Epson EB-420 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. The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading the guide. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possi bly resul[...]

Notations Used in This G u i d e ........................ 2 Introducti on P r o j e c t o r F e a t u r e s .......................................... 7 P r o j e c t i o n F u n c t i o n s ...... ........................... ........... 7 E n a b l i n g p r o j e c t i o n f r o m a s h o r t d i s t a n c e ............................ 7 Easy wr[...]

F r e e z i n g t h e I m a g e ( F r e e z e ) ............. ......... ........... ..... 4 4 P o i n t e r F u n c t i o n ( P o i n t e r ) .................... .................... 4 5 E n l a r g i n g P a r t o f t h e I m a g e ( E - Z o o m ) ............ ............... ..... 4 6 Using the Remote Control to Operate th e Mouse Pointer (Wirel[...]

Maintenance C l e a n i n g ...................... ................ ............ 9 4 C l e a n i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r ' s S u r f a c e .... .................. ............. 9 4 C l e a n i n g t h e L e n s ............................................. 9 4 C l e a n i n g t h e A i r F i l t e r ... ............. ........... ..........[...]

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

Projection Functions Enabling projection from a short distance You can project large images from a short distance without having to move the projector away from the screen. s "Screen Size and Projection Distance" p.119 Easy writing on a whiteboard or blackboard using the pattern function You can project ruled lines and grid pa tterns. Thi[...]

Front/Top Name Func tion A Re m ot e re c e ive r Receives signals from the remote control. B Foot adjust leve r Press the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot. s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.37 C Fron t adju stable foot When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot to adjust the position of the image. s "Adj[...]

Rear Name Func tion A HDMI port Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video equipment and computers. Th is projector is comp atible with HDCP g . s "Connecting Equipment" p.18 B Vi d e o p or t Inputs composite video signals from video sources. C RS-232 C po rt When controlling the projector from a computer, connect it to the computer[...]

Name Func tion R Audio- L/ R port Inputs audio from equipment connected to the S-Video port or the Video port. S S- V ide o po r t For S-video signals from video sources. Base Name Function A C eilin g m ount fixing po ints ( three point s) Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. s "Installing the P[...]

Name Func tion C Re ar fe e t When setup on a surface such as a desk, turn to extend and retract to adjust the horizontal tilt. s "Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt" p.37 D 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 it in place. s "Installing the wire lock" p.55 E Fron [...]

Name Func tion D [ w ][ v ] butto n • Displays the Keystone screen allowing you to correct keystone distortion in vertical and horizontal directions. s "H/V-Keystone" p.34 • If pressed when the Configuration menu or the Help screen is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting values. s "Using the Configuration Menu&q[...]

Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.28 B [Computer ] butt on Each time you press the button, the input changes between images from the Computer1 port and the Computer2 port. C [V ideo] button Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles through the S-Video, Video, an[...]

Name Function M [E-Zoom] buttons [ z ][ x ] Enlarges or reduces the image without changing the projection size. s "Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)" p.46 N Str ap hole Allows you to attach a commercially available strap to the remote control. O [Help] button Displays and closes the help screen which shows you how to deal with problems[...]

Replacing the remote control batteries If the remote control becomes unresponsive or inoperable after it has been used for some time, the batteries may have reached the end of their service life. When this hap pens, replace them with new batteries. Obtain two AA size manganese or alkaline batteries. You cannot use other batteries except for the AA [...]

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 a w[...]

The port name, location, and connector orientation differ depending on the source being connected. Connecting a Computer To project images from a computer, connect th e computer using one of the following methods. AB When using the suppl ied computer cable Connect the computer's display output port to th e projector's Computer1 or Compute[...]

a You can use the commercially available USB cable to connect the proj ector to a computer to project images from the computer.Thi s function is called USB Display. s "Projecting with USB Display" p.30 Connecting Image Sources To project images from DVD players or VHS video and so on, connect to the projector using one of the following me[...]

