Epson EB-420- User Manual

Projection Functions Enabling projection from a short distance You can project large images from a short distance without having to movethe projector away from the screen. s "Screen Size and Projection Distance" p.119 Easy writing on a whiteboard or blackboard using the patternfunction You c...

Front/Top Name Function A R emote r eceiver Receives signals from the remote control. B Foot adj ust lev er Press the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot. s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.37 C Fr ont adj ustable foot When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot toadj...

Rear Name Function A HDMI por t Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible videoequipment and computers. This projector is compatiblewith HDCP g . s "Connecting Equipment" p.18 B V ideo por t Inputs composite video signals from video sources. C R S -232C por t When controlling the projector f...

Name Function R Audio-L/R por t Inputs audio from equipment connected to the S-Videoport or the Video port. S S -V ideo por t For S-video signals from video sources. Base Name Function A Ceiling mount f ix ingpoints (thr ee points) Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspendingthe projector ...

Name Function C R ear f eet When setup on a surface such as a desk, turn to extend andretract to adjust the horizontal tilt. s "Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt" p.37 D S ecur ity cableinstallation point Pass a commercially available wire lock through here andlock it in place. s "Installing...

Name Function D [ w ][ v ] button • Displays the Keystone screen allowing you to correctkeystone distortion in vertical and horizontaldirections. s "H/V-Keystone" p.34 • If pressed when the Configuration menu or the Helpscreen is displayed, these buttons select menu items andsetting values. ...

Replacing the remote control batteries If the remote control becomes unresponsive or inoperable after it has beenused for some time, the batteries may have reached the end of their servicelife. When this happens, replace them with new batteries. Obtain two AAsize manganese or alkaline batteries. You...

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 conditions of the installation location. • Project images from in front ofthe screen. (Front projection) • Project images from behind a translucent screen. (Rear projec‐...

The port name, location, and connector orientation differ depending on the source being connected. Connecting a Computer To project images from a computer, connect the computer using one of the following methods. A B When using the supplied computer cable Connect the computer's display output port t...

a You can use the commercially available USB cable to connect the projector to a computer to project images from the computer.This function is called USBDisplay. s "Projecting with USB Display" p.30 Connecting Image Sources To project images from DVD players or VHS video and so on, connect t...

a • If the source you want to connect to has an unusually shaped port, use the cable supplied with the device or an optional cable to connect to the projector. • When using a commercially available 2RCA(L/R)/stereo mini-pin audio cable, make sure it is labeled "No resistance". Connecting USB...

Attention • If you use a USB hub, operation may not be performed correctly. Devices such as digital cameras and USB devices should be connected to the projector directly. • When connecting and using a USB-compatible hard disk, make sure you connect the AC adaptor supplied with the hard disk. • Conne...

Connecting External Equipment You can output images and audio by connecting an external monitor or speaker. A When outputting images to an external monitor Connect the external monitor to the projector's Monitor Out port using the cable supplied with the external monitor. B When outputting audio to ...

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

Basic Usage This chapter explains how to project and adjust images.

From Installation to Projection This section explains the procedure for connecting the projector to acomputer with the computer cable and projecting images. a Remove the lens cover. b Connect the projector to an electrical outlet with the power cable. c Connect the projector to the computer with the...

Switching to the Target Image Using the Remote Control You can change directly to the target image by pressing the followingbuttons on the remote control. R emote contr ol A Each time the button is pressed, it cycles through the following images: • Computer1 port • Computer2 port B Each time the but...

For Mac OS OS Mac OS X 10.5.1 or laterMac OS X 10.6.x CP U Power PC G4 1GHz or fasterRecommended: Core Duo 1.83GHz or faster Amount ofMemor y 512 MB or more Ha r d DiskFr ee S pa ce 20 MB or more Displa y Resolution of no less than 640x480 and no higher than1680x1200.Display color of 16-bit color or...

c Computer images are projected. It may take a while for computer images to be projected. Until thecomputer images are projected, leave the equipment as is and do notdisconnect the USB cable or turn off the power of the projector. d Disconnect the USB cable when you are finished. When disconnecting ...

