want to use as
the user's logo and press [Enter]. i Select Yes and press [Enter].
The user's logo is overwritten and a completion message appears.
g Select Yes and press [Enter]. (If you want to change the selected area,
select No, press [Enter], and repeat the last step.) To prevent anyone from changing the User's Logo settings without first
You see the User's Logo zoom factor menu. entering a password, set the User's Logo Protection setting to On in the
Password Protection menu and set the password.
You see a prompt asking if you want to save the image as the user's
logo.
Color Difference Correction when Projecting from Multiple Projectors 73
When lining up multiple projectors to project images, you can correct the
brightness and color tone of each projector's image so that the images match d Use the arrow buttons to select the identification number you want to
use for the projector. Then press [Enter].
closely.
You can set a unique projector ID for each projector to operate them
individually using a remote control, and then correct the brightness and color
for each projector.
In some cases the brightness and color tone may not match
a completely even after correction.
If brightness and color tone differences become more noticeable over
time, repeat the adjustments.
g Related Links
"Setting the Projector ID" p.73
"Selecting the Projector You want to Operate" p.73
"Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality" p.75
a Aim the remote control at the target projector and press the [ID]
button. b While holding the [ID] button, press the number button that matches
the ID of the projector you want to operate.
You must select the projector ID from the remote control each
a time you turn on the projector you have set it to control. When
you turn on the projector, 0 is selected as the remote control's
projector ID.
When you set the Projector ID setting to Off, you can operate
the projector using the remote control whichever ID you select
on the remote control.
When you select 0 on the remote control, you can operate all
projectors regardless the Projector ID setting.
Color Difference Correction when Projecting from Multiple Projectors 75
a Turn on all the projectors on which you want to match the display
quality.
You can secure your projector to deter theft or prevent unintended use by Setting a Password
setting up the following security features:
To use password security, you must set a password.
Password security to prevent people who do not know the password from
using the projector, and prevent changes to the startup screen and other
The default password is set to "0000". Change this to your own
settings. This acts as an anti-theft function as the projector cannot be used
even if it is stolen, and you can limit who can use the projector. a password.
Button lock security to block operation of the projector using the buttons
on the control panel. This is useful at events or shows when you want to
deactivate all buttons during projection or at schools when you want to a Hold down the [Freeze] button on the remote control for about 5
seconds.
limit button operation.
Security cabling to physically secure the projector in place.
g Related Links
"Password Security Types" p.76
"Locking the Projector's Buttons" p.78
"Installing a Security Cable" p.80
You see the prompt "Change the password?". Selecting Password Security Types
After setting a password, you see this menu, allowing you to select the
c Select Yes and press [Enter]. password security types you want to use.
If you select No, the Password Protection setting menu is
a displayed again.
d Hold down the [Num] button on the remote control and use the
numeric buttons to set a four-digit password.
If you do not see this menu, hold down the [Freeze] button on the remote
control for 5 seconds until the menu appears.
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, select On as the Power On
Protection setting.
To prevent changes to the User's Logo screen or related display settings,
select On as the User's Logo Protection setting.
To prevent changes to network settings, select On as the Network
The password displays as **** as it is entered. A confirmation prompt is Protection setting.
displayed when you enter the fourth digit.
You can attach the password protect sticker to the projector as an additional
theft deterrent.
e Enter the password again.
You see the message "Password accepted". If you enter the password
Be sure to keep the remote control in a safe place; if you lose it, you will
incorrectly, a message is displayed prompting you to re-enter the
password. a not be able to enter the password.
a Hold down the [Num] button on the remote control while you enter
the password using the numeric buttons. Locking the Projector's Buttons
You can lock the buttons on the control panel to prevent anyone from using
the projector. You can lock all the buttons or all the buttons except the power
button. The projector can still be operated using the remote control.
b Ifagain.
the password is incorrect, you see a message and a prompt to try
Enter the correct password to proceed.
Projector Security Features 79
b Select Settings and press [Enter]. d Select Control Panel Lock and press [Enter].
c Select Lock Setting and press [Enter]. e Select one of these lock types and press [Enter]:
To lock all of the projector's buttons, select Full Lock.
To lock all buttons except the power button, select Partial Lock.
You see a confirmation prompt.
g Related Links
"Unlocking the Projector's Buttons" p.79
Select Off as the Control Panel Lock setting in the projector's Settings
menu.
s Settings > Lock Setting > Control Panel Lock
g Related Links
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
Use the security cable attachment point on the projector to attach a wire
cable and secure it to a room fixture or heavy furniture.
c Attach
screw.
the wireless LAN module cover, and secure it in place with the
b Select the Network menu and press [Enter].
e Select the Basic menu and press [Enter]. g Select the Wireless LAN menu and press [Enter].
a
Use the displayed keyboard to enter the name, passwords and
keyword. Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to
j For the Advanced connection mode, assign the IP settings for your
network as necessary.
highlight characters and press [Enter] to select them. If your network assigns addresses automatically, select IP Settings to
set the DHCP setting to On.
If you must set addresses manually, select IP Settings to set the
DHCP setting to Off, and then enter the projector's IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as necessary.
Wireless Network Projection 85
k Toscreen,
prevent the SSID or IP address from being displayed on the standby
set the SSID Display setting or the IP Address Display setting a Toon the
access your wireless utility software, double-click the network icon
Windows taskbar.
to Off.
l When you have finished selecting settings, select Complete and then b When connecting in Advanced connection mode, select the network
name (SSID) of the network the projector is connecting to.
follow the on-screen instructions to save your settings and exit the
menus.
c Click Connect.
m Press the [LAN] button on the remote control.
The wireless network settings are complete when you see the correct IP Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X
address on the LAN standby screen.
Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network in OS
X.
EB a Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
b When connecting in Advanced connection mode, make sure AirPort is
turned on and select the network name (SSID) of the network the
projector is connecting to.
g Related Links
"Network Menu - Security Menu" p.111
Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device 87
After selecting the wireless network settings for your projector, you can
display a QR code on the screen and use it to connect a mobile device using d Select the Basic menu and press [Enter].
the Epson iProjection app.
Make sure you have installed the latest version of Epson iProjection
a (V1.3.0 or later) on your device.
You can download Epson iProjection for free from the App Store or
from Google play. Any fees incurred when communicating with the
App Store or Google play are the responsibility of the customer.
You need to setup a Wi-Fi profile when using Epson iProjection for
iOS for the first time.
g Press the [LAN] button on the remote control or select Display the QR
Code in the projector's Network menu.
The QR code is displayed on the projected surface.
If you do not see the QR code after pressing the [LAN] button,
a press [Enter] to display the code.
To correctly read the QR code, make sure you face the screen
a squarely and closely enough so that the projected code fits into
the guide of the mobile device's QR code reader. If you are too
far from the screen, the code may not be read.
You can use the Quick Wireless Connection USB Key to quickly connect the In Windows Vista, if the AutoPlay window is displayed, select
projector to a Windows computer wirelessly and project your presentation.
a Run LaunchQWRD.exe, then select Allow.
The Quick Wireless Connection USB Key is not included with your
a projector.
g Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Quick Wireless
Connection driver.
a Make sure the wireless LAN module is installed or built into your
projector.
a
If the Windows Firewall message is displayed, click Yes to disable
the firewall.
b Turn on the projector. After a few minutes, your computer image is displayed by the projector.
If it does not appear, press the [LAN] button on your projector's
c Press the [LAN] button on the remote control.
The LAN standby screen is displayed. Verify that an SSID and IP
remote control or restart your computer.
EasyMP Monitor software (Windows only) lets you monitor and control your
projector through the network. See the EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide for
instructions.
You can download EasyMP Monitor from the following Web site.
http://www.epson.com/
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser 92
Once you have connected your projector to your network, you can select You cannot select the following settings using a Web browser.
projector settings and control projection using a compatible Web browser.
