Epson EB-W28 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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Introduction This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.[...]

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 . • Turn on the projector by simply receiving an ima[...]

Increasing projection conten t in wide (WXGA) screen With a computer that has a 16:10 WXGA wide LCD display, the image can be projected in the same aspect. You can use whiteboards and other landscape form at screens. s "Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image" p.44 Connect a USB storage device and project movies or images (PC Fre[...]

• Equipped with vari ous anti-theft devi ces The projector is equipped with the fo llowing types of anti-theft security devices. • Security slot • Security cable installation point s "Anti-Theft Lock" p.70 Connecting to a wireless LAN and projecting images By installing the supplied or optional wireless LAN uni t and connecting to a[...]

Front/Top Name Function 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 damaged by heat near the vent. Hot air from the air exhaust vent could cause burns, warpin g, or accidents to oc[...]

Rear Name Function A Pow er in le t Connects the power cord to the projector. s "From Installation to Projection" p.31 B USB - A port • Connects a USB flash drive or a digital camera and projects movies or images using PC Free. s "Projecting Without a Computer (PC Free)" p.50 • Connects the optional Document Camera. • Conn[...]

Base Name Function A C eilin g m oun t fixing po ints (thre e p oin ts) Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. s "Installing the Projector" p.21 s "Optional Accessories" p.129 B S e cu r i t y ca b l e install ation po int Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and lock[...]

Control Panel Name Function A [Sour ce Sear ch] button Changes to the next input source that is sending an image. s "Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)" p.32 B [Enter ] bu tton [ ] • When the Configuration menu or th e Help screen is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection an[...]

Remote Control Name Function A Pow er b ut t on [ t ] Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.31 B [Computer] button Changes to images from the Computer port. C [V i deo] button Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles through the S-Video, Video, and HDMI/MHL ports. D Numeric buttons Enter the P[...]

Name Func tion J [ ] button • When the Configuration menu or the Help screen is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and moves to the next level. s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.79 • Acts as a mouse's left button when using the Wireless Mouse function. s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Poi[...]

Name Func tion W [MHL Menu] button Displays the settings menu for the device linked to the projector's MHL port. X [LAN] button Switches to the image from the network connected device. Y [USB ] button Each time the button is pres sed, it cycles through the following images: • USB Display • Images from the device connected to the USB-A port[...]

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 19[...]

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[...]

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 port to the projector's Co mputer port. You [...]

Connecting a Smartphone or Tablet Device You can connect smartphones and tablet devices. By using a comme r c i a l l y a v a i l a b l e M H L c a b l e , y o u c a n c o n n e c t t h e M H L p o r t o n y o ur device to the HDMI/MHL port on the projector. You can send the audio with the projecte d image. When you connect a smartphone or tablet d[...]

Connecting Image Sources To project images from DVD players or VHS video and so on, connect to the projector using one of the following methods. A When using a commercially available video or S-video cable Connect the video output port on the image source to the projec tor's Video port. Or, connect the S-video output port on the ima ge source [...]

Attention • Turn off the equipment you want to connect before connecting. If the input source is on when you connect it to the projector, i t 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 coul d malfunction. a • If the source you want to connect to has [...]

Attention • I f y o u u s e a U S B h u b , t h e c o n n e c t i o n m a y n o t o p e r a t e c o r r e c t l y . D e vices such as digital cameras and USB devices should be conne cted to the projector directly. • When connecting and using a USB-compatib le hard disk, make su re you connect the AC adaptor supplied with the hard disk. • Conn[...]

Installing the Wireless LAN Unit By installing th e supplied or optional wireless LAN unit, you can project the computer screen that is connected to the wireless LAN over a network. Connect the wireless LAN unit to the projector's USB-A port. a • When connecting to the network using wireless LAN, make sure you make network settings from the [...]

a If the Wireless LAN unit is installed on the projector, press the [LAN] button on the remote control. The LAN standby screen is displayed. b Check that the SSID and IP address information are displa yed on the LAN standby screen, and then remove the Wireless LAN unit. c Connect the Quick Wireless Connection USB Key to the USB-A port. d When the m[...]

