Epson 824 - Manual

Features Common to Each Model Easy to handle • The A/V mute slide knob makes it easy to project and store You can stop and resume projection easily by opening and closing theA/V mute slide knob which makes giving clear presentations easier. • A single foot design means you do not have to make any di...

• Equipped with various anti-theft devices The projector is equipped with the following types of anti-theftsecurity devices. s p.32 • Security slot • Security cable installation point EB-826W/825/85 Features Taking full advantage of a network connection You can make effective use of your network by ...

Front/Top Name Function A Air ex haust v ent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Caution Do not place objects that may become warped orotherwise affected by heat near the Air exhaustvent and do not put your face or hands near thevent while projection is in progress. B R emote...

Rear Name Function A R emote R eceiv er Receives signals from the remote control. s Quick Start Guide B S pea k er Outputs audio from the Mic Input Port and the imagecurrently being projected. C Mic I nput P or t Connects to a microphone. s p.88 D R S -2 3 2C P or t When controlling the projector fr...

Name Function L US B indicator(EB -826W/825/824/85only ) The following explains the status of USB devicesconnected to USB port. (TypeA). OFF: USB device is not connectedOrange Light ON: USB device is connectedGreen Light ON: USB device is operatingRed Light ON: Error M US B P or t (T y peA)(EB -826W...

Control panel Name Function A S ta tus indicator s The color of the indicators and whether they are flashingor lit indicate the status of the projector. s p.55 B [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s Quick Start Guide C [S our ce S ear ch]button Changes to the next input source that is...

Remote Control Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power On or Off. s Quick Start Guide B [Computer ] button Each time the button is pressed, the image changes fromthe Computer1 input port to the Computer2 input port. s p.17 C [V ideo] button Each time the button is pressed, the image c...

Name Function M [Enter ] button When a Configuration Menu or a Help screen isdisplayed, it accepts and enters the current selection andmoves to the next level. s p.34 , p.54 Acts as a mouse's left button when using the WirelessMouse function. s p.27 N [R etur n] button Stops the current function. If...

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

You can change the projected image in the following two ways. • Changing by Source SearchThe projector automatically detects signals being input from connectedequipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected. • Changes to the target image.You can use the Remote Control buttons to...

q The following screen showing the status of image signals isdisplayed when only the image that the projector is currentlydisplaying is available, or when no image signal can be found. Youcan select the input port where the equipment you want to use isconnected. If no operation is performed after ab...

Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selectingthe setting that best corresponds to your surroundings when projecting.The brightness of the image varies depending on the mode selected. Mode Application Dynamic Ideal for use ...

Setting the Auto Iris By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness ofthe displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. Procedure A Press the [Menu] button and select Image - Auto Iris fromthe Configuration Menu. s "Using the Configuration Menu" Using the R em...

Freezing the Image (Freeze) When the moving image on the screen is frozen, the image continuesto project, so you can project a moving image one frame at a time likea still photo. Also, you can perform operations such as changingbetween files during presentations from a computer without projectingany...

Changing the Aspect for video equipment images EB-825/824/85/84 Each time you press the button, it switches between 4:3 and 16:9. EB-826W Each time the button is pressed, it changes in the order Normal, 16:9,Full, Zoom, and Through. A Normal B 16:9 C Full D Through E Zoom Functions for Enhancing Pro...

Changing the Aspect for computer images (EB-825/824/85/84) You can change the Aspect as follows. S et V alues Oper ation P r ojection ex ample Normal Projects to the full projection size retaining the Aspect ofthe input image. 4:3 Projects to the full projection size at an Aspect of 4:3. Thisis idea...

Changing the Aspect for computer images (EB-826W) You can change the Aspect as follows. EB-826W offers WXGA 1280x800 resolution (Aspect Ratio 16:10). When projecting onto 16:9 screens, set theAspect to 16:9. S et V alues Oper ation P r ojection ex ample Normal Projects to the full projection size re...

S et V alues Oper ation P r ojection ex ample Through Projects at the resolution of the input image size to thecenter of the screen. This is ideal for projecting clear images. If the image resolution exceeds 1280x800, the edges of theimage are not projected. When an 800x600 signal is input When an 1...

