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User’s Guide[...]
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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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Notations Used in This G u i d e ........................ 2 Introduction P r o j e c t o r F e a t u r e s .......................................... 7 C o n v e n i e n t E q u i p m e n t D e s i g n e d f o r E a s e o f U s e ........... ............ .. 7 E a s y t o h a n d l e ................. ................ ............. 7 E n h a n c e d[...]
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C h a n g i n g m e t h o d s .................................... ...... 4 1 C h a n g i n g t h e a s p e c t r a t i o f o r v i d e o e q u i p m e n t i m a g e s .................. 4 2 C h a n g i n g t h e a s p e c t r a t i o f o r c o m p u t e r i m a g e s ( E B - 4 6 0 i / 4 6 0 ) . ............ 4 3 C h a n g i n g t h e a s p e c t r [...]
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Troubleshooting U s i n g t h e H e l p ...... ................ ....................... 9 3 P r o b l e m S o l v i n g ........................................... 9 4 R e a d i n g t h e I n d i c a t o r s ..... ........... ......... ........... ...... 9 4 t i n d i c a t o r i s l i t o r f l a s h i n g r e d .................................. [...]
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Introduction This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.[...]
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Convenient Equipment Designed for Ease of Use Easy to handle • Easy wall mounting The projector is supplied with a dedicated slide plate that makes troublesome wall mounting easy. T h e s l i d e p l a t e i s i n t e g r a t e d i n t o t h e projector main unit, so mounting is easy and i nstallation time has been reduced compared to previous mo[...]
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Controlling Computer on Projection Surface (EB-460i/450Wi Only) Easy Interactive Function By simply connecting a computer to the projector, you can control the computer on the projection screen and give an effective, interactive presentation or lesson. s p.54 Drawing function You can use a graphics application to import text and diagrams have been [...]
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• Connection method for various ne tworks The following methods are available for connecting the projector to a network. Select whichever method suites your environment. s EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide • Advanced Connection Mode Advanced Connection Mode is an infras tructure connection, offering you a method of connecting to an alre[...]
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s p.116 q • This projector is not compatible with the Network Projector function which is a standard feature in Windows Vista and Windows 7. • Limitations when projecting from Windows Media Center When Windows Media Center is in full-screen mode, images cannot be projected. Switch to the win dow display mode to project the images. Projecting JP[...]
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Front/Top Name Function A Re m o t e Re c e ive r Receives signals from the remote control. s Quick Start Guide B Lamp c over Open this cover when replacing the projector's Lamp. s p.111 C Lamp C over Fixing Sc rew Screw to fix the Lamp cover in place. s p.111 D Air exhaust ven t Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Caut[...]
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Sides Name Function A S e cu r i t y ca b l e install a tio n p oint Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and lock it in place. s p.53 B Re mo te Rec e ive r Receives signals from the remote control. s Quick Start Guide Name Function C Easy Intera c tiv e Function r eceiv er (EB-460i/450Wi only) Receives signals from the Easy Intera[...]
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Interfaces Remove the cable cover to view the following ports. Remove the cable cover to connect equipment. s Quick Start Guide Name Function A S-V ideo input por t V i deo input por t Audio-L/ R i nput por t For S-video signals from video sources. For composite video signals from video sources. Connects to the audio output port to output audio fro[...]
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Name Function H Com pu te r 2 i n pu t po r t Audio 2 port Inputs image signals from a computer and component video signals from other video sources. Connects to the audio output port of equipment connected to the Computer2 input port to input audio. Also, when the input source is one of the following and you want to output audio from the projector[...]
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Base (without Slide Plate) Name Function A C eilin g mou nt fixing points (four point s) Connect the ceil ing mount fixi ng points to a commercial ly available ceiling mount or wall mount when mounting the projector to a ceiling or wall. For details, see the documentation supp lied with the the ceiling mount or wall mount. B S e cu r i t y ca b l e[...]
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Name Function E [ w ][ v ] butto ns Corrects Keystone distortion. In the following cases, however, these buttons function as the [ ] and [ ] buttons. – When the projected image is being sent through a Network connection – When the Slideshow function is being used for projection If pressed when a Configuration Menu or Help screen is displayed, t[...]
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Name Func tion A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s Quick Start Guide B [Computer ] but ton Each time you press the button, input changes between images from the Computer1 input port and the Computer2 input port. s p. 22 C [V ideo] button Each time you press the button, input changes between images from the Video input port and the[...]
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Name Func tion T [User] button Select any frequently used item from the five available Configuration Menu items, and assign it to this button. By pressing the button the as signe d menu item selection/ adjustment screen is displayed, a llowing you to make one- touch settings/adjustments. s p.76 The menu Power Consumption is assigned as the default [...]