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. Attention Make sure you connect the cable from the source to the projector first, and then connect the power cord to the projector. a Connect the projecto r to the computer with the comput er [...]

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 LAN When two or more image sources are connected, press the [Source Search] button until the target image is projected. W[...]

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 co ntro l A Switches to images from the Computer port. B Each time the button is pressed, it cycles through the images being input from the following sources. • S-Video port • Video port ?[...]

Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 32/64 bit Windows 8.1 Pro 32/64 bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise 32/64 bit CP U Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or faster Recommended: Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster Amo un t of Mem ory 256 M B or m ore Recommended: 512 MB or more Har d Disk Spac e 20 MB or more Dis pla y Resolution of no less than 640x480 and no higher than 1600x1200. Di[...]

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 Windo ws 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 Ep son USB Display and click Remove . For Windows Vi sta/Windows 7 a Click Start , a n d t h e n c l i c k Control Panel . b Click Uninst all a program unde r Programs . c Select Ep son USB Display and click Uninsta ll . For Wind[...]

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 manu ally (H-Keystone Adjuster) Manually corrects horizontal keystone distortion using the horizon tal keystone adjuster. • Correc[...]

a • Auto V-Keystone works only when Projection is set to Front from the Configuration menu. s Extended - Projectio n p.85 • If you do not wan t to enable Auto V-Keystone, set Auto V- Keystone to Off . s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone - Auto V-Keystone p.84 Correcting manually You can manually correct keystone distortion. You can use H/V-Key[...]

Press the [ a ]/[ 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.84 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 Configura[...]

d Using the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons on the remote control, or the [ w ], [ v ], [ a ], and [ b ] buttons on the co ntrol panel, 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 po[...]

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-Keysto ne : Switches the correction method to H/V-Keystone . s "Settings Menu" p.84 Adjusting the Image Si[...]

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 ontrol Using[...]

Mod e App lic ation White bo ard Ideal for making presentations using a whiteboard. * 1 This selection is only available w hen the input signal is RGB or when the source is USB Display, USB, or LAN. * 2 This selection is only available when the input signal is component video, or when the input source is Video or S-Video. Each time you press the [C[...]

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 chang e 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 signal currently being project[...]

Projecting images from a computer The following shows projection examples for each aspect mode. Aspect Mode Input Si gnal XGA 1024X7 68(4:3) WXGA 1280X800( 16:10) Normal 16:9 Full Zoom Native 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 [...]

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

Projecting Two Images Simultaneously (Split Screen) You can simultaneously project images from two sources on the right and left of the screen. Input sources for split screen projection The combinations of input sources that can be projected on a split screen are listed below. Left Screen Rig ht Sc re e n Com ‐ puter S- V id‐ eo Vi de o H D M I[...]

b Press the [Menu] button. The Split Screen Setup screen is displayed. c Select Source , and then press the [ ] b u t t o n . d Select each input source for Left and Right . Only input sources that can be combined can be selected. s "Input sources for split screen projection" p.47 a The Source screen is also displayed when the following b[...]

Switching the left and right screens Use the following procedure to switch the projected images displayed on t h e l e f t a n d r i g h t s c r e e n s . a Press the [Menu] button during split screen projection. b Select Swap Screens, and then press the [ ] b u t t o n . The projected images on the left and right are swapped. Switching the left an[...]

• Select Exit Split Screen from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Split Screen - Split Screen Setup p.84 Restrictions during split screen projection Operating rest rictions The following oper ations cannot be performed durin g split screen projection. • Setting the Configuration menu • E-Zoom • Switching th e aspect mode ( Normal is used[...]