Correcting Keystone Distortion You can correct keystone distortion using one of the following methods. • H/V-KeystoneManually correct distortion in the horizontal and vertical directionsindependently. • Quick CornerManually correct the four corners independently. a When you correct keystone distorti...

a You can set H/V-Keystone from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone p.63 Quick Corner This allows you to manually correct each of the four corners of theprojected image separately. a Press the [Menu] button while projecting. s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.57 Usin...

a If the [Esc] button is held down for about two seconds whilethe corner selection screen from step 4 is displayed, thefollowing screen is displayed. Reset Quick Corner : Resets the result of Quick Corner corrections. Switch to H/V-Keystone : Switches the correction method to H/V-Keystone . s "S...

B Retract the rear foot. Correcting the Focus You can correct the focus using the focus ring. Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using one of the following methods. • Press the [Volume] buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume.[ a ] Decreases the volume. [ b ] Increases the vol...

Mode Application B lack boar d Even if you are projecting onto a blackboard(greenboard), this setting gives your images anatural tint, just like when projecting onto a screen. Whiteboar d Ideal for making presentations using a whiteboard. * 1 This selection is only available when the input signal is...

Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image You can change the Aspect Ratio g of the projected image to suit the type, the ratio of height and width, and the resolution of the input signals. Available Aspect Modes vary depending on the image signal currently beingprojected. Changing methods Eac...

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

Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on whatyou are saying, or if you do not want to show details such as when you arechanging between files during presentations from a computer. Each time you press the [A/V Mute] button, ...

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, theoperation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed. • The Wireless Mouse function does not o...

a • When User's Logo Protect from Password Protect is set to On , a message is displayed and the User's Logo cannot be changed. You can make changes after setting User's Logo Protect to Off . s "Managing Users (Password Protect)" p.52 • If User's Logo is selected when Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspec...

f Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. g When the message "Save this image as the User's Logo?" isdisplayed, select Yes . The image is saved. After the image has been saved, the message"Completed." is displayed. a • When a User's Logo is saved, the previous User's Log...

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 "Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock)" p.54 • Anti-Theft LockTh...

a • If Password Protect is already activated, you must enter thepassword.If the password is entered correctly, the Password Protectsetting menu is displayed. s "Entering the Password" p.53 • When the password is set, stick the supplied password protectsticker in a visible position on the pro...

When you enter the correct password, Password Protect is temporarilyreleased. Attention • If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession, the message"The projector's operation will be locked." is displayed for approximately fiveminutes, and then the projector switches to stand...

d Select Yes when the confirmation message is displayed. The control panel buttons are locked according to the setting youchose. a You can release the control panel lock by one of the followingtwo methods. • Select Off from Control Panel Lock . s Settings - Control Panel Lock p.63 • Press and hold d...

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, youcan perform the same operations from the control panel. Check the guideunder the menu for the available buttons and their operations. a Display the Configuration menu scre...

Configuration Menu Table Settable items vary depending on the model being used and the imagesignal and source being projected. T op Menu Name S ubmenu Name I tems or S etting V alues Image menu s p.60 Color Mode Dynamic, Presentation, Theatre,Photo, Sports, sRGB, Blackboard,and Whiteboard Brightness...

T op Menu Name S ubmenu Name I tems or S etting V alues Standby Microphone On and Off Language 15 or 35 languages * 1 Info menu s p.74 Lamp Hours - Source - Input Signal - Resolution - Video Signal - Refresh Rate - Sync Info - Status - Serial Number - Event ID - Reset menu s p.75 Reset All - Reset L...

T op Menu Name Submenu Name Items or S etting V alues Trap IP Address 1 andTrap IP Address 2 - Priority Gateway Wired LAN and Wireless LAN AMX Device Discovery On and Off Crestron RoomView On and Off Bonjour On and Off Image Menu Settable items vary depending on the image signal and source currently...

S ub-menu Function Color Adj ust-ment (This item cannot be selected if Color Mode is set to sRGB g .) You can adjust the color strength for Red, Green , and Blue individually. Auto I r is (This item can be set only if Color Mode is set to Dynamic or Theatre .) Set to On to adjust the iris to obtain ...

