Epson EB-1880 manual

User’s Guide[...]

Notations Used in This Guide • Safety indications The documentation and th e projector u se graphical sy mbols to show how to use the projector safely. Please understand and respect these caution symbols in order to avoid injury to persons or property. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly resu lt in personal [...]

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Useful Functions P r o j e c t i o n F u n c t i o n s ......... ................. ............. 4 6 Projecting Without a Computer (Sli deshow) (EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W only) .............................................. ............ 4 6 Specifications for files that can be pr o j e c t e d u s i n g S l i d e s h o w .............. 4 6 S l i d e[...]

N o i m a g e s a p p e a r .............. ........... .......... ........ 9 6 Moving images are not displayed (only the moving image portion turns black) .............................. .......................... 9 7 P r o j e c t i o n s t o p s a u t o m a t i c a l l y ................. ............ ...... 9 7 T h e m e s s a g e N o t s u p p o[...]

Introduction This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.[...]

List of Functions by Model Available functions differ depending on the model being used . Se e t h e t a b l e b e l o w f o r a l i s t o f t h e f u n c t i o n s a v a i l a b l e f o r e a c h m o d e l . Func tio n EB-1880 EB -1870 EB-1860 EB -1850W EB -1840W USB Display * 1 HDMI Connection * 2 - - External Equipment Connection - - Auto V-Keys[...]

Quick and Easy Set up, Projection, and Storage • Turn the projector on and off by simply plugging in or unplugging. • Project onto large screens from a short distance. • Make easy height adjustment s with one lever. • N o c o o l d o w n d e l a y m a k e s i t e a s y t o p u t a w a y . Connecting with a USB cable and projecting (USB Disp[...]

Connecting to a network and projecting images from the computer's screen (EB-1880 only) You can connect the projector to a computer on a network and project the computer's screen using the supplied EasyMP Network Projection (application software). s EasyMP Network Projection Operatio n Guide Easy connection to a computer with Quick Wirele[...]

All of the features in this guide are explained using illustrations of EB-1880 unless otherwise mentioned. Front/Top Name Func tion A Air exhaust ven t Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. 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 dama[...]

Rear Name Func tion A HDMI port (EB-1880/EB-1870/ EB-1850W only) Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video equipment and computers. Th is projector is compatib le with HDCP g . s "Connecting Equipment" p.22 B Pow er in let Connects the power cable to th e projector. s "From Installation to Projection" p.29 C S- Video po r [...]

Name Func tion Q Com pu te r 2 p or t (EB-1880/EB-1870/ EB-1850W only) Inputs image signals from a computer and component video signals from other video sources. R Com pu te r 1 o r Com pu te r p or t Base Name Function A C eilin g m ount fixing po ints (th ree p oin ts) Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspending the projector from a ce[...]

Name Func tion C Fron t adju st able fo ot When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot to adjust the position of the image. s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.39 D S e cu r it y ca b l e install ation po int Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and lock it in place. s "Installing the wire lock" p.62 C[...]

Name Func tion D [ w ][ v ] butto ns • Displays the Keystone screen allowing you to correct Keystone distortion in vertical and horizontal directions. s "Correcting manually" p.36 • If pressed when the Configuration menu or the Help screen is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting values. s "Using the Configuratio[...]

Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.29 B [Computer ] but ton • For EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W Each time you press the button, the input changes between images from the Computer1 port and the Computer2 port. • Fo r EB-1860/EB- 1840W Changes to images from the Computer po[...]

Name Function L [Pa ge] butto ns [ [ ][ ] ] Changes pages in files such as PowerPoint files when using the following projection methods. • When using the Wireless Mouse function s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.54 • When using USB Display s "Projecting with USB Display" p.31 • Wh[...]

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 some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat. When this happens, replace them with new batteries. Have two AA size manganese or alkaline batteries ready. You cannot use other ba[...]

Remote control operatin g range Part Names and Functions 18[...]

Preparing the Projector This chapter explains how to install the projector and connect projection sources.[...]

Installation Methods The projector supports the following four different projection methods. Install the projector according to the co nditions of the installation location. • Project images from in front of the screen. (Front projection) • Project images from behind a translucent screen. (Rear projec‐ tion) • Suspend the projector from the[...]