Ty pe Fil e T ype (E x ‐ tension) Notes Movie .avi (Motion JPEG) • Cannot project images with a resolution greater than 1280x720. • The audio format can only playback linear PCM and ADPCM. • Supports AVI 1.0. You cannot project files over 2 GB. a • When connecting and using a USB-compatible hard disk, make sure you connect the AC adaptor [...]

a • You can also insert a memory card into a USB card reader and then connect the reader to the projector. However, some commercially available USB card readers may not be compatible with the projector. • If the following screen (Select Drive screen) is displayed, press the [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] buttons to select the drive you want to use, and [...]

Rotating images You can rotate the played images in 90˚ increments. The rotating function is also available during Slideshow. a Play images, or run Slideshow. b While projecting, press the [ ] o r [ ] b u t t o n . Stopping PC Free To close PC Free, disconnect the USB device from the USB port on the projector. For devices such as digital cameras o[...]

a Press the [ ][ ] buttons to move to the next or previous image file. d To finish projecting, perform one of the following operations. • Projecting an image: Press the [Esc] but ton. • Projecting a movie: Press the [E sc] button to display the message screen, select Exit , and then press the [ ] button. When projection is finished, you are ret[...]

• Pointer s "Pointer Function (Poi nter)" p.58 Image file display settings and Slideshow operation settings You can set the file display order and Slideshow operations on the Option screen. a Select Option at the bottom of the file list s creen, and then pres s the [ ] b u t t o n . b W h e n t h e f o l l o w i n g O p t i o n s c r e [...]

S e t t i n g t h e d i s p l a y m e t h o d f o r Q R c o d e s S e t t h e Q R c o d e d i s p l a y f r o m t h e C o n f i g u r a t i o n m e n u . a Press the [Menu] button. s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.79 Using the remote c ontr ol Using the c ontr ol panel b Select Networ k Configuration from Network . c Select Display LAN [...]

Projecting data from a smartphone or tablet device Project data from your device using Epson iProjection. a Start Epson iProjection on your smartphone or tablet device. b Tap Projector on the application screen. The projector's search screen is displayed. c Tap Read QR code on the ap plication screen. The camera starts and the preview screen i[...]

Each time you press the [A/V Mute] button or open/close the lens cover, A/V Mute turns on or off. Re m ot e c on tro l Pro je c to r a • When proj ecting mov ing images , the im ages and sound continue to be played ba ck while A/V Mu te is on. It is not possible to resum e projection from the point where A/V Mute was activated. • You can select[...]

a Display the Pointer. Each time you press the [Pointer ] button, the pointer appears or disappears. Re m o t e c o n t ro l b Move the Pointer icon ( ). Re m o t e c o n t ro l When any pai r of adjacent [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] b u t t o n s a r e pressed at the sam e time, the po inter ca n be moved diagonally . a You can select the shape of the po[...]

b Move the Cross ( ) to the area of the image that you want to enlarge. Re m o t e c o n t ro l When any pai r of adjacent [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] b u t t o n s a r e pressed at the sam e time, the po inter ca n be moved diagonally . c Enlarge. Re m o t e c o n t ro l [ z ] button: Expands the area each time it is pressed. You can expand quickly by h[...]

Once set, the mouse pointer ca n be controlled as foll ows. Moving th e mouse poin ter [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons: Moves the mouse pointer. Mouse clicks [Esc] button: Right click. [ ] button: Left click. Press quickly twice to double-click. Drag and drop While holding down the [ ] button, press the [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] button. Release the [ ] button to [...]

1. Set the projector ID. Set a unique projector ID for each of the tar get projectors so that you can limit which projector is being corrected. 2. Correct the color difference. You can carry out color correcti on w hen p rojecting from multiple projectors. Setting an ID and using the remote control By setting an ID for each projector, you can limit[...]

b Select Projector ID from Extended . c Choose the ID you want to set and press the [ ] b u t t o n . d Press the [Menu] button to finish making settings. Perform steps 1 to 4 for all projectors and set a unique ID for each one. Selecting the ID for the projector you want to operate using the remote co ntrol a Select the ID each time you turn on th[...]