Settings Menu S ub-menu Function K ey stone You can correct keystone distortion. • When H/V-Keystone is selected: Adjust V-Keystone and H-Keystone to correct horizontal and vertical keystone distortion. • When Quick Corner is selected: Select and correct the four corners of the projected image. s &#...

S ub-menu Function User B utton You can select the item assigned from the Configuration menuwith the remote control's [User] button. By pressing the [User]button the assigned menu item selection/adjustment screen isdisplayed, allowing you to make one-touch settings/adjustments. You can assign one of...

S ub-menu Function Language You can set the language for messages and menus. R eset You can reset the adjustment values for Display * 1 and Operation * 2 from the Extended menu to their default settings.See the following to return all menu items to their defaultsettings. s "Reset Menu" p.75 ...

Basic menu S ub-menu Function P r oj ector Name Displays the projector name used to identify the projector whenconnected to a network.When editing, you can enter up to 16 single-byte alphanumericcharacters. P JLink Passwor d Set a password to use when you access the projector usingcompatible PJLink ...

Security menu S ub-menu Function Secur ity Select the security type from the items that are displayed.When setting security, follow the instructions from theadministrator of the network system you are about to access. WEP Encr y ption You can set the encryption method for WEP encryption. 128Bit : Us...

• WPA This is an encryption standard that improves security which is a weakpoint of WEP. Although there are multiple kinds of WPA encryptionmethods, this projector uses TKIP and AES.WPA also includes user authentication functions. WPA authenticationprovides two methods: using an authentication serve...

S ub-menu Function IP S etti ngs You can make settings related to the following addresses.DHCP g : Set to On to configure the network using DHCP. If this is set to On , you cannot set any more addresses. IP Address g : You can input the IP address assigned to the projector. You can input a number fr...

S ub-menu Function Addr ess 1 Set-ting/Addr ess 2Setting/Addr ess3 S etting You can input the email address of the destination to send thenotification email to. You can register up to three destinations.You can enter up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters forthe email addresses.The address for...

S ub-menu Function AMX Dev ice Dis-cov er y When the projector is connected to a network, set this to On to allow the projector to be detected by AMX DeviceDiscovery g .Set this to Off if you are not connected to an environment controlled with a controller from AMX or AMXDevice Discovery. Cr estr on...

s "Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)" p.29 S ub-menu Function Lamp Hour s You can display the cumulative lamp operating time * . When it reaches the lamp warning time, the characters aredisplayed in yellow. Sour ce You can display the source na...

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

If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help screen is displayed to assistyou by pressing the Help button. You can solve problems by answering thequestions. a Press the [Help] button. The Help screen is displayed. Using R emote Contr ol Using the Contr ol P anel b Select a menu item. Using R emo...

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

When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer asolution, 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...

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 all of the indicators off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied.Connect the projector's power cable correctly. s "From ...

Moving images are not displayed (only the moving image portion turns black) Check R emedy Is the computer's image signal being output to the LCD and themonitor?(Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or acomputer with a built-in LCD screen) Change the image signal from the computer to ex...

Check R emedy Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the cables required for projection are securely connected. s "Connecting Equipment" p.18 Is an extension cable being used? If an extension cable is used, electrical interference may affect the signals. Use the cables supplied w...

Check R emedy Is the contrast g adjusted correctly? Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration menu. s Image - Contrast p.60 Is it time to replace the lamp? When the lamp is nearly ready for replacement, the images become darker and the color quality declines. Replace thelamp with a new one....

Other Problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Check R emedy Check that the audio/video cable is securely attached to both theprojector and audio source. Disconnect the cable from the audio input port, and then reconnect the cable. Is the volume adjusted to the minimum setting? Adjust th...

Check the numbers and then apply the following countermeasures. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your network administrator, or contact your localdealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. s Epson Projector Contact List Ev ent ID Cause R emedy 04320435 Fail...

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

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality ofprojected images starts to deteriorate. Attention Turn off the projector's power before cleaning. Cleaning the Projector's Surface Clean the projector's surface by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particula...