This lets you access the projector remotely.
a Test Pattern, Pointer Shape, User Button, User's Logo,
Language, Reset Lamp Hours and all the settings in the
Network menu
Make sure the computer and projector are connected to the network. You can select the following settings only using a Web
a When projecting images via a wireless LAN, connect in Advanced
connection mode.
browser.
SNMP Community Name (up to 32 alphanumeric
The Web setup and control features support Internet Explorer 8.0 or characters)
later, and Safari on networks that do not use a proxy server for Monitor Password (up to 16 alphanumeric characters)
connection. Use Safari for OS X. You cannot select all of the
projector menu settings or control all projector functions using a HTTP port (port number used for Web Control except for
Web browser. 80 [default], 843, 3620, 3621, 3625, 3629, 4352, 4649, 5357,
10000, 10001, 41794)
If you set Standby Mode to Communication On in the projector's
ECO menu, you can use a Web browser to select settings and control
projection even if the projector is in standby mode (when the power
is off). e To control projection remotely, select the Web Remote option.
a Make sure the projector is turned on.
b Start your Web browser on a computer connected to the network.
c Type the projector's IP address into the browser's address box and press
the computer's Enter key.
You see the Web Control screen.
You may need to log in before you see the Web Control screen.
a If you see a log in window, enter your user name and
password. (The default user name is EPSONWEB and the
default password is admin.)
You can change the password in the Web Control Password
menu in the projector's Network menu.
s Network > Basic > Web Control Password
g Related Links
"Network Menu - Basic Menu" p.109
"Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu" p.115
You can set up the projector to send you an e-mail alert over the network if
there is a problem with the projector. g Select a number for the SMTP server Port Number, from 1 to 65535
(default is 25).
If you set the Standby Mode setting to Communication On in the projector's
ECO menu, you can receive the e-mail alerts even if the projector is in
standby mode (when the power is off).
h Choose an address field, enter the e-mail address, and select the alerts
you want to receive. Repeat for up to three addresses.
d Select the Mail menu and press [Enter]. If a critical problem causes a projector to shut down, you may not
a receive an e-mail alert.
g Related Links
"Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages" p.94
"Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu" p.115
You can monitor and control the projector from a computer via USB. If the command being processed terminates abnormally, an error message is
Connect the computer and the projector with a USB cable, and enter the output and a ":" is returned.
communication commands (ESC/VP21 commands).
The following commands are available.
g Related Links
"Setting Up for Using ESC/VP21 Commands" p.96 Item Command
"ESC/VP21 Command List" p.96 Power On/Off On PWR ON
"Communications Protocol" p.96 Off PWR OFF
Signal selection Computer Auto SOURCE 1F
Setting Up for Using ESC/VP21 Commands RGB SOURCE 11
The first time you control and monitor the projector using ESC/VP21 Component SOURCE 14
commands, you must install the USB communication driver on your HDMI, HDMI1 SOURCE 30
computer and set up the projector. You do not need to install the driver the
next time. HDMI2 * SOURCE A0
Video SOURCE 41
b Set the USB Type B setting to Link 21L in the projector's Extended
menu.
LAN SOURCE 53
A/V Mute On/Off On MUTE ON
c Connect
cable.
your computer to the projector's USB-B port using a USB Off MUTE OFF
You can use the projector's menus to adjust the settings that control how your
projector works. The projector displays the menus on the screen. c To change settings in the displayed menu, press [Enter].
a Press the [Menu] button on the control panel or remote control. d Press the up or down arrow button to move through the settings.
e Change
screens.
the settings using the buttons listed on the bottom of the menu
f To return all the menu settings to their default values, select Reset.
g When you finish changing settings on a menu, press [Esc].
h Press [Menu] or [Esc] to exit the menus.
You see the menu screen displaying the Image menu settings.
b Press the up or down arrow buttons to move through the menus listed
on the left. The settings for each menu are displayed on the right.
The on-screen keyboard is displayed when you need to enter numbers and Text type Details
characters.
Alphabet ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY
Z
a Use the arrow buttons on the control panel or remote control to
highlight the number or character you want to enter and press the
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
[Enter] button. Symbols !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]
^_`{|}~
Each time you select the CAPS key, the characters change
a between upper case and lower case. Each time you select the
SYM1/2 key, the symbols enclosed by the frame change.
b After entering the text, select Finish on the keyboard to confirm your
entries. Select Cancel to cancel entering text.
g Related Links
"Available Text Using the On-screen Keyboard" p.100
"Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser" p.92
Settings on the Image menu let you adjust the quality of your image for the Setting Options Description
input source you are currently using. The available settings depend on the
Color Temp. Color Temp. Sets the color tone based on color
currently selected input source. temperature. The image is tinted blue
Customized
when a high value is selected and tinted
red when a low value is selected.
Color Temp.: select to set the color
temperature range from 3200K to
10000K (for sRGB mode) or from 0 to 10
(for other color modes).
Customized: adjusts the individual R
(red), G (green), and B (blue)
components of the offset and gain.
Image Noise Reduction Reduces flickering in analog images.
Enhancement
Advanced Deinterlacing Sets whether or not to convert
(For interlaced interlaced-to-progressive signals for
signal certain video image types.
[480i/576i/1080i] Off: for fast-moving video images.
input) Video: for most video images.
To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and Film/Auto: for movies, computer
select that source. graphics, and animation.
Auto Iris Off Adjusts the projected luminance based
Setting Options Description on the image brightness when the Color
Normal
Color Mode See the list of Adjusts the vividness of image colors for Mode is set to Dynamic or Cinema.
High Speed
available Color various image types and environments.
Modes Reset Resets all adjustment values except Color
Mode on the Image menu to their
Brightness Varying levels Lightens or darkens the overall image. default settings.
available
Contrast Varying levels Adjusts the difference between light and
available dark areas of the image. The Brightness setting does not affect lamp brightness. To change
Color Saturation Varying levels
available
Adjusts the intensity of the image colors. a the lamp brightness mode, use the Power Consumption setting in
the projector's ECO menu.
You cannot select the Noise Reduction setting when the following
Tint Varying levels Adjusts the balance of green to magenta are being input.
available tones in the image.
The Deinterlacing setting is set to Off.
Sharpness Varying levels Adjusts the sharpness or softness of A digital RGB signal is being input.
available image details.
An interlaced signal (480i/576i/1080i) is being input.
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu 102
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"Available Color Modes" p.53
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu 103
Normally the projector automatically detects and optimizes the input signal Setting Options Description
settings. If you need to customize the settings, you can use the Signal menu.
Aspect See the list of Sets the aspect ratio (width-to-height
The available settings depend on the currently selected input source. available aspect ratio) for the selected input source.
ratios.
You cannot select settings on the Signal menu when the current input
a source is one of the following:
USB Display
Tracking Varying levels
available
Adjusts the signal to eliminate vertical
stripes in computer images.
USB Sync. Varying levels Adjusts the signal to eliminate fuzziness
available or flickering in computer images.
LAN
Position Up Adjusts the image location on the screen.
Down
Left
Right
Auto Setup On Automatically optimizes computer image
Off quality (when On).
You can restore the default settings of the Tracking, Sync., and
a Position settings by pressing the [Auto] button on the remote control.
To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and
select that source.
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"Available Image Aspect Ratios" p.51
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu 105
Options on the Settings menu let you customize various projector features. Setting Options Description
Volume Varying levels Adjusts the volume of projectors speaker
available system.
Setting values are saved for each source.
Lock Setting Control Panel Lock Controls projector button locking to
secure the projector:
Full Lock: locks all buttons.
Partial Lock: locks all buttons except the
power button.
Off: no buttons locked.
Pointer Shape Changes the shape of the remote control
Pointer 1: pointer.
Pointer 2:
Pointer 3:
Setting Options Description Remote Receiver Front/Rear Limits reception of remote control
Front signals by the selected receiver; Off turns
Keystone H/V-Keystone Adjusts image shape to rectangular off all receivers.
(horizontally and vertically). Rear
Quick Corner
H/V-Keystone: select to manually Off
correct horizontal and vertical sides, or User Button Power Assigns a menu option to the [User]
turn Auto V-Keystone and H-Keystone Consumption button on the remote control for one-
Adjuster on or off. Info touch access.