Connect the video output port on the image source to the pr ojector's S-Video port using a co mmercially available video cable. You can output audio from the projector's speaker by connecting the audio output port on the image source to the projector's Au dio-L/R port using a co mmercially availabl e audio cable. CD When using the op[...]

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 coul d be damaged or coul d malfunction. Connecting Equipment 21[...]

a • If the source you want to connect to has an unusually shaped po rt, use the cable supplied with the device or an optional cable to connect to the projector. • When usi ng a commercia lly available 2RCA (L/R)/stereo mi ni-pin audio cable, m ake sure it is labeled "No resistance". Connecting USB Devices You can connect devices such [...]

Attention • If you use a USB hub, operation may not be performed correctly. Devices such as digital cameras and USB devices should be conne cted to the projector directly. • When connecting and using a USB-com patible hard disk, make su re you connect the AC adaptor supplied with the hard disk. • Connect a digital camera or hard disk to the p[...]

Connecting External Equipment You can output images and audio by conne cting an external monitor or speaker. A When outputting images to an extern al monitor Connect the external monitor to the projector's Monitor Ou t port using the cable supplied with the external monitor. B When outputting audio to an external speaker Connect the external s[...]

a To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN cable. Connecting Equipment 25[...]

Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Unit a Remove the stopper fixing screw, and then remove the wireless LAN unit's stopper. b Install the Wireless LAN unit. c To avoid losing the wireless LAN unit, secure the stopper using the stopper fixing screw. Connecting Equipment 26[...]

Basic Usage This chapter expl ains how to project an d 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. a Remove the lens cover. b Connect the projector to an electrical outlet with the power cable. c Connect the projecto r to the computer with the comput er cable. d Turn on the projecto r. e Tu[...]

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. Because only images from ports receiving an image are projected, you can quickly project the image you want. Using Remote C ontr ol Using the C ontr ol Pa nel Computer1 Comp[...]

Switching to the Target Image Using the Remote Control You can change directly to the target image by pressing the following buttons on the remote control. Rem ot e c o ntro l A Each time the button is pressed, it cycles through the following images: • Computer1 port • Computer2 port B Each time the button is pressed, it cycles through the foll[...]

For Mac OS OS Mac OS X 10.5.1 or later 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 Fr ee S pace 20 MB or more Dis pla y Resolution of no less than 640x480 and no higher than 1680x1200. Display color of 16-bit color or greater Connecting for the first time The fir[...]

c Computer images are projected. It may take a while for computer images to be projected. Until the computer images are projected, leave the equipment as is and do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power of the projector. d Disconnect the USB cable when you are finished. When disconnecting the USB cable, there is no need to use Safely Re[...]

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 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 Uninst all a program unde r Programs . c Select Epson USB Display and click Unin stall . For Mac OS [...]

Correcting Keystone Distortion You can correct keystone distortion using one of the following methods. • H/V-Keystone Manually correct distortion in th e horizontal and vertical directions independently. • Quick Corner Manually correct the four corners independently. a When you correct keystone distortion, the projected image may be reduced. H/[...]

a You can set H/V-Keystone from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone p.63 Quick Corner This allows you to manually correct each of the four corners of the projected image separately. a Press the [Menu] button while projecting. s "Using the Conf iguration Menu" p.57 Using Remote C ontr ol Using the C ontr ol Pa nel [...]

e Using the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons on the remote control, or the [ ], [ ], [Wide], and [Tele] buttons on the control panel, correct the position of the corner. When you press the [ ] button, the screen shown in step 4 is displayed. If the message "Cannot adjust any further." is displayed whi le adjusting, you cannot adjust the sha[...]

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.63 Adjusting the Image Si[...]

B Retract the rear foot. 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] buttons on 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 . Rem ot e c o ntro l • Ad[...]

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 board 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,[...]

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 projected. Changing methods Each time you press the [Aspect] button, the Aspect[...]

Aspec t mode Input Signal XGA 1024X7 68(4:3) WXGA 1280X80 0(16:10) 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 Signal - Resolution p.61 Changing the aspect mo de (EB-430/EB-420 only) Projecting images from video eq[...]