• Install the projector so that it is parallel to the screen. If the projector is installed at an angle to the screen, keystone distortion occurs in the projected image. • Place the projector on a level surface. If the projector is tilted the projected image is also tilted. a • See the following if you cannot install the projector parallel to[...]

Illustrations in this section are of EB-1880. The port name , location, and connector orientation differ depending on the sour ce being connected. Connecting a Computer To project images from a computer, connect th e computer using one of the following methods. A When using the suppli ed computer cable Connect the computer's display output por[...]

a You can use a USB cable to con nect the projector to a computer to project images from the comput e r . T h i s f u n c t i o n i s c a l l e d U S B Display. s "Projecting with USB Display" p.31 Connecting Image Sources To project images from DVD players or VHS video and so on, connect to the projector using one of the following method[...]

Attention • If the inp ut source is on when you connect it to the projector, it could cause a malfunction. • If the orientation or shape of the plug differs, do not try to force it in. The device could be damaged or could malfunction. a • If the source you want to connect to has an unusually shaped po rt, use the cable supplied with the devic[...]

Connecting USB Devices (EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W only) You can connect devices such as USB memory, the optional Docume n t C a m e r a , a n d U S B c o m p a t i b l e h a r d d i s k s a n d d i g i t a l c a m e r a s . Using the USB cable supplied with the USB device, connect th e USB device to the USB(TypeA) port on the projector. When the USB[...]

Removing USB devices After finishing projecting, remove USB devices from the projector. For devices such as digital cameras or hard disks, turn off the device and then remove it from the projector. Connecting External Equipmen t (EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W only) You can output ima ges and audio by c onne cting an external monitor or speaker. A When o[...]

Connecting a LAN Cable (EB-1880 only) Connect a LAN port on network hubs or other equipment to the pr ojector's LAN port with a commer cially available 100BASE-TX or 1 0BASE-T LAN cable. a To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN cable. Connecting Equipment 27[...]

Basic Usage This chapter ex plains how to project and adjust images.[...]

From Installation to Projection This section explains the procedure for connecting the projector to a computer with the computer cable and projecting images. ON a Connect the projector to an electrical outlet with the power cable. b Connect the projecto r to the computer with the comput er cable. c Turn on the pro jector. d S l i d e o p e n t h e [...]

Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search) Press the [Source Search] button to project images from the port currently receiving an image. Using the remote c ontr ol Using the c ontrol panel EB-1880 EB-1870/EB-1850W EB-1860/EB-1840W When two or more image sources are connected, press the [Source Search] button [...]

Switching to the Target Image by Remote Control You can change directly to the target image by pressing the following buttons on the remote control. Rem ote c on trol A Each time the button is pressed, it cycles through the images being input from the following sources. • Computer1 or Computer port • Computer2 port (EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W onl[...]

Dis pla y Resolution of no less than 640x480 and n o higher than 1600x 1200. Display color in 16-bit color or greater * 1 S e r v i c e P a c k 4 o n l y * 2 Except for Service Pack 1 For Mac OS OS Mac OS X 10.5.x Mac OS X 10.6.x CP U Power PC G4 1GHz or faster Recommended: Core Duo 1.83GHz or faster Amount of Mem ory 512 MB or more Hard Disk Spac [...]

c Computer images are projected. It may take a while before computer images are projected. Until computer images are projected, leave the equipment as it is and do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power to the projector. d Disconnect the USB cable when you finish projection. When disconnecting the USB cable, there is no need to use Safe[...]

For Windows XP a Click Start , a n d t h e n c l i c k Control Panel . b Double-click Add or Remove Programs . c Select Epson USB Display and click Remove . For Windows Vista/Windows 7 a Click Start , a n d t h e n c l i c k Control Panel . b Click Uninstall a program under Programs . c Select Epson USB Display and click Uninsta ll . For Mac OS a O[...]

Correcting Keystone Distortion You can correct keystone distortion using one of the following methods. • Correcting automatically (Auto V-Keystone) Automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion. • Correcting manually (H-Keystone Adjuster) (EB-1880/EB-1870/ EB-1850W only) Manually corrects horizontal keystone distortion using the horizon t[...]

a • Auto V-Keystone works only when Projection is set to Front from the Configuration menu. s Extended - Projec tion p.81 • If you do not want to enable Auto V-Keystone, set Auto V- Keystone to Off . s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone - Auto V-Keystone p.79 Correcting manually You can manually correct keystone distortion. You can use H/V-Keys[...]