Quick Corner: select to correct image Deinterlacing
shape and alignment using an on-screen
display. Test Pattern
Resolution
Split Screen Screen Size Divides the viewing area horizontally and
displays two images side-by-side (press Display the QR
Source Code
[Esc] to cancel split screen display).
Swap Screens
Audio Source
Display the QR
Code
Zoom Adjusts the size of the projected image.
(EB-S31/EB-
S04/EB-S130/EB-
S300)
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu 106
Attention
If a pattern is displayed for a
long time, a residual image may
be visible in projected images.
Settings on the Extended menu let you customize various projector setup Setting Options Description
features.
Display Messages Selects various display options:
Display Messages: set to On to display messages
Background such as input source name, color mode
Startup Screen name, aspect ratio, no signal message, or
high temperature warning on your
A/V Mute projected image.
Display Background: sets the screen
color or logo to display when no signal is
received.
Startup Screen: set to On to display the
user's logo when projection starts.
A/V Mute: sets the screen color or logo
to display when A/V Mute is turned on.
User's Logo Creates a screen that the projector
displays to identify itself and enhance
security.
Projection Front Selects the way the projector faces the
Setting Options Description Front/Ceiling screen so the image is oriented correctly.
Home Screen Home Screen Auto Selects the projector's Home screen Rear
Disp. display options: Rear/Ceiling
Custom Function 1 Home Screen Auto Disp.: select whether
Custom Function 2 or not to display the Home screen
automatically.
Custom Function 1/Custom Function
2: select to set functions and the display
as the customized Home screen.
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu 108
Setting Options Description When you set User's Logo Protection to On in the Password
Operation Direct Power On Selects various operation options: a Protection screen, you cannot change settings related to user's logo
display (Display Background, Startup Screen, A/V Mute in the
High Altitude Direct Power On: lets you turn on the
Display setting). Set User's Logo Protection to Off first.
Mode projector by plugging it in without
Auto Source Search pressing the power button.
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projectors operating temperature at "Selecting Password Security Types" p.77
altitudes above 1500 m.
Auto Source Search: set to On to detect
the input signal automatically and
project images when there is no input
signal.
Auto Power On: select the image source
from which you want to automatically
start projection. When the projector
detects the input signal from the selected
image source, it projects automatically in
standby mode. To enable this feature,
connect the projector using a VGA
computer cable or USB cable.
USB Type B USB Display USB Display: enables the USB Display.
Link 21L Link 21L: enables ESC/VP21 commands.
Projector ID Off Assigns an ID for the projector when you
1 through 9 use multiple projectors.
Settings on the Network menu let you view network information and set up Setting Options Description
the projector for monitoring and controlling over a network.
Net. Info. - Connection Mode Displays wireless network status and
When you set Network Protection to On in the Password Protection screen, Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Sys. details when you have selected Wireless
you cannot change the network settings. Set Network Protection to Off first. Mode to Wireless LAN On.
Antenna Level
Projector Name
SSID
DHCP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
MAC Address
Region Code
Display the QR Displays the QR code.
Code
Network To additional Configures your network settings.
Configuration network menus
Once you have connected your projector to your network, you can
Setting Options Description a select projector settings and control projection using a compatible Web
browser. This lets you access the projector remotely.
Wireless Mode Wireless LAN On Configures your wireless LAN settings.
Off Select Wireless LAN On when
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over a wireless LAN. If you do not want "Network Menu - Basic Menu" p.109
to connect via wireless LAN, turn it off to "Network Menu - Wireless LAN Menu" p.110
prevent unauthorized access by others.
"Network Menu - Security Menu" p.111
"Network Menu - Mail Menu" p.112
"Network Menu - Others Menu" p.113
"Network Menu - Reset Menu" p.113
"Selecting Password Security Types" p.77
Settings on the ECO menu let you customize projector functions to save Setting Options Description
power.
Sleep Mode On Automatically turns off the projector
When you select a power-saving setting, a leaf icon appears next to the menu Off after an interval of inactivity (when On).
item.
Sleep Mode Timer 1 to 30 minutes Sets the interval for Sleep Mode.
Lens Cover Timer On Automatically turns off the projector
Off after 30 minutes if the lens cover is
closed (when On).
A/V Mute Timer On Automatically turns off the projector
Off after 30 minutes if A/V Mute is enabled
(when On).
Standby Mode Communication Communication On indicates that the
On projector can be monitored over a
Communication network when the projector is in standby
Off mode. Enable this setting to allow the
following operations to occur when the
projector is in standby mode:
Monitor and control the projector over
a network
ECO Display On Displays a leaf icon in the bottom left
Off corner of the projected screen to indicate
Setting Options Description
the power-saving status when the lamp
Power Normal Selects the brightness mode of the brightness changes (when On).
Consumption ECO projector lamp:
Reset Resets all adjustment values on the ECO
Normal: sets maximum lamp brightness. menu to their default settings, except for
ECO: reduces lamp brightness and fan Standby Mode.
noise, and saves power and lamp life.
You cannot select settings when you use
your projector at high altitude or in When the Sleep Mode Timer setting is enabled, the lamp dims for a
locations subject to high temperatures. a short time before the timer limit is reached and the projector turns
off.
Light Optimizer On When set to On, the lamp brightness is
(Available when Off adjusted according to the projected When the Lens Cover Timer or A/V Mute Timer settings are
Power image. This helps to reduce the power enabled, the lamp uses less power when the lens cover is closed or
Consumption is set consumption by lowering the lamp A/V Mute is activated.
to Normal.) brightness according to the scene being
projected.
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The setting is stored for each Color "Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
Mode.
Projector Information Display - Info Menu 116
You can display information about the projector and version by viewing the
Info menu. However, you cannot change any settings in the menu.
Info Menu - Projector Info Menu
You can display information about the projector and input sources by viewing
the Projector Info menu in the projector's Info menu.
You can reset most of the projector settings to their default values using the
Reset All option on the Reset menu.
You can also reset the projector's lamp usage timer to zero when you replace
the lamp using the Reset Lamp Hours option.
You cannot reset the following settings using the Reset All option:
Input Signal
Zoom
User's Logo
Language
Network menu items
Lamp Hours
Password
Copy Menu Settings to Another Projector (Batch Setup) 119
After selecting the projector's menu settings for one projector, you can save
the settings to a USB flash drive or a computer connected with a USB cable to b Connect
port.
an empty USB flash drive directly to the projector's USB-A
copy settings to another projector, as long as they are the same model.
Menu settings such as the following are not copied to the other projector. c Hold down the [Esc] button on the remote control or the control panel
and connect the power cord to the projector.
Network menu settings (except for the Mail menu and the Others menu)
Lamp Hours and Status from the Info menu
d When all of the projector's indicators turn on, release the [Esc] button.
The indicators start flashing and the batch setup file is written to the
Perform batch setup before adjusting the image settings such as USB flash drive. When writing is finished, the projector turns off.
a Keystone. Since image adjustment values are also copied to another
projector, the adjustments you made before performing the batch setup
are overwritten and the projected screen you adjusted may change. Caution
When copying the menu settings from one projector to another, user's Do not disconnect the power cord or the USB flash drive from the projector
logo is also copied. Do not register the information that you do not while the file is being written. If the power cord or USB flash drive is
want to share between multiple projector as a user's logo. disconnected, the projector may not start correctly.
i When all of the projector's indicators turn on, release the [Menu]
a Disconnect the power cord from the projector, and check that all of the
projector's indicators have turned off.
button. (The indicators remain on for approximately 75 seconds.)
Copy Menu Settings to Another Projector (Batch Setup) 120
When all of the indicators start flashing, the settings are being written. The file name for the batch setup file is PJCONFDATA.bin. If
When writing is finished, the projector turns off.
a you need to change the file name, add text after PJCONFDATA
using only alphanumeric characters. If you change the
Caution PJCONFDATA section of the file name, the projector may not be
able to recognize the file correctly.
