Epson 400W manual

1 User's Guide[...]

2 Notations Used in This Guide f Safety Indications So that you can use the projector safely and correctly, symbols are applied in the documentation and on the projector to indica te possible harm to the user or to others and the risk of damage to property. The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand th em properly be[...]

3 Contents Projector Features .................................................................................... .. 4 Part Names and Functions ................................................. ....................... 5 Front/Top ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ................ ............. 5 [...]

4 Projector Features f Short-distance projection The shortest recommended projecti on distance to the screen is a remarkably short 54 cm (21 in.)*. You can place the projector close to the screen. For example, if you project images onto the screen by a ceiling projection, you can stand close to the screen and explain projected images without castin[...]

5 Part Names and Functions Front/Top Name Function A Control panel s p. 7 B Lamp cover Open this cover when replacin g the projector's lamp. s p. 5 3 C Air exhaust vent Caution Do not place objects th at may become warped or otherwise affecte d by heat near the air exhaust vent an d do not put your face or hands near the air exh aust vent whil[...]

Part Names and Functions 6 Rear Name Function A Remote receiver Receives signals from the remote control. s Quick Start Guide B Speaker C Monitor Out port Outputs the image signal from the computer connected to the Co mputer1 input port to an external mo nitor. This is not avai lable for component vid e o g signals or othe r signals being input to [...]

Part Names and Functions 7 Control Panel Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector po wer on or off. s Quick Start Guide B Status indicators The color of the in dicators and whet her they are flashing or lit indicat es the status of the projector. s p.3 8 C [Source Search] button Changes to the next input source that is connected to the pro [...]

Part Names and Functions 8 Remote Control Name Function A [Power] button Turns the projector powe r on or off. s Quick Start Guide B [Source Search] button Changes to the next input source that is connected to the pro jector and is sending an image. s p.1 2 B A J M G C H D E F I O K L N C [Menu] button Displays and closes the con figuration menu. s[...]

Part Names and Functions 9 Base K [Volume -/ l ] button [Volume +/ r ] button Press [Volume -/ l ] to lower the volume and press [Volume +/ r ] to raise the volume. If pressed when a configu ration menu or a help screen is displa yed, these buttons sel ect menu items and setting values. s Quick Start Guide , p. 2 5 L [Esc] button Stops the current [...]

Useful Functions This chapter explains useful func tions for giving presentat ions and so on, and t he security functions. Changing the Projection Mode .......................... 11 Changing the Projected Image (Source Search) .................................................. 12 Functions for Enhancing Projection ................. 13 • Selecting[...]

11 Changing the Projection Mode The default projection mode is "Front" that project images from in front of the screen. To use the projecto r for ceiling projection, change the projection mode to "Front/Ceiling" , using the following procedure. Hold down the "A/V Mute" button on the remote control for about 5 seconds. [...]

12 Changing the Projected Image (Source Search) The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected. You can project the target image quickly because it ski ps input ports where no image is being input. When your video equipmen t is connected, start pl ayback be[...]

13 Functions for Enhancing Projection Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the setting that best corresponds to your surroundings when projecting. The brightness of the image varies depending on the mode selected. Each time you press the button, the color mode na[...]

Functions for Enhancing Projection 14 Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on what you are saying, or if you do not want to show deta ils such as when you are changing between files during pr esentations from a computer. Each time you press the button, A/V Mute turns[...]

Functions for Enhancing Projection 15 Changing the Aspect Ratio (Aspect) The "aspect g " is the ratio between an image's length and its height. With this projector, you can switch the ratio by using the [Aspect] bu tton on the remote control. The aspect ratio can be set in si x modes; "Auto", "Normal", "16:9&[...]

Functions for Enhancing Projection 16 f "Full", "Through" Setting "Full" allows the projected image to use the full width of the projection area. The aspect ratio is not maintained. "Fu ll" is set when you want to use the full projection area to project an input signal. • When a 4:3 image is projecte d, it [...]

Functions for Enhancing Projection 17 Each time you press the button, the aspect name is displayed on the screen and the aspect changes. Procedure q This can also be set using "Aspect" from the "Signal" menu in the configuration menu. s p.27 Remote control[...]

Functions for Enhancing Projection 18 Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) This is useful when you want to expand images such as graphs and tables to see them in greater detail. A St art E-Zoom. B Move the cross to the ar ea of the image that you want to enlarge. C Enlarge. Each time the button is pressed, the area is e xpanded. Y ou can expand qui[...]

19 Security Functions The projector has the followin g enhanced security functions. • Password Protect You can limit who ca n use the projector. • Operation Lock You can prevent people fr om changing the settings on the projector without permission. • Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with various types of anti-theft security devices.[...]

