Epson EB-1950 manual

User’s Guide[...]

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

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

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

Increasing projection content in wide (WXGA) screen (EB-1940W only) With a computer that has a 16:10 WXGA wide LCD display, the image can be projected in the same aspect. You can use whiteboards and other landscape form at screens. s "Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image " p.44 M a k i n g t h e m o s t o f t h e r e m o t e c[...]

s "Selecting the Projection Qu ality (Selecting Color Mode)" p.4 3 Precise color adju stments You can adjust the image's absolute color temperature and the strength of each RGB color. You can also adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of each RGBCMY to obtain color matching in superior detail. s "Adjusting the Image" p[...]

Front/Top Name Func tion A Air exhaust ven t Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Caution While projecting, do not put your face or hands near the air exhaust vent, and do not place objects that may become warped or damaged by heat near the vent. Hot air from the air exhaust vent could cause burns, warpin g, or accidents to o[...]

Rear Name Func tion A Displ ay P or t Inputs video signals from DisplayPort compatible computers. This projector is c ompatible with HDCP g . B Com pu te r 1 p or t Inputs image signals from a computer and component video signals from other video sources. C Monitor Out por t Outputs analog RGB signals input from the Computer1 port to an external mo[...]

Base Name Func tion A C eilin g m oun t fixing po ints (thre e p oin ts) Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. s "Installing the Projector" p.20 s "Optional Accessories" p.128 B Re ar fe et When setup on a surface such as a desk, turn to extend and retract to adjust the horizontal t[...]

Control Panel Name Func tion A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.30 B [Sour ce Sear ch] button Changes to the next input source that is sending an image. s "Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)" p.31 C [Enter ] bu tton • When the[...]

Remote Control Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.30 B [Computer] button Each time you press the button, the image displayed changes between the Comput er1, Computer2, and the DisplayPort ports. C [V i deo] button Each time the button is pressed, the image displayed chan[...]

Name Function J [ ] button • When the Configuration menu or the Help screen is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and moves to the next level. s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.85 • Acts as a mouse's left button when using the Wireless Mouse function. s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Poin[...]

Name Function U [ID] button Hold down this button and press the numeric buttons to select the ID for the projector you want to operate using the remote control. s "Setting an ID and using the remote control" p.65 V [Co lor M ode] b utton Each time the button is pressed, the Color Mode changes. s "Selecting the Projection Quality (Sel[...]

Caution Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder to ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way. If the batteries are not used correctly, they could explode or leak causing a fire, injury, or damage to the product. c R e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y c o v e r . Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks[...]

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

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

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

4:3 Screen Size For EB-1960/EB-1950/EB-1 930 Installing the Projector 22[...]

The port name , location, and connector orientation differ depending on the sour ce being connected. Connecting a Computer To project images from a computer, connect th e computer using one of the following methods. A When using the suppli ed computer cable Connect the computer's display output port to the projector's Computer port. You c[...]

4 DisplayPort 4 a • You can use a USB cable to connect the projector to a computer to project images from the computer. This function is called USB Display. s "Projecting with USB Display" p.32 • Some commercially available DisplayPort cables come w ith a lock. When removing the cable, press the button on the cable's conne ctor s[...]

C When using a commer cially avai lable HDMI cable Connect the HDMI port on the image source to the projector's HDMI port. You can send the image source's audio with the projected image. 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 [...]

Using the USB cable supplied with the USB device, connect th e USB device to the USB(TypeA) port on the projector. When the USB device is connected, you can project files on the USB memory or digital camera using Slideshow. s "Slideshow examples" p.53 Attention • I f y o u u s e a U S B h u b , t h e c o n n e c t i o n m a y n o t o p [...]

Connecting External Equipment You can output ima ges and audio by c onne 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[...]

Connecting a LAN Cable Connect a LAN port on network hubs or other equipment to the pr ojector's LAN port with a commer cially available 100BASE-TX or 1 0BASE-T LAN cable. By connecting a computer to the projector over a network, yo u can project images and check the status of the projector. a To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 or highe[...]

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

From Installation to Projection This section explains the procedure for connecting the projector to a computer with the computer cable and projecting images. ON a Connect the projector to an electrical outlet with the power cord. b Connect the projecto r to the computer with the comput er cable. c Turn on the pro jector. d Open the A/V mute slide. [...]

Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search) Press the [Source Search] button to project images from the port currently receiving an image. Using the remote c ontr ol Using the c ontrol panel DisplayP ort HDMI USB LAN USB Display When two or more image sources are connected, press the [Source Search] button unti[...]

Switching to the Target Image by Remote Control You can change directly to the target image by pressing the following buttons on the remote control. Rem ote c on trol A Each time the button is pressed, it cycles through the images being input from the following sources. • Computer1 port • Computer2 port • DisplayPort B Each time the button is[...]

Dis pla y Resolution of no less than 640x480 and no higher than 1600x1200. Display color in 16-bit color or greater * 1 Service Pack 4 only For Mac OS X OS Mac OS X 10.5.x 32 bit Mac OS X 10.6.x 32/64 bit Mac OS X 10.7.x 32/64 bit CP U Power PC G4 1GHz or faster Recommended: Core Duo 1.83GHz or faster Amount of Memor y 512 MB or more Hard Disk Spac[...]

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

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

Correcting Keystone Distortion You can correct keystone distortion using one of the following methods. • Correcting automatically (Auto V-Keystone) • Correcting manu ally (H-Keystone Adjuster) Manually corrects horizontal keystone distortion using the horizon tal keystone adjuster. • Correcting manually (H/V-Keystone) Manually correct distort[...]

a • Auto V-Keystone works only when Projection is set to Fro nt from the Configuration menu. s Extended - Projec tion p.91 • If you do not want to enable Auto V-Keystone, set Auto V- Keystone to Off . s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone - Auto V-Keystone p.90 Correcting manually You can manually correct keystone distortion. You can use H/V-Key[...]

Press the [ a ] o r [ b ] button to correct horizontal distortion. a You can also set H/V- Keystone from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone p.90 Quick Corner This allows you to manu ally correct each of the four corners of the projected image separately. a Press the [Menu] button while projecting . s "Using the Config[...]

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

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.90 Adjusting the Image Si[...]

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

Brightness Adjusts the overall color brightness of the image. Gamma Adjustment Adjusts differences in the coloring for the projected image that occurs depending on the connected device. Make settings from th e configuration menu. s Image - Advanced - Gamma p.87 Select and adjust the correction value s Image - Advanced - Gamma p.87 When a smaller va[...]

Adjust using the gamma adjustment graph s Image - Advanced - Gamma - Customized - Ad ju st it fro m the gra p h p.87 Adjust while looking at the gamma adjustment graph. Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the setting that best corresponds to yo ur surroundings w[...]

a You can set Color Mode from the Configuration menu. s Image - Color Mode p.87 Setting Auto Iris By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness of the displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. a Press the [Menu] button. s "Using the Conf iguration Menu" p.85 Using the remote c ontr ol Using the c ontr o[...]

Changing methods Each time you press the [Aspect] button on the remote control, the aspect mode name is displayed on the screen and th e aspect ratio changes. Re m o t e c on tro l a You can set the aspect ratio from the Configuration menu. s Signal - Aspect p.88 Changing the aspect mode Projecting images from video equipment or from the HDMI or Di[...]

A 4:3 B 16:9 Projecting images from the HDMI or DisplayPort ports (for EB-1960/EB-1950/ EB-1930) E a c h t i m e t h e A s p e c t b u t t o n i s p r e s s e d , t h e a s p e c t m o d e c h a n g e s i n t h e order Norma l or Auto , 4:3 , a n d 16:9 . Example: 1080p signal input (resolut ion: 1920x1080, aspect ratio: 16:9) A Normal or Auto B 4:[...]

For EB-1960/EB-1950/EB-1 930 Aspect Mode Input S igna l XGA 1024X768( 4:3) WXGA 1280X80 0(16:10) Normal 4:3 16:9 a If parts of the image are missing, set the Resolution setting to Wide or Normal from the Configuration menu, according to the size of the computer panel. s Signal - Resolution p.88 Adjusting Projected Images 47[...]

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

Projecting Two Images Simultaneously (Split Screen) You can simultaneously project images from two sources on the right and left of the screen. Input sources for split screen projection The combinations of input sources that can be projected on a split screen are listed below. Left Screen Right Screen Computer1 Computer2 DisplayPort Video HDMI USB [...]