Do not disconnect the power cord or the USB flash drive from the projector
while the file is being written. If the power cord or drive is disconnected,
the projector may not start correctly.
f Eject the USB device (Windows) or drag the removable disk icon to the
Trash (OS X).
a Disconnect the power cord from the projector, and check that all of the
projector's indicators have turned off.
k When all of the projector's indicators turn on, release the [Menu]
button.
b Connect a USB cable to the computer's USB port and to the projector's
USB-B port.
The computer recognizes the projector as a removable disk.
c Hold down the [Esc] button on the remote control or the control panel l Copy the batch setup file (PJCONFDATA.bin) that you saved to your
computer to the top level folder of the removable disk.
and connect the power cord to the projector.
Do not copy any files or folders other than the batch setup file to
d When all of the projector's indicators turn on, release the [Esc] button. a the removable disk.
The computer recognizes the projector as a removable disk.
e Open the removable disk icon or folder, and save the batch setup file to
the computer.
m Eject the USB device (Windows) or drag the removable disk icon to the
Trash (OS X).
Copy Menu Settings to Another Projector (Batch Setup) 121
Warning
Before cleaning any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except as specifically explained in this manual. Dangerous
electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely.
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"Cleaning the Lens" p.123
"Cleaning the Projector Case" p.124
"Air Filter and Vent Maintenance" p.125
"Projector Lamp Maintenance" p.127
"Replacing the Remote Control Batteries" p.132
Cleaning the Lens 123
Warning
Do not use a lens cleaner that contains flammable gas. The high heat generated
by the projector lamp may cause a fire.
Attention
Do not use glass cleaner or any harsh materials to clean the lens and do not
subject the lens to any impacts; otherwise, it could be damaged. Do not use
canned air, or the gases may leave a flammable residue.
Cleaning the Projector Case 124
Before cleaning the projector case, turn off the projector and unplug the
power cord.
To remove dust or dirt, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
To remove stubborn dirt, use a soft cloth moistened with water and mild
soap. Do not spray liquid directly on the projector.
Attention
Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other chemicals to clean the
projector case. These can damage the case. Do not use canned air, or the gases
may leave a flammable residue.
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance 125
Regular filter maintenance is important to maintaining your projector. Clean You can remove the air filter so that you can clean both sides. Do
the air filer when a message appears telling you the temperature inside the
projector has reached a high level. It is recommended that you clean these
a not rinse the air filter in water, or use any detergent or solvent to
clean it.
parts at least once every three months. Clean them more often than this if you
use the projector in a particularly dusty environment.
Attention
Attention Do not use canned air. The gases may leave a flammable residue or push
If regular maintenance is not performed, your Epson projector will notify you dust and debris into the projector's optics or other sensitive areas.
when the temperature inside the projector has reached a high level. Do not wait
until this warning appears to maintain your projector filter as prolonged exposure
to high temperatures may reduce the life of your projector or lamp.
c Iffilter.
dust is difficult to remove or the air filter is damaged, replace the air
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"Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents" p.125 Replacing the Air Filter
"Replacing the Air Filter" p.125
You need to replace the air filter in the following situations:
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents After cleaning the air filter, you see a message telling you to clean or replace
it
Clean the projector's air filter or vents if they get dusty, or if you see a
The air filter is torn or damaged
message telling you to clean them.
You can replace the air filter while the projector is mounted to the ceiling or
placed on a table.
a Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
b Gently remove the dust using a small vacuum designed for computers
or a very soft brush (such as a paintbrush).
a Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance 126
d Place the new air filter in the projector as shown and push gently until
it clicks into place.
c Grip the air filter tab and pull the air filter straight out.
The projector monitors the number of hours the lamp is used and displays
this information in the projector's menu system. Attention
If you continue to use the lamp after the replacement period has passed, the
Replace the lamp as soon as possible when the following occurs: possibility that the lamp may explode increases. When the lamp replacement
message appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible, even if it
The projected image gets darker or quality declines is still working.
A message is displayed when you turn on the projector telling you to replace Do not repeatedly turn off the power and then immediately turn it back on.
the lamp (the message is displayed 100 hours before the expected end of the Turning the power on and off frequently may shorten the lamp's operating life.
lamp life and appears for 30 seconds) Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and the way it has been used, the
lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message
appears. You should always have a spare lamp unit ready in case it is needed.
We recommend the use of genuine Epson replacement lamps. The use of non-
genuine lamps may affect projection quality and safety. Any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non-genuine lamps may not be covered by
Epson's warranty.
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"Replacing the Lamp" p.127
"Resetting the Lamp Timer" p.130
"Projector Specifications" p.155
The power indicator is flashing blue, and the projector's lamp indicator is
flashing orange.
Replacing the Lamp
You can replace the lamp while the projector is placed on a table or mounted
to the ceiling.
Warning
Let the lamp fully cool before replacing it to avoid injury.
Never disassemble or modify the lamp. If a modified or disassembled lamp is
installed in the projector, it could cause a fire, electric shock, or other damage or
injury.
e Loosen the screws securing the lamp to the projector. The screws do
not come all the way out.
Projector Lamp Maintenance 129
f Grip the raised section of the lamp and remove it. g Gently insert the new lamp into the projector. If it does not fit easily,
make sure it is facing the right way.
h Push in the lamp firmly and tighten the screws to secure it. a
Make sure the lamp cover is securely installed or the lamp will
not turn on.
Do not replace the lamp cover with too much force and make
sure the lamp cover is not deformed.
Reset the lamp timer to zero to monitor the new lamp's usage.
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"Replacement Parts" p.148
Do not reset the lamp timer if you have not replaced the lamp to avoid
a inaccurate lamp usage information.
i Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw to secure it.
a Turn on the projector.
b Press the [Menu] button on the control panel or remote control.
c Select the Reset menu and press [Enter].
Projector Lamp Maintenance 131
You see a prompt asking if you want to reset the lamp hours.
The remote control uses two AA manganese or alkaline batteries. Replace the
batteries as soon as they run out. Warning
Check the positions of the (+) and () marks inside the battery holder to
Attention ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way. If the batteries are not used
Make sure you read the Safety Instructions before handling the batteries. correctly, they could explode or leak causing a fire, injury, or damage to the
product.
a Open the battery cover as shown. d Close the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
If the projector is not working properly, turn it off, unplug it, and then plug it
back in and turn it on.
If this does not solve the problem, check the following:
The indicators on the projector may indicate the problem.
The projector's Help system can display information about common
problems.
The solutions in this manual can help you solve many problems.
If none of these solutions help, contact Epson for technical support.
Projector Indicators Status 135
The indicators on the projector indicate the projector status and let you know Indicator and status Problem and solutions
when a problem occurs. Check the status and color of the indicators and then
Power: Lit blue Standby, sleep mode, or monitoring.
refer to this table for a solution.
Status: Off When you press the power button, projection starts.
Lamp: Off
Temp: Off
Power: Flashing blue Preparing for monitoring and all features are disabled.
Status: Off
Lamp: Off
Temp: Off
Power: Flashing blue Projector is too hot.
Status: Indicator status Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged
varies with dust or obstructed by nearby objects.
Lamp: Indicator status Clean or replace the air filter.
varies Make sure the environmental temperature is not too
Temp: Flashing orange hot.
A Power indicator
Power: Off Projector has overheated and turned off. Leave it turned
B Status indicator off to cool down for 5 minutes.
Status: Flashing blue
C Wireless LAN indicator (operates only on EB-U32 and EB-W32) Lamp: Off Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged
D Lamp indicator with dust or obstructed by nearby objects.
Temp: Lit orange
Clean or replace the air filter.
E Temp (temperature) indicator
If operating the projector at high altitude, set the High
Altitude Mode setting to On in the projector's
Indicator and status Problem and solutions Extended menu.
s Extended > Operation > High Altitude Mode
Power: Lit blue Normal operation. If the problem persists, unplug the projector and
Status: Lit blue contact Epson for help.
