Epson EB-915W User's Guide

User’s Guide

All of the features in this guide are explained using illustrations of EB-925unless otherwise mentioned.Front/TopName FunctionAAir exhaust vent

Moving images are not displayed (only the moving image portion turns black)Check RemedyIs the computer's image signal being output to the LCD a

Check RemedyAre the image signals being output to the projector?(Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or acomputer with a built-in LCD s

Interference or distortion appear in imagesCheck RemedyIs the image signal format setting correct?(Only when projecting images from a video source)Ch

Check RemedyIs the computer set for dual display?(Only when projecting computer images)If dual display is activated in the Display Properties of the c

Images appear darkCheck RemedyIs the image brightness set correctly? Adjust the Brightness and Power Consumption settings from the Configuration menu.

Other ProblemsNo sound can be heard or the sound is faintCheck RemedyCheck that the audio/video cable is securely attached to both theprojecto

The remote control does not workCheck RemedyIs the remote control light-emitting area pointing towards theremote receiver on the projector during

Check RemedyIs power being supplied to the projector? Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly.Is the Mail Notificat

Check the numbers and then apply the following countermeasures. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your network administrator, or contact y

MaintenanceThis chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a

RearName FunctionAHDMI portInputs video signals from HDMI compatible videoequipment and computers. This projector is compatiblewith HDCPg.s "Conn

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality ofprojected images starts to deteriorate.AttentionTurn off the

a• If a message is frequently displayed, even after cleaning, it is time toreplace the air filter. Replace it with a new air filter.

This section explains how to replace the lamp and the air filter.Replacing the LampLamp replacement periodIt is time to replace the lam

Attention• The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following timeperiods in order to maintain the initial brightness and

cLoosen the two lamp fixing screws.dTake out the old Lamp by pulling the handle.If the Lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp

eInstall the new lamp.Insert the new Lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction sothat it fits in place, push in firmly, and once it

Replacing the Air FilterAir filter replacement periodIt is time to replace the air filter when:• There is a tear in the air filter.• Th

Appendix

The following optional accessories and consumables are available. Pleasepurchase these products as and when needed. The following list of o

Projection Distance (For EB-925/EB-905)AProjection distanceBDistance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen(or to the top of the screen

BaseName FunctionACeiling mount fixingpoints (three points)Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspendingthe projector from a ceiling.s "

Projection Distance (For EB-915W)AProjection distanceBDistance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen(or to the top of the screen, if s

Unit: cm16:10 Screen SizeABMinimum (Wide) to Maximum(Tele)30" 64x40 88 - 144 -140" 86x54 118 - 193 -150" 110x67 149 - 243 -260" 1

4:3 Screen SizeABMinimum (Wide) to Maximum(Tele)60" 120x91 153 - 184 -880" 160x120 205 - 246 -11100" 200x150 256 - 308 -14150" 300

Projection Distance (For EB-900)AProjection distanceBDistance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen(or to the top of the screen, if su

Projection Distance (For EB-96W)AProjection distanceBDistance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen(or to the top of the screen, if su

Unit: cm16:10 Screen SizeABMinimum (Wide) to Maximum(Tele)35" 76x47 97 - 117 -440" 86x54 111 - 134 -550" 110x67 139 - 168 -660" 1

4:3 Screen SizeABMinimum (Wide) to Maximum(Tele)60" 120x91 180 - 217 -1080" 160x120 241 - 290 -14100" 200x150 302 - 363 -17150" 30

Supported ResolutionsComputer signals (analog RGB)Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution (dots)VGA 60/72/75/85 640x480SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800x600XGA

Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution (dots)SDTV (480i/480p) 60 720x480SDTV (576i/576p) 50 720x576HDTV (720p) 50/60 1280x720HDTV (1080i) 50/60 1920x1080

Projector General SpecificationsProduct nameEB-925 EB-915W EB-910W EB-905Dimensions345 (W) x 93 (H) x 263 (D) mmLCD panel size0.63" 0.59" Wi

