User's Guide
Notations Used in This Guide • Safety indications The documentation and the projector use graphical symbols to show how to use the projector safely. The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading the guide. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
Contents 3 Notations Used in This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction Projector Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features Common to Each Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Designed for easy handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enhanced security functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4 Image File Display Setting and Slideshow Operation Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 List of Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Image Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signal Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Component video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Composite video/S-video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input signal from the HDMI input port (EB-X8 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supported Monitor Displays (EB-S8/S7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer signals (analog RGB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Component video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.
Projector Features Features Common to Each Model 7 • A single foot design means you do not have to make any difficult leveling adjustments You can easily make height adjustments with one hand. Designed for easy handling • Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) Simply by connecting the projector to a Windows Computer with the USB cable, you can project images from the computer screen. s "Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display)" p.
Projector Features EB-W8/X8 Features Projecting JPEG images on a USB storage or a digital camera without using a computer By connecting a USB storage or a digital camera to the projector, you can project a Slideshow of JPEG images, such as pictures taken with a digital camera. Images can be projected quickly and easily, with no need to connect a computer.
Part Names and Functions 9 Name Front/Top B Air exhaust vent The illustration is that of EB-W8/X8. From here on, all features will be explained using illustrations of EB-W8/X8 unless otherwise mentioned. Function Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Caution Do not place objects that may become warped or otherwise affected by heat near the Air exhaust vent and do not put your face or hands near the vent while projection is in progress.
Part Names and Functions Name N Control panel 10 Function s "Control Panel (EB-W8/X8/W7/X7)" p.13 s "Control Panel (EB-S8/S7)" p.14 Name F Computer input port For video signals from a computer and component video signals from other video sources. G USB indicator The following explains the status of USB devices connected to USB(TypeA) port.
Part Names and Functions 11 Name Rear (EB-S8) Name Function A Remote Receiver Receives signals from the remote control.s Quick Start Guide B Audio port Inputs audio from the audio out port on the other equipment.s Quick Start Guide C Power inlet Connects to the power cable.s Quick Start Guide D Video Input Port For composite video signals from video sources. E Lamp Cover Fixing Screw Screw to fix the Lamp cover in place.s p.
Part Names and Functions 12 Name Rear (EB-W7/X7/S7) Name Function A Remote Receiver Receives signals from the remote control.s Quick Start Guide B Audio port Inputs audio from the audio out port on the other equipment.s Quick Start Guide C Power inlet Connects to the power cable.s Quick Start Guide D Video Input Port For composite video signals from video sources. E Lamp Cover Fixing Screw Screw to fix the Lamp cover in place.s p.
Part Names and Functions 13 Name Base C Security cable installation point Function Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and lock it in place. s p.40 Control Panel (EB-W8/X8/W7/X7) Name Name A [t] button Turns the projector power on or off.s Quick Start Guide B Status indicators The color of the indicators and whether they are flashing or lit indicate the status of the projector. s p.
Part Names and Functions Name 14 Function D [Enter] button If pressed during projection of computer signal images, it automatically adjusts the Tracking, Sync., and Position to project the optimum image. When a Configuration Menu or a Help screen is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and moves to the next level. E [w][v] buttons Corrects Keystone distortion. s Quick Start Guide However, when projecting in Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only), the buttons only have the [ ][ ] functions.
Part Names and Functions Name 15 Function F [Help] button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they occur.s p.58 G [Esc] button Stops the current function. If pressed when a Configuration menu is displayed, it moves to the previous menu level. s p.48 H [Tele]/[Wide] buttons Adjusts the projection screen size. Pressing the [Tele] button reduces the projection screen size, and pressing the [Wide] button increases it.
Part Names and Functions Name 16 Function A [t] button Turns the projector power On or Off.s Quick Start Guide B [Computer] button Changes to images from the Computer input port. s p.23 C [Video] button Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles through Video, S-Video, and HDMI (EB-W8/X8 only) input ports.s p.23 D [USB] button Each time the button is pressed, the image changes between USB Display and Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only). s p.
Useful Functions This chapter explains useful tips for giving presentations, and the Security functions.