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Various Ways to Use the Projector This chapter explains useful functions for giving prese ntati ons, connecting external equipm ent, and secu rity functions.[...]
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The projector supports the following two different projection methods. Install according to the conditions o f the installa tion locati on. • Suspend the projector from the ceiling and project images from in front of the screen. (Front/ Ceiling projection) • Suspend the projector from the ceiling and project images from behind a translucent scr[...]
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You can change the projected ima ge in the following two ways. • Changing by Source Search The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected. • Changes to the targe t image. You can use the Remote Control buttons to change to the target input port. Automat[...]
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q The follow ing screen showing the status of image signals is displayed when only the image that the projector is currently displaying is available, or when no image signal can be found. You can select the i n p u t p o r t w h e r e t h e e q u i p m e n t y o u w a n t t o u s e i s c o n n e c t e d . I f n o operation is performed after about [...]
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You can use the supplied USB cable to connect the projector to a computer to project images from the computer. This function is calle d USB Display. Simply by connecting via a USB cable, images from the computer can be displayed. To activate the USB Display function, set USB Type B to USB Display from the Extended menu in the Configuration Menu. Th[...]
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Connecting Procedure A Turn the computer on. B Connect to the power cable (supplied). C Turn the projector on. D Connect to the USB cable. When outputting audio from the projector's speaker, connect an audio cable (commercially av ailable) to the Audio2 port. s "Connecting for the first time" p.24 s "From the second time" p[...]
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When using a computer ru nning Windows 2000 under user authority, a Windows error message is displaye d during installation and you may not be able to install the software. In this case, try updating Windows to the latest version, restart, and then try to connect again. For more details, contact the near est address provided in the Support and Serv[...]
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q • If it is not installed automatically, double-click My Computer - EPSON_PJ_UD - EMP_UDSE.EXE , on your computer. • If nothing is projected for some reason, click All Programs - EPSON Projector - EPSON USB Display - EPSON USB Display Vx.x on your computer. • If the mouse pointer flickers on the computer screen, click All Programs - EPSON Pr[...]
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Attention • To disconnect USB Display, click the menu bar icon or Dock icon, select Disconnect from the menu that is displayed, and then remove the USB cable. • If you select Exit from the Dock icon menu, USB Display does not start automatica lly when yo u connect the USB cable. From the second time Computer images are projected. It may ta ke a[...]
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Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow You can use Slideshow to directly project files stored in a USB storage device or digital camera connected to the projector. q You may not be able to use USB storage devices that incorporate security functions. Specifications for files that ca n be projected using Slideshow Type Fil e Type (E x‐ tension[...]
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Slideshow Basic Operations Slideshow lets you play back and proj ect image files stored on USB storage devices and digital cameras. This section explains the ba sic operations for Slideshow. Although the following steps are explained base d on the remote control, you can perform the same operations from the projector's control panel. Starting [...]
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A Cursor • JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails (file content is displayed as small images). • Depending on the JPEG file, a thumbnail may not be displayed. In this case, a file icon is displayed. q If all files and folders cannot be displa yed at the same time in the current screen, press the [Page] (Down) button on the remote control or pos[...]
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Projecting Image Files Image files on USB storage and image files on a digital camera can be projected using Slideshow in either of the following two ways. • Projecting selected image files This is a function for projecting the content of a single file. • Projecting all image files in a folder in sequence (Slideshow) This is a function for proj[...]
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D Press the [Esc] button to return to the file list screen. Projecting all image files in a folder in sequence (Slideshow) You can project the im age files in a folder in sequence, one at a time. This function is called Slideshow. Us e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o c e d u r e t o r u n Slideshow. q To change files automatica lly when you run Slide[...]
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Image File Display Settings and Slideshow Operation Settings You can set the file display order and Slideshow operations on the Option screen. Although the following steps are explained base d on the remote control, you can perform the same operations from the projector's control panel. Procedure A U s e t h e [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to position [...]
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Connecting and Removing USB Devices USB m emories and USB compatible digital cameras, hard disk drives, and the optional Document Camera can be connected to the projector. Image files on a connected digital camera or JPEG files on a connected USB s t o r a g e d e v i c e c a n b e p l a y e d b a c k a s a S l i d e s h o w . s "Prese ntation[...]
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Procedure Disconnect the optional Document Camera from the projector's USB(TypeA) port. For digital cameras, hard disks, and so on, turn off the power to the device and then remove. Connecting an External Monitor You can display computer images input from Computer1 input port on an external monitor and the screen conn ected to the projector at[...]
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Connecting External Speakers You can connect external speakers with bu ilt-in amplifiers to the projector's Audio Output (Audio out) port to en joy better sound quality. Connect with a commercially available audio cable (such as pin plug W 3.5 mm stereo mini plug). Use an audio cable compatible with the connector on the external speakers. A To[...]