B 4:3 C 16:9 Projecting images from a computer Each time the [Aspect] button on the remote control is pressed, the aspect mode changes in the order Normal , 4:3 , a n d 16:9 . The following shows projection examples for each aspect mode. Aspect mo de Input Si gnal XGA 1024X768( 4:3) WXGA 1280X800(1 6:10) Normal 4:3 16:9 a If parts of the image are [...]

Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions.[...]

Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) You can use this when you want to fo cus the audience's attention on what you are saying, or if you do not want to show details such as when you are changing between files during presentations from a computer. Each time you press the [A/V Mute] button, A/V Mute turns on or off. Re m o te c on t[...]

a • Audio does not stop. • For moving images, the images continue to play back while the s c r e e n i s f r o z e n , s o i t i s n o t p o s s i b l e t o r e s u m e p r o j e c t i o n f r o m t h e p o i n t w h e r e t h e s c r e e n w a s f r o z e n . • If the [Freeze] button is pressed while the Configuration menu or the Help screen[...]

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 te c on tro l b Move the Cross ( ) to the area of t he image that you want to enlarge. Re m ot e c o nt rol 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) When the USB port of a computer and the USB(TypeB) port on the projector are connected with a commer cially available USB cable, you can use the remote control to control the computer's mouse pointer. This is available when projecting images fr[...]

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 operate under the following conditions. - Wh[...]

a • When User's Logo Protect from Passw ord Prot ect is set to On , a message is displayed and 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.52 • If User's Logo is selected when Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspect, or Adjust Zoom is [...]

f Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. 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&[...]

a If User Pattern is selected when Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspect, or Adjust Zoom is being performed, the function currently being performed is cancelled. 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 &q[...]

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 the settings on the projector without permission. s "Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock)" p.54 • Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with the follo[...]

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.53 • 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.63 • Press and hold down the [ ] button on the control panel for[...]

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

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 Sett in g V a l ues Image menu s p.60 Color Mode Dynamic, Presentation, Theatre, Photo, Sports, sRGB, Blackboard, and Whiteboard Brightness -24 - 24 Contrast -24 - 24 Color Saturat[...]

To p Men u Na me Su bmenu Na me It ems or Sett in g V a l ues Standby Microphone On and Off Language 15 or 35 languages * 1 Info menu s p.74 Lamp Hours - Source - Input Signal - Resolution - Video Signal - Refresh Rate - Sync Info - Status - Serial Number - Event ID - Reset menu s p.75 Reset All - Reset Lamp Hours - * 1 The number of supported lang[...]

To p Men u Na me Su bmenu Na me It ems or S etti ng V a lues Trap IP Address 1 and Trap IP Address 2 - Priority Gateway Wir ed LAN and Wireless LAN AMX Device Discovery On and Off Crestron RoomView On and Off Bonjour On and Off Image Menu Settable items vary depending on the image signal and sour ce currently being projected. Setting details ar e s[...]

Sub-menu Function Col o r A dj us t- ment (This item cannot be selected if Color Mode is set to sRGB g .) You can adjust the color strength for Red, Green , and Blue individually. Auto Iris (This item can be set only if Color Mode is set to Dynamic or Theatre .) Set to On to adjust the iris to obtain the optimum light for images being projected. Th[...]

Sub-menu Function Sync . You can adjust computer im ages when flickering, fuzziness, or interference appear in th e images. Pos itio n You can adjust the display positi on up, down, left, and right when a part of the image is missing so th at all of the image is projected. Pr ogressive Interlace g (i) signal is converted to Progressive g (p). (IP c[...]

Settings Menu Sub-menu Function Ke ys t on e You can correct keystone distortion. • When H/V-Keyst one is selected: Adjust V-K eystone an d H-Keystone to correct horizontal and vertical keystone distortion. • When Quick Co rner is selected: Select and correct the four corners of the projected image. s "Quick Corner" p.35 Zoom Adjusts [...]

Sub-menu Function User B utton You can select the item assigned from the Configuration menu with the remote control's [User] button. B y pressing the [User] button the assigned menu item selection/adjustment screen is displayed, allowing you to make one-touch settings/ adjustments. You can assign one of the following items to the [User] button[...]