Lamp: Off
Temp: Off
Power: Lit blue Warming up or shutting down. When warming up, wait
Status: Flashing blue about 30 seconds for an image to appear.
Lamp: Off All buttons are disabled during warm-up and shutting
down.
Temp: Off
Projector Indicators Status 136
Indicator and status Problem and solutions Indicator and status Problem and solutions
Power: Off Lamp has a problem. Power: Off Power error (Ballast). Turn the projector off, unplug it,
Status: Flashing blue Check to see if the lamp is burned out, broken, or Status: Flashing blue and contact Epson for help.
Lamp: Lit orange installed incorrectly. Reseat or replace the lamp as Lamp: Lit orange
necessary.
Temp: Off Temp: Lit orange
Clean the air filter.
If operating the projector at high altitude, set the High
Altitude Mode setting to On in the projector's Wireless LAN indicator Problem and solutions
Extended menu. and status
s Extended > Operation > High Altitude Mode
Lit blue Wireless LAN is available.
If the problem persists, unplug the projector and
contact Epson for help. Flashing blue (quickly) Connecting to a device.
Lamp cover has a problem. Flashing blue (slowly) An error has occurred. Turn off the projector and restart
Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely it.
installed. The lamp does not turn on if the lamp and If this does not solve the problem, contact Epson for
the lamp cover are not installed correctly. help.
Power: Flashing blue Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage. Do not Off Wireless LAN is not available. Make sure the Wireless
Status: Indicator status continue using the projector. LAN settings are correct.
varies
Lamp: Flashing orange
If the indicators display a pattern not listed in the table above, turn the
Temp: Indicator status
varies a projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
Power: Off A fan or sensor has a problem. Turn the projector off,
Status: Flashing blue unplug it, and contact Epson for help. g Related Links
Lamp: Off
"Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents" p.125
"Replacing the Air Filter" p.125
Temp: Flashing orange
"Replacing the Lamp" p.127
Power: Off Internal projector error. Turn the projector off, unplug
Status: Flashing blue it, and contact Epson for help.
Lamp: Flashing orange
Temp: Off
Power: Off Auto iris error. Turn the projector off, unplug it, and
Status: Flashing blue contact Epson for help.
Lamp: Flashing orange
Temp: Flashing orange
Using the Projector Help Displays 137
You can display information to help you solve common problems using the
projector's Help system. d Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the problem you want
to solve.
Check the solutions in these sections if you have any problems with projected Check the settings on the projector's Signal menu to make sure they are
images or sound. correct for the current video source.
g Related Links Adjust the Brightness setting in the projector's Image menu or select the
"Solutions When No Image Appears" p.138 Normal as the Power Consumption setting in the projector's ECO menu.
"Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function" p.138 Check the Display setting in the projector's Extended menu to make sure
"Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears" p.139 Messages is set to On.
"Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears" p.140 If the projector does not respond when you press the control panel buttons,
"Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears" p.140 the buttons may be locked. Unlock the buttons.
"Solutions When the Image is not Rectangular" p.140
If the projector does not respond when you press buttons on the remote
"Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static" p.141
control, make sure the remote receivers are turned on.
"Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry" p.141
"Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect" p.142 For images projected with Windows Media Center, reduce the screen size
"Solutions to Sound Problems" p.142 from full screen mode.
"Solutions When Image File Names are not Displayed Correctly in PC Free" For images projected from applications using Windows DirectX, turn off
p.143 DirectX functions.
The projector may not be able to project copyrighted videos that you play
Solutions When No Image Appears back on a computer. For more details, see the manual supplied with the
computer.
If no image appears, try the following solutions:
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Press the power button to turn the power on. "Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
Make sure the lens cover is open all the way. "Image Quality Settings - Image Menu" p.101
Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to see if the image was "Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu" p.115
temporarily turned off. "Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
"Unlocking the Projector's Buttons" p.79
If the projector does not respond when you press the [A/V Mute] button, an
internal error may have occurred in the projector. Contact Epson for help.
Make sure all necessary cables are securely connected and the power is on Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB
for the projector and connected video sources. Display Function
Make sure the image being projected is not completely black (only when
If no image appears or if the image appears incorrectly using the USB Display
projecting computer images).
function, try the following solutions:
Make sure the projector's menu settings are correct.
Press the [USB] button on the remote control.
Press the projector's power button to wake it from standby or sleep mode.
Make sure the Epson USB Display software has been installed correctly.
Also, check if the connected computer is in sleep mode or displaying a
Install it manually if necessary.
blank screen saver.
Solving Image or Sound Problems 139
For OS X, select the USB Display icon in the Dock folder. If the icon does If you are projecting from a laptop computer, make sure it is set up to
not appear on the Dock, double-click USB Display in the Applications display on an external monitor.
folder. If necessary, turn off the projector and the connected computer or video
If you select Exit from the USB Display icon menu on the Dock, USB source, and then turn them back on.
Display does not start automatically when you connect the USB cable. If you are projecting from an HDMI source, replace the HDMI cable with
When using a computer running Windows 2000 under user authority, a the shorter one.
Windows error message is displayed and you may not be able to use the
software. If this occurs, try updating Windows to the latest version, restart g Related Links
your computer, and try to connect again. Contact Epson for more details. "Displaying From a Laptop" p.139
"Displaying From a Mac Laptop" p.139
For images projected with Windows Media Center, reduce the screen size
from full screen mode.
For images projected from applications using Windows DirectX, turn off Displaying From a Laptop
DirectX functions. If the message "No Signal" is displayed when projecting from a laptop, you
If the mouse cursor flickers, select Make the movement of the mouse need to set up the laptop to display on an external monitor.
pointer smooth in the Epson USB Display Settings program on your
computer (this feature is not available for Windows 2000).
Turn off the Transfer layered window setting in the Epson USB Display
a Hold down the laptop's Fn key and press the key labeled with a monitor
icon or CRT/LCD. (See your laptop manual for details.) Wait a few
Settings program on your computer. seconds for an image to appear.
For projectors with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 1200), if you change
the computer resolution during projection, the performance and quality of
the video may decline.
b Tosamedisplay on the laptop's monitor and the projector, try pressing the
keys again.
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"Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio" p.22
c IfthetheWindows
same image is not displayed by the laptop and projector, check
Display utility to make sure the external monitor port is
enabled and extended desktop mode is disabled. (See your computer or
Windows manual for instructions.)
Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears
If the "No Signal" message appears, try the following solutions: d Ifoption
necessary, check your video card settings and set the multiple display
to Clone or Mirror.
Press the [Source Search] button and wait a few seconds for an image to
appear.
Displaying From a Mac Laptop
Turn on the connected computer or video source, and press play to begin
your presentation, if necessary. If the message "No Signal" is displayed when projecting from a Mac laptop,
Check that all cables required for projection are securely connected. you need to set up the laptop for mirrored display. (See your laptop manual
for details.)
Connect the video source directly to the projector.
Solving Image or Sound Problems 140
a Open the System Preferences utility and select Displays. Check your computer display settings to disable dual display and set the
resolution within the projector's limits. (See your computer manual for
b Select the Display or Color LCD option, if necessary. details.)
Check the resolution assigned to your presentation files to see if they are
c Click the Arrange or Arrangement tab. created for a different resolution. (See your software help for details.)
Make sure you selected the correct projection mode. You can select Front,
d Select Mirror Displays. Front/Ceiling, Rear, or Rear/Ceiling as the Projection setting in the
projector's Extended menu.
Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears g Related Links
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
If the message "Not supported" is displayed, try the following solutions: "Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
Make sure the correct input signal is selected on the projector's Signal "Supported Monitor Display Resolutions" p.153
menu.
Make sure the computer's display resolution does not exceed the projector's Solutions When the Image is not Rectangular
resolution and frequency limits. If necessary, select a different display
resolution for your computer. (See your computer manual for details.) If the projected image is not evenly rectangular, try the following solutions:
g Related Links Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103 squarely, if possible.
If you adjusted the projector height using the projector feet, press the
keystone buttons on the projector to adjust the image shape.