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Connect with a commercially available 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T LAN cable. A To LAN port B LAN cable (commercially available) C To LAN port Attention To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN cable. Connecting a LAN Cable 37[...]
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Install the optional wireless LAN unit in the projector. s "Optional Accessories and Consumables" p.116 Procedure A Open the air filter cover. Slide the air filter cover open/close lever horizontally to open the air filter cover. B Install the Wireless LAN unit. C Secure the Wireless LAN unit us ing the screw included to avoid losing the [...]
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Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) You can easily obtain the optimum im age quality simply by selecting the setting that best corresponds to yo ur surroundings when projecting. The brightness of the image varies depending on the mode selected. Mod e Applic ation Dynamic Ideal for use in a bright room. This is the brightest mode[...]
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Setting the Auto Iris By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness of the displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. Procedure A Press the [Menu] button and sele ct Image - Auto Iris from the Configuration Menu. s "U sing the Configuration Menu" Using the Remote C ontrol Usi ng the C ontrol pa nel B Sel[...]
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Freezing the Image (Freeze) When the moving image on the screen is fr ozen, the image continues to project, so you can project a moving image one frame at a tim e like a still photo. Also, you can perfor m operations such as changing between f iles during presentations from a computer without projecting any images if the freeze function is activate[...]
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Changing the aspect ratio for video equipment images EB-460i/460 Each time you press the button, the aspect ratio changes between 4:3 and 16:9. EB-450Wi/450W/440W Each time the button is pressed, the aspect ratio changes in the order of Normal, 16:9, Full, Zoom, and Native. A Normal B 16:9 C Full D Zoom E Native Functions for Enhancing Projection 4[...]
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Changing the aspect ratio for computer images (EB-460i/460) You can change the aspect ratio as follows. Set V a lu es Opera ti on Pr oj ection ex a mple Normal Projects to the full projection size retaining the Aspect of the input image. 4:3 Projects to the full projection si ze at a n A s p e c t o f 4 : 3 . T h i s i s ideal for when you want to [...]
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Changing the aspect ratio for co mputer images (EB-450Wi/450W/440W) You can change the aspect ratio as follows. EB-450Wi/450W/440W offers a panel resolution of WXGA so the projection size is 1280x800 dots (aspect ratio of 16:10). When projecting onto a 16:9 screen, set the the aspect ratio to 16:9. Set V a lu es Opera ti on Pr oj ection ex a mple N[...]
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Set V a lu es Opera ti on Pr oj ection ex a mple Native Projects at the resolution of the input image size to the center of the screen. This is ideal for projecting clear images. If the image resolution exceeds 1280x800, the edges of the image are not projected. When an 800x600 signal is input When an 1400x1050 signal is input q If parts of a proje[...]
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Using the Pointer to Highlight Sections (Pointer) This allows you to move a Pointer ic on on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about . Procedure A Display the Pointer. Remote Control Each time you press the button, the pointer appears or disappears. B Move the Pointer icon ( ). Re mo te Co nt rol When you[...]
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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. Procedure A Start E-Zoom. Remote Control B Move the cross ( ) to the part of the image tha t you want to enlarge. Re mo te Co nt rol When you press two of the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons that are adjacent to each oth[...]
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q • The enlargement ratio appears on the screen. The selected area can be enlarged to between 1 to 4 times in 25 incremental steps. • Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to scroll the image. • If E-Zoom is selected, Progressive and Noise Reduction are cancelled. Operating the Mouse Pointer by Remote Control (Wireless Mouse) To activate the Wireles[...]
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q • The Wireless Mouse function can only be used w hen the input source is Computer1/Com puter2 and the input signal is RGB. • Y o u m a y n o t b e a b l e t o u s e t h e W i r e l e s s M o u s e f u n c t i o n i n s o m e versions of Windows and Mac OS. • Some computer settings may have to be changed in order for the mouse function to be[...]
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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 p.5 2 • Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with various types of anti-theft security devices. s p.53 Managing [...]
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q • If Password Protect is already activated, you are requested to enter the Password. If the Password is entered correctly, the Password Protect setting menu is displayed. s "Entering the Password" p.51 • When the password is set, stick the supplied passw ord protect sticker in a visible position on the projector as a further theft d[...]
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Attention • If an incorrect password is entered th ree times in succession, the message " The projector's operation will be locked. " for about five minutes, and then the projector switches to standby mode. If this happens, disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet and then rein sert it and turn the projector's powe[...]
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q You can release the Control panel lock by one of the following two methods. • From the Remote Control, select Of f in Settings - Control Panel Lock from the Configuration Menu. • Press and hold down the [Enter] button on the Control panel for about seven seconds, a message is displayed and the lock is released. Anti-Theft Lock As the projecto[...]