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) By using a USB cable to connect the projector to a Windows computer you can project images from the computer. This function is called USB Display. Simply by connecting via a USB cable, images from the computer can be displayed. Operating Conditions for USB Display USB Display operates on computers that meet the following requirements. OS Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP/Windows XP SP1 and later/Windows Vista/Windows Vista SP1 CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) Procedure A Turn the computer on. B Connect to the power cable (supplied). C Turn the projector on. D Open the A/V mute slide. E Connect the supplied (EB-W8/X8/S8 only) or commercially available USB cable. To output audio from the projector's speaker, connect an audio cable (commercially available) to the Audio Port. s Quick Start Guide s "Connecting for the first time" p.20 s "From the second time" p.
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) 20 Connecting for the first time Procedure A Driver installation starts automatically. When you are using a Windows 2000 computer, double-click My Computer - EPSON_PJ_UD - EMP_UDSE.EXE, on your computer. When using a computer running Windows 2000 under user authority, a Windows error message is displayed during installation and you may not be able to install the software.
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display) q • If nothing is projected for some reason, click All Programs EPSON Projector - EPSON USB Display - EPSON USB Display Vx.x, on your computer. • If it is not installed automatically, double-click My Computer EPSON_PJ_UD - EMP_UDSE.EXE, on your computer. • If the mouse pointer flickers on the computer screen, click All Programs - EPSON Projector - EPSON USB Display - EPSON USB Display Vx.x, and then clear the Transfer layered window checkbox.
Changing the Projected Image 22 You can change the projected image in the following two ways. F USB • Changing by Source Search The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected. EB-S8/W7/X7/S7 • Changing directly to the target image You can use the Remote Control buttons to change to the target input port.
Changing the Projected Image When two or more pieces of equipment are connected, press the [Source Search] button until the target image is projected. q The following screen showing the status of image signals is displayed when only the image that the projector is currently displaying is available, or when no image signal can be found. You can select the input port where the equipment you want to use is connected. If no operation is performed after about 10 seconds, the screen closes.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) 24 Procedure Remote Control You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the 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 in a bright room. This is the brightest mode, and reproduces shadow tones well.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Setting the Auto Iris By automatically setting the luminance according to the brightness of the displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. Procedure 25 Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on what you are saying, or if you do not want to show details such as when you are changing between files during presentations from a computer.
Functions for Enhancing Projection q • If you use this function when projecting moving images, the images and sound continue to be played back by the source, and you cannot return to the point where A/V Mute was activated. • When activated from the remote control, you can choose to display Black, Blue, or Logo as the A/V Mute display using the Extended - Display - A/V Mute setting from the Configuration menu.s p.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the Aspect Ratiog when video equipment is connected so that images that have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format. Change the Aspect Ratio when projecting computer images at full size. The changing methods and the types of Aspect ratio are as follows. Changing methods Procedure Remote Control Each time you press the button, the Aspect name is displayed on the screen and the Aspect changes.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect for video equipment images EB-X8/S8/X7/S7 Each time you press the button, it switches between 4:3 and 16:9. EB-W8/W7 Each time the button is pressed, it changes in the order Normal, 16:9, Full, Zoom, and Native.
Functions for Enhancing Projection 29 Changing the aspect for computer images (EB-X8/S8/X7/S7) When projecting images from Computer input port or HDMI input port (EB-X8 only), you can change the Aspect as follows. Set Values Operation Projection example Projects to the full projection size retaining the Aspect of Normal Displayed when the source is a computer. the input image. Auto (EB-X8 only) Displayed only when the source is HDMI.
Functions for Enhancing Projection 30 Changing the aspect for computer images (EB-W8/W7) You can change the Aspect as follows. For EB-W8/W7 the projection size is 1280 x 800 dots (aspect ratio 16:10) due to WXGA panel resolution. When projecting onto 16:9 screens, set the Aspect to 16:9. Set Values Operation Projection example Normal Projects to the full projection size retaining the Aspect of the input image. When a 1024x768 signal is input Auto (EB-W8 only) Displayed only when the source is HDMI.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Set Values 31 Operation Projection example Zoom Projects the input image at the lateral direction aspect size When a 1024x768 signal is input as it is. Parts that extend beyond the projection size are not projected. Native When an 800x600 signal is input Projects at the resolution of the input image size to the center of the screen. This is ideal for projecting clear images. If the image resolution exceeds 1280x800, the edges of the image are not projected.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Pointer Function (Pointer) 32 B Move the Pointer icon ( ). Remote Control This allows you to move a Pointer icon on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about. When pressed in conjunction with the adjacent [ Procedure A Display the Pointer. ][ ] [ ][ ] buttons, the pointer can be moved diagonally in addition to up/down and left/right.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) 33 B Move the ( ) to the area of the image that you want to enlarge. This is useful when you want to expand images to see them in greater detail, such as graphs and tables. Remote Control Procedure A Start E-Zoom. Remote Control When pressed in conjunction with the adjacent [ [ ][ ][ ] buttons, the pointer can be moved diagonally. C Enlarge. Remote Control Each time the button is pressed, the area is expanded.