Security Functions 20 f Setting Password Protect Use the following procedure to set Password Protect. A Hold down the [Freeze] button for about five seconds. The password protect set ting menu is displayed. B T urn on "Power On Protect". (1) Select "Power On Protect", and then press the [Enter] b utton. (2) Select "On"[...]

Security Functions 21 f Entering the Password When the password entry screen is displayed, enter the password using the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the p assword by using the numeric buttons. When you enter the correct password, projection begins. Procedure Attention • If an incorrect password is ente red three times in successio[...]

Security Functions 22 Restricting Operation (Operation Lock) Do one of the following to lock the operation buttons on the control panel. •F u l l L o c k All of the buttons on the control panel are locked. You cannot perform any operations from the control panel, including turning the power on or off. • Operation Lock All of the buttons on the [...]

Security Functions 23 Anti-Theft Lock As the projector is often setup on ceiling mounts and left in rooms unattended, it is possible that someone may try and take the projector, so the projector includes the fo llowing security devices. • Security slot The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.[...]

Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu .......................... 25 List of Functions ................................................. 26 • Image Menu ............ ........................................... ................26 • Signal Menu ............ ......[...]

25 Using the Configuration Menu A Selecting from the top menu C Changing the selected item B Selecting from the sub menu Top menu Sub menu (Settings) Guide Select the setting to chang e Using the remote control Using the control panel Buttons used D Exit[...]

26 List of Functions Image Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the fo llowing screen shots. Sett ing details are saved for each image signal. Sub Menu Function Color Mode Y ou can select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings. s p.13 Brightness Y ou can adjust t he image br[...]

List of Functions 27 Signal Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the fo llowing screen shots. Sett ing details are saved for each image signal. Sub Menu Function A uto Setup Y ou can select whether the image is automatic ally adjusted to the optimum state (On) or not (Of f) when the inp[...]

List of Functions 28 Settings Menu Sub Menu Function Key s t o n e Y ou can correct vertical k eys tone distortion in images. s Quic k Start Guide Zoom Adjusts image size. (T ele/W ide) Operation Loc k Y ou can use this to restrict operatio n of the projector's control panel. s p.22 Brightness Control Y ou can set the lamp brightness to one of[...]

List of Functions 29 Extended Menu Sub Menu Function Displa y Y ou can make settings related to the projector's display . Messages : Y ou can set whether to display (On) or not display ( O f f) the source name when you ch ange the input source, the color mode nam e when you change the Color Mode , a message when no image si gnal is input, and [...]

List of Functions 30 Language Y ou can set the language for messag e displays. Reset Y ou can reset "Display *1 " and "Operation *2 " in the "Extended" menu to their defa ult settings. T o return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.35 *1 When "User's Logo Protect" is set to "On" i[...]

List of Functions 31 Network Menu When "Network Protect" is set to "On" in "Password Protect", a message is displayed and the settings cannot be changed. You can make changes after setting "Network Protect" to "Off". s p.20 Sub Menu Function Wired LAN Y ou can make network settings. DHCP : Y ou can [...]

List of Functions 32 SNMP g Y ou can make SNMP settings. T rap IP Addr ess 1/T rap IP Address 2 : Y ou can register up to tw o IP addresses for the SNMP trap notif ication destinat ion. The IP address registered in "T rap IP Address 2" is used when the IP address in "T rap IP Address 1" cannot be accessed. T o use SNMP to monito[...]

List of Functions 33 *2 When the Mail Notification function is se t to "On" and a problem or warning occurs with a projec tor, the following mail is sent. Subject: EPSON Projector First line: The name of the projector where the problem has occured Second line: The IP address set for the projector where the problem has occured Third line a[...]

List of Functions 34 Info Menu (Display Only) Lets you check the status of the image sign als being projected and the status of the projector. It ems displayed vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Sub Menu Function Lamp Hours Y ou can display the cumulati ve lamp operating time * . Whe[...]

List of Functions 35 Reset Menu Sub Menu Function Reset All Y ou can reset all items in all menus to their default settings. The follo wing items are not reset to their de f aults: "Computer1 Input", "C omputer2 Input", "User's Lo go", all items in "Network " menu, "L amp Hours", and "Lang[...]

Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help ..................................................... 37 Problem Solving ................................................. 38 • Reading the Indicators......... ................ ................ .............38 t Power indicator lig[...]

37 Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projec tor, Help uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. A Press the [Help] button. The help screen is displayed. B Select a menu item. C Confirm the selection. Questions and solutions are displayed as sho wn on the screen belo w . Press the [Help] b utton to exit Help. Procedure [...]

38 Problem Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check th e projector's indicators and refe r to "Reading the Indicators" be low. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem mi ght be, re fer to "W hen the Indicators Provide No Help". s p. 4 1 Reading the Indicators The projector is provid[...]