Left Screen Right Screen Computer1 Computer2 DisplayPort Video HDMI USB Display U SB LAN USB Display --- USB --- LAN --- Operating procedures Projecting on a split screen a Press the [Split] button while projecting. The currently selected input source is projected on the left of the screen. Re m o t e c on tro l a You can perform the same operation[...]

Only input sources that can be combined can be selected. s "Input sources for split screen proje ction" p.49 a The Source screen is also displayed when the following buttons are pressed during split screen projection. • Source Search button • Computer button • Video button • USB button • LAN button e Select Execute , a n d t h e[...]

The projected images will appear as shown below after setting the screen size. Equal Larger Left Larger Right a • You cannot enlarge both the left screen and right screen images at the same time. • When one image is enlarged, the other image is reduced. • Depending on the video signals that are input, the images on the left and right may not [...]

Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow) By connecting a USB storage device such as a USB flash drives 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 can[...]

Projecting PowerPoint files conv erted in EasyMP Slide Converter See the following manual for more information on converting PowerPoint files to scenarios using EasyMP Slide Conver ter. s EasyMP Slide Converter Op eration Guide Slideshow operating methods Although the following steps are explained base d on the remote control, you can perform th e [...]

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

b While projecting, press the [ ] o r [ ] b u t t o n . Stopping Slide show To close Slideshow, disconnect the USB device from the USB port on the projector. For devices such as digital cameras or hard disks, turn off the device and then remove it from the projec tor. Projecting the selected images or movies Attention Do not disconnect the USB stor[...]

d To finish projecting, perform one of the following operations. • Projecting an image: Press the [Esc] button. • Projecting a movie: Press the [Esc] button to display the message screen, select Exit , and then press the [ ] button. When projection is finished, you are returned to the file list screen. Projecting PDF files You can project PDF f[...]

• Selecting a page Press the [Esc] button to display the select page menu . Select the page you want to project using the [ ] o r [ ] button, and then press the [ ] button to display the selected page. If you press the [Esc] button while the select page menu is displayed, the menu closes. • Expanding a page While a page is displayed at full scr[...]

a To change files automatically when you run Slideshow, set Screen Switching Time from Option in Slideshow to anything other than No . T h e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g i s 3 s e c o n d s . s "Image file display settings and Slideshow operation settings" p.60 a Start Slideshow. The file list screen is displayed. s "Starting Slidesho[...]

E Previous slide or animation (animation effects are not played.) To sto p pla y ba c k When you press the [Esc] button, the message "Do you want to quit playing the scenario?" is displayed. Select Exit , and then press the [Enter] button to confirm your selection. Select Return , and then press the [ Enter] button to continue playing the[...]

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

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

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

U s i n g t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l t o O p e r a t e t h e M o u s e Pointer (Wireless Mouse) You can control the computer's mouse pointer from the projector's remote control. This function is called Wireless Mouse. The following oper ating systems are compatible with Wireless Mouse. Wi ndows Ma c OS X OS Windows 2000 Windows XP Wi[...]

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

Oper a‐ tion Co mbinat ion s Desc riptio ns ID selected with remote control: 1 Possible Projector ID: 1 When 0 is selected with the remote control, you can operate the projector from the remote control regardless of the Projector ID. ID selected with remote control: 0 Not possi‐ ble Projector ID: 1 When the Projector ID and the ID selected with[...]

Selecting the ID for th e projector you want to operate using the remote control a Select the ID each time you turn on the projector. When the projector is turned on, the ID set for the remote control is 0. a Point the remote control at the remote receiver of the target projector and pres s the [ID] button on the remote control. When you press the [...]

• When you select Level 5 , adjust the brightness to match the darkest image. • When you select Level 1 , adjust the brightness to match the brightest image. • When you select Level 2 to Level 4 , adjust the brightness to the mid-range brightness image. • Because you can switch between a pattern display and the normal image each time you pr[...]

a • When User's Logo Protect from Password Protect is set to On , a message is displayed a nd the User's Logo cannot be changed. You ca n make changes after setting User's Logo Protect to Off . s "Managing Users (Password Protect)" p.70 • If User's Logo is selected when Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspect, or Adjust Zoom are [...]