Functions for Enhancing Projection q • The enlargement ratio appears on the screen. The selected area can be enlarged to between 1 to 4 times in 25 incremental steps. • Press the [ ][ ][ ][ 34 q You cannot use the Wireless Mouse function and the Page Up/ Down function simultaneously. ] buttons to scroll the image.
Functions for Enhancing Projection After the computer and the projector have been connected with a USB cable, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows. Moving the mouse pointer Mouse clicks Left click: Press the [Enter] button. Right click: Press the [Esc] button. Double click: Press quickly twice. Drag and drop : Keep pressed 1. While holding down the [Enter] button, press the [ ] [ ][ ][ ] buttons. 2. Release the [Enter] button to drop at the desired location.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Page Up/Down To page up/down with the remote control, set USB Type B to Page Up/ Down from Extended in the Configuration Menu. When projecting in USB Display, you can page up/down without changing the setting. Example of page up/down operation This is useful for displaying the previous or next slide in a PowerPoint Slideshow.
Security Functions The projector has the following enhanced security functions. • Password Protect You can limit who can use the projector. • Control Panel Lock You can prevent people changing the settings on the projector without permission.s p.39 • Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with various types of anti-theft security devices. s p.40 37 2. User's Logo Protect Even if someone tries to change the User's Logo set by the owner of the projector, it cannot be changed.
Security Functions 38 B Turn on Power On Protect. (1) Select Power On Protect, and then press the [Enter] button. (2) Select On, and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. C Turn on User's Logo Protect. (1) Select User's Logo Protect, and then press the [Enter] button. (2) Select On, and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. D Set the Password.
Security Functions 39 Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock) Perform one of the following to lock the operation buttons on the Control panel. • Full Lock All of the buttons on the Control panel are locked. You cannot perform any operations from the Control panel, including turning the power on or off. • Partial Lock All of the buttons on the Control panel, except for the [t] button, are locked.
Security Functions Anti-Theft Lock As the projector is often setup on ceiling mounts and left in rooms unattended, the projector includes the following security devices to prevent someone from taking the projector. • Security slot The Security slot is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington. You can find details about the Microsaver Security System on the Kensington homepage http:// www.Kensington.com/.
Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) In Slideshow, you can connect a USB storage device or a digital camera to the projector, and directly project the image files saved on the device. q 41 Example: Connecting a digital camera It may not be possible to use USB storage devices with security functions. Specifications of Files that can be Projected in a Slideshow Type File Type (extension) Still image .jpg q Remarks The following cannot be projected.
Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) Removing USB devices After finishing projecting, remove the USB device from the projector's USB(TypeA) port. For digital cameras, hard disks, and so on, turn off the power to the device and then remove. 42 q • You can insert a memory card into a USB card reader and connect it to the projector. However, it may not be possible to use some commercially available USB card readers with the projector.
Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) 43 B Press the [Enter] button. The selected image is displayed. If a folder was selected, the files in the folder are displayed. On the screen showing the contents of the folder, if you select Back to Top and press the [Enter] button, the screen prior to opening the folder is displayed again. Rotating Images A Cursor • JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails (small images of the files' contents).
Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) 44 Although the following steps are explained based on the Remote Control, you can perform the same operations from the projector's Control panel. Projecting an image Procedure A Start a Slideshow.s p.42 The file list screen appears. B Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to set the cursor on the image file you want to project.
Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) 45 Procedure A Start a Slideshow.s p.42 The file list screen appears. B Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to set the cursor to the folder for which you want to run the Slideshow, then press the [Enter] button. C Select "Slideshow" on the bottom of the file list screen and D If you press the [Esc] button, the file list screen is displayed again.
Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only) Image File Display Setting and Slideshow Operation Setting You can set the display order of the files and the operation of the Slideshow in the Option screen. Procedure A Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to set the cursor to the folder for which you want to set the display requirements, then press the [Esc] button. Select "Option" from the displayed sub menu and press the [Enter] button. B Set each item in the following Option screen.
Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the Configuration Menu and its functions.
Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the top menu 48 Selecting from the sub menu Changing the selected item Exit
List of Functions 49 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 details are saved for each image signal. Depending on the model used, some image signals and sources are not supported.s p.22 Component Video g/Composite videog/ S-Videog Analog RGB/Digital RGB/RGB Video/ USB Display/USB Sub Menu Function Color Mode You can select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings.s p.
List of Functions 50 Sub Menu Function 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.56 Reset Signal Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Setting details are saved for each image signal.
List of Functions 51 Sub Menu Function Progressive (When component video or RGB video signal is input, this setting can only be adjusted when 480i/576i signals are being input. This cannot be set when a digital RGB signal is 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: Interlaceg (i) signal is converted to Progressiveg (p). Applies to still images.
List of Functions 52 Settings Menu EB-W8/X8 EB-W7/X7 Sub Menu EB-S8/S7 Function Keystone You can correct keystone distortion in the vertical directions.s Quick Start Guide Auto Keystone (EB-W8/X8 only) Turn On to perform Auto Keystone. (Auto Keystone is only executed when Front is selected from the Extended - Projection menu.) Zoom (EB-S8/S7 only) You can adjust the projection screen size to Wide (Large) or Tele (Small).
List of Functions Sub Menu 53 Function You can reset all adjustment values on the Settings menu to their default settings, except for User Button. To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.56 Reset Extended Menu Sub Menu Function Display You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages: When set to Off, the following items will not be displayed.
List of Functions 54 Sub Menu Function Operation Direct Power On: You can set whether or not (On/Off) to enable Direct Power On. When it is set to On and the power cable is plugged in, be aware that the projector turns on automatically in case such as a power outage is restored. Sleep Mode: When set to On, this automatically stops projection when no image signal is being input and no operations are carried out.
List of Functions 55 Info Menu (Display Only) Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. Items that can be displayed vary depending on the image signal and Source currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Depending on the model used, some image signals and sources are not supported.s p.
List of Functions 56 Reset Menu Sub Menu Function Reset 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, Lamp Hours, and Language. Reset Lamp Hours You can clear the cumulative Lamp Hours use time, and return it to "0H". Reset when you replace the Lamp.
Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.
Using the Help 58 If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help screen is displayed to assist you by pressing the [Help] button. You can solve problems by answering the questions. C Confirm the selection. Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel Procedure A Press the [Help] button. The Help screen is displayed. Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel Questions and solutions are displayed as shown on the screen below. Press the [Help] button to exit Help. B Select a menu item.
Problem Solving 59 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.62 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators that indicate the operating status of the projector. A Indicates the operating status.
Problem Solving 60 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 Status Cause : Flashing : Off Remedy or Status Internal Error Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide.
Problem Solving 61 m o Indicator is lit or flashing orange : Lit Status q Cause : Flashing : Off : Varies according to the projector status Remedy or Status High Temp Warning (This is not an abnormality. However, if the temperature rises too high again, projection stops automatically.) • Check that the air filter and Air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned against a wall. • If the air filter is clogged, clean or replace it. s p.72, p.
Problem Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to images • "No images appear" s p.63 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, and so on. • "Moving images are not displayed" s p.63 Moving images being projected from a computer appear black and nothing is projected.
Problem Solving 63 Problems relating to images No images appear Check Remedy 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.s Quick Start Guide Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly. Is A/V Mute active? Press the [A/V Mute] button on the Remote Control to cancel A/V Mute.s p.
Problem Solving 64 The message "Not Supported." is displayed. Check Is the image signal format setting correct? Remedy Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s Signal Menu - Video Signal p.50 Only when projecting images from a video source Do the image signal Resolution and the Refresh Rate correspond to the mode? Refer to the computer's documentation for how to change the image signal Resolution and the Refresh Rate output from the computer.
Problem Solving 65 Check Has condensation formed on the lens? Remedy If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment, or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur, condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy. Set the projector up in the room about one hour before it is used. If condensation forms on the lens, turn the projector off and wait for the condensation to disappear.
Problem Solving 66 Check Is the computer set for dual display? Only when projecting computer images Is the correct resolution selected? Only when projecting computer images Remedy 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 off the dual display setting.