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Summary of Easy Interactive Function • By simply connecting a computer to the projector, you can control the computer on the projection screen and give an effective, interactive presentation or lesson. • Using the dedicated Easy Interactive Pen The supplied pen (Easy Interactive Pen) can be used like a mouse, which allows you to treat the proje[...]
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Operation Steps Using Easy Interactive Function for the first time s p.56 It is only nece ssary to install th e driver and perform calibration the first time. 1. Connect the computer cable and USB cable, and turn on the computer. 2. Install Easy Interactive Driver. 3 Turn on the projector and start Easy Interactive Driver. 4. Perform position alig [...]
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Using Easy Interactive Fu nction for the First Time Procedure A Connect the projector and comput er with the computer cable and USB cable. B Turn on the computer. C Install Easy Interactive Driver. q Check the following points before starting installation. • Install the software as a user with administrator authority. • Close all running applic[...]
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D Turn on the projector. Check the following when images are not projected. • Change the projector's input source to Computer1 or Computer2. s p.21 • Change the output destination for the video signals on the computer. s Computer's documentation Images are projected shortly after you make the changes. Examp le o f C hang ing Out pu t [...]
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F Start calibration. Check that the icon is indicating the connected status. Perform calibration with either Calibrate (Normal) (number of points: 25) or Calibrate (Advanced) (number of points: 49). We recommend that you normally use the Calibrate (Normal) . S e l e c t Calibrate (Advanced) when higher accuracy is required. For Windows Click the ic[...]
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q It may take a few seconds for the Easy Int eractive Driver icon to change to connected status after all of the dots are lit. J After calibrati on, you can us e the Easy Interactiv e Pen to perform the same operations as a mouse on the projection surface. K U s e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o c e d u r e t o end the Easy Interactive Function. For [...]
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B Easy Interactive Driv er starts automatically. Use the following procedure to start Easy Interactive Driver if it does not start. For Windows Select Start - Programs (or All Programs ) - EPSON Project or - Easy Interactive Driver Ver.x.xx . For Mac OS D o u b l e - c l i c k t h e A p p l i c a t i o n s f o l d e r o f t h e h a r d d i s k v o [...]
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Calibration To use Easy Interactive Function, you need to make sure you perform c a l i b r a t i o n t o a l i g n t h e p e n p o s i t i o n on the screen and the mouse position on the projection screen with the Easy Interactive Pen. There are two calibr ation modes: Calibrate (Normal) and Calibra te (Advanced). Specify 25 points with the Calibr[...]
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Procedure A Remove the batt ery cover. While pushing the battery cover catch, lift the cover up. B Replace the old batteries with new batteries. Caution Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder to ensure the batteries are inserted correctly. C Reattach the battery cover. Press the battery cover until it clicks into pla[...]
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You can make Configuration Menu settings and control the projector by using the Web browser of a computer that is connected to the projector via a network. By using this function you can perform setup and control operations remotely. In addition, since you can use the computer's keyboard, entering characters required for the setup is easier. U[...]
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Displaying Web Remote The Web Remote function allows you to perform projecto r remote control operations with a Web browser. Procedure A Display Web Control. B Click Web Remote. C The Web Remote screen is displayed. Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power On or Off. s Quick Start Guide B [Computer] button Each time you press the butt[...]
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Name Func tion H [LAN] button Changes to the images projected with E asyMP Network Projection. When you are pr ojecting via Quick Wireless Connection using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key, this button changes to that image. s p.22 I [USB ] button Each time you press the button, input changes between images from the equipment connecte[...]
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By setting the Mail Notification functi on from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages will be se nt 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 projec tors even at locations away from the projectors. s "Network Menu"[...]
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By setting SNMP from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages are sent to prese t e-mail addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This also enables you to know about errors when centrally managing projectors at a distance. s "Network Menu" p.80 , " M a i l m e n u " p.87 q • SNMP shoul[...]
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You can save the image that is currently being projected as a User's Logo. q When a User's Logo is saved, the previous User's Logo is erased. Procedure A Project the image you want to save as the User's Logo, and then press the [Menu] button. Using Remote C ontr ol Using Co ntr ol panel B S e l e c t U s e r ' s L o g o f r[...]
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Using Remote C ontr ol Using Co ntr ol panel q You can save at a size of 400x300 dots. E When the message "Select this image?" is displayed, select Yes. F Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. G When the message "Save this image as the User's Logo?" is displayed, select Yes. The image is saved. After the imag[...]
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You can save the image that is currently being projecte d as a User Pattern. q When a User Pattern is saved, the previous User Pattern is erased. Procedure A Project the image you want to use as the User Pattern, and then press the [Menu] button. Using Remote C ontr ol Using Co ntr ol panel B Select Pattern from the Settings Menu in the Configurati[...]