Correcting After setting up the projectors, corre ct the brightness and tone for each projector to reduce the differences. Correcting color differ ences Operate using the remote control with the ID set according to the projector being used. a Press the [Menu] button. s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.79 b S e l e c t th e i t e m y o u w[...]

a • When User's Logo Protection from Password Protection is set to On , a message is displayed and the User's Logo cannot be changed. You can make changes after setting User's Logo Protection to Off . s "Managing Users (Password Protect)" p.67 • If User's Logo is selected when Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspect, or Adjust Zo[...]

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 ima ge has been sa ved, the messa ge "Completed." is displayed. a • When a User's Logo is saved, the previous User's Logo is erased. • It takes a while to save. [...]

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.69 • 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.68 • When the password is set, stick the password protect sticker in a visible position on the projector as a further theft deterrent. s Password P[...]

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[...]

c Select either Full Lock or Partial Lock according to your purpose. d Select Ye s 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 Control Panel Lock . s Settings - Control Panel Lock[...]

Security Functions 71[...]

EasyMP Monitor EasyMP Monitor lets you carry out operations such as checking the status of mul tip le Ep so n p r oj e ct ors tha t a r e co nn ect e d to a n et wor k at a com p ut er monitor, and controlling the projectors from the computer. You can download EasyMP Moni tor from the following Web site. http://www.epson.com The following provides [...]

• Port Numb er Displaying the Web Cont rol screen Use the following procedure to display the Web Control screen. Make sure the computer and projector are connected to the network. When communicating with a wireless LAN, connect in Advanced mode. a If your Web browser is set up to connect via a proxy server, the Web Control screen cannot be displa[...]

Name Func tion B [Computer ] but ton Changes to images from the Computer port. C [V ideo] button Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles through the Video, S-Video, and HDMI/MHL ports. D [Fr eeze] but ton Im ages are paused or unpaused. s "Freezing the Image (Freeze)" p.58 E [A/ V Mute] button Turns the video and audio on or off[...]

Mail sender: Address for Address 1 Subject: EPSON Projector Line 1: The projector name where the problem has occurred Line 2: The IP address set for the projector where the problem has occurred. Line 3 and on: Details of the problem The details of the problem are listed li ne by line. The messages are listed below. • Internal error • Fan relate[...]

contact your local deal er or the nearest ad dress provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. s Epson Projector Contact List b Set USB Type B to Link 21L from the projecto r's Configura tion menu. s Extended - USB Type B p.85 c Connect the computer's USB po rt to the projector's USB-B port w i t h a U S B c a b l e . Start from st[...]

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[...]

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

This section explains how to use the 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 submenu[...]

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.82 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 Sleep Mode On and Off Sleep Mode Timer 1 to 30 Lens Cover Timer On and Off A/V Mute Timer On and Off Standby Mode Communication On and Communication Off ECO Display On and Off Info menu s p.95 Projector Info Lamp Hours, Source, Input Signal, Resolution, Video Signal, Refresh Rate, Sync I[...]

Image Menu Settable items vary depending on the image signal and source currently being projected. Setting details ar e saved for each image signal. 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.42 Brig ht n e ss You can adju[...]

You cannot make settings on the Sign al menu when the source is USB D i s p l a y , U S B , o r L A N . Submenu Function Auto Setup 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 Set to Auto to automatically identify the resolution of the input signal. If images ar[...]

Submenu Function Ov er scan Changes the output image ratio (the range of the projected image). You can set the cropping range to Off , 4% , or 8% . When the source is HDMI, Aut o is available. When Auto is selected, it automatically changes to Off or 8% according to the input signal. Res e t You can reset all adjustment values on the Signal menu to[...]

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.58 Vo lu m e You can adjust the volume. Setting values are saved for each source. Rem ote Re c eive r You can limit the reception of the operation signal from the remote control. When set to Off , yo[...]

Submenu Function Displ ay You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages : W h e n s e t t o Of f , 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 * 1 : You can s[...]

s "Managing Users (Password Protect)" p.67 * 2 Except for High Altitude Mode and Startup Source Search. Network Menu When Network Protect is set to On in Password Protect , a message is displayed and the network settings cannot be changed. Set Network Protect to Off and then configure the network. s "Setting Password Protect" p.[...]