Sub-menu 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 [...]

Sub-menu Function Languag e You can set the language for messages a nd menus. Res e t You can reset the adjustment values for Display * 1 and Operation * 2 from the Extended menu to their default settings. See the following to return all menu items to their default settings. s "Reset Menu" p.75 * 1W h e n User's Logo Protect is set t[...]

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 Setup complete menu, and select one of Yes , No , o r Cancel . W h e n y o u s e l e c t Yes or No , you return to the Configuration menu. Yes : [...]

Basic menu Sub-menu Function Proje c tor N am 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 alphanume ric 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-b yte[...]

Sub-menu Function Co nnec tion Mod e Set the connection mode when using EasyMP Network Projection to connect the projector and computer. This is set to Quick by default. See the following manual for details on Connection Mode. s EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide Cha n n el (This can only be set if Connection Mod e is set to Quick .) Select [...]

Security menu Sub-menu Function Sec urity Select the security type from the items that are displayed. When setting security, follow the instructions fr om the administrator of the network system you are about to access. WEP Enc r yption You can set the encryption method for WEP encryption. 128Bit : Uses 128 (104) bit encoding. 64Bit : Uses 64 (40) [...]

• WPA This is an encryption standard that improves security which is a weak point of WEP. Although there are multiple kinds of WPA encryption methods, this projector uses TKIP and AES . WPA also includes user authentica tion functions. WPA authentication provides two methods: using an authentication server, or authenticating between a computer an[...]

Sub-menu Function IP S ettings 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 address. However, [...]

Sub-menu Function Addr ess 1 Set- ting/ Addr ess 2 Setting/ Addr ess 3 Setting You can input the email address of the d estination to send the notification email to. You can register up to th ree destinations. You can enter up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters for the email addresses. The address for destination 1 is the mail notification s[...]

Sub-menu Function AM X Dev ice Dis- co v e r y When the projector is connected to a network, set this to On to allow the projector to be detected by AMX Device Discovery g .Set this to Off if you are not connected to an environment controlled with a controller from AMX or AMX Device Discovery. Cr es t r o n R oo m- Vi e w Set this to On only when m[...]

s "Automatically Detect Input Signal s and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)" p.29 Sub-menu Function Lamp Hours You can display the cumulative lamp operating time * . When it reaches the lamp warning time, the characters are displayed in yellow. Sourc e You can display the source name for the connected equipment currently being p[...]

Sub-menu Function Res e t La mp Hours Clears the cumulative lamp hours use time. Reset this when you replace the lamp. List of Functions 76[...]

Troubleshooting This chapter describes 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. Using Remote C ontrol Using the Control Pa nel b Select a menu item. Using Remote C ontrol Using the Control Pa nel c Confirm the [...]

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and see "Reading the Indicators". See the following if the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be. s "When the Indicators Provide No Help" p.82 Reading the Indicators The projecto r is provided with th e following three [...]

I f a l l i n d i c a t o r s a r e o f f , t h e p o w e r c a b l e i s n o t c o n n e c t e d c o r r e c t l y o r t h e p o w e r i s n o t b e i n g s u p p l i e d . Sometimes, when the power cable is unplugged, the t indicator remains lit for a short period, but this is not a fault. : L i t : F l a s h i n g : O f f : Varies according to t[...]

Sta tus Cause R emedy or S tat us If it 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 provided [...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following proble ms occur and the indicators do not off er 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.83 • 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 all of the indicators off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied. Connect the projector's power cable correctly. s "From Installation to Projection" p. 28 [...]

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 Is the power of the connected computer or video equipment turned on? Turn the power on for the equipment. 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 o[...]

Che ck Re m e d y Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the ca bles required for projection are securely connected. s "Connecting Equipment" p.18 Is an extension cable being used? If an extension cable is used, electrical interference may affect the signals. Use the cables supplied with the projector to check if the cables yo[...]