Problem Solving 67 Problems when projection starts The projector does not turn on Check Remedy 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 cable.s Quick Start Guide Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly.
Problem Solving 68 Check Remedy Is the remote control too far from the projector? The operating range for the remote control is about 6 m.s Quick Start Guide Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the Remote Receiver? Set the projector up in a location where strong light does not shine onto the Remote Receiver.
Appendix This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a long time to come.
Installation Methods 70 The projector supports the following four different projection methods. Install according to the conditions of the installation location. Warning • Suspend the projector from the ceiling and project images from in front of the screen. (Front/ Ceiling projection) • Suspend the projector from the ceiling and project images from behind a translucent screen.
Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Attention 71 Cleaning the Lens Use a commercially available cloth for cleaning glasses to gently wipe the lens. Turn off the projector's power before cleaning. Warning Cleaning the Projector's Surface Do not use sprays that contain flammable gas to remove dust and lint from the lens. The projector may catch fire due to the high internal temperature of the lamp.
Cleaning 72 Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter and the Air intake vent when the following message is displayed. "The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter." Attention • If dust collects on the air filter it can cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise, and this can lead to problems with operation and shorten the optical engine's service life. Clean the air filter immediately when the message is displayed.
Replacing Consumables 73 This section explains how to replace the Remote Control batteries, the Lamp, and the air filter. Replacing the Remote Control Batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the Remote Control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat. When this happens, replace them with new batteries. Have two AA size manganese or alkaline batteries ready.
Replacing Consumables Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the Lamp when: • The message "Replace the lamp." is displayed at the lower left of the projection screen when you start projecting. 74 Attention • The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following time periods in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images.s p.
Replacing Consumables 75 Caution Wait until the Lamp has cooled down sufficiently before removing the Lamp cover. If the lamp is still hot, burns or other injuries may result. It takes about one hour after the power has been turned off for the Lamp to be cool enough. Procedure A After you turn off the projector's power and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable. B Wait until the Lamp has cooled down, then remove the C Loosen the two Lamp fixing screws. Lamp cover.
Replacing Consumables 76 E Install the new Lamp. Insert the new Lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place securely, and tighten the two screws.
Replacing Consumables F Replace the Lamp cover. 77 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 Attention • Make sure you install the Lamp securely. If the Lamp cover is removed, the power turns off automatically as a safety precaution.
Replacing Consumables C Remove the air filter. Grip the air filter cover tab and pull it straight out. D Install the new air filter. Slide the air filter from the outside and press in until it firmly clicks into place. E Close the air filter cover. 78 q Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations.
Optional Accessories and Consumables The following optional accessories and consumables are available. Please purchase these products as and when needed. The following list of optional accessories and consumables is current as of: 2009.07. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice and availability may vary depending on the country of purchase.
Saving a User's Logo 80 You can save the image that is currently being projected as a User's Logo. q Once a User's Logo has been saved, the logo cannot be returned to the factory default. q Procedure A Project the image you want to use as the User's Logo, and then press the [Menu] button. Using the Remote Control • If 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.
Saving a User's Logo 81 G When the message Save this image as the User's Logo? is displayed, select Yes. The image is saved. After the image has been saved, the message Completed.is displayed. Using the Remote Control q Using the Control panel You can save at 400 ^ 300 dots in size. E When Select this image? is displayed, select Yes. F Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. q • When a User's Logo is saved, the previous User's Logo is erased.