Press the [ a ] o r [ b ] buttons to correct horizontal distortion. a You can also set H/V- Keystone from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone p.79 Quick Corner This allows you to manu ally correct each of the four corners of the projected image separately. a Press the [Menu] button while projecting. s "Using the Config[...]

d Using the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons on the remote cont rol, or the [ w ], [ v ], [ a ], and [ b ] buttons on the control p anel, select the corner to correct, and then press the [ ] b u t t o n . e Using the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons on the remote control, or the [ w ], [ v ], [ a ], and [ b ] buttons on the control panel, correct the p[...]

a If the [Esc] button is held down for about two seconds while the corner selection screen from step 4 is displayed, the following screen is displayed. Reset Quick Corner : Resets the result of Quick Corner corrections. Switch to H/V-Keystone : Switches the correction method to H/V-Keystone . s "Settings Menu" p.79 Adjusting the Image Siz[...]

Correcting the Focus You can correct the focus using the focus ring. Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using one of the following methods. • Press the [Volume] button on the control panel or the remote control to adjust the volume. [ a ] Decreases the volume. [ b ] I n c r e a s e s t h e v o l u m e . Using the remote c ontr ol Usin[...]

Mod e Ap plic ation Bla c kbo ard Even if you are projecting onto a blackboard (greenboard), this setting gives your images a natural tint, just like when projecting onto a screen. White bo ard Ideal for making presentations using a whiteboard. * 1 This selection is only available when the input signal is RGB or when the source is USB Display, USB,[...]

a Auto Iris can only be set when the Color Mode is Dynamic or Theatre . Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image You can change the Aspect Ratio g of the projected image to suit the type, the ratio of height and width, and the resolution of the input signals. Available aspect modes vary depending on the image signa l curren tly being projec[...]

When inputting a 720p/1080i signal and the aspect mode is set to 4:3 , a 4 : 3 zoom is applied (the right and left sides of the image are cut off). Example: 720p signal input (resolution: 1280x720, aspect ratio: 16:9) A 4:3 B 16:9 Projecting images from the HDMI port (for EB-1880/EB-1870) E a c h t i m e t h e A s p e c t b u t t o n i s p r e s s [...]

EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-186 0 Aspect Mode Input S igna l XGA 1024X768( 4:3) WXGA 1280X80 0(16:10) Normal 4:3 16:9 a If parts of the image are missing, set the Resolution setting to Wide or Normal from the Configuration menu, according to the size of the computer panel. s Signal - Resolution p.77 Adjusting Projected Images 44[...]

Useful Functions This chapter explains useful tips for giving presentations, and the Security functions.[...]

Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow) (EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W only) By connecting a USB storage device such as a USB memory or a USB hard disk to the projector, you can project the files stored on the device without using a computer. This function is called Slideshow. a • You may not be able to use USB storage devices that incorporate secur[...]

b Connect the US B storag e device or dig ital camera to t he projec tor. s "Connecting USB Devices (EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W only)" p.25 Slideshow starts and the file list screen is displayed. • JPEG files are displayed as thum bnails (file contents are displayed as small images). • Other files or folders are di splayed as icons as s[...]

a If not all of the files and folders are displayed on the current screen, press the [ ] ] button on the remote control, or position the cursor on Next Page at the bottom of the screen and press the [ ] button. To return to the previous screen, press the [ [ ] button on the remote control, or position the cursor on Previous Page at the top of the s[...]

a Start Slideshow. The file list screen is displayed. s "Starting Slideshow" p.46 b Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to select the image file you want to project. c Press the [ ] b u t t o n . T h e i m a g e i s d i s p l a y e d . a Press the [ ][ ] buttons to move to the next or previous image file. d Press the [E sc] button to[...]

window, projection starts again from the beginning when it reaches the end. s "Image file display settings and Slideshow operation settings" p.50 You can proceed to the next screen, return to the previous screen, or stop playback while projecting a Slideshow. a If Screen Swi tching Time on the Option screen is set to No , f i l e s d o no[...]

c When you have finished making settings, use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to position the cursor over OK , a n d t h e n p r e s s the [ ] b u t t o n . The settings are applied. If you do not want to apply the settings, position the cursor on Cancel , and then press the [ ] button. Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) You can u[...]