The projector has the following enhanced security functions. • Password Protect You can limit who can use the projector. • Control Panel Lock You can prevent people changing th e settings on the projector without permission. s "Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock)" p.72 • Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with the foll[...]

a • If Password Protect is already activated, you must enter the password. If the password is entered correctly, the Password Protect setting menu is displayed. s "Entering the Password" p.71 • 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 Ye s when the confirmation message is displayed. The control panel buttons are locked according to the setting you chose. a You can release the control panel lock by one of the following two methods. • Select Off from Con trol Panel Lock . s Settings - Control Panel Lock p.90 • Press and hol d down the [ ] button on the control panel f[...]

About EasyMP Monitor EasyMP Monitor lets you carry out operations such as checking the status of mu lt ipl e E ps on pr oj ect ors tha t a r e co nn ect ed to a ne tw ork at a co mp ute r monitor, and controlling the projectors from the computer. You can download EasyMP Moni tor from the following Web site. http://www.epson.com The following provid[...]

Items in the Configuration menu that cannot be set by the Web browser • Settings Menu - Test Pattern • Settings Menu - Pointer Shape • Settings Menu - User Button • Extended Menu - User's Logo • Extended Menu - Language • Extended Menu - Operation - High Altitude Mode • Extended Menu - Operation - Lens Cover Timer • Reset M enu[...]

c The Web R emote screen is displayed. Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.30 B [Computer ] but ton Each time the button is pres sed, it cycles through the following images: • Computer1 port • Computer2 port • DisplayPort C [V ideo] button Each time the button is pr[...]

s Network - Mail - Mail Notification p.96 a • Up to a maximum of three notification destinations (addresses) can be registered, and notification messages can be sent to all three destinations at once. • If a projector develops a critical problem and suddenly stops working, it may not be able to send a message notifying an operator of the proble[...]

ESC/VP21 Comman ds You can control the project or from an external device using ESC/VP21. 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 th[...]

• Projector input port name: RS-232C < At the pr ojec tor> < At the co mputer> < At the pr ojector > (P C seri al c abl e) < At t he computer> Sig nal N am e 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 L ink Comman d LAN INPT 52 USB Display INPT 53 • Manufacturer name display ed for "Manufacture name information query" EPSON • Model name displayed for "Pro duct name information query" EB-1960/EB-C760X/PowerLite 1960 EB-1950/EB-C750X/PowerLite 1950 EB-1940W/EB-C740W/PowerLite 1940W EB-1930/EB-C740X/PowerLite 193[...]

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

Bu tton Func tion OK Performs the same operation as the [ ] button on the remote control. s "Remote Control" p.15 Menu Displays and closes the Con figuration menu. Auto If clicked while projecti ng analog RGB signals from Computer1 port or Computer2 port, automatically optimizes the image by adju sting the Tracking, Sync., and Position. S[...]

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

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

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

Configuration Menu Table Settable items vary depending on the model being used and the image signal and source being projected. To p Men u Na me Su bmenu Na me I tems or S etti ng V al ues Image menu s p.87 Color Mode Dynamic, Presentation, Theatre, Photo, Sports, sRGB, Blackboard, Whiteboard, and DICOM SIM Brightness -24 to 24 Contrast -24 to 24 C[...]

To p Men u Na me Su bmenu Na me I tems or S etti ng V al ues Multi-screen Adjustment Level, Brightness Correct., Color Correct. (G/R), and Color Correct. (B/Y) Language 15 or 35 languages * 1 Info menu s p.99 Lamp Hours - Source - Input Signal - Resolution - Video Signal - Refresh Rate - Sync Info - Status - Serial Number - Event ID - Reset menu s [...]

s "Automatically Detect Input Signal s and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)" p.31 Submenu Function Col o r M od e You can select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings. s "Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode)" p.43 Brig ht n e ss You can adjust the image brightness. Con tr a s t You can a[...]

s "Automatically Detect Input Signal s and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)" p.31 Submenu Function Auto Setup (Only available when an analog RGB computer signal is being input.) Set to On to a utomatically adjust Tracking, Sync., and Position to the optimum state when the input signal changes. Res o lu tio n (Only available when[...]

Submenu Function Input S igna l You can select input signal from Computer port. If set to Auto , the input signal is set automatically according to the connected equipment. If colors do not appear correctly when set to Au to , select the appropriate signal according to the connected equipment. Vi de o Si g n al You can select the input signal from [...]

Submenu Function Poi nt er Sh ape You can select the shape of the pointer. Pointer 1: Pointer 2: Pointer 3: s "Pointer Function (Pointer)" p.62 Pow er C ons um p‐ tion You can set the lamp brightness to one of two setting s. Select ECO if the images being projected are too bright, such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a [...]