Notes on operating the Network menu Selecting from the top menu and sub menus, and changing 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 are returned to the Configuration menu. Yes : Saves t[...]

Basic menu Submenu Function Proje c to r Na m 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. The following characters cannot be used: " * + , / ; < = > ?[ ] ` | Web Control Pass w o rd Set a password to use when making [...]

Submenu Function Cha n ne l (This can only be set if Connectio n Mode is set to Quick .) Select the frequency band used by the wireless LAN from 1ch , 6ch , or 11ch . The default value is 11ch . SSID Auto Se t‐ ting (This can only be set if Connection Mod e is set to Quick .) When you set this to On , you can search for the projector more quickly[...]

Security menu Available when the Wireless LAN unit is installed. Submenu Function Sec urity Select the security type from the items that are displayed. When setting up Security, follow the instructions from the administrator of the network system you are about to access. Subm en u Func tion Passp hrase Enter the passphrase. You can enter at least 8[...]

Mail menu When this is set, you receive an email notification if a problem or warning occurs in the projector. s "Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems" p.74 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 inpu[...]

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[...]

ECO Menu When you make ECO menu settings, the proj ector performs functions to save power. When power saving settings have been enabled, a leaf icon is displayed next to each submen u. Submenu Function Power Consump‐ tion You can set the lamp brightness to one of two settings. Select ECO if the images being projecte d are too bright, such as when[...]

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. Dependin g on the model used, some input sources are not supported. s "Automatically Detect Input Signal s and Change the Projected Image (S[...]

Once the Configuration menu content has been set for one projector, you can use it to perform batch setup fo r multiple projectors (batch setup function). The batch setup function is o nly for proje ctors wi th the sam e model number. Use one of the following methods. • Setup using a USB flash drive. • Setup by connecting the computer and proje[...]

a • Connect the USB flash drive directly to the projector. If the USB flash drive is connected to the projector through a USB hub, the settings may not be save d correctly. • Connect an empty USB flash drive. If the USB flash drive contains data other than the batch setup file, the settings may not be saved correctly. • If you have saved a ba[...]

When writing completes normally, the projector enters standby status. Pow er: Blue - O n When the projector is in standby status, remove the USB flash drive. Reflecting saved setting s to other projectors a Disconnect the po wer cord from the projector, and check that all of the p rojector's indic ators have turned off. b C o n n e c t t h e U[...]

c While holding down the [Menu] button on the remote con trol or the control panel, connect the power cord to the projector. When the projector's indicators turn on as follows, release the [Menu] button. Power : B l ue - On / Statu s: B lue - On / La mp: Or a nge - On / T emp: Ora nge - On The indicators remain on for about 75 seconds. W h e n[...]

Saving settings to a computer a Disconnect the po wer cord from the projector, and check that all of the p rojector's indic ators have turned off. b Connect the computer's USB po rt to the projector's USB-B port w i t h a U S B c a b l e . c While holding down the [Esc] button on the remote control or the control panel, connect the p[...]

Reflecting saved setting s to other projectors a Disconnect the po wer cord from the projector, and check that all of the p rojector's indic ators have turned off. b Connect the computer's USB po rt to the projector's USB-B port w i t h a U S B c a b l e . c While holding down the [Menu] button on the remote con trol or the control p[...]

d Copy the batch setup file (PJCONFDATA. bin) that you saved to your compu ter to the top level folder of the removab le disk. a Do not copy any files or folders other than the batch setup file to the removable disk. e Perform "Remove USB device" on your computer, and then disconnect the USB cable. a When using OS X, perform "Remove [...]

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 re m o te c on tro l Usin g t he c on tro l pa ne l b Select a menu item. Using the remote c ontr ol Using the c ontr[...]

a See the following if the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem. s "Problem Solving" p.106 Using the Help 105[...]

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 the Indicators Provide No Help" p.110 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the follo[...]