Pointer Function (Pointer) This allows you to move a Pointer icon on the projected image, andhelps you draw attention to the area you are talking about. Procedure A Display the Pointer. R emote Contr ol Each time you press the button, the pointer appears or disappears. B Move the Pointer icon ( ). R...

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 tables. Procedure A Start E-Zoom. R emote Contr ol B Move the ( ) to the area of the image that you want to enlarge. R emote Contr ol When pressed in conjunction with t...

Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operatedas follows. Mov ing the mouse pointer Mouse click s Left click: Press the Enter button.Right click: Press the Return button.Double click: Press quickly twice. Drag and drop S witch Power Point scr eens This is useful for displaying ...

The projector has the following enhanced security functions. • Password ProtectYou can limit who can use the projector. • Control Panel LockYou can prevent people changing the settings on the projector withoutpermission. s p.31 • Anti-Theft LockThe projector is equipped with various types of anti-th...

Procedure A During projection, hold down the [Freeze] button for aboutfive seconds. The Password Protect setting menu is displayed. R emote Contr ol q • If Password Protect is already activated, you must enter thePassword.If the Password is entered correctly, the Password Protect settingmenu is disp...

Procedure While holding down the [Num] button, enter the Password bypressing the numeric buttons. When you enter the correct Password, projection begins. Attention • If an incorrect Password is entered three times in succession, the message The projector's operation will be locked. is displayed for ...

B Select either Full Lock or Partial Lock. C Select Yes when the confirmation message is displayed. The Control panel buttons are locked according to the setting youchose. q You can release the Control panel lock by one of the followingtwo methods. • From the Remote Control, select Off in Settings -...

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

Selecting from the top menu Selecting from the sub menu Changing the selected item Exit Using the Configuration Menu 34

Image Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal and Source currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Setting detailsare saved for each image signal and Source.Depending on the model used, some input sources are not supported. s p.16 Computer Signal/USB /US...

S ub Menu Function R eset You can reset all adjustment values for the Image menu functions to their default settings. To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.52 Signal Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the followin...

S ub Menu Function Progressive (Component Video can only be adjusted when 480i/576i/1080i signals are being input) Off: IP conversion is carried out for each field in the screen. This is ideal for viewing images with a large amount of movement.On: Interlace g (i) signal is converted to Progressive g...

S ub Menu Function Contr ol P anel Lock You can use this to restrict operation of the projector's Control panel. s p.31 P ointer S ha pe You can select the shape of the pointer. s p.25 Pointer 1: Pointer 2: Pointer 3: B r ightness Contr ol You can set the Lamp brightness to one of two settings.Selec...

Extended Menu Sub Menu Function Display You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages : You can set whether or not ( On / Off ) 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...

Network Menu (EB-826W/825/85/84 only) When Network Protect is set to On in Password Protect , a message is displayed and the settings cannot be changed. You can make changes after setting Network Protect to Off . s p.29 EB-826W/825/85/84 EB-84 S ub Menu Function Networ k I nf or mation You can confi...

Notes on operating the Network menu Selecting from the top menu and sub menus, and changing of selecteditems are the same as operations in the Configuration Menu.When done, make sure you go to the Setup complete menu, and select one of Yes , No , or Cancel . When you select Yes or No , you return to...

Basic Menu EB-826W/825/85 EB-84 S ub Menu Function P r oj ector Name Displays the projector name used to identify the projector when connected to a Network.When editing, you can enter up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters. P JLink Passwor d Set a Password to use when you access the projector ...

When WEP is selected You can set the following items. S ub Menu Function WEP encr y ption You can set the encryption for WEP encryption. 128bit : Uses 128 (104) bit encoding 64bit : Uses 64 (40) bit encoding For mat You can set the input method for the WEP encryption key. ASCII : Input text. HEX : I...

Wired LAN Menu S ub Menu Function IP S etti ngs 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 ...

Mail Menu When this is set, you receive an e-mail notification if a problem or warning occurs in the projector. For information on the contents of the sent Mail,see "Reading Problem Mail Notification Function (EB-826W/825/85/84 only)" s p.89 S ub Menu Function Mail Notif ication You can set ...

Others Menu EB -826W/825/85 EB -84 S ub Menu Function T r ap IP Addr ess 1T r ap IP Addr ess 2 You can register up to two for the SNMP 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, 22...

