Epson EB-900 - Manual

List of Functions by Model Available functions differ depending on the model being used. See the table below for a list of the functions available for each model. Function EB -925 EB -915W EB -910W EB -905 EB -900 EB -96W EB -95 USB Display * 1 HDMI Connection * 2 Auto V-Keystone WXGA Resolutions - ...

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 adjustments with one lever. • No cool down delay makes it easy to put away. Easy writing on a whiteboard or black...

Easy connection to a computer with Quick Wireless By simply connecting the optional QuickWireless Connection USB Key to a computer,you can project the computer's screen.(Windows computers only) Making the most of the remote control You can use the remote control to perform operations such as enlargi...

All of the features in this guide are explained using illustrations of EB-925unless otherwise mentioned. Front/Top Name Function A Air ex haust v ent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Caution While projecting, do not put your face or handsnear the air exhaust vent, and do n...

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.22 B P ower inlet Connects the power cable to the projector. s "From Installation to Projection" p.30 C S -V id...

Base Name Function A Ceiling mount f ix ingpoints (thr ee points) Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspendingthe projector from a ceiling. s "Installing the Projector" p.19 s "Optional Accessories" p.118 B R ear f eet When setup on a surface such as a desk, turn to extend ...

Control Panel Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power on or off. s "From Installation to Projection" p.30 B [S our ce S ear ch]button Changes to the next input source that is sending an image. s "Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Sea...

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 input changes betweenimages from the Computer1 port and the Computer2port. C [V ideo] button Each time the button...

Name Function X R emote contr ol light-emitting ar ea Outputs remote control signals. Replacing the remote control batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does notoperate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that thebatteries are becoming fla...

Caution Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder toensure the batteries are inserted the correct way. c Replace the battery cover. Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place. Remote control operating range Part Names and Functions 17

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-...

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

Illustrations in this section are of EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905/EB-96W/EB-95. 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 When using t...

Connecting Image Sources To project images from DVD players or VHS video and so on, connect to the projector using one of the following methods. A When using a commercially available video or S-video cable Connect the video or S-video output port on the image source to the projector's Video or S-Vid...

Connecting USB Devices You can connect devices such as USB memory, the optional Document Camera, and USB compatible hard disks and digital cameras. Using the USB cable supplied with the USB device, connect the USB device to the USB(TypeA) port on the projector. When the USB device is connected, you ...

Removing USB devices After finishing projecting, remove USB devices from the projector. For devices such as digital cameras or hard disks, turn off the device and then remove it fromthe projector. Connecting External Equipment You can output images and audio by connecting an external monitor or spea...

Installing the Wireless LAN Unit a Open the air filter cover. Slide the air filter cover open/close switch, and open the air filtercover. ② ① b Remove the stopper for the Wireless LAN unit. ② ① c Install the Wireless LAN unit. d Fix the stopper in place with the screw. e Close the air filter cover. ...

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. b 1 2 3 ON 6 5 4 a Connect the projector to an electrical outlet with the power cable. b Connect the projector to the computer with the compute...

Switching to the Target Image by 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 button is ...

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 DiskS pace 20 MB or more Displa y Resolution of no less than 640x480 and no higher than1680x1200.Display color in 16-bit color or greate...

a • If it is not installed automatically, double-click My Computer - EPSON_PJ_UD - EMP_UDSE.EXE on your computer. • If nothing is projected for some reason, click All Programs - EPSON Projector - Epson USB Display - Epson USB Display Vx.xx on your computer. • When using a computer running Windows 20...

Correcting Keystone Distortion You can correct keystone distortion using one of the following methods. • Correcting automatically (Auto V-Keystone)Automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion. • Correcting manually (manual H/V-Keystone)Manually correct distortion in the horizontal and vertica...