Each time you press the [Freeze] button, Freeze turns on or off. Re m o t e c on tro l a • Audio does not stop. • When projecting moving images, the images contin ue to be played back while the screen is frozen. It is not possible to resume projection from the point where the screen was frozen. • If the [Freeze] button is pressed while the Co[...]

Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) This is useful when you want to expand images to see them in greater detail, such as graphs and tables. a Start E-Zoom. Press the [ z ] button to display the Cross ( ). Re m o t e c o n t ro l b Move the Cross ( ) to the area of the ima ge that you want to enlarge. Re m o te c o nt ro l When any pair of adjacent[...]

U s i n g t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l t o O p e r a t e t h e M o u s e Pointer (Wireless Mouse) You can control the computer's mouse pointer from the projector's remote control. This function is called Wireless Mouse. The following oper ating systems are compatible with Wireless Mouse. Wi ndows Ma c OS OS Windows 98 Windows 98SE Wind[...]

a • When any pair of adjacent [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] buttons are pressed at the same time, the pointer can be moved diagonally. • If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer, the operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed. • The Wireless Mouse function does not work under the following conditions. - When [...]

a • When User's Logo Protect from Password Protect is set to On , a message is displayed a nd the User's Logo cannot be changed. You ca n make changes after setting User's Logo Protect to Off . s "Managing Users (Password Protect)" p.59 • If User's Lo go is selected when Keystone, E-Zo om, Aspect, or Adjust Zoom ar[...]

g W h e n t h e m e s s a g e " S a v e t h i s i m a g e a s t h e U s e r ' s L o g o ? " i s displayed, select Yes . The image is saved. After the image has been saved, the message "Completed." is displayed. a • When a User' s Logo is saved, the previous User's Logo is erased. • It takes a while to save. Do[...]

d W h e n " D o y o u w a n t t o u s e t h e c u r r e n t l y p r o j e c t e d i m a g e a s t h e User Pattern?" is displayed, select Yes . e When you press the [ ] button, the message "Do you save this image as the User Pattern?" is displayed. Then, select Yes . The image is saved. After the image has been saved, the messag[...]

The projector has the following enhanced security functions. • Password Protect You can limit who can use the projector. • Control Panel Lock You can prevent people changing th e settings on the projector without permission. s "Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock)" p.61 • Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with the foll[...]

a • If Password Protect is already activated, you must enter the password. If the password is entered correctly, the Password Protect setting menu is displayed. s "Entering the Password" p.60 • When the password is set, stick the supplied password protect sticker in a visible position on the projector as a further theft deterrent. b S[...]

When you enter the correct passwor d, Password Protect is temporarily released. Attention • If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession, the message "The projector's operation will be lock ed." is displayed for approximately five minutes, and then the projector switches to standby mode. If this happens, disconnect[...]

d Select Yes when the confirmation message is displayed. The control panel buttons are locked according to the setting you chose. a You can release the control panel lock by one of the following two methods. • Select Off from Con trol Panel Lock . s Settings - Control Panel Lock p.79 • Press and hol d down the [ ] button on the control panel fo[...]

About EasyMP Monitor (EB-1880 only) EasyMP Monitor lets y ou carry out operations such as checking the status of mu lti ple Ep son pr o je cto r s tha t ar e con nec t ed to a net wor k at a com p ut e r monitor, and controlling the projectors from the computer. You can download EasyMP Moni tor from the following Web site. http://www.epson.com The [...]

Items in the Configuration menu that cannot be set by a Web browser • Settings menu - Keystone - Quick Corner • Settings Menu - Pointer Shape • Settings Menu - Pattern • Settings Menu - User Button • Extended Menu - User's Logo • Extended Menu - Language • Extended Menu - Operation - High Altitude Mode • Extended Menu - Operati[...]

Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.29 B [Computer ] but ton Each time the button is pres sed, it cycles through the following images: • Computer1 port • Computer2 port C [V ideo] button Each time the button is pres sed, it cycles through the following images: • S-V[...]

Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems (EB-1880 only) When you set Mail Notification, notifi cation messages are sent to the preset email addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This will enable the operator to be notified of problems with projectors even at locations away from the projectors. s Network - Mail [...]

a • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someon e who is familiar with the network. • To use the SNMP function to monitor the projector, you need to install the SNMP manager program on your computer. • Up to two destination IP addresses can be saved. ESC/VP21 Comman ds You can control the projector from an external device usin[...]

• Projector input port name: RS-232C < At the pr ojec tor> < At the co mputer> < At the pr ojector > (P C seri al c abl e) < At t he computer> Sig nal N am e Fun c tio n GND Signal wire gro und TD Transmit data RD Receive data Communications protocol • Default baud rate setting: 9600 bps • Data length: 8 bit • Parity[...]

Sou r ce PJ L ink Command LAN INPT 52 USB Display INPT 53 • Manufacturer name display ed for "Manufacture name information query" EPSON • Model name displayed for "Pro duct name information query" EB-1880/C720XN/PowerLite 1880 EB-1870/C715X/C713X/PowerLite 1870 EB-1860/C710X/VS410 EB-1850W/C705W/PowerLite 1850W EB-1840W/C700[...]

b Enter the IP address of the projector in the address field of the Web browser, and press the Enter key on the keyboard. The operation window is di splayed. Using the operation window A You can perform the following operat ions when you click the buttons. Bu tton Func tion Power Turns the projector power on or off. Vol-/Vol+ Adjusts the volume. B [...]

Bu tton Func tion OK Performs the same operation as the [ ] button on the remote control. s "Remote Control" p.14 Menu Displays and closes the Con figuration menu. Auto If clicked while projecti ng analog RGB signals from Computer1 port or Computer2 port, automatically optimizes the image by adju sting the Tracking, Sync., and Position. S[...]

Item Func tion DHCP Select the Enab led check box to use DHCP. You cannot enter an IP address if DHCP is enabled. IP Address Enter the IP address to assign to the currently connected projector. Subnet Mask Enter a subnet mask for the currently connected projector. Default Gateway Enter the gateway address for the currently connected projector. Send[...]

Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the Configuration menu and its f unctions.[...]

This section explains how to use th e Configuration menu. Although steps are explained using the remote control as an example, you can perform the same operations from the control panel. Check the guide under the menu for the available buttons and their operations. a Display the Configuration menu screen. b Select a top menu item. c Select a submen[...]

Configuration Menu Table Settable items vary depending on the model being used and the image signal and source being projected. To p Men u Na me Su bmenu Na me It ems or S ett ing V a lu es Image menu s p.76 Color Mode Dynamic, Presentation, Theatre, Photo, Sports, sRGB, Blackboard, and Whiteboard Brightness -24 to 24 Contrast -24 to 24 Color Satur[...]

To p Men u Na me Su bmenu Na me It ems or S ett ing V a lu es s p.88 Source - Input Signal - Resolution - Video Signal - Refresh Rate - Sync Info - Status - Serial Number - Event ID - Reset menu s p.89 Reset All - Reset Lamp Hours - * 1 The number of supported languages differs depending on the region where the projector is used. Network menu To p [...]

s "Automatically Detect Input Signal s and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)" p.30 Submenu Function Col o r M od e You can select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings. s "Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode)" p.40 Brig ht n e ss You can adjust the image brightness. Con tr as t You can ad[...]

Submenu Function Auto Setup (Only available when an analog RGB computer signal is being input.) Set to On to automatically adjust Tr acking, Sync., and Position to the optimum state when the input signal changes. Res o lu tio n (Only available when an analog RGB computer signal is being input.) Set to Auto to automatically identify the resolution o[...]

Submenu Function Vi de o Si g n a l You can select the input signal from the S-Video port or the Video port. If this is set to Auto , video signals are recognized automatically. If interference a ppears in the image or a problem occurs such as no image is being projected when set to Auto , select the appropriate signal depending on the connected eq[...]

Submenu Function Poi nt er Sh ape You can select the shape of the pointer. Pointer 1: Pointer 2: Pointer 3: s "Pointer Function (Pointer)" p.52 Pow er C ons um p‐ tion You can set the lamp brightness to one of two setting s. Select ECO if the images being projected are too bright, such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a [...]