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q If User Pattern is selected when one of the Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspect, Progressive, and Zoom Adjustment functions is being used, the function currently being used is cancelle d temporarily. D When "Do you want to use th e currently projected image as the User Patte rn?" is disp layed, select Yes. • You can save at a size of up to the p[...]
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Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the Configuration Menu an d its functions.[...]
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Selecting from the top menu Selecting from the sub menu Changing the selected item Exit Using the Configuration Menu 73[...]
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Image Menu Items that can be set vary depending on th e image signal and Source currently being pr ojected as shown in the following screen shots. Setting details are saved for each image signal and Source. Depending on the model used , some input sou rces are not supported. s p.21 C om put er Sign al/ USB/ USB Disp lay/ LAN Com po ne nt Vi d e o g[...]
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Sub Menu Func tion Res et You can reset all adjustment values of the Image menu to their default settings. To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.91 Signal Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal current ly being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Sett ing details are saved for each image si[...]
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Sub Menu Func tion Noise R eduction Smoothes out rough images. There are two modes. Select your favorite setting. Set this to Off when viewing image sources in which noise is very low, such as DVDs. Input S ignal You can select an input signal from Computer1/2 input port. If this is set to Auto , the input signal is set automatically depending on t[...]
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Sub Menu Func tion Power Consumption You can set the Lamp brightness to one of two settings. Select ECO if the images being projected are too bright such as wh en pr ojecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen. When ECO is selected, power consumption during pr ojection and the lamp life change as follows, and fan rotation noise is reduced[...]
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Extended Menu Sub-menu Func tio n Displ ay You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages : Y o u c a n s e t w h e t h e r o r n o t ( On / Of f ) to display the Source name when you change the Source, the Color Mode name when you change the Color Mode, a message when no image signal is input, and so on. Display Background[...]
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Sub-menu Func tio n Stand by Mod e You can use the following functions even when the pr ojector is in standby mode if this is set to Communication On . • Monitor and control the status of the projector over the network. • The microphone input function outputs audio from the projector's speaker when a microp hone is connected to the Microph[...]
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Network Menu When Network Protect in Password Protect is set to On , a message is displayed and the settings cannot be changed. You can make changes after setting Network Prote ct to Off . s p.50 Sub-menu Func tio n Network I nfor mat ion You can confirm the setting status for each network as follows. Network Configur at ion The following menus are[...]
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Notes on using the Network menu Select items from the top menu and sub menus and change selected items in the same way as in the Configuration Menu. However, when you have finished, make sure you select the Setup complete menu, and select one of Yes , No , o r 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[...]
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Basic Menu Sub Menu Func tion Proje c to r Nam e Displays the projector name us e d to identify the projector when connected to a Network. When editing, you can enter up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters. PJLink Password Set a Password to use when you access the pr ojector using compatible PJLink software. s p. 123 You can enter up to 32 si[...]
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Wireless LAN Menu Settings are enabled when the optional Wireless LAN unit is installed. Sub Menu Func tion Wireless LAN Powe r Set this to On when connecting the projector and a comput er via a wireless LAN. If you do not want to connect via a wireless LAN, set this to Off to prevent unauthorized access by others. This is set to On by default. Con[...]
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Sub Menu Func tion SSID Display To prevent the SSID from being displayed on Network Info in the Network menu and on the LAN Standby screen, set this to Off . IP Addr ess Displ ay To prevent the IP address from being displayed on Network Info in the Network Menu and on the LAN Standby screen, set this to Off . Security menu Settings are enabled when[...]
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When WEP is selected You can set the following items. Sub Menu Func tion WEP enc ryption You can set the encryption method for WEP encryption. 128bit : Uses 128 (104) bit encoding 64bit : Uses 64 (40) bit encoding Form at You can set the input method for the WEP encryption key. ASCII : Input in text. HEX : Input in HEX (hexadecimal). Ke y I D You c[...]
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Wired LAN menu Sub Menu Func tion IP S ettings You can make settings related to the following addresses. DHCP g : Select whether or not ( On / Off ) to use 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 a[...]
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Mail menu When this is set, you receive an e-mail notification if a prob lem or warning occurs in the projector. For information on the co ntents of the sent Mail, see "Reading Error Notification Mail" s p.106 Sub Menu Func tion Mail Notifi c ati on You can set whether or not ( On / Off ) to be notified by mail. SMTP S erver You can input[...]
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Others Menu Sub-menu Func tio n SNMP Set whether or not ( On / Off ) to use SNMP. Tr a p IP Addr es s 1 Tr a p IP Addr es s 2 You can register up to two IP addresses for the SN MP g trap notification destination. You can input a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used. 127.x.x.x, 224.0.0[...]
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Reset Menu Resets all of the network settings. Sub Menu Func tion Reset network settings. To reset all of the Netw ork settings, select Yes . After you reset all of the settings, the Basic menu is displayed. List of Functions 89[...]
