Epson EB-X11H- User Manual

List of Functions by Model Available functions differ depending on the model being used. See the tablebelow for a list of the functions available for each model. Function EB -X15 EB -X14H EB -X11H EB -S 11H USB Display HDMI Connection - - - External EquipmentConnection - Auto V-Keystone - - - H-Keys...

Horizontal keystone adjuster (EB-X15 only) This allows you to quickly correct horizontal distortion in the projectedimage. This is useful if you cannot install the projector parallel to thescreen. s "Correcting manually" p.33 Useful Functions for Projecting Images Making the most of the remo...

Front/Top EB-X15 EB-X14H/EB-X11H/EB-S11H 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 not place objectsthat may become warped or damaged by heat nearthe vent. Th...

Name Function D Fr ont adj ustable foot When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot toadjust the position of the image. s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.36 E A/V mute slide Close when not using the projector to protect the lens. Byclosing during projection you can hide the imag...

Name Function E R S -232C por t When controlling the projector from a computer, connectit to the computer with an RS-232C cable. This port is forcontrol use and should not normally be used. s "ESC/VP21 Commands" p.52 F S ecur i ty slot The Security slot is compatible with the MicrosaverSecur...

Name Function C Fr ont adj ustable foot When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot toadjust the position of the image. s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.36 D S ecur ity cableinstallation point Pass a commercially available wire lock through here andlock it in place. s "Inst...

Name Function D [ w ][ v ] buttons • Displays the Keystone screen allowing you to correctkeystone distortion in vertical and horizontaldirections. s "Correcting manually" p.33 • If pressed when the Configuration menu or the Helpscreen is displayed, these buttons select menu items andsetting ...

Name Function O [Help] button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you howto deal with problems if they occur. s "Using the Help" p.65 P [Fr eeze] button Images are paused or unpaused. s "Freezing the Image (Freeze)" p.42 Q [V olume] buttons [ a ][ b ] [ a ] Decreases the ...

Caution Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder toensure the batteries are inserted the correct way. If the batteries are nothandled correctly, they could explode or leak causing a fire, injury, ordamage to the product. c Replace the battery cover. Press the battery co...

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-X15. 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 the supplied computer cable C...

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 output port on the image source to the projector's Video port.Or, connect th...

Connecting External Equipment You can output images and audio by connecting an external monitor or speaker. The illustration in this section is of EB-X14H/EB-X11H/EB-S11H. A When outputting images to an external monitor (EB-X14H/EB-X11H/EB-S11H only) Connect the external monitor to the projector's M...

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. ON a Connect the projector to an electrical outlet with the power cord. b Connect the projector to the computer with the computer cable. c Turn...

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 images being inputfrom the following sources. • Computer1 port • Computer2 por...

Displa y Resolution of no less than 640x480 and no higherthan 1600x1200.Display color in 16-bit color or greater * 1 Service Pack 4 only * 2 Except for Service Pack 1 For Mac OS X OS Mac OS X 10.5.x 32 bitMac OS X 10.6.x 32/64 bitMac OS X 10.7.x 32/64 bit CP U Power PC G4 1GHz or fasterRecommended: ...

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 and donot disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power to the projector. d Disconnect the USB cable when you finish projection. When disconnec...

Correcting Keystone Distortion You can correct keystone distortion using one of the following methods. • Correcting automatically (Auto V-Keystone) (EB-X15 only)Automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion. • Correcting manually (H-Keystone Adjuster) (EB-X15 only)Manually corrects horizontal ...

a • Auto V-Keystone works only when Projection is set to Front from the Configuration menu. s Extended - Projection p.61 • If you do not want to use Auto V-Keystone, set Auto V-Keystone to Off . s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone - Auto V-Keystone p.60 Correcting manually You can manually correct ...

Press the [ a ]/[ b ] buttons or the [Wide]/[Tele] buttons to correct horizontal distortion. a You can also set H/V-Keystone from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Keystone - H/V-Keystone p.60 Quick Corner This allows you to manually correct each of the four corners of theprojected image separate...

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...

Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt Extend and retract the rear feet to adjust the projector's horizontal tilt. A Extend the rear foot. B Retract the rear foot. Correcting the Focus You can correct the focus using the focus ring. EB-X15/EB-X14H/EB-X11H EB-S11H Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volum...

Mode Application Dy namic Ideal for use in a bright room. This is the brightestmode, and reproduces shadow tones well. 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 f...