Extended Menu Submenu Function Displ ay You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages : W h e n s e t t o Off , the following items will not be displayed. Item names when the Source, Color Mode, or Aspect Ratio is changed, messages when no signal is being input, and warnings such as High Temp Warning. Display Background * [...]

Submenu Function Stand by Mode If you set Communication On , you can perform the following operations even if the projector is in standby mode. • Monitoring and controlling the projector over the network (EB-1880 only) s "Monitoring and Controlling" p.63 • Outputting analog RGB signals from the Computer1 port to an external monitor (E[...]

Notes on operating the Network menu Selecting from the top menu and sub menus, and chan ging selected items is the same as making oper ations from the Configuration menu. When done, make sure you go to the Complete menu, and select Yes , No , or Ca ncel . W h e n y o u s e l e c t Yes or No , you return to the Configuration Menu. Yes : Saves the se[...]

Basic menu Submenu Function Proje c to r Nam e Displays the projector name used to identify the projector when connected to a network. When editing, you can enter up to 16 single-byte alphanum eric characters . PJLink Password Set a password to use when you access the projector using compatible PJLink softw are. You can enter up to 32 single-byte a[...]

Wired LAN menu Subm en u Func tion IP Settings You can make settings related to the following addresses. DHCP g : Set to On to configure the network using DHCP. If this is set to On , you cannot set any more addresses. IP Address g : You can input the IP address assigned to the projector. You can input a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the ad[...]

s "Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems (EB-1880 only)" p.66 Submenu Function Mail Notifi c ation Set to On to send an email to the preset addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. SMTP S erver You can input the IP address g for the SMTP server for the projector. You can enter a number from 0 to 255 i[...]

Others menu Submenu Function SNMP Set to On to monitor the projector using SNMP. To monitor the projector, you need to install the SNMP manager program on your computer. SN MP should be managed by a network administrator. The default value is Off . Tr a p IP Addr es s 1/ T rap IP Ad‐ dres s 2 You can register up to two IP addresses for the SNMP t[...]

Reset menu Resets all of the network settings. Submenu Function Reset network settings. To reset all of the Network settings, select Yes . Info Menu (Display Only) Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. Items that can be displayed vary depending on the source currently being projected. Depend[...]

Submenu F unc tion Serial Numb er Displays the projector's serial number. Even t ID Displays the application error log. s "About Event ID (EB-1880 Only)" p.105 * T h e c u m u l a t i v e u s e t i m e i s d i s p l a y e d a s " 0 H " f o r t h e f i r s t 1 0 h o u r s . 1 0 h o u r s and above is displayed as "10H&q[...]

Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.[...]

If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help screen is displayed to assist you by pressing the Help button. You can solve problems by answering the questions. a Press the [Help] button. The Help screen is displayed. Us in g th e rem ote c o nt rol Us in g th e c on tro l p ane l b Select a menu item. Us in g th e rem ote c o nt rol Us in g th e[...]

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" be low. See the following if the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be. s "When th e Indicators Provide No He lp" p.95 Reading the Indicators The projecto r is provided with th e fo[...]

Refer to the following table to see what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate. If all indicators are off, check that the power cable is conne cted correctly and that the power is being supplied normally. Sometimes, when the power cable is unplugged, the [ t ] indicator remains lit for a shor t period, but this is not a [...]

Sta tus Cause R emedy or St atus If the lamp is not cracked : Reinstall the lamp and turn on the power. If the error continues : Replace the lamp with a new one and then turn on the power. If the error con tinues : Stop using the projector, remove the power plug from th e el ectrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address prov[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do no t offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems Relating to Images • No images appear Projection doe s not start, the projection area is completely black, or the projection area is completely blue. s p.96 • Moving images a[...]

Problems Relating to Images No images appear Che ck Re m e d y Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is no t connected correctly or power is not being supplied. Connect the projector's power cable correctly. s "From Installation to Projection" p. [...]

Moving images are not displayed (only t h e m o v i n g i m a g e p o r t i o n t u r n s b l a c k ) Che ck Re m e d y Is the computer's image signal being output to the LCD and the monitor? (Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or a computer with a built-in LCD screen) Change the image signal from the computer to external outp [...]

Che ck Re m e d y Are the image signals being output to the projector? (Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or a computer with a built-in LCD screen) If the image signals are only being output to the computer 's LCD monitor or to the accessory monitor, you ne ed to change the output to an external destination as well as th e com[...]