Submenu Function Displ ay You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages : W h e n s e t t o Off , the following items will not be displayed. Item names when the Source, Color Mode, or Aspect Ratio is changed, messages when no signal is being input, and warnings such as High Temp Warning. Display Background * 1 : You can se[...]

Submenu Function Mul ti-screen You can adjust the hue and brightness of each projected image when multiple projectors are lined up and projecting. Adjustment Leve l : You can adjust from black to white in five stages called Level 1 to 5, and in each of these 5 leve ls, you can adjust Brightness Correct. and Color Correct. Brightness Correct. : You [...]

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

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

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

s "Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems" p.76 Submenu Function Mail Notifi c ation Set to On to send an email to the preset addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. SMTP S erver You can input the IP address g for the SMTP server for the projector. You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of[...]

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

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

Submenu F unc tion Serial Nu mb er Displays the projector's serial number. Even t ID Displays the application error log. s "About Event ID" p.117 * T h e c u m u l a t i v e u s e t i m e i s d i s p l a y e d a s " 0 H " f o r t h e f i r s t 1 0 h o u r s . 1 0 h o u r s and above is displayed as "10H", "11[...]

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

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

a See the following if the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem. s "Problem Solving" p.104 Using the Help 103[...]

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" be low. See the following if the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be. s "When th e Indicators Provide No He lp" p.107 Reading the Indicators The projecto r is provided with th e f[...]

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

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

When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems Relating to Images • No images appear Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, or the projection area is completely blue. s p.108 • Moving images ar[...]

Problems Relating to Images No images appear Che ck Re m e d y Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cord is no t connected correctly or power is not being supplied. Connect the projector's power cord correctly. s "From Installation to Projection" p. 30[...]

Moving images are not displayed 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 ut only. Check your computer's documentation, or contact the comp[...]

Che ck Re m e d y Is the correct port selected? Change the image by pressing the [S ource Search] button on the remote control or the contr ol panel . s "Automatically Detect Inpu t Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Sear ch)" p.31 Is the power for the computer or video source turned on? Turn the power on for the equipment. Ar[...]

Interference or distortion appear in images Che ck Re m e d y Is the image signal format setting correct? (Only when projecting images from a video source) Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s Signal - Video Sign al p.88 Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the ca bles required for projection are s[...]

The image is truncated (large) or small, the aspect is not suitable, or the image has been reversed Che ck Re m e d y Is a wide panel computer image being projected? (Only when projecting computer images) Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s Signal - Reso lution p.88 Is the image still being enlarged by E-Zoom? [...]

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

Che ck Re m e d y Are the indicators switched off? The power cord is no t connected correctly or power is not being supplied. Disconnect and then reconnect the power cord. s "From Installation to Projection" p. 30 Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly . Do the indicators turn on and off when the power [...]

Che ck Re m e d y Is Output audio from the pro jector selec ted? (Only when projecting USB Display) Click All Programs - EPSON Projector - Epson USB Display - Epson USB Display Vx.xx Settings , and then select Output audio from the projector . The remote control does not work Che ck Re m e d y Is the remote control light-emitting area pointing towa[...]

Email is not received even if a problem occurs in the projector Che ck Re m e d y Is Standby Mode set to Communication On ? To use the Mail Notification function when the projector is in standby, set Communicatio n On in Standby Mode from the Configuration menu. s Extended - Standby Mode p.91 Did a fatal abnormality occur and the projector come to [...]

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

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

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

a • If a message is frequently displayed, even after cleaning, it is time to replace the air filter. Replace it w ith a new air filter. s " R e p l a c i n g t h e A i r F i l t e r " p.125 • It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months. Clean them more often than this if using the projector in a parti[...]

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

Attention • The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the followin g time periods in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images. For EB-1960/EB-1950/EB -1940W When using Power Consumption continually at Normal : About 2400 hours When usin g Power Consumption continually at ECO : About 390 0 hours For EB[...]

c Loosen the two lamp fixing screws. d Take out the old La mp by pulling the handle. If the Lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your l o c a l d e a l e r f o r f u r t h e r a d v i c e . s Epson Projector Contact List Replacing Consumables 123[...]

e Install the new lamp. Insert the new Lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so t h a t i t f i t s i n p l a c e , p u s h i n f i r m l y , a n d o n c e i t i s f u l l y i n s e r t e d tighten the two screws. f R e p l a c e t h e l a m p c o v e r . Replacing Consumables 124[...]