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears
Turn on horizontal keystone slider in the projector's Settings menu. Then,
If only a partial computer image appears, try the following solutions: adjust the slider until the image is evenly rectangular.
s Settings > Keystone > H/V-Keystone > H-Keystone Adjuster
Press the [Auto] button on the remote control to optimize the image signal.
Turn on automatic adjustment in the projector's Settings menu. The
Try adjusting the image position using the Position setting in the
projector automatically corrects the image every time you move the
projector's Signal menu.
projector.
Press the [Aspect] button on the remote control to select a different image s Settings > Keystone > H/V-Keystone > Auto V-Keystone
aspect ratio.
Adjust the Quick Corner setting to correct the image shape.
Change the Resolution setting in the projector's Signal menu according to
s Settings > Keystone > Quick Corner
the signal for the connected equipment.
If you zoomed into or out of the image using the [E-Zoom] buttons, press g Related Links
the [Esc] button until the projector returns to a full display. "Auto V-Keystone" p.41
"Correcting the Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons" p.42
"Correcting the Image Shape with Quick Corner" p.43
Solving Image or Sound Problems 141
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry
If the projected image contains electronic interference (noise) or static, try the If the projected image is fuzzy or blurry, try the following solutions:
following solutions: Adjust the image focus.
Check the cables connecting your computer or video source to the Clean the projector lens.
projector. They should be:
Separated from the power cord to prevent interference To avoid condensation on the lens after bringing the projector in
Securely connected at both ends
Not connected to an extension cable
a from a cold environment, let the projector warm up to room
temperature before using it.
No longer than 3 meters
Position the projector close enough to the screen.
Check the settings on the projector's Signal menu to make sure they match
the video source. Position the projector so the keystone adjustment angle is not so wide that it
distorts the image.
If available for your video source, adjust the Deinteracing and Noise
Reduction settings in the Image menu. Turn on automatic adjustment in the projector's Settings menu.
s Settings > Keystone > H/V-Keystone > Auto V-Keystone
Select a computer video resolution and refresh rate that are compatible with
the projector. Adjust the Sharpness setting in the projector's Image menu to improve
If you are projecting from a computer, press the [Auto] button on the image quality.
remote control to automatically adjust the Tracking and Sync. settings. If If you are projecting from a computer, press the [Auto] button on the
the images are not adjusted correctly, manually adjust the Tracking and remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and sync. If any bands
Sync. settings in the projector's Signal menu. or overall blurriness remain, display a uniformly patterned image on the
Select Auto as the Resolution setting in the projector's Signal menu. screen and manually adjust the Tracking and Sync. settings in the
projector's Signal menu.
If you adjusted the image shape using the projector controls, try decreasing
the Sharpness setting in the projector's Image menu to improve image If you are projecting from a computer, use a lower resolution or select a
quality. resolution that matches the projector's native resolution.
If you connected an extension power cable, try projecting without it to see if g Related Links
it caused interference in the signal. "Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
If you are using the USB Display function, turn off the Transfer layered "Image Quality Settings - Image Menu" p.101
window setting in the Epson USB Display Settings program on your "Supported Monitor Display Resolutions" p.153
computer. "Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring" p.48
"Cleaning the Lens" p.123
g Related Links
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
"Image Quality Settings - Image Menu" p.101
"Supported Monitor Display Resolutions" p.153
Solving Image or Sound Problems 142
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Solutions to Sound Problems
Incorrect
If there is no sound or the volume is too low or high, try the following
If the projected image is too dark or light, or the colors are incorrect, try the solutions:
following solutions: Adjust the projector's volume settings.
Press the [Color Mode] button on the remote control to try different color Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to resume video and
modes for the image and environment. audio if they were temporarily stopped.
Check your video source settings. Check your computer or video source to make sure the volume is turned up
Adjust the available settings on the projector's Image menu for the current and the audio output is set for the correct source.
input source, such as Brightness, Contrast, Tint, Color Temp., and/or Disconnect the audio cable, and then reconnect it.
Color Saturation. Check the audio cable connections between the projector and your video
Make sure you selected the correct Input Signal or Video Signal setting in source.
the projector's Signal menu, if available for your image source. If you do not hear sound from an HDMI source, set the connected device to
s Signal > Advanced > Input Signal PCM output.
s Signal > Advanced > Video Signal Make sure any connected audio cables are labeled "No Resistance".
Make sure all the cables are securely connected to the projector and your If you are using the USB Display function, turn on the Output audio from
video device. If you connected long cables, try connecting shorter cables. the projector setting in the Epson USB Display Settings program on your
If you are using the ECO as the Power Consumption setting, try selecting computer.
Normal in the projector's ECO menu. When you are connecting the projector to a Mac using an HDMI cable,
make sure your Mac supports audio through the HDMI port.
At high altitudes or locations subject to high temperatures, the image
a may become darker and you may not be able to adjust the Power
Consumption setting.
If the volume for the computer is set to the minimum while the projector is
set to the maximum, the noise may be mixed. Turn up the computer's
volume and turn down the projector's volume. (When you use EasyMP
Position the projector close enough to the screen. Network Projection, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, USB Display or Quick
Wireless Connection.)
If the image has been progressively darkening, you may need to replace the
projector lamp soon. g Related Links
"Projector Connections" p.21
g Related Links
"Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu" p.107
"Color Mode" p.53
"Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu" p.115
"Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.103
"Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons" p.55
"Image Quality Settings - Image Menu" p.101
"Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu" p.115
Solving Image or Sound Problems 143
Check the solutions in these sections if you have problems operating the g Related Links
projector or remote control. "Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu" p.115
"Projector Indicators Status" p.135
g Related Links
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
"Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems" p.144
"Unlocking the Projector's Buttons" p.79
"Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control" p.144
"Solutions to Password Problems" p.145
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems If the projector does not respond to remote control commands, try the
following solutions:
If the projector does not turn on when you press the power button or it turns
off unexpectedly, try the following solutions: Check that the remote control batteries are installed correctly and have
power. If necessary, replace the batteries.
Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the projector and to a
working electrical outlet. Make sure you are operating the remote control within the reception angle
and range of the projector.
The projector's buttons may be locked for security. Unlock the buttons in
the Control Panel Lock setting in the projector's Settings menu or use the Make sure the projector is not warming up or shutting down.
remote control to turn on the projector. Check to see if a button on the remote control is stuck down, causing it to
s Settings > Lock Setting > Control Panel Lock enter sleep mode. Release the button to wake the remote control up.
The power cord may be defective. Disconnect the cord and contact Epson Strong fluorescent lighting, direct sunlight, or infrared device signals may be
for help. interfering with the projector's remote receivers. Dim the lights or move the
If the projector's lamp turns off unexpectedly, it may have entered sleep projector away from the sun or interfering equipment.
mode after a period of inactivity. Perform any operation to wake the Make sure at least one of the remote receivers are available in the Remote
projector. To turn off sleep mode, select Off as the Sleep Mode setting in Receiver setting in the projector's Settings menu.
the projector's ECO menu. If the Remote Receiver setting is disabled, hold down the [Menu] button on
If the projector's lamp turns off unexpectedly, the A/V mute timer may be the remote control for at least 15 seconds to reset the setting to its default.
enabled. To turn off the A/V mute timer, select Off as the A/V Mute Timer If you assigned an ID number to the projector to operate multiple projectors
setting in the projector's ECO menu. from the remote control, you may need to check or change the ID setting.
If the projector's lamp turns off unexpectedly, the lens cover timer may be If you lose the remote control, you can order another one from Epson.
enabled. To turn off the lens cover timer, select Off as the Lens Cover
Timer setting in the projector's ECO menu. g Related Links
"Remote Control Operation" p.30
If the projector's lamp turns off, the Status indicator is flashing, and the
"Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu" p.105
Temp indicator is lit, the projector has overheated and turned off.
"Selecting the Projector You want to Operate" p.73
If the power button on the remote control does not turn on the projector, "Replacing the Remote Control Batteries" p.132
check its batteries and make sure the Remote Receiver setting in the
projector's Settings menu is turned on if available.