Control PanelName FunctionA[t] buttonTurns the projector power on or off.s "From Installation to Projection" p.30B[Source Search]buttonChang

MassApprox. 3.4 kg Approx. 3.2 kg Approx. 3.4 kgProduct nameEB-900 EB-96W EB-95Dimensions345 (W) x 93 (H) x 263 (D) mmLCD panel size0.55" 0.59&qu

MassApprox. 3.1 kg Approx. 3.3 kg Approx. 3.2 kgConnectors Computer1 port 1Mini D-Sub15-pin (female)Computer2 port 1Mini D-Sub15-pin (female)Vid

This product is also designed for IT power distribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V.Angle of tiltIf you use the projector tilt

DECLARATION of CONFORMITYAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/orCPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Cl

EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905ACenter of lensBDistance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing pointUnits: mmAppearance134

EB-910W/EB-900/EB-96W/EB-95ACenter of lensBDistance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing pointUnits: mmAppearance135

This section briefly explains the difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commerciall

sRGBAn international standard for color intervals that was formulated so that colors that are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily byco

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Name FunctionJ[E-Zoom] buttons[z][x]Enlarges or reduces the image without changing theprojection size.s "Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)&quo

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AA/V Mute ... 51Abs. Color Temp. ... 78Air exhaust vent ...

Monitor Displays ... 127Mouse pointer ... 54NNetwork Configuration ...

User Button ... 81User Pattern ... 57User's Logo ..

Name FunctionXRemote control light-emitting areaOutputs remote control signals.Replacing the remote control batteriesIf delays in the responsivenes

CautionCheck the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder toensure the batteries are inserted the correct way.cRepl

Preparing the ProjectorThis chapter explains how to install the projector and connect projection sources.

Installation MethodsThe projector supports the following four different projection methods.Install the projector according to the condition

Notations Used in This Guide• Safety indicationsThe documentation and the projector use graphical symbols to show how to use the projec

• Install the projector so that it is parallel to the screen.If the projector is installed at an angle to the screen, keystone distor

EB-96W(110×67cm)(170×110cm)(220×130cm)(320×200cm)50”80”100”150”4:3 Screen SizeEB-925/EB-905EB-9005m50”80”100”150”EB-95Installing the Projector21

Illustrations in this section are of EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905/EB-96W/EB-95.The port name, location, and connector orientation differ dependi

Connecting Image SourcesTo project images from DVD players or VHS video and so on, connect to the projector using one of the follo

Attention• If the input source is on when you connect it to the projector, it could cause a malfunction.• If the orientation or s

Connecting USB DevicesYou can connect devices such as USB memory, the optional Document Camera, and USB compatible hard disks and digital came

Removing USB devicesAfter finishing projecting, remove USB devices from the projector. For devices such as digital cameras or hard disks, turn off

a• If you set Standby Mode to Communication On, you can perform the following operations even if the projector is in standby mode

Installing the Wireless LAN UnitaOpen the air filter cover.Slide the air filter cover open/close switch, and open the air filtercover.②

Basic UsageThis chapter explains how to project and adjust images.

Notations Used in This Guide ... 2IntroductionProjector Features ... 7List of Functions by

From Installation to ProjectionThis section explains the procedure for connecting the projector to acomputer with the computer cable and

Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)Press the [Source Search] button to project images from the port

Switching to the Target Image by Remote ControlYou can change directly to the target image by pressing the followingbuttons on the remot

For Mac OSOSMac OS X 10.5.1 or laterMac OS X 10.6.xCPUPower PC G4 1GHz or fasterRecommended: Core Duo 1.83GHz or fasterAmount ofMemory512 MB or more

a• If it is not installed automatically, double-click My Computer- EPSON_PJ_UD - EMP_UDSE.EXE on your computer.• If nothing is projected

cSelect Epson USB Display and click Uninstall.For Mac OSaOpen the Applications folder, doucle-click USB Display, and thendouble-click Tool.b