This section explains how to replace the lamp and the air filter. Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The following message is displayed."It is time to replace your lamp. Please contact your Epson projectorreseller or visit www.epson.com to purchase....

f Attach the lamp cover. Attention • Make sure you install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, thepower turns off automatically as a safety precaution. If the lamp or the lampcover is not installed correctly, the power does not turn on. • This product includes a lamp component that cont...

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 project the files stored on the device withoutusing a computer. This function is called Slideshow. a • You may not be able to use USB storage devices that inc...

a If not all of the files and folders are displayed on the currentscreen, press the [ ] ] button on the remote control, or position the cursor on Next Page at the bottom of the screen and press the [ ] button. To return to the previous screen, press the [ [ ] button on the remote control, or positio...

b Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to select the image file you want to project. c Press the [ ] button. The image is displayed. a Press the [ ][ ] buttons to move to the next or previous image file. d Press the [Esc] button to return to the file list screen. Projecting image files in a fold...

a If Screen Switching Time on the Option screen is set to No , files do not change automatically when you select Play Slideshow. Press the [ ] button, the [ ] button, or the [ ] ] button to continue to the next file. You can use the following functions when projecting an image file withSlideshow. • ...

About EasyMP Monitor EasyMP Monitor lets you carry out operations such as checking the statusof multiple Epson projectors that are connected to a network at a computermonitor, and controlling the projectors from the computer. You can download EasyMP Monitor from the following Web site. http://www.ep...

Items in the Configuration menu that cannot be set by a Web browser • Settings menu - Keystone - Quick Corner • Settings menu - Pointer Shape • Settings menu - Pattern • Settings menu - User Button • Extended menu - User's Logo • Extended menu - Language • Extended menu - Operation - High Altitude M...

Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems When you set Mail Notification, notification messages are sent to the presetemail addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. Thiswill enable the operator to be notified of problems with projectors even atlocations away from th...

a • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someonewho is familiar with the network. • To use the SNMP function to monitor the projector, you need toinstall the SNMP manager program on your computer. • The managing function using SNMP cannot be used via wirelessLAN in Quick connection m...

• Projector input port name: RS-232C <A t the pr ojector > <At the computer > <A t the pr ojector > (P C ser ial cable) <At the computer > S ignal Name Function GND Signal wire ground TD Transmit data RD Receive data Communications protocol • Default baud rate setting: 9600 b...

S our ce P JLink Command LAN I NP T 52 US B Display I NP T 53 • Manufacturer name displayed for "Manufacture name information query" EPSON • Model name displayed for "Product name information query" EB-420/CS500XN/PowerLite 420EB-425W/CS500WN/PowerLite 425WEB-435W/CS520WN/PowerLite 4...

B utton Function OK Performs the same operation as the [ ] button on the remote control. s "Remote Control" p.12 Menu Displays and closes the Configuration menu. Auto If clicked while projecting analog RGB signals fromComputer1 port or Computer2 port, automaticallyoptimizes the image by adju...

The following optional accessories and consumables are available. Pleasepurchase these products as and when needed.The following list of optionalaccessories and consumables is current as of: August 2011. Details ofaccessories are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Document Ca mer...

Projection Distance (For EB-430/EB-420) 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 wall or ceiling) C Center of lens Unit: cm 4: 3 Scr een S ize A B Minimum (Wide) to Max imum (T ele) Minimum (Wide) 50" ...

Supported Resolutions Computer signals (analog RGB) Signal R ef r esh R ate (Hz) R esolution (dots) 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 1...

Projector General Specifications P r oduct na me EB-435W EB-430 EB-425W EB-420 Dimensions 345 (W) x 105 (H) x 277 (D) mm (not including raised section) LCD pa nel size 0.59" Wide 0.55" 0.59" Wide 0.55" Displa y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix R esolution 1,024,000 WXGA (1280 (W)...

A Center of lens B Measurements from the center of the lens to the wall mount plate fixing points orthe ceiling mount fixing points. Units: mm Appearance 128

This section briefly explains the difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. AMX Dev ice Discov er y AMX Device Discovery is a technology developed by AMX to facilitate AMX control systems for easy operation of t...

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A A/V Mute ...................................................... 44Abs. Color Temp. ........................................ 60Air exhaust vent ............................................. 8Air filter replacement period ..................... 99Aspect ..................................................