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems 145
Check the solutions in these sections if you have problems using the projector Set the Standby Mode setting to Communication On in the projector's
on a network. ECO menu so the network software can monitor the projector in standby
mode.
g Related Links
"Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector Through the Web" p.146 Make sure your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly.
"Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails are not Received" p.146 g Related Links
"Solutions When the Image Contains Static During Network Projection" "Network Menu - Mail Menu" p.112
p.146
The following optional accessories and replacement parts are available. Please Computer cable ELPKC02 (1.8 m - for mini D-sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub
purchase these products as and when needed. The following list of optional 15pin)
accessories and replacement parts is current as of: March 2015. Details of Computer cable ELPKC09 (3 m - for mini D-sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub
accessories are subject to change without notice and availability may vary 15pin)
depending on the country of purchase. Computer cable ELPKC10 (20 m - for mini D-sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub
15pin)
g Related Links Use when connecting to the computer port.
"Optional Accessories" p.148
"Replacement Parts" p.148 Component video cable ELPKC19 (3 m - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/RCA male
x 3)
Use this to connect a component video source.
Optional Accessories Wireless LAN module ELPAP10
Use this to project images from a computer via a wireless communication.
Interactive Unit ELPIU01
Use when operating the computer screen on the projection surface. Quick Wireless Connection USB Key ELPAP09
Use when you want to quickly establish one-to-one connection between
Document Camera ELPDC06/ELPDC11/ELPDC12/ELPDC20 the projector and a component with Windows installed.
Use when projecting image such as books, OHP documents, or slides.
Ceiling pipe (450 mm) ELPFP13
Soft carrying case ELPKS63 (EB-W32/EB-W31/EB-X36/EB-X31/EB- Ceiling pipe (700 mm) ELPFP14
S31/EB-W04/EB-X04/EB-S04/EB-W130/EB-X130/EB-S130/EB-X350/EB- Use when installing the projector on a high ceiling.
X300/EB-S300)
Soft carrying case ELPKS67 (EB-U32/EB-U04/EB-U130) Ceiling mount ELPMB23
Use this to carry the projector by hand. Use when installing the projector on a ceiling.
60" portable screen ELPSC27
Special expertise is required to suspend the projector from a ceiling.
80" portable screen ELPSC28
100" portable screen ELPSC29 a Contact Epson for help.
Portable roll-type screens. (aspect ratio 4:3)
70" portable screen ELPSC23
80" portable screen ELPSC24 Replacement Parts
90" portable screen ELPSC25
Portable roll-type screens. (aspect ratio 16:10) Lamp unit ELPLP88
Use as a replacement for used lamps.
64" portable screen ELPSC31
Portable magnetic screens. (aspect ratio 4:3) Air filter ELPAF32
Use as a replacement for used air filters.
50" portable screen ELPSC32
A compact screen that can be carried easily. (aspect ratio 4:3)
Multi Aspect Screen ELPSC26
Portable multi-aspect screen.
Screen Size and Projection Distance 149
Check the table here to determine how far to place the projector from the 4:3 screen size A B
screen based on the size of the projected image.
Minimum (Wide) to Minimum (Wide)
Maximum (Tele)
60" 122 91 177 - 240 -10
70" 142 107 207 - 280 -12
80" 163 122 237 - 321 -13
100" 203 152 297 - 401 -17
150" 305 229 446 - 603 -25
200" 406 305 595 - 805 -33
XGA (EB-X31/EB-X04/EB-X130/EB-X350/EB-X300)
SVGA (EB-S31/EB-S04/EB-S130/EB-S300)
4:3 screen size A B
4:3 screen size A B
Minimum (Wide) to
Minimum (Wide) to Minimum (Wide) Maximum (Tele)
Maximum (Tele)
30" 61 46 89 - 107 -5
30" 61 46 88 - 119 -5
40" 81 61 119 - 143 -7
50" 102 76 147 - 200 -8
Screen Size and Projection Distance 150
The table here lists the compatible refresh rate and resolution for each Signal Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution (dots)
compatible video display format.
VGA 60/72/75/85 640 480
Component Signals (Analog RGB) SVGA 60/72/75/85 800 600
For EB-U32/EB-W32/EB-W31/EB-X36/EB-X31/EB-U04/EB-W04/EB- XGA 60/70/75/85 1024 768
X04/EB-U130/EB-W130/EB-X130/EB-X350/EB-X300 WXGA 60 1280 768
Signal Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution (dots) Signal Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution (dots)
VGA 60 640 480 VGA 60 640 480
SVGA 60 800 600 SDTV (480i/480p) 60 720 480
XGA 60 1024 768 SDTV (576i/576p) 50 720 576
WXGA 60 1280 800 HDTV (720p) 50/60 1280 720
60 1366 768 HDTV (1080i) 50/60 1920 1080
WXGA+ 60 1440 900 HDTV (1080p) 24/30 1920 1080
WXGA++ * 60 1600 900
UXGA * 60 1600 1200
WSXGA+ ** 60 1680 1050
WUXGA *** 60 1920 1200
SXGA 60 1280 960
60 1280 1024
SXGA+ 60 1400 1050
SDTV (480i/480p) 60 720 480
SDTV (576i/576p) 50 720 576
HDTV (720p) 50/60 1280 720
HDTV (1080i) 50/60 1920 1080
HDTV (1080p) 24/30/50/60 1920 1080
USB-A and USB-B port supports USB 2.0. However, USB ports are
Connector Specifications
EB-U32/EB-U04/EB-U130
A Center of lens
B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point
External Dimensions 158
EB-W32/EB-W31/EB-X36/EB-X31/EB-S31/EB-W04/EB-X04/EB-S04/EB-
W130/EB-X130/EB-S130/EB-X350/EB-X300/EB-S300
To use the projector's Epson USB Display software, your computer must meet Requirement Windows Mac
the following system requirements.
Windows 8.1
Requirement Windows Mac Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 Pro (32- and 64-
Operating system Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 OS X bit)
only) Mac OS X 10.5.x (32-bit) Windows 8.1 Enterprise (32-
Windows XP Mac OS X 10.6.x (32- and and 64-bit)
Professional (32-bit) 64-bit)
CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or Power PC G4 1 GHz or faster
Home Edition (32-bit) OS X 10.7.x (32- and 64- faster
bit) (Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster
Tablet PC Edition (32-bit) (Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster recommended)
OS X 10.8.x (64-bit) recommended)
Windows Vista OS X 10.9.x (64-bit)
Ultimate (32-bit) Memory 256 MB or more 512 MB or more
OS X 10.10.x (64-bit)
Enterprise (32-bit) (512 MB or more recommended)
Business (32-bit) Hard disk space 20 MB or more 20 MB or more
Home Premium (32-bit) Display Resolution between 640 480 Resolution between 640 480
Home Basic (32-bit) and 1920 1200 and 1920 1200
Windows 7 16-bit color or greater 16-bit color or greater
Ultimate (32- and 64-bit)
Enterprise (32- and 64-bit)
Professional (32- and 64-bit)
Home Premium (32- and 64-
bit)
Home Basic (32-bit)
Starter (32-bit)
Windows 8
Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit)
Windows 8 Pro (32- and 64-
bit)
Windows 8 Enterprise (32-
and 64-bit)
List of Safety Symbols (corresponding to IEC60950-1 A2) 160
The following table lists the meaning of the safety symbols labeled on the No. Symbol mark Approved Description
equipment. standards
I The same as No.8.
No. Symbol mark Approved Description
standards
J IEC60417 Battery, general
A IEC60417 "ON" (power)
No.5001B On battery powered equipment. To
No.5007 To indicate connection to the mains. identify a device for instance a cover
for the battery compartment, or the
connector terminals.
B IEC60417 "OFF" (power)
K IEC60417 Positioning of cell
No.5008 To indicate disconnection from the
mains. No.5002 To identify the battery holder itself
and to identify the positioning of the
cell(s) inside the battery holder.