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Info Menu (Display Only) Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected an d the status of the projector. Items that can be displayed var y depending on the image signal and Source currently being projected as shown in the following sc reen shots. Depending on th e model used, some input sources ar e not supported. s p.21 Computer S[...]
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Reset Menu Sub Menu Func tion Res et Al l You can reset all items in the Configuration Menu to their default settings. The following items are not reset to their defaults: Input Signal , User's Logo , all items in the Network menu, Lamp Hours , and Langua ge . Res et L am p Ho urs You can clear the cumulative lamp hours, and return it to "[...]
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Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.[...]
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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. Procedure A Press the [Help] button. The Help screen is di splayed. Using Remote C ontr ol Using Co ntr ol panel B Select a menu item. Using Remote C ontr ol Using Co ntr ol panel C Con[...]
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If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and see "Reading the Indicators". If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, see "When t h e I n d i c a t o r s P r o v i d e N o H e l p " . s p.97 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the followin[...]
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t indicator is lit or flashing red : L i t : F l a s h i n g : O f f Status Cause Remedy or S tatus Internal Error Stop using the projector, d isconnect the power ca ble from the electrical outlet, an d contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projec tor Contact List Fan Error Sensor Error [...]
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m o indicator is flashing or lit orang e : L i t : F l a s h i n g : O f f : Varies according to the projector status Status Cause Remedy or S tatus High Temp Warning (This is not an abnormality. However, if the temperature rises too high again, projection stops automatically. ) • Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are not blocke d, a[...]
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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 i mages • "No images appear" s p.98 Projection does not start, the projecti on area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, and so on.[...]
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Problems relating to images No images appear Che ck Re me dy 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 conne cted correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly . If the lamp cover o[...]
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The message "Not supported" is displayed. Che ck Re me dy Is the image signal format setting correct? Only when projecting images from a video source Change the setting according to the si gnal for the connected equipment. s Signal Menu - Video Signal p.75 Do the image signal resolution and refresh rate correspond to the mode? Only when p[...]
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Che ck Re me dy Is a wide-panel computer image being projected? Only when projecting computer im ages Change the setting according to the si gnal for the connected equipment. s Signal menu - Resolution p.75 Is the correct resolution selected? Only when projecting computer im ages Set the computer so that the signals being output are compatible with[...]
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Che ck Re me dy Is the computer set for dual display? Only when projecting computer im ages If dual display is activated in "Display Properties" from the computer's Control panel, only approximately half of the image on the computer screen is projected. To display the e n tire image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display s[...]
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Problems when projection starts The projector does not turn on Che ck Re me dy 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. Disconnect and then reconnect the power cable. s Quick Start Guide Check the breaker and[...]
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Che ck Re me dy Did a fatal error occur and the projector come to a sudden stop? I f the projector comes to a sudden stop, mail cannot be sent. If, after checking the projector, the error state cannot be resolved, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List Is power bein[...]
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Flashing dots do not appear even if calibration is started Che ck Re me dy The computer screen is being redisplayed. End all applications su ch as Flash animations that redisplay the screen and then resta rt Easy Interactive Function. The dots are not displayed if the projector is not detected b y the computer. Check that the projector and computer[...]
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No sound can be heard from the microphone Che ck Re me dy Is the microphone connected correctly? Disconnect the cable from the Microphone (Mic) input port, and then reconnect the cable. Is the Mic Input Volume turned down too low? Adjust the Mic Input Volume so that sound can be heard. s Se tting s Menu - Mic Input Level p.76 The remote control doe[...]
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When the Mail Notification function is set to On and a problem/warning occurs in the projector, the fo llowi ng e-mail will be sent . Subject: EPSON Projector Line 1: The name of the projector where the problem occurred Line 2: The IP Address set for the projector where the problem has occurred. Line 3 and on: Details of the problem The detai ls of[...]
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Appendix 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.[...]
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Clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of the projected images starts to deteriorate. 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 water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly[...]
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q • If the message is displayed frequent ly even after cleaning, it is time to replace the air filter. Replace it with a new air filter. s p.114 • It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months. Clean them more often than this if you are using the projector in a particularly dusty environment. Cleaning Parts 109[...]
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This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, lamp, and air filter. Replacing the Remote Control Batteries If th e 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 happens, replace them with new batteries. Obtain two A[...]
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Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The m essage "Replace th e lamp." is displayed when you start projecting. A message is displayed . • The l amp indica tor fl ashes orange. • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. Attention • The lamp replacement message is set to [...]
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Caution Wait until the lamp has cooled down suff iciently before removing the lamp cover. I f t he l am p i s st i ll h ot , b u rn s or o th e r injuries may result. It takes approxim ately one hour after the powe r has been turned off for the lamp to sufficiently cool down. Procedure A After you turn off the projecto r's power and the confir[...]