Problem Solving 39 f t Power indicator lights red : Lit : Flashing: : Off St atus Cause Remedy or S tatus Internal Error Stop using the projector , disconnect the po wer cable from the electrical outlet, and co ntact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide . s Epson Pr ojector Contact List Fan Er ro r Sens[...]

Problem Solving 40 f i o Indicator is lit or flashing orange : Lit : Flashing : Off : Va ries ac cording to the projector status St atus Cause Remedy or S tatus High T emp W arning (This is not a problem. Ho wever , if the temperature rises too high again, projection stops automatically .) • Check that the air filter and air e xhaust vent are cle[...]

Problem Solving 41 When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems oc cur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to images f No images appear s p.42 Projection does not start, the p rojec tion area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, and [...]

Problem Solving 42 f Problems relating to images f No images appear f Moving images are not displayed f Projection stops automatically Check Remedy Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the po wer on. Are the indicators switched of f? The po wer cable is not connected correctly or po wer is not being supplied normally . Con[...]

Problem Solving 43 f The message "Not supported." is displa yed f The message "No Sign al." is displayed f Images are fuzzy or out of focus Check Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? Change the setting accordi ng to the signal for th e connected equipment. s "Signal"-"V ideo Signal" p.27 Do the [...]

Problem Solving 44 f Interference or distorti on appear in images f The image is truncated (large) or small, or the aspect is not suitable Check Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? Change the setting accordi ng to the signal for th e connected equipment. s "Signal"-"V ideo Signal" p.27 Are the cables connected cor[...]

Problem Solving 45 f Image colors are not right f Images appear dark f Nothing appears on the external monitor Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the signals from the connected de vice? Change the follo wing settings according to the signal for the connected equipment. When projecting images from equipment connected to Computer1, Compu[...]

Problem Solving 46 f Problems when projection starts f Power does not turn on f Other problems f There is no audio or the audio is too low Check Remedy Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the po wer on. Are the indicators switched of f? The po wer cable is not connected correctly or po wer is not being supplied normally .[...]

Problem Solving 47 f The remote control does not work f Mail is not received even if a problem occu rs with the projector Check Remedy Is the remote control light-emi tting area pointing to wards the remote recei ver on the projector when it is operated? Point the remote control to wards the remote receiv er . s Quick Start Guide Is the remote cont[...]

Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of perf ormance from the projector for a long time to come. Installation Methods ........................................... 49 Cleaning ................. .............................................. 50 • Cleaning the Projector's Surf ace ......[...]

49 Installation Methods The projector supports the following four different projection methods. Wa r n i n g • A special method of in stallation is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling (ceiling mount). If it is not installed correctly , it could fall causing an accident and injury . • If you use adhesives on the ceiling mount t[...]

50 Cleaning You should clean the projector if it be comes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Cleaning the Projector's Surface Clean the projector's surface by wi ping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral deterg[...]

51 Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replac e the remote cont rol batteries, the lamp, and the air filter. Replacing the Remote Control Batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for so me time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat. When t[...]

Replacing Consumables 52 Replacing the Lamp f Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Replace the lamp." is displayed. • The lamp indicato r flashes orange. • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. A message is displayed. Flashing orange Attention • The lamp replacement messag[...]

Replacing Consumables 53 f How to replace the lamp A Af ter you turn off the pr ojector's power and the confirmation buzzer beep s twice, disconnect the power cable. B W ait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove the lamp cover . Loosen the lamp cov er fixing scr e w with the screwdri ver supplied with the ne w lamp or a + head screwdri v[...]

Replacing Consumables 54 C Loosen the two lamp fixing screws. D T ake out the old lamp. If the lamp is cracked, replace it with a ne w lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to av oid pieces of broken glass. E Inst all the new lamp. Insert the ne w lamp along the guide rail in the correct d[...]

Replacing Consumables 55 F Replace the lamp cover . f Resetting the lamp operating time The projector records how long the lamp is turned on and a message and indicator notify you when it is time to replace the lamp. After replacing the lamp, make sure you reset the la mp hours in the configuration menu. s p.35 Attention • Mak e sure you install [...]

Replacing Consumables 56 Replacing the Air Filter f Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when: • The air filter is ripped. • The message is displa yed even though the air filter has been cleaned. f How to replace the air filter The air filter can be replaced even wh en the projector is suspended from a ceiling. A A[...]

57 Important notice when transporting The internal projector components co nsist of many glass parts and high-precision parts. When transpor ting the projector, take the following measures to protect t he projector from any damage that might result from shock. • When transporting th e projector, use the packaging, insulation material and the prot[...]

58 Saving a User's Logo You can save the image that is current ly being projected as a user's logo. A Project the image you want to use as the user's logo, and then pres s the [Menu] button. B In the configuration menu, select "Extended"- "User's Logo". s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.25 Check th[...]