Reset Menu Resets all of the Network settings. S ub Menu Function R eset networ k settings. To reset all of the Network settings, select Yes . After you Reset all the settings, the Basic menu appears. List of Functions 50

Reset Menu S ub Menu Function R eset All 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 for Network menus, Lamp Hours , and Language . R eset Lamp Hour s You can clear the cumulat...

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 toassist you by pressing the [Help] button. You can solve problems byanswering the questions. Procedure A Press the [Help] button. The Help screen is displayed. Using the R emote Contr ol Using the Contr ol panel B Select a menu it...

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below.If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". s p.58 Reading the Indicators The projec...

If all indicators are off, check that the power cable is connected correctly and that the power is being supplied normally.Sometimes, when the power cable is unplugged, the t indicator remains lit for a short period, but this is not a fault. t Indicator is lit or flashing red : Lit : Flashing: : Off...

S tatus Cause R emedy or Status If it is cracked : Replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass (you cannot continue projecting until the Lamp is replaced). s Epson Projector Contact List Check...

When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offera solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to images • "No images appear" s p.59 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the pro...

Problems relating to images No images appear Check R emedy Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the projector's power cable correctly. ...

Problems when projection starts No power supplied Check R emedy Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Disconnect and then reconnect the power ca...

Appendix This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a long time to come.

The projector supports the following four different projection methods.Install according to the conditions of the installation location. Warning • A special method of installation is required when suspending the projectorfrom a ceiling (ceiling mount). If it is not installed correctly, it could fall...

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality ofprojected images starts to deteriorate. Cleaning the Projector's Surface Clean the projector's surface by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with watercontaining a small a...

This section explains how to replace the Remote Control batteries, theLamp, and the air filter. Replacing the Remote Control Batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the Remote Control occur or if itdoes not operate after it has been used for some time, it probablymeans that the batteries are be...

Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the Lamp when: • The message "Replace the lamp. " is displayed when you startprojecting. A message is displayed. • The Lamp indicator flashes orange. • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. Attention • The l...

C Loosen the two Lamp fixing screws. D Take out the old Lamp by pulling the handle. If the Lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contactyour local dealer for further advice. s Epson Projector Contact List E Install the new Lamp. Insert the new Lamp along the guide rail in the correct direc...

F Replace the Lamp cover. Attention • Make sure you install the Lamp securely. If the Lamp cover is removed,the Lamp turns off automatically as a safety precaution. If the Lamp orthe Lamp cover is not installed correctly, the Lamp does not turn on. • This product includes a lamp component that conta...

B Open the air filter cover. Slide the air filter cover open/close switch, and open the air filtercover. C Remove the air filter. Grip the tab in the center of the air filter, and pull it straight out. D Install the new air filter. Press until it clicks into place. Replacing Consumables 73

E Close the air filter cover. q Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your localregulations.Material of the frame part: ABSMaterial of the filter part: Polyurethane foam Replacing Consumables 74

The following optional accessories and consumables are available. Pleasepurchase these products as and when needed. The following list ofoptional accessories and consumables is current as of: 2009.04. Detailsof accessories are subject to change without notice and availability mayvary depending on th...

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 use as the User's Logo, andthen press the [Menu] button. Using the R emote Contr ol Using the Contr ol panel B Selec...

D Move the box to select the part of the image to use as theUser's Logo. Using the R emote Contr ol Using the Contr ol panel q You can save at up to 400 ^ 300 dots in size. E When Select this image? is displayed, select Yes. F Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. G When the message S...

To find the appropriate screen size, see the following table to setup theprojector. Values are just reference. Projection distance is the distance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen Center of lens Projection Distance (EB-825/824/85/84) Units: cm 4: 3 Scr een Size Minimum (Wide) to...

USB memories and USB compatible digital cameras, hard disk drives,and the optional Document Camera can be connected to the projector.Images on the connected digital camera or JPEG files on the USBstorage device can be played back as a Slideshow. s Projector Operation Guide "Slideshow Basic Opera...

Removing USB Devices After finishing projecting, follow the procedure below to remove USBdevices from the projector. Procedure Remove the optional Document Camera from the projector's USBPort (TypeA). For digital cameras, hard disks, and so on, turn off the power to thedevice and then remove. Connec...