Attention • Make sure 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 c o v e r i s n o t i n s t a l l e d c o r r e c t l y , t h e p o w e r d o e s n o t t u r n o n . • This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg). Please con[...]

d Install the new air filter. Press until it clicks into place. e Close the air filter cover. 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 126[...]

Appendix[...]

The followi ng optional accessories an d consumables are available. Please purchase these products as and when needed. The following list of optional accessories and consumables is current as of: February 2012. Details of accessories are subject to change wi thout notice and availability may vary depending on the country of purchase. Optional Acces[...]

Consumables Lamp un it ELPLP74 (EB-1930 o nly) Lam p un it ELPLP75 Use as a replacement for used lamps. Air filter ELPAF41 Use as a replacement for used air filters. Optional Accessories and Consumables 129[...]

Projection Distance (For EB-1960/EB-1950/ EB-1930) A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen (or to the top of the screen, if suspended from a ceiling) C Center of lens Unit: cm 4:3 Scree n Size A B Mi nimu m (Wi de) to Ma x imu m (T ele) 30" 61x46 83 - 136 -5 40" 81x61 111 - 182 -6 4:3 Sc reen[...]

Projection Distance (For EB-1940W) A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen (or to the top of the screen, if suspended from a ceiling) C Center of lens Unit: cm 4:3 Scree n Size A B Mi nimu m (Wi de) to Ma x imu m (T ele) 30" 61x46 100 - 164 -1 40" 81x61 134 - 219 -2 50" 100x76 169 - 275 [...]

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

Supported Resolutions Computer signals (analog RGB) Signal Refr esh Rate (Hz) Resolutio n (do ts) VGA 60/72/75/85 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800x600 XGA 60/70/75/8 5 10 24x768 WXGA 60 1280x768 60 1366x768 60/75/85 1280x800 WXGA+ 60/75/85 1440x900 WXGA++ 60 1600x900 SXGA 70/75/85 1152x864 60/75/85 1280x1024 60/75/85 1280x960 SXGA+ 60/75 1400x1050 W[...]

Sig n al Re fresh Rat e ( Hz) Re so lu tio n (d ot s) SVGA 60 800x600 XGA 60 1024x768 WXGA 60 1280x800 SXGA 60 1280x960 60 1280x1024 SXGA+ 60 1400x1050 UXGA 60 1600x1200 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 * HDMI input only Sup[...]

Projector General Specifications Prod uc t nam e EB-1960 EB-1950 EB-1940W EB-1930 Dimens ions 377 (W) x 108 (H) x 271 (D) mm LCD panel size 0.63" 0.59" Wide 0.63" Dis pla y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Re so lu tio n 786,432 pixels XGA (1024 (W) x 768 (H) dots)x 3 1,024,000 pixels XGA (1280 (W) x 800 (H) dots)x 3 786,432 pixe[...]

Mass Approx. 3.7 kg Connec t or s Computer1 por t 1 Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) Comp u t er 2 p or t 1 Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) Dis pla y Por t 1 DisplayPort Vi de o p o rt 1 RCA pin jack Audi o1 p ort 1 Stereo mini jack (3.5Ф) Audi o2 p ort 1 Stereo mini jack (3.5Ф) Audi o- L/ R port 1 RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R) Audi o O ut po rt 1 Stereo mini jack ([...]

This product is also designed for IT power dist ribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V. Angle of tilt If you use the projector tilted at an angle of more than 30˚ it could be damaged and cause an accident. Specifications 137[...]

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[...]

377 11 4 48.8 15 93 A Center of lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 271 90 127 242 104 196 12 Units: mm Appearance 139[...]

This section briefly explains the difficult terms that are no t expl ained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. Ad h oc mod e A method of wireless LAN connection that communicates with wireless LAN clients without using an access point. AMX De vic e Disc overy AMX Device Discovery is a technolo[...]

Re fre sh R at e The light-emitting element of a display main tains the same luminosity and color for an extremely short time. Because of this, t he image must be scanned many times per second to refresh the light-emitting elemen t. The number of refresh operations per second is called the Refresh rate and is expressed in hertz (Hz). SDTV An abbrev[...]

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