Correcting Keystone DistortionYou can correct keystone distortion using one of the following methods.• Correcting automatically (Auto V-K

Correcting keystone distortion in horizontal directionsPress the [ ][ ] buttons on the control panel.aYou can set manual H/V-Keystone

dUsing the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons on theremote control, or the [], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons on thecontrol panel, select the

gWhen you are done, press the [Esc] button to exit the correctionmenu.Because Keystone was changed to Quick Corner, the cornerselect

Useful FunctionsProjection Functions ... 46Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow)...46S

AExtend the rear foot.BRetract the rear foot.Correcting the FocusYou can correct the focus using the focus ring.Adjusting the VolumeYou can ad

Mode ApplicationPresentationIdeal for making presentations using color materialsin a bright room.TheatreIdeal for watching films in a da

cSelect On.The setting is stored for each Color Mode.dPress the [Menu] button to finish making settings.aAuto Iris can only be set w

Projecting images from a computerThe following shows projection examples for each aspect mode.Aspect Mode Input SignalXGA 1024X768(4:3) WX

AAutoB4:3C16:9Projecting images from a computerEach time the [Aspect] button on the remote control is pressed, the aspectmode changes in

Useful FunctionsThis chapter explains useful tips for giving presentations, and the Security functions.

Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow)By connecting a USB storage device such as a USB memory or a USB harddisk to the projector, you can p

bConnect the USB storage device or digital camera to the projector.s "Connecting USB Devices" p.25Slideshow starts and the file

aIf not all of the files and folders are displayed on the currentscreen, press the [Down] button on the remote control, orpositio

bPress the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to select theimage file you want to project.cPress the [Enter] button.The image is displayed.

Problems Relating to Images...99No images appear...99Moving images are not

aIf Screen Switching Time on the Option screen is set to No, files donot change automatically when you select Play Slideshow. Press

Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute)You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on whatyou are saying, o

a• Audio does not stop.• For moving images, the images continue to play back while thescreen is frozen, so it is not possible to resume p

Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)This is useful when you want to expand images to see them in greaterdetail, such as graphs and tabl

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)You can control the computer's mouse pointer from the projector's

Page Up/Down[Up] button: Moves to the previous page.[Down] button: Moves to the next page.a• When pressed in conjunction with the adjacent [ ],

a• When User's Logo Protect from Password Protect is set toOn, a message is displayed and the User's Logo cannot bechang

fSelect the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen.gWhen the message "Save this image as the User's Logo?" isdisplayed, select

aIf User Pattern is selected when Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspect, orZoom adjustment are being performed, the function currentlybeing perform

The projector has the following enhanced security functions.• Password ProtectYou can limit who can use the projector.• Control Panel

IntroductionThis chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.

a• If Password Protect is already activated, you must enter thepassword.If the password is entered correctly, the Password Protectset

When you enter the correct password, Password Protect is temporarilyreleased.Attention• If an incorrect password is entered three time

dSelect Yes when the confirmation message is displayed.The control panel buttons are locked according to the setting youchose.aYou can

About EasyMP MonitorEasyMP Monitor lets you carry out operations such as checking the statusof multiple Epson projectors that are connected t

Items in the Configuration menu that cannot be set by a Web browser• Settings menu - Keystone - Quick Corner• Settings Menu - Poi

Name FunctionA[t] buttonTurns the projector power on or off.s "From Installation to Projection" p.30B[Computer] buttonEach time the button i

Using the Mail Notification Function to Report ProblemsWhen you set Mail Notification, notification messages are sent to the presetemail addresses

a• SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someonewho is familiar with the network.• To use the SNMP function to moni

• Projector input port name: RS-232C<At the projector> <At the computer><At the projector> (PC serial cable) <At the computer