Interference or distortion appear in images Che ck Re m e d y Is the image signal format setting correct? (Only when projecting images from a video source) Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s Signal - Video Sign al p.77 Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the ca bles required for projection are s[...]

Che ck Re m e d y Is the computer set for dual display? (Only when projecting computer images) If dual display is activated in the Display Properties of the computer's Control Panel, only about half of the image on the computer screen is projected. To display the entire image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting. s Compute[...]

Images appear dark Che ck Re m e d y Is the image brightness set correctly? Adjust the Brightness and Power Consumption settings from the Configuration menu. s Image - Brightness p.76 s Settings - Power Consumption p.79 Is the contrast g adjusted correctly? Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration menu. s Image - Cont rast p.76 Is it time[...]

Other Problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Che ck Re m e d y Check that the audio/video cable is securely attached to both the projector and audio source. Disconnect the cable from the Audio port, and then reconnect the cable. Is the projector volume set to the minimum? Ad just the volume so that sound can be heard. s Settings - Vol[...]

Che ck Re m e d y Is the correct setting for the Remote Recei ver selected? Check the Remote Receiver from the Configur ation menu. s Settings - Remote Receiver p.79 Are the batteries dead or have the batteries been inserted corr ectly? Make sure the b atteries are inserted correctly or replace the batteries with new ones if necessary. s "Repl[...]

Image file names are not disp layed correctly in Slideshow Che ck Re m e d y Is the file name too long? The file name can be up to 8 characte rs long . For file names longer than this, the middle of the name is omitted to shorten the name to 8 characters. Are there any 2-byte characters in the file name? Only alphanumeri c characters and symbols ca[...]

Check the numbers and then apply the follow ing countermeasures. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your network adminis trator, or contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. s Epson Projector Contact List Ev ent I D Cause R emedy 0432 0435 Failed to startup EasyMP Network Projection. Rest[...]

Maintenance This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure th e best level of perfor mance from the projector for a lo ng time to come.[...]

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Attention Turn off the projector's power before cleaning. Cleaning the Projector's Surface Clean the projector's surface by wipi ng it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with[...]

a • If a message is frequently displayed, even after cleaning, it is time to replace the air filter. Replace it w ith a new air filter. s " R e p l a c i n g t h e A i r F i l t e r " p.113 • It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months. Clean them more often than this if using the projector in a parti[...]

This section explains how to replace the lamp and the air filter. Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The following message is displayed. "Time to replace the lamp. Please contact your Epson projector reseller or visit www.epson.com to purchase." The message is displayed for 30 seconds. • [...]

Attention • The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the followin g time periods in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images. When Power Consumption is set to Normal : About 3000 hours When Power Consumption is set to ECO : About 4000 hours s Settings - Power Consum ption p. 79 • If you continue to[...]

c Loosen the two lamp fixing screws. d Take out the old La mp by pulling the handle. If the Lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your l o c a l d e a l e r f o r f u r t h e r a d v i c e . s Epson Projector Contact List ② ① e Install the new lamp. Insert the new Lamp along th e guid e rail in the correct direction so that it[...]

② ① f R e p l a c e t h e l a m p c o v e r . Attention • Make sur e you install the lamp securely. If the la mp cover is removed, the power turns off automatically as a safety precaution. If the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly, the power does not turn on. • This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg)[...]

Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement period If the message is displayed fr equently even though the air filter has been cleaned, replace the air filter. How to replace the air filter The air filter can be replaced even when the projector is suspended from a ceiling. a After you turn off the projector's power and the confirmation buz[...]

Appendix[...]

The followi ng optional accessories an d consumables are available. Please purchase these products as and when needed. The following list of optional accessories and consumables is current as of: May 2011. Details of accessories are subject to change wi thout notice and availability may vary depending on the country of purchase. Optional Accessorie[...]

Air filter ELPAF35 Use as a replacement for used air filters. Optional Accessories and Consumables 116[...]

Projection Distance (For EB-1880/EB-1870/ EB-1860) A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen (or to the top of the screen, if suspended from a ceiling) C Center of lens Unit: cm 4:3 Scree n Size A B Mi nimu m (Wi de) to Ma x imu m (T ele) 30" 61x46 83 - 136 -5 40" 81x61 111 - 182 -6 4:3 Sc reen[...]