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.

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 o...

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 w...

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.48 • If User's Logo is selected when Keystone, E-Zoom, Aspec...

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.50 • Anti-Theft LockTh...

b Select the type of Password Protect you want to set, and thenpress the [ ] button. c Select On , and then press the [ ] button. Press the [Esc] button, the screen displayed in step 2 is displayedagain. d Set the password. (1) Select Password , and then press the [ ] button. (2) When the message &#...

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 standby mode. If this happens,disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet ...

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.60 • Press and hold d...

ESC/VP21 Commands You can control the projector from an external device using ESC/VP21. Before starting Connect the computer's serial port (D-Sub 9pin) to the projector's RS-232Cport with a PC serial cable. • Connector shape: D-Sub 9-pin (male) • Projector input port name: RS-232C <A t the pr oje...

For more details, contact your local dealer or the nearest address providedin the Epson Projector Contact List. s Epson Projector Contact List Communications protocol • Default baud rate setting: 9600 bps • Data length: 8 bit • Parity: None • Stop-bit: 1 bit • Flow control: None Monitoring and Contr...

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.57 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 s p.62 Source - Input Signal - Resolution - Video Signal - Refresh Rate - Sync Info - Status - Serial Number - Reset menu s p.63 Reset All - Reset Lamp Hours - * 1 The number of supported languages differs depending on the region where the proj...

S ubmenu 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 t...

Settings Menu S ubmenu 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.You can also set Auto V-Keystone and H-KeystoneAdjuster to On or Off . (EB-X15 only) • When Quick C...

S ubmenu Function T est P atter n When the projector is set up, a test pattern is displayed so that youcan adjust the projection status without connecting equipment.While the test pattern is displayed, zoom, focus adjustments, andkeystone correction can be performed. To cancel the test pattern,press...

S ubmenu Function Sy nc I nfo You can display the image signal information.This information may be needed if service is required. V ideo S ignal You can display the settings for Video Signal in the Signal menu. Status This is information about errors that have occurred on theprojector.This informati...

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.69 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 cord is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied.Connect the projector's power cord 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 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.58 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.57 s Settings - Power Consumption p.60 Is the contrast g adjusted correctly? Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configura...

Check R emedy Is the correct setting for the remote receiver selected? Check the Remote Receiver from the Configuration menu. s Settings - Remote Receiver p.60 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 thepr...

Check R emedy Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining ontothe remote receiver? Set the projector up in a location where strong light does not shine onto the remote receiver. Or set the remote receiver to Off from Remote Receiver in the Configuration menu. s Settings - Remot...

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. Caution Turn off the projector's power before cleaning. Otherwise, an electric shock mayoccur. Cleaning the Projector's Surface Clean the projector's surface by wiping it gently with a soft...

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...

f Replace 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 con...

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 February 2012. Details ofaccessories are subject to change without notice and availability may varydepending ...

Projection Distance (For EB-X15/EB-X14H/EB-X11H) 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 89 - 107...

Supported Resolutions Computer signals (analog RGB) For EB-X15/EB-X14H/EB-X11H 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 1366x768 60/75/85 1280x800 WXGA+ 60/75/85 1440x900 WXGA++ 60 1600x900 SXGA ...

Signal R ef r esh R ate (Hz) R esolution (dots) HDTV (720p) 50/60 1280x720 HDTV (1080i) 50/60 1920x1080 Composite video Signal R efr esh R ate (Hz) R esolution (dots) TV (NTSC) 60 720x480 TV (SECAM) 50 720x576 TV (PAL) 50/60 720x576 Input signal from the HDMI port (EB-X15 only) Signal R efr esh R at...

Projector General Specifications P r oduct na me EB-X15 EB-X14H EB-X11H EB-S11H Dimensions 295 (W) x 79 (H) x 228 (D) mm LCD pa nel size 0.55" Displa y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix R esolution 786,432 pixels XGA (1024 (W) x 768 (H) dots)x 3 786,432 pixels XGA (1024 (W) x 768 (H) dots)x 3...

EB-X15 A Center of the lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm Appearance 96

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. Aspect R a tio The ratio between an image's length and its height. Screens with a horizontal:vertical ratio of 16:9, such as HDTV scree...

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A A/V Mute ...................................................... 42Air exhaust vent ............................................. 9Air filter replacement period ..................... 84Aspect ...................................................... 39, 59Auto Iris .......................................