• Manufacturer name displayed for "Manufacture name information query"EPSON• Model name displayed for "Product name inform

List of Functions by ModelAvailable functions differ depending on the model being used. See the table below for a list of the functions availa

aStart a Web browser on the computer.bEnter the IP address of the projector in the address field of theWeb browser, and press the

Button FunctionOK Performs the same operation as the [Enter] button onthe remote control.s "Remote Control" p.14Menu Displays and closes the

Item FunctionDHCP Select the Enabled check box to use DHCP. You cannotenter an IP address if DHCP is enabled.IP Address Enter the IP address to assign

Configuration MenuThis 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, youcan perfo

Configuration Menu TableSettable items vary depending on the model being used and the imagesignal and source being projected.Top Menu

Top Menu Name Submenu Name Items or Setting ValuesPlug-in Power On and OffUSB Type B USB Display and WirelessMouseLanguage 15 or 35 l

Top Menu Name Submenu Name Items or Setting ValuesAddress 1 Setting, Ad-dress 2 Setting, and Ad-dress 3 Setting-Others menus p.90SNMP On and OffTrap I

Submenu FunctionAbs. Color Temp.(This item cannot be selected if Color Mode is set to sRGBg.)You can adjust the overall tint of the image. You can adj

Submenu FunctionProgressive(This setting can only be adjusted when a component video orRGB video with an interlaced signal (480i/576i/1080i) is input.

Quick and Easy Set up, Projection, and Storage• Turn the projector on and off by simply plugging in or unplugging.• Project onto large s

Settings MenuSubmenu FunctionKeystoneYou can correct keystone distortion.• When H/V-Keystone is selected:• Correcting manuallyAdjust V-Keystone and

Submenu FunctionUser ButtonYou can select and assign an item from the Configuration menuwith the remote control's [User] button. Pressing the [Us

Submenu FunctionDisplayYou can make settings related to the projector's display.Messages: When set to Off, the following items will

Submenu FunctionPlug-in PowerWhen set to On you can use a microphone with Plug-inPower support.USB Type BSet to USB Display when the

Submenu FunctionNetwork Config-urationThe following menus are available for setting Networkitems.Basic, Wireless LAN, Security, Wired LAN, M

Basic menuSubmenu FunctionProjector NameDisplays the projector name used to identify the projector whenconnected to a network.When editing, you can en

Submenu FunctionConnectionModeSet the connection mode when using EasyMP NetworkProjection to connect the projector and computer.This is set to Quick b

Security menuSubmenu FunctionSecuritySelect the security type from the items that are displayed.When setting up Security, follow the instructions from

• WPAThis is an encryption standard that improves security which is a weakpoint of WEP. Although there are multiple kinds of WPA e

Submenu FunctionIP Address Dis-playTo prevent the IP address from being displayed on Network Infoin the Network Menu and on the LAN Standby screen, se

Easy connection to a computer with Quick WirelessBy simply connecting the optional QuickWireless Connection USB Key to a computer,you can project t

Others menuSubmenu FunctionSNMPSet to On to monitor the projector using SNMP.To monitor the projector, you need to install the SNMP managerprogram on

Reset menuResets all of the network settings.Submenu FunctionReset networksettings.To reset all of the Network settings, select Yes.Info Menu (Di

Submenu FunctionStatusThis is information about errors that have occurred on theprojector.This information may be needed if service is

TroubleshootingThis 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 assistyou by pressing the Help button. You can solve problems by answeri

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators&q

Refer to the following table to see what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.If all indicators are

Status Cause Remedy or StatusIf it is not cracked: Reinstall the lamp and turn on the power.If the error continues: Replace the lamp with a new one an

When the Indicators Provide No HelpIf any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer asolution, refer to the pages

Problems Relating to ImagesNo images appearCheck RemedyDid you press the [t] button? Press the [t] button to turn the power on.Are the indicators swit