By using the supplied USB cable to connect the projector to a Windowscomputer you can project images from the computer.This function iscalled USB Display. Simply by connecting via a USB cable, images fromthe computer can be displayed. Connecting Procedure A Turn the computer on. B Connect to the pow...

Connecting for the first time Procedure A Driver installation starts automatically. When you are using a Windows 2000 computer, click Computer -All Programs - EPSON Projector - EPSON USB Display - EPSONUSB Display Vx.x. When using a computer running Windows 2000 under userauthority, a Windows error ...

C Computer images are projected. It may take a while before computer images are projected. Untilcomputer images are projected, leave the equipment as it is anddo not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power to theprojector. q • If nothing is projected for some reason, click All Programs - EPSO...

Procedure A Open the air filter cover. Slide the air filter cover open/close switch, and open the air filtercover. B Install the Wireless LAN unit. C Secure the Wireless LAN unit using the screw included toavoid losing the unit. A Screw hole to fix wireless LAN unit Installing the Wireless LAN Unit ...

Connecting to an external monitor (EB-826W/825/85/84 only) You can display computer images input from Computer1/2 Input Porton an external monitor and the screen connected to the projector atthe same time. This means that you can check projected images on anexternal monitor when giving presentations...

Connecting to an external speaker (EB-826W/825/85/84 only) You can connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projector'sAudio Out port to enjoy a fuller quality of sound. Connect with acommercially available audio cable (such as pin plug W 3.5 mm stereo mini plug). Use an audio cable compatib...

When the Mail Notification function is set to On and a problem/ warning occurs in the projector, the following e-mail will be sent.Subject: EPSON ProjectorLine 1: The Projector Name where the problem has occurredLine 2: The IP Address set for the projector where the problem hasoccurred.Line 3 and on...

Command List When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, thepower turns on and it enters warm-up mode. When the projector'spower has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) is returned.When a command is input, the projector executes the command andreturns a ":", and then accepts ...

• Projector input port name: RS-232C <A t the pr ojector > <A t the computer > <A t the pr ojector > (P C ser ial cable) <A t the computer > S ignal Name Function GND Signal wire ground TD Transmit data RD Receive data DSR Data set ready DTR Data terminal ready Communications...

PJLink Class1 was established by the JBMIA (Japan Business Machineand Information System Industries Association) as a standard protocolfor controlling network-compatible projector's as part of their efforts tostandardize projector control protocols.The projector complies with the PJLink Class1 stand...

Supported Monitor Displays (EB-825/824/85/84) Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots S ignal R efr esh R ate (Hz) R esolution Aspect Mode Nor mal 4: 3 16: 9 VGAEGA 70 640x350 1024x560 1024x768 1024x576 VGA 60/72/75/85/iMac * 1 640x480/640x360 * 2 1024x768 1024x768 1024x576 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85/iMa...

Component Video Units: dots Signal R efr esh R ate (Hz) R esolution Aspect Mode 4: 3 16: 9 SDTV(480i) 60 720x480/720x360 * 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(576i) 50 720x576/720x432 * 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(480p) 60 720x480/720x360 * 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(576p) 50 720x576/720x432 * 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(720p...

Projector General Specifications P r oduct na me EB-826W EB-825 EB-85 EB-84 EB-824 Dimensions 327 (W) ^ 95 (H) ^ 250 (D) mm (not including raised section) Panel size 0.59" Wide 0.63" Displa y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix R esolution 1,024,000 pixels WXGA (1280 (W) ^ 800 (H) dots) ^ 3...

Angle of tilt If you use the projector tilted at an angle of more than 30˚ it could be damaged and cause an accident. Software Requirement The software supplied with the projector or the optional accessories runs on computers that meet the following requirements.EMP NS Connection is only supplied wi...

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A Center of lens B * Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm Appearance 101

This section explains easily terms that are used with the projector and difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. For details, referto other commercially available publications. AMX Dev ice Discov er y AMX Device Discovery is a technology developed by AMX to facilitate AMX co...

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A A/V Mute........................................................ 19Address 1 Setting........................................... 48Address 2 Settings.......................................... 48Address 3 Setting........................................... 48Air exhaust vent.............................