Correcting keystone distortion in horizontal directions Press the [ ][ ] buttons on the control panel. a You can set manual H/V-Keystone from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone p.80 Correcting manually (Quick Corner) This allows you to manually correct each of the four corn...

g When you are done, press the [Esc] button to exit the correctionmenu. Because Keystone was changed to Quick Corner , the corner selection screen from step 3 is displayed when you press the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons on the control panel next time. Change Keystone to H/V-Keystone if you want to...

A Extend the rear foot. 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] button on the control panel or the remote controlto adjust the volume.[ a ] De...

Mode Application P r esentation Ideal for making presentations using color materialsin a bright room. T heatr e Ideal for watching films in a dark room. Givesimages a natural tone. P hoto *1 Ideal for projecting still pictures, such as photos, ina bright room. The images are vivid and broughtinto co...

c Select On . The setting is stored for each Color Mode. d Press the [Menu] button to finish making settings. a Auto Iris can only be set when the Color Mode is Dynamic or Theatre . Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image You can change the Aspect Ratio g of the projected image to suit the ...

Useful Functions This 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 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 [Down] button on the remote control, orposition the cursor on Next Page at the bottom of the screen and press the [Enter] button. To return to the previous screen, press the [Up] button on theremote control, or posit...

b Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons to select the image file you want to project. c Press the [Enter] 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 ...

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 [Enter] button, or the [Down] button on the remote control to continue to the next file. You can use the following functions when projecting an i...

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse) You can control the computer's mouse pointer from the projector's remotecontrol. This function is called Wireless Mouse. The following operating systems are compatible with Wireless Mouse. Windows Mac OS OS Windows 98Windows 98SE...

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 [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons, the pointer can be moved diagonally. • If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer, theoperation of the re...

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.59 • 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.61 • 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.60 • 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.80 • Press and hold d...

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...

• Manufacturer name displayed for "Manufacture name information query" EPSON • Model name displayed for "Product name information query" EB-925/C2080XN/PowerLite 1835EB-915W/C2070WN/PowerLite 915WEB-910W/C2050WN/PowerLite 910WEB-905/C2060XN/PowerLite 905EB-900/C2040XN/PowerLite 900EB...

B utton Function OK Performs the same operation as the [Enter] button onthe remote control. s "Remote Control" p.14 Menu Displays and closes the Configuration menu. Auto If clicked while projecting analog RGB signals fromComputer1 port or Computer2 port, automaticallyoptimizes the image by a...

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.77 Color Mode Dynamic, Presentation, Theatre,Photo, sRGB, Blackboard, andWhiteboard Brightness -24 to ...

T op Menu Name S ubmenu Name I tems or S etting V alues Plug-in Power On and Off USB Type B USB Display and WirelessMouse Language 15 or 35 languages * 1 Info menu s p.91 Lamp Hours - Source - Input Signal - Resolution - Video Signal - Refresh Rate - Sync Info - Status - Serial Number - Event ID - R...

T op Menu Name Submenu Name Items or S etting V alues Address 1 Setting, Ad-dress 2 Setting, and Ad-dress 3 Setting - Others menu s p.90 SNMP On and Off Trap IP Address 1 andTrap IP Address 2 - Priority Gateway Wired LAN and Wireless LAN AMX Device Discovery On and Off RoomView On and Off Image Menu...

S ubmenu Function Abs. Color T emp. (This item cannot be selected if Color Mode is set to sRGB g .) You can adjust the overall tint of the image. You can adjust tintsin 10 stages from 5000 K to 10000 K. The image is tinted bluewhen a high value is selected and tinted red when a low value isselected....

Settings Menu S ubmenu Function K ey stone You can correct keystone distortion. • When H/V-Keystone is selected: • Correcting manuallyAdjust V-Keystone and H-Keystone to correct horizontal and vertical keystone distortion. • Correcting automaticallySet Auto V-Keystone to On . (This item cannot be se...

S ubmenu Function User B utton You can select and assign an item from the Configuration menuwith the remote control's [User] button. Pressing the [User]button directly displays the assigned menu item selection/adjustment screen, allowing you to make one-touch changes tosettings/adjustments. You can ...