Che ck Re m e d y Is the correct resolution selected? (Only when projecting computer ima ges) Set the computer so that the signals being output are compatible with the projector. s "Supported Monitor Displays" p.122 s Computer's documentation Image colors are not right Che ck Re m e d y Do the input signal settings matc h the signals[...]

Che ck Re m e d y Is the contrast g adjusted correctly? Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration menu. s Image - Contr ast p.60 Is it time to replace the lamp? When the lamp is nearly ready fo r replacement, the images become darker and the color quality de clines. Replace the lamp with a new one. s "Replacing the Lamp" p.96 Pro[...]

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 in put port, and then reconnect the cable. Is the volume adjusted to the minimum setting? A djust the volume so that sound can be heard. s Sett[...]

The remote control does not work Che ck Re m e d y Is the remote control light-emitting area pointing towards the remote receiver on the projector during operation? Point the remote control towards the remote receiver during operation. s "Remote control operating range" p.15 Is the remote control too far from the projector? The operating [...]

Che ck Re m e d y Is power being supplied to the projector? Check that your el ectrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly. Is the Mail Notification function set correctly in the Configuration menu? An error notification email is sent according to the Mail settings in the Configuration menu. Check if it is set correctly . s "Mail [...]

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 Caus e R emedy 0432 0435 Failed to startup EasyMP Network Projection. Res[...]

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 wi th 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.99 • 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 partic[...]

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. "It is time to replace your lamp. Please contact your Epson projector reseller or visit www.epson.com to purchase." The message is displayed for 30 second[...]

Warning • When replacing the lamp because it has stopped working, there is a possibility that the lamp may be cracked.When replacing the lamp of a projector that has been installed on a wall or ceiling, assume that the lamp is cracked and stand to the side of the lamp cover, not underneath it. Also, remove the lamp cover gently. • Never disasse[...]

d Remove the old lamp by pulling the handle. 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 inserted tighten th[...]

f Attach the lamp cover. Attention • Make sur e you install the lamp securely. If the lamp 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). Please consult your loca[...]

a After you turn off the projector's power and the confirmat ion buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable. b Open the air filter cover. Press the tabs on the air filter cover and open the cover. c Remove the air filter. Grip the tab in the center of the air filter, and pull the air filter straight out. d Install the new air filter. e C l[...]

a Dispose of used air filters proper ly in accordance with your local regulations. Material of the frame part: Polypropylene Material of the filter part: Polypropylene Replacing Consumables 101[...]

Appendix[...]

Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow) By connecting a USB stor age 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 security functions. • You cannot c[...]

b Connect the USB s torage device or digi tal camera to the projector. s "Connecting USB Devices" p.22 Slideshow starts and the file list screen is displayed. • JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails ( file contents are displayed as small images). • Other files or folders are di splayed as icons as shown in the following table. Ic on [...]

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[...]

b Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to select th e ima ge fi le you want to project . c Press the [ ] button . 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 [Esc] button to return to the file list screen. Projecting image files in a fo lder in sequence (Slideshow) Y[...]

a If Screen Switching Time on the Option screen is set to No , f i l e s d o not change automatically when you select Play Slideshow. Press the [ ] button, the [ ] button, or the [ ] ] button to continue to the next file. Y o u c a n u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g f u n c t i o n s w h en projecting an image file with Slideshow. • Freeze s "F[...]

About EasyMP Monitor EasyMP Monitor lets you carry out operati ons such as checking the status of mu lt ipl e Eps on pr oje ct or s t ha t are con nec ted to a n etw ork at a co mp ut e r monitor, and controlling the projectors from the computer. You can download EasyMP Monitor from the following Web site. http://www.epson.com The following provide[...]

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 • Reset menu - Reset All [...]

Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.28 B [Computer ] butt on Each time you press the button, the input changes between images from the Computer1 port and the Computer2 port. C [V ideo] button Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles through Video, S-Video, and HD[...]

Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems When you set Mail Notification, notifi cat ion 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 - Mail Notific[...]

a • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someone who is familiar with the networ k. • To use the SNMP function to monitor the projector, you need to install the SNMP manager program on your computer. • The managing function using SNMP cannot be used via wireless LAN in Quick connection mode. • Up to two destination IP addres[...]

• Projector input port name: RS-232C < A t the pr ojector> < At the com puter> < At the pr ojector > (P C seri al c abl e) < At t he computer> Sig nal N ame Fu nc 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 Li nk Command LAN I NPT 52 USB Display INP T 53 • Manufacturer name display ed for "Manufacture name information query" EPSON • Model name displayed for "Pro duct name information query" EB-420/CS500XN/PowerLite 420 EB-425W/CS500WN/PowerLite 425W EB-435W/CS520WN/PowerLite 435W EB-430/CS510XN/PowerLite 430 About C[...]

a Start a Web browser on the computer. 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 wind ow A You can perform the following operat ions when you click the buttons. Bu tton Func tion Power Turns the projector power on [...]

Bu tton Func tion OK Performs the same operation as the [ ] button on the remote control. s "Remote Control" p.12 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 Enable d 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[...]

The followi ng optional acc essories and consumables are available. Please purchase these products as and when needed.The following list of optional accessories and consumables is current as of: August 2011. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Do cume nt Ca mer a E L P D C0 6 /EL P D C1 1 Use when proje[...]

Projection Distance (For EB-430/EB-420) A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the lens to the ba se of the screen (or to the top of the screen, if suspended from a wall or ceiling) C Center of lens Unit: cm 4: 3 Screen Si ze AB Minim um (Wide ) to Max imu m (Tel e) Minim um (Wide) 50" 100x76 55 - 75 6 60" 120x91 66 - 90 8 70[...]

Projection Distance (For EB-435W/EB-425W) A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the lens to the ba se of the screen (or to the top of the screen, if suspended from a wall or ceiling) C Center of lens Unit: cm 4: 3 Screen Si ze AB Minim um (Wide ) to Max imu m (Tel e) Minim um (Wide) 50" 100x76 58 - 79 9 60" 120x91 70 - 96 11[...]

16 : 10 Screen Si ze AB Mi nimu m (Wid e) to Ma x imu m (Tele) Minimum (Wide) 70" 150x94 72 - 99 11 80" 170x110 83 - 113 13 90" 190x120 94 * 14 100" 220x130 105 * 16 116" 251x157 122 * 18 * Project using Wide (maximum zoom). Screen Size and Projection Distance 121[...]

Supported Resolutions Computer signals (analog RGB) Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolu tion (dots) VGA 60/72/75/85 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800x600 XGA 60/70/75/8 5 1024x768 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 1680x1[...]

Si g n al Re fres h Rat e ( Hz) Re sol uti on ( 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 123[...]

Projector General Specifications Prod uc t nam e EB-435W EB-430 EB-425W EB-420 Dimens ions 345 (W) x 105 (H) x 277 (D) mm (not including raised section) LCD panel size 0.59" Wide 0.55" 0.59" Wide 0.55" Dis pla y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Re so lut io n 1,024,000 WXGA (1280 (W)x 800 (H) dots)x 3 786,432 XGA (1024 (W) x[...]

Vi de o p o rt 1 RCA pin jack S- V id eo po r t 1 Mini DIN 4- pin Audi o1 p ort 1 Stereo mini pin jack Audi o2 p ort 1 Stereo mini pin jack Audi o- L/ R port 1 RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R) Mic port 1 Stereo mini pin jack Audi o Ou t port 1 Stereo mini pin jack Mon itor Ou t po r t 1 Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) HDMI port 1 HDMI (Audio is only supported by P[...]

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 15˚ it could be damaged and cause an accident . Specifications 126[...]

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 Measurements from the center of the lens to the wall mount plate fixing points or the ceiling mount fixing points. Units: mm Appearance 128[...]

This section briefly explains the diffic ult 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 ove ry 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 implemented[...]

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 operating systems (OS) and the Internet. If the connected source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the connected signal source to sRGB. SSID SSID is identification data for connec[...]

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