Saving a User's Logo 59 D Move the box to select the p art of the image to use as the user's logo. E When "Select this image? " is displayed, select "Y es". F Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. G When the message "Save thi s image as the User's Logo?" is displayed, select "Y es&quo[...]

60 Screen Size and Distance See the following table to choose the best position for your projector. The values are only a guide . The recommended projection distance is between 54 and 122 cm (2 1 and 48 in.). Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (in.) 16:10 Screen Size Projection Dist ance U Offset V 4:3 Screen Size Projection Dist ance U Offs[...]

61 Connecting to External Equipment Connecting to an External Monitor Computer images being input to the Computer1 input port can be displayed on an external monitor and the screen at the same time when connected to the projector. This means that you can check projected images on an external monitor when giving presentations even if you cannot see [...]

62 Connecting a LAN Cable Connect with a commercially avai lable 100baseTX or 10baseT type LAN cable. Attention T o prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN cable. To LAN po rt To LAN po rt LAN cable (commercially available)[...]

63 Optional Accessories and Consumables Prepare the following options and consumables. Purchase depending on usage. The following li st of optional accessori es is current as of January, 2008. Details of accessor ies are subject to change without notice and availability may vary depending on the country of purchase. f Optional accessories * A speci[...]

64 Glossary This section briefly explains term s that are used with th e projector and difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercial ly available publications. AMX De vice Discov er y AMX De vice Discovery is a system setup technology dev eloped by AMX Corporation. Using the AMX control sys[...]

Glossary 65 SNMP An abbre viation for Simple Network Manageme nt Protocol, which is the protocol for mo nitoring and controlling devi ces such as ro uters and computers connected t o a TCP/IP network . SNMP T rap IP address This is the IP address g for the destination computer us ed for error notification in S N M P Squeeze mode In this mode, wide-[...]

66 ESC/VP21 Commands Command List When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power turns on and it enters warm-up mode . When the projector's power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) is returned. When a command is input, the projector executes the command and returns a ":", and then accepts the next comman[...]

ESC/VP21 Commands 67 Cable Layouts f Serial connection • Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male) • Projector input connector : RS-232C At the projector (PC serial cable) At the computer Signal Function GND 5 5 GND GND Signal wire ground RD 2 3 TD TD T ransmit data TD 3 2 RD RD Receive data DTR 4 6 DSR DSR Data set ready DSR 6 4 DTR DTR Data ter mi[...]

68 PJLink PJLink Class 1 was establis hed by the JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Indu stries Association) as a standard protocol for controlling network-compat ible projector's as part of their efforts to standardize proj ector control protocols. The projector complies with the PJ Link Class 1 st andard established by the [...]

69 List of Supported Monitor Displays f Computer image (analog RGB) Even when sig nals other th an those mentioned abov e ar e input, it is likely that the image can be projected. However, not all functions may b e supported. Units: Dots Signal Resolution Aspect mode Nomal 16:9 Full Zoom Through VGA60 640 ^ 480 640 ^ 360 *2 1066 ^ 800 1280 ^ 720 12[...]

List of Supporte d Monitor Displays 70 f Component Video f Composite video/S-video Units: Dots Signal Resolution Aspect mode Nomal 16:9 Full Zoom Through SDTV (480i,60Hz) 720 ^ 480 720 ^ 360 * 1066 ^ 800 1280 ^ 720 1280 ^ 800 1280 ^ 800 640 ^ 480 SDTV (576i,50Hz) 720 ^ 576 720 ^ 432 * 888 ^ 800 1280 ^ 720 1280 ^ 800 1280 ^ 800 768 ^ 576 SDTV(480p) [...]

71 Specifications Product name EMP-400W Pixel works DNX TM ICs are used in this projector . Angle of tilt If you use the projector tilted at an angle of more than 15 it could be damag ed and cause an accident. This product is also designed for IT po wer distrib ution system with phase-to-phase vol tage 230V . Dimensions 327 (W) ^ 157 (H) ^ 272 (D) [...]

72 Appearance Units: mm * Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 327.0 70.0* 95.0 242.0 12.0 92.0 137.0 83.5 Center of lens 20.5 258.0 5-M4 ^ 9 126.0 58.0 25.5 14.0 39.0 144.0 157.0[...]

73 Index A A/V Mute ........... ................ ................ ................ .. 14 Air exhaust vent ............................. ................ ....... 5 Air filter ........... ................ ................ ................ ....... 5 Air filter replacemen t period .............. ................ .. 56 Air intake vent ......... ........[...]

Index 74 O Operating temp erature ...... ................ ................ .. 71 Operation ... ................. ................ ................ ........ 29 Operation Lock ............ ................ ................ .. 22, 28 Optional acces sories ...... ................... ................ .. 63 Overheatin g ................. ................[...]

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