S ubmenu Function P lug-in P ower When set to On you can use a microphone with Plug-in Power support. USB T y pe B Set to USB Display when the projector and a computer are connected by a USB cable and computer images areprojected. s "Projecting with USB Display" p.32 Set to Wireless Mouse wh...

S ubmenu Function Networ k Conf ig-ur ation The following menus are available for setting Networkitems. Basic , Wireless LAN , Security , Wired LAN , Mail , Others , Reset , and Complete * Displays available region information for the Wireless LAN unit being used.For more details, contact your local...

Basic menu S ubmenu 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 s...

Security menu S ubmenu Function Secur ity Select the security type from the items that are displayed.When setting up Security, follow the instructions from theadministrator of the network system you are about to access. WEP Encr y ption You can set the encryption for WEP encryption. 128Bit : Uses 12...

• 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 ubmenu Function IP Addr ess Dis-play To prevent the IP address from being displayed on Network Infoin the Network Menu and on the LAN Standby screen, set this to Off . Mail menu When this is set, you receive an email notification if a problem or warningoccurs in the projector. s "Using the Mai...

Others menu S ubmenu Function SNM P Set to On to monitor the projector using SNMP. To monitor the projector, you need to install the SNMP managerprogram on your computer. SNMP should be managed by anetwork administrator.The default value is Off . T r ap IP Addr ess1/T r ap I P Ad-dr ess 2 You can re...

Reset menu Resets all of the network settings. S ubmenu Function R eset networ ksettings. 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 statusof the projector. Items that can be displayed vary depend...

S ubmenu Function Status This is information about errors that have occurred on theprojector.This information may be needed if service is required. Ser ial Number Displays the projector's serial number. Event I D Displays the application error log. s "About Event ID" p.108 * The cumulative u...

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 assistyou by pressing the Help button. You can solve problems by answering thequestions. 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 item. Using th...

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. See the following if the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be. s "When the Indicators Provide No Help" p.98 Reading the Indicators T...

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

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 image signals being output to the projector?(Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or acomputer with a built-in LCD screen) If the image signals are only being output to the computer's LCD monitor or to the accessory monitor, you need tochange the output to an exte...

Interference or distortion appear in images Check R emedy 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 Signal p.78 Are the cables connected correctly? Check that a...

Check R emedy Is the computer set for dual display?(Only when projecting computer images) If dual display is activated in the Display Properties of the computer's Control Panel, only about half of the image on the computer screen is projected. To display the entire image on the computer screen, turn...

Images appear dark Check R emedy Is the image brightness set correctly? Adjust the Brightness and Power Consumption settings from the Configuration menu. s Image - Brightness p.77 s Settings - Power Consumption p.80 Is the contrast g adjusted correctly? Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configura...

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 port, and then reconnect the cable. Is the volume adjusted to the minimum setting? Adjust the volu...

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."Time to replace the lamp. Please contact your Epson projector reseller orvisit www.epson.com to purchase." T...

Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when: • There is a tear in the air filter. • The message is displayed even though the air filter has been cleaned. How to replace the air filter The air filter can be replaced even when the projector is suspe...

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: October 2010. Details ofaccessories are subject to change without notice and availability may varydepending ...

Projection Distance (For EB-925/EB-905) 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 S cr een Size A B Minimum (Wide) to Max imum (T ele) 30" 61x46 83 - 136 -5 40...

Supported Resolutions Computer signals (analog RGB) S ignal 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 ...

Projector General Specifications P r oduct na me EB-925 EB-915W EB-910W EB-905 Dimensions 345 (W) x 93 (H) x 263 (D) mm LCD pa nel size 0.63" 0.59" Wide 0.59" Wide 0.63" Displa y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix R esolution 786,432 pixels XGA (1024 (W) x 768 (H) dots)x 3 1,024,00...

EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905 A Center of lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm Appearance 134

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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