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E Install the new lamp. Insert the new lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so th at it fits in p lac e, pu sh do wn fir ml y at the lo cati on mar ked "PU SH", and once it is fully inserted tighten the two screws. Press the replacement lamp in by the hand le until it clicks into place. Push the replacement lamp inside the p[...]
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Attention • 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 lamp does not turn on. • This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg). Please consult your local regulations regarding di sposal or recy[...]
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C Remove the air filter. Grip the tab in the center of the air filter, and pull the air filter straight ou t. D Install the new air filter. Press until it clicks into place. E C l o s e t h e a i r f i l t e r c o v e r . q Dispose of used air filters properly in a ccordance with your local regulations. Material of the frame part: ABS Material of t[...]
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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: 2010.01. Details of accessories are subject to change without noti ce and availability m ay vary depending on the country of purchase. Optional accessorie[...]
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To find the appropriate screen size, see the following table to setup the projector. Values are just reference. Projection distance Height from the bottom edge of the projector to the top edge of th e screen Height from the bottom edge of the projector to the bottom edge of the screen Projection Distance (EB-460i/460) Units: cm 4:3 Sc ree n Size Mi[...]
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Unit: cm 4:3 Sc ree n Size Mi nimum (W ide) to M ax i mum (Tel e) ABC 53" 108x81 47 - 64 18 - 40 98 - 120 55" 112x84 49 - 66 18 - 41 102 - 125 60" 122x91 53 - 73 21 - 46 112 - 137 70" 142x107 63 25 132 80" 163x122 72 29 151 85" 173x130 76 31 161 Unit: cm 16:9 Sc ree n Size Minimum (W ide) t o Ma x imum (T ele) ABC 58&q[...]
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Supported Monitor Displays (EB-460i/460) Computer signals (analog RGB) Signal Refresh Ra te (Hz) R esolu tion (dot s) VGA 60/72/75/85 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800x600 XGA 60/70/75/85 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 UX[...]
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Signal Refresh Ra te (Hz) R esolu tion (dot s) WXGA+ 60/75/85 1440x900 WSXGA+ * 60 1680x1050 SXGA 70/75/85 1152x864 60/75/85 1280x1024 60/75/85 1280x960 SXGA+ 60/75 1400x1050 UXGA 60 1600x1200 MAC13” 67 640x480 MAC16” 75 832x624 MAC19” 75 1024x7 68 59 1024x768 MAC21” 75 1152x8 70 * Only compatible when Wide is selected as the Resolution fro[...]
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Command List When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power turns on and it enters warm-up mode . When the projector's power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) is returned. When a command is input , the pr ojector executes the command and returns a ":", and then accepts the next command. If the command b[...]
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Cable Layouts Serial Connection • Connector shape: D-Su b 9-pi n (male) • Projector input port name: RS-232C < A t the proj ec tor > < A t the c omputer> < A t th e pr ojector> (P C seri al c abl e) < A t the c omputer > Sig nal Nam e Fu nc tio n GND Signal wire ground TD Transmit data RD Receive data Communications prot[...]
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PJLink Class1 was established by th e JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Indust ries Associ ation) as a standard protocol for controlling network-compatible projector's as part of their efforts to standardize projector control protocols. The projector complies with the PJLink Class1 standard established by the JBMIA. It compl[...]
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Projector General Specifications Prod uc t n ame EB-460i EB-460 EB-450Wi EB-450W EB-440W Dimens ions 369 ( W) ^ 155 (H) ^ 483 (D) mm Pane l size 0.63" 0.59" Wide Dis pla y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Re so lut ion 786,432 XGA (1024 (W) ^ 768 (H) dots) ^ 3 1,024, 000 pix els WXGA (1280 (W) ^ 800 (H) dots) ^ 3 Foc us adjustm ent Ma[...]
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Connec tor s Computer 1 i nput por t 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) blue Computer 2 i nput por t 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) bl ue Aud io1 po r t 1 Stereo mini jack Aud io2 po r t 1 Stereo mini jack V ideo inpu t por t 1 RCA pin jac k S-V ideo i nput por t 1 Mini DIN 4-pin Audi o-L/ R inpu t por t 1 RCA pin jack x 2 (L, R) Microphone (M ic) i nput p[...]
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This product is also designed for IT power dist ribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V. Pixelworks DNX ™ ICs are used in this projector. Angle of tilt If you use the projector tilted at an angle of more than 5˚ it could be damaged and cause an accident. Specifications 126[...]
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(for Projector only) 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 [...]
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(for Easy Interactive Pen only) Since the Easy Interactive Pen is so small, FCC Statement for Verification is written in the manual. FCC Statement for Verification This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi ons:(1) th is device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu st a[...]