Projection Distance (For EB-1850W/EB-1840W) A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen (or to the top of the screen, if suspended from a ceiling) C Center of lens Unit: cm 4:3 Scree n Size A B Mi nimu m (Wi de) to Ma x imu m (T ele) 30" 61x46 100 - 164 -1 40" 81x61 134 - 219 -2 50" 100x76 1[...]

Unit: cm 16:10 Sc ree n Size A B Mi nimu m (Wi de) to Ma x imu m (T ele) 30" 64x40 88 - 144 -1 40" 86x54 118 - 193 -1 50" 110x67 149 - 243 -2 60" 130x81 179 - 292 -2 80" 170x110 239 - 390 -3 100" 220x130 300 - 48 8 -3 150" 320x200 451 - 73 3 -5 200" 430x270 603 - 97 9 -7 250" 540x340 754 - 1224 -8 280&qu[...]

Supported Resolutions Computer signals (analog RGB) Signal Refresh R ate (Hz) Resolutio n (dots) VGA 60/72/75/85 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800x600 XGA 60/70/75/8 5 10 24x768 WXGA 60 1280x768 60 1360x768 60/75/85 1280x800 WXGA+ 60/75/85 1440x900 SXGA 70/75/85 1152x864 60/75/85 1280x1024 60/75/85 1280x960 SXGA+ 60/75 1400x1050 WSXGA+ * 1, 2 60 1680[...]

Si g n al Re fres h Rat e ( Hz ) Re sol u ti o n ( d o ts ) SDTV (480i/480p) 60 720x480 SDTV (576i/576p) 50 720x576 HDTV (720p) 50/60 1280x720 HDTV (1080i) 50/60 1920x1080 HDTV (1080p) 24/30/50/60 1920x1080 Supported Monitor Displays 121[...]

Projector General Specifications Prod uc t n ame EB-1880 EB-1870 EB-1860 EB-1850W EB-1840W Dimens ions 345 (W) x 93 (H) x 263.9 (D) mm LCD panel size 0.63" 0.59" Wide Dis pla y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Re so lu tio n 786,432 pixels XGA (1024 (W) x 768 (H) dots)x 3 1,024,000 pixels WXGA (1280 (W)x 800 (H) dots)x 3 Foc us ad jus[...]

220 to 2 40 V area Operating: 363 W Standby power consumption (Communication On): 4.3 W Standby power consumption (Communication Off): 0.33 W Operating: 363 W Standby power consumption (Communication On): 3.7 W Standby power consumption (Communication Off): 0.33 W Operating: 356 W Standby power consumption: 0.33 W Operating: 363 W Standby power con[...]

RS- 232C p o rt 1 Mini D-Su b 9-pin (male) * 1 EB-1880/EB-1870/EB-1850W only * 2 Supports USB 2.0. However, USB ports are not guaranteed to operate all devices that support USB . * 3 EB-1880 only Specifications 124[...]

This product is also designed for IT power dist ribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V. Angle of tilt If you use the projector tilted at an angle of more than 30˚ it could be damaged and cause an accident. Specifications 125[...]

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel: 562-290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified he[...]

A Center of lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm Appearance 127[...]

This sec tion briefl y explain s the difficult terms that are not expl aine d in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. AMX De vic e Disc overy AMX Device Discovery is a technology develo ped by AMX to facilitate AMX control system s for easy operation of the target equipm ent. Epson have implemente[...]

SNMP An abbreviation for Simple Network Managemen t Protocol, which is the protocol for monitoring and controlling devices such as ro uters and computers connected to a TCP/IP network. sRGB An international standard for color intervals that was formulated so that colors that are reprod uced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer opera[...]

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Mouse pointer ....... .................... ................... 54 N Network Configura tio n .............................. 82 Network information .... ............... ............... 82 Network menu ..... ................................ ........ 82 Noise Reduction ............. ............. ................. 78 O Opera ting t empera ture . ......[...]

V Video Port .................... ............. ............ ........ 11 Video Signal ................... ................. ....... 79, 88 Volume ............ .............................................. 80 Volume Button ............... ............................. 14 W Web Browser .......... ...................... ................ 63 Web Contro[...]