Indi c ators Status Explanat ion Power suppl y Status Blue - Lit Blue - Flashing Cool down status This is the status immediately after turning off the projector. In this st atus, all buttons a re disabled. Blue - Lit Blue - Lit Normal status The projector is projecting. Refer to the following table to see what the indicators mean and how to remedy [...]

Indi cators Cause R emedy or S ta tus Power sup‐ ply St at us Lamp T emper a ‐ ture Off Blue - Flash‐ ing Orange - Lit Off Lamp Error Lamp Failure Check the following two points. • Take out the lamp a nd check if it is cracked. s "Replacing the Lamp" p.123 • Clean the air filter. s "Cleaning the Air Filter" p.121 If th[...]

Indi cators Cause R emedy or S ta tus Power sup‐ ply St at us Lamp T emper a ‐ ture Blue - Flash‐ ing State de‐ pendant in‐ dication Orange - Flashing State de‐ pendant in‐ dication Replace Lamp Replace it with a new lamp. s "Replacing the Lamp" p.123 If you continue to use the lamp after the replacem ent period has passed, [...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems Relating to Images • No images appear Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, or the projection area is completely blue. s p.111 • Moving images ar[...]

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

Moving images are not displayed Che ck Re m ed 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 ut only. Check your computer's documentation, or contact the compu[...]

The message "No Signal" is displayed Che ck Re m ed y Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the ca bles required for projection are securely connected. s "From Installation to Projection" p. 31 Is the correct port selected? Change the image by pressing the [S ource Search] button on the remote control or the contr o[...]

Che ck Re m ed y Is the Keystone adjustment value too large? Lower the projec tion angle to reduce the amount of Keystone correction. s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.41 Has condensation formed on the lens? If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold envi ronment to a warm envi ronment, or if sud den ambient temperature changes occur[...]

The image is truncated (large) or small, the aspect is not suitable, or the image has been reversed Che ck Re m ed y Is a wide panel computer image being projected? (Only when projecting computer images) Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s Signal - Resol ution p.82 Is the image still being enlarged by E-Zoom? P[...]

Che ck Re m ed y Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the ca bles required for projection are securely connected. Check that no cables are disconnected and that there are no poor contacts in the cables. s "Connecting Equipment" p.23 Is the contrast g adjusted correctly? Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration menu[...]

Problems when Projection Starts The projector does not turn on Che ck Re m ed y Did you press the [ t ] power button? Press the [ t ] power button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cord is not connected correctly or power is not being fully supplied. Disconnect and then reconnect the power cord. s "From Installat[...]

Che ck Re m ed y Is A/V Mute active? Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to cancel A/V Mute. s "Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute)" p.57 Is the audio cable's specification "No resistance"? When using a co mmercially available audio cable, make sure it is labeled "No resistance". Is it [...]

I want to change the langua ge for messages and menus Che ck Re m ed y Change the Language setting. Adjust the Lang uage setting from the Configuration menu. s Extende d - Language p.85 Mail is not received even if a problem occurs in the projector Che ck Re m ed y Is Standby Mode set to Communication On ? To use the Mail Notification function when[...]

Maintenance This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of perfor mance from th e projector fo r 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. Caution Turn off the projector's power before cleaning. Otherwise, it could cause an electric shock. Cleaning the Projector's Surface Clean the projector's surface by wipi ng it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is[...]

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.126 • 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 cont act your Epson projector reseller or visit www.epson.com to purchase." The message is displayed for 30 seconds. •[...]

Warning • When replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, there is a possibility that the lamp may be broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on th e ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is cracked, a nd you should stand to the side of the lamp cover, not underneath it. Remove the lamp cover g[...]

d Grip the raised section of the old lamp and remove it. If the Lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. s Epson Projector Contact List e Install the new lamp. Insert the new Lamp along the guid e rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place, push in firmly, and once it is fully inserte[...]

f R e p l a c e t h e l a m p c o v e r . Attention • Make sure you install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, the lamps turn off automatically as a safety precaution. If the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly, the lamp will not turn on. • This product includes a lamp component that conta ins mercury (Hg). Please co[...]

d Install the new air filter. Slide t he air filter from the outside and press in until it firmly clicks into pla ce. e C l o s e t h e a i r f i l t e r c o v e r . a Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Filter frame: ABS Filter: Polyurethane foam Replacing Consumables 127[...]