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A Distance until projection center Appearance 129[...]
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With Slide Plate Without Slide Plate Units: mm Appearance 130[...]
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This section explains easily terms that are used with the projec tor and difficult terms that are not explained in the text of t his guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. AMX De vic e Disc o very AMX Device Discovery is a technology develo ped by AMX to facilitate AMX control system s for easy operation of the tar [...]
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SDTV An abbre viation for Standard Definition Television that refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditio ns for HDTV g High- Definition Television. 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[...]
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by a ny means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, wit hout the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information cont[...]
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©SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2010. All rights reserved. GNU GPL This projector product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU General Public License Version 2 or later version ("GPL Programs"). We provide the source code of the GPL Programs until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same mode l of this projecto[...]
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The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GN U General Publ ic License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation's s[...]
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c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that user s may r[...]
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7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on y ou (whether by court order, agreement or othe rwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License. If you cannot distribute[...]
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END OF TE R MS AND CONDIT IONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change und er these terms. To do so, attach the following notices to the program. It[...]
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The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This license, the Lesser General Public Lice nse, applies to some specially designat[...]
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GNU LESSER GENER AL PUB LIC LICENSE TERMS AND C ONDITIONS FOR COPYI NG, DI ST R IB UTI ON AND MODIFI CATI ON 0. This License Agreement applies to any software library or other program wh ich contains a notice placed by the copyright holder or other authorized party saying it may be distributed under the terms of th is Less er General Public Licen s[...]
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3. You may opt to apply the terms of th e ordinary GNU General Public License instead of this License to a given copy of the Library. To do this, you must alter all the notices that refer to this License, so that they refer to the ordinary GNU General Public License, version 2, instead of to this License. (If a newer version than version 2 of the o[...]
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d) If distrib u tion of the work is made by offe ring access to copy from a designated place, offer equivalent acce ss to copy the above specified materials from the same place. e) Verify that the user has already received a copy of these materials or that you have already sent this user a copy. For an executable, the required form of the "wor[...]
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12. If the distribu tion and/or use of the Librar y is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces , the original copyright holder who places the Library under this License may add an explicit geograp hical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so th at distribution is permitted only in or among count[...]
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You should also get your employer (if you wo rk as a programmer) or your school, if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer" for the librar y, if necessary. Here is a sample; alter the names: Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copy right interest in the library `Frob' (a library for tweaking k nobs) written by James Random Hacker. <[...]
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3. You may not pretend th at you wrote this software. If you use it in a program, you must acknowledge somewhere in your doc umentation that you've used the IJG code. In legalese: The authors make NO WARRANTY or represen tation, either express or implied, with respect to this software, its quality, accuracy, merchantability, or fitness for a p[...]
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If you modify libpng you may insert addi tional notices immediately following this sentence. libpng version 1.2.6, September 12, 2004, is Copyright (c) 2004 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, and is distributed according to the same disc laimer and license as libpng-1.2.5 with the following individual added to th e list of Contributing Authors Cosmin Truta lib[...]
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Glenn Randers-Pehrson glennrp@users.sourceforge.net September 12, 2004 zlib This projector product includes the open so urce software program "zlib" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "zlib". The "zlib" are WITHOUT AN Y WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHAN[...]
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The original and principal author of md5. h is L. Peter Deutsch <ghost@aladdin.com>. Other authors are noted in the change history that follows (in reverse chronological order): 2002-04-13 lpd Removed support fo r non-ANSI compilers; removed references to Ghostscript; clarified de rivation from RFC 1321; now handles byte order either statical[...]
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"You" (or "Your") shall mean an individual or Legal Entity exercising permissions granted by this License. "Source" form shall mean the preferred fo rm for making modifications, including but not limited to software source code , documentation source, and configuration files. "Object" form shall mean any form[...]
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You may add Your own copyright statem ent to Your modifications and may provide additional or different license te rms and conditions for use, reproduction, or distribution of Your modifications, or for any such Derivative Work s as a whole, provided Your use, reproduction, and distribution of the Work otherwise complies with the conditions stated [...]
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A A/V Mute ...................... ................................ 40 Address 1 Setting ........... ................. ............. 87 Address 2 Settings .......... .................. ............ 87 Address 3 Setting ........... ................. ............. 87 Air exhaust vent ........... ...................... .......... 11 Air filter replacem[...]
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Network Protect ......... ..................... ............. 51 O Opera ting t empera ture . .................. .......... 124 Operation .............. ........................ ................ 78 Optional acce ssories .................................. 116 Others Menu ......... .............. ............... .......... 88 Overheating ............[...]
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Wired LAN menu ... ..................................... 86 Wireless LAN Menu . ..................... .............. 83 Wireless Mouse Function ........................... 48 Index 153[...]