C IEC60417 Stand-by
No.5009 To identify the switch or switch L The same as No.11.
position by means of which part of the
equipment is switched on in order to
bring it into the stand-by condition. M IEC60417 Protective earth
ISO7000 Caution No.5019 To identify any terminal which is
D intended for connection to an external
No.0434B, To identify general caution when conductor for protection against
IEC3864-B3.1 using the product. electric shock in case of a fault, or the
terminal of a protective earth
E IEC60417 Caution, hot surface electrode.
No.5041 To indicate that the marked item can
N IEC60417 Earth
be hot and should not be touched
without taking care. No.5017 To identify an earth (ground) terminal
in cases where neither the symbol
F IEC60417 Caution, risk of electric shock No.13 is explicitly required.
No.6042 To identify equipment that has risk of
O IEC60417 Alternating current
ISO3864-B3.6 electric shock.
No.5032 To indicate on the rating plate that the
G IEC60417 For indoor use only equipment is suitable for alternating
current only; to identify relevant
No.5957 To identify electrical equipment
terminals.
designed primarily for indoor use.
P IEC60417 Direct current
H IEC60417 Polarity of d.c. power connector No.5031 To indicate on the rating plate that the
No.5926 To identify the positive and negative equipment is suitable for direct
connections (the polarity) on a piece current only; to identify relevant
of equipment to which a d.c. power terminals.
supply may be connected.
List of Safety Symbols (corresponding to IEC60950-1 A2) 161
This section briefly explains the difficult terms that are not explained in the HDCP HDCP is an abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital Content
text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available Protection.
publications. It is used to prevent illegal copying and protect copyrights by
encrypting digital signals sent over DVI and HDMI ports.
AMX Device AMX Device Discovery is a technology developed by AMX to Because the HDMI port on this projector supports HDCP, it
Discovery facilitate AMX control systems for easy operation of the target can project digital images protected by HDCP technology.
equipment.
However, the projector may not be able to project images
Epson have implemented this protocol technology, and have protected with updated or revised versions of HDCP
provided a setting to enable the protocol function (ON). encryption.
See the AMX Web site for more details.
HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition Television that refers to
URL http://www.amx.com/ high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions:
Aspect Ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height. Vertical resolution of 720p or 1080i or greater (p =
Screens with a horizontal:vertical ratio of 16:9, such as HDTV Progressive, i = Interlace)
screens, are known as wide screens. Screen aspect ratio of 16:9
SDTV and general computer displays have an aspect ratio of Infrastructure A method for wireless LAN connection in which devices
4:3. mode communicate through access points.
Component Video A method that separates the video signal into a luminance Interlace Transmits information needed to create one screen by sending
component (Y), and a blue minus luminance (Cb or Pb) and a every other line, starting from the top of the image and working
red minus luminance (Cr or Pr). down to the bottom.
Composite Video A method that combines the video signal into a luminance Images are more likely to flicker because one frame is displayed
component and a color component for transmission down a every other line.
single cable.
IP Address A number to identify a computer connected to a network.
Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image
can be increased or decreased to make text and graphics stand MHL An abbreviation for Mobile High-definition Link, a standard
out more clearly, or to make them appear softer. Adjusting this for connection interfaces aimed at mobile devices such as
particular property of an image is called contrast adjustment. smartphones and tablets.
Images can be transferred at high quality and at high speeds
DHCP An abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, this without compressing the digital signal, and also charges
protocol automatically assigns an IP address to equipment connected devices.
connected to a network.
Progressive Projects information to create one screen at a time, displaying
Gateway Address This is a server (router) for communicating across a network the image for one frame.
(subnet) divided according to subnet mask.
Even though the number of scan lines is the same, the amount
of flicker in images decreases because the volume of
information has doubled compared with an interlace system.
Glossary 163
Refresh Rate The light-emitting element of a display maintains the same Tracking The signals output from computers have a specific frequency.
luminosity and color for an extremely short time. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the
Because of this, the image must be scanned many times per resulting images are not of a good quality.
second to refresh the light-emitting element. The process of matching the frequency of these signals (the
The number of refresh operations per second is called the number of crests in the signal) is called Tracking.
Refresh rate and is expressed in hertz (Hz). If Tracking is not carried out correctly, wide vertical stripes
SDTV An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television that refers appear in the signal.
to standard television systems which do not satisfy the Trap IP Address This is the IP address for the destination computer used for
conditions for HDTV High-Definition Television. error notification in SNMP.
SNMP An abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol, VGA A screen size standard with a resolution of 640 (horizontal)
which is the protocol for monitoring and controlling devices 480 (vertical) dots.
such as routers and computers connected to a TCP/IP network.
XGA A screen size standard with a resolution of 1,024 (horizontal)
sRGB An international standard for color intervals that was 768 (vertical) dots.
formulated so that colors that are reproduced by video
equipment can be handled easily by computer operating WXGA A screen size standard with a resolution of 1,280 (horizontal)
systems (OS) and the Internet. If the connected source has an 768 (vertical) dots.
sRGB mode, set both the projector and the connected signal WUXGA A screen size standard with a resolution of 1,920 (horizontal)
source to sRGB. 1,200 (vertical) dots.
SSID SSID is identification data for connecting to another device on
a wireless LAN. Wireless communication is possible between
devices with the same SSID.
Subnet Mask This is a numerical value that defines the number of bits used
for the network address on a divided network (subnet) from the
IP address.
SVGA A screen size standard with a resolution of 800 (horizontal)
600 (vertical) dots.
SXGA A screen size standard with a resolution of 1,280 (horizontal)
1,024 (vertical) dots.
Sync. 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.
The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative
position of the crests and the troughs in the signal) is called
Synchronization.
If the signals are not synchronized, flickering, blurriness, and
horizontal interference occur.
Notices 164
Check these sections for important notices about your projector. Model:
H716C/H717C/H718C/H719C/H720C/H721C/H722C/H723C/H730C/H763
g Related Links C/H764C
"FCC Compliance Statement" p.164
"Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in accordance with FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users
requirements of EU directive" p.165 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
"Restriction of Use" p.165 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
"Operating System References" p.165 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
"Trademarks" p.165 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
"Copyright Notice" p.166 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
"Copyright Attribution" p.166 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television
FCC Compliance Statement reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY following measures.
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
We: Epson America, Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806
WARNING
Tel: 562-981-3840
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device
with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the
product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a
be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has
equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
required by 47CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the following two manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Trade Name: EPSON
Type of Product: LCD Projector
Notices 165
Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in Microsoft Windows 7 operating system
accordance with requirements of EU directive Microsoft Windows 8 operating system
Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION In this guide, the operating systems above are referred to as "Windows 2000",
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan "Windows XP", "Windows Vista", "Windows 7", "Windows 8", and
"Windows 8.1". Furthermore, the collective term Windows may be used to
Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 refer to Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
http://www.epson.com/ Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.
Mac OS X 10.3.x
Importer: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Mac OS X 10.4.x
Address: Atlas Arena, Asia Building, Hoogoorddreef 5,1101 BA Amsterdam
Mac OS X 10.5.x
Zuidoost
The Netherlands Mac OS X 10.6.x
Telephone: 31-20-314-5000 OS X 10.7.x
http://www.epson.com/europe.html OS X 10.8.x
OS X 10.9.x
OS X 10.10.x
Restriction of Use
In this guide, the operating systems above are referred to as "Mac OS X
When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety 10.3.x", "Mac OS X 10.4.x", "Mac OS X 10.5.x", "Mac OS X 10.6.x", "OS X
such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive 10.7.x", "OS X 10.8.x", "OS X 10.9.x", and "OS X 10.10.x". Furthermore, the
etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices etc; or collective term "OS X" is used to refer to them all.
functional/precision devices etc, you should use this product only after giving
consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to
maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was not Trademarks
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evaluation.
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WPA and WPA2 are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system
HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the trademarks or SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2015. All rights reserved.
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 2015.4 412878300/412879000EN
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