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 2014. Details of accessories are subject to change wi thout notice and availability may vary depending on the country of purchase. Optional Accessorie[...]

Projection Distance A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the receiver's 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 94 - 113 -4 40" 81x61 126 - 152 -5 50" 100x76 158 - 190 [...]

Unit: cm 16:10 Sc ree n Size A B Mi nimu m (Wi de) to Ma x imu m (T ele) 35" 76x47 97 - 117 -4 40" 86x54 111 - 134 -5 50" 110x67 139 - 168 -6 60" 130x81 168 - 202 -7 80" 170x110 225 - 270 -10 100" 220x130 281 - 338 -12 150" 320x200 424 - 509 -18 200" 430x270 566 - 680 -24 320" 690x430 907 - 1089 -39 Scre[...]

Supported Resolutions Computer signals (analog RGB) Signal Refr esh Rate (Hz) Resolu tion (d ots) VGA 60/72/75/85 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800x600 XGA 60/70/75/85 1024x768 WXGA 60 1280x768 60 1366x768 60/75/85 1280x800 WXGA+ 60/75/85 1440x900 WXGA++ 60 1600x900 SXGA 70/75/85 1152x864 60/75/85 1280x1024 60/75/85 1280x960 SXGA+ 60/75 1400x1050 WSX[...]

Si g n al Refre sh R at e ( Hz) Re so lu ti o n ( d o ts ) WXGA+ 60 1440x900 WXGA++ 60 1600x900 SXGA 60 1280x960 60 1280x1024 SXGA+ 60 1400x1050 UXGA 60 1600x1200 WSXGA+ 60 1680x1050 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 MHL Input Signal Si [...]

Projector General Specifications Prod uc t n am e EB-W28 Dimens ions 297 (W) x 79 (H) x 234 (D) mm LCD panel size 0.59" Wide Dis pla y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Re so lu tio n 1,024,000 WXGA (1280 (W) x 800 (H) dots) x 3 Foc us ad just me n t Manual Zoom ad jus tment Manually (1-1.2) Lamp UHE lamp, 200 W Model No.: ELPLP78 Max. audi[...]

S- V id eo po rt 1 Mini DIN 4- pin Audi o p ort 1 RCA pin jack x 2 HDMI/ MHL por t 1 HDMI (Audio is only supported by PCM) USB -A por t *1 1 USB connector (Type A) USB -B por t *1, 2 1 USB connector (Type B) * 1 Supports USB 2.0. However, USB ports are not guaranteed to operate all devices that support USB. * 2 USB 1.1 is not supported. Specificati[...]

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 136[...]

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: 562-981-3840 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified he[...]

297 93 38.3 79 A Center of lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 99.6 3-M4 x 9 31.8 234 15.9 12 123.4 242 Units: mm Appearance 138[...]

This section briefly explains the difficult terms that are no t expl ained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. Ad h oc mod e A method of wireless LAN connection that communicates with wireless LAN clients without using an access point. Aspe c t R atio The ratio between an image's length a[...]

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 internation al standard for color intervals that was formulated so that colors that are reprod uced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer ope[...]

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Ligh t Opti mize r .............. .................. ........... 94 M Mail No tific ation ........... ................. ....... 74, 92 Mail Noti ficatio n menu ................. ............. 92 Message Broadcasting ... .................. ............ 72 Messages .............. ....................... ............. ..... 86 Monitor Displays .. ....[...]

U USB Type B ........ ................. ............... ........... 86 USB-A port ................................................... 12 USB-B port .......... ............................... .......... 12 User button .............. ..................................... 85 User's Logo ......... ................. ............... .......... 64 Us[...]