Screen Size and Projection Distance 82 Units: cm Projection Distances (EB-W8/W7) A 16:9 Screen size 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 Minimum (Wide) to Maximum (Tele) B 40" 89x50 114 - 137 5 50" 110x62 143 - 172 6 60" 130x75 172 - 208 8 80" 180x100 231 - 278 10 100" 220x120 289 - 348 13 120" 270x150 348 - 418 15 150" 330x190 435 - 523 19 200" 4
Screen Size and Projection Distance 83 A 16:10 Screen size 320" 690x430 A Minimum (Wide) to Maximum (Tele) B 907 - 1089 62 Projection Distances (EB-X8/X7) 4:3 Screen size Minimum (Wide) to Maximum (Tele) B 100" 200x150 302 - 363 -17 120" 240x180 363 - 436 -20 150" 300x230 454 - 546 -25 200" 410x300 607 - 729 -34 250" 510x380 759 - 912 -42 300" 610x460 912 - 1095 -51 Units: cm A 16:9 Screen size A Projection distance B Distance from the center of the lens to the base of
Screen Size and Projection Distance 84 Units: cm Projection Distances (EB-S8/S7) A 16:9 Screen size 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 Units: cm A 4:3 Screen size Minimum (Wide) to Maximum (Tele) B 30" 61x46 87 - 119 -5 40" 81x61 117 - 159 -7 50" 100x76 147 - 200 -8 60" 120x91 177 - 240 -10 80" 160x120 237 - 321 -13 100" 200x150 297 - 402 -17 120"
Connecting to External Equipment (EB-W7/X7/S8/S7 only) Connecting to an External Monitor (EB-W7/X7/S7 only) You can display computer images input from Computer Input Port on an external monitor connected to the projector and the screen at the same time. This means that you can check projected images on an external monitor when giving presentations even if you cannot see the screen. Connect using the cable supplied with the external monitor.
Connecting to External Equipment (EB-W7/X7/S8/S7 only) Connecting to External Speakers (EB-S8/W7/X7/ S7 only) You can connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projector's Audio Out port to enjoy a fuller quality of sound. Connect with a commercially available audio cable (such as pin plug W 3.5 mm stereo mini plug and so on). Use an audio cable compatible with the connector on the external speakers.
Monitoring and Controlling the Projector Using a Computer (ESC/VP21 Commands) You can monitor and control the projector from a computer, via USB. This is done by connecting the projector and the computer with a USB cable, and entering communication commands (ESC/VP21 commands). Before You Begin To monitor and control the projector with ESC/VP21 commands, the following preparations must be carried out.
Supported Monitor Displays 88 Supported Monitor Displays (EB-W8/W7) Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution VGAEGA 85 VGA Aspect Mode Normal 16:9 Full Zoom Native 640x350 1280x700 1280x720 1280x800 1280x700 640x350 60/72/75/85/iMac*1 640x480/640x360*2 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85/iMac*1 800x600/800x450*2 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 800x600 XGA 60/70/75/85/iMac*1 1024x768/1024x576*2 1066x800
Supported Monitor Displays 89 Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution MAC21” 75 1152x870 Aspect Mode Normal 16:9 Full Zoom Native 1059x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1152x800 *1 Connection is disabled if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. *2 Letterbox signal *3 Only compatible when Wide is selected as the Resolution from the Configuration Menu. Even when signals other than those mentioned above are input, it is likely that the image can be projected.
Supported Monitor Displays 90 Input signal from the HDMI input port (EB-W8 only) Units: dots Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution VGA 60 SVGA Aspect Mode 16:9 Full Zoom Native 640x480/640x360* 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 60 800x600 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 800x600 XGA 60 1024x768 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1024x768 WXGA 60 1280x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 60 1280x960 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 60 1280x1024 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800
Supported Monitor Displays 91 Supported Monitor Displays (EB-X8/X7) Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution VGAEGA 85 VGA Aspect Mode Normal 4:3 16:9 640x350 1024x560 1024x768 1024x576 60/72/75/85/iMac*1 640x480/640x360*2 1024x768 1024x768 1024x576 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85/iMac*1 800x600/800x450*2 1024x768 1024x768 1024x576 XGA 60/70/75/85/iMac*1 1024x768/1024x576*2 1024x768 1024x768 1024x576 60 1280x768 1024x614 1024x768 1024x576 60 136
Supported Monitor Displays 92 Component video Units: dots Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution SDTV(480i) 60 SDTV(576i) Aspect Mode 4:3 16:9 720x480/720x360* 1024x768 1024x576 50 720x576/720x432* 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(480p) 60 720x480/720x360* 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(576p) 50 720x576/720x432* 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(720p) 50/60 1280x720 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(1080i) 50/60 1920x1080 1024x768 1024x576 * Letterbox signal Composite video/S-video Units: dots Signal Refresh Ra
Supported Monitor Displays Signal 93 Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution 60 Aspect Mode 4:3 16:9 1280x960 1024x768 1024x576 60 1280x1024 1024x768 1024x576 60 1400x1050 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(480i) 60 720x480/720x360* 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(480p) 60 720x480/720x360* 1024x768 1024x576 50 720x576/720x432* 1024x768 1024x576 SDTV(576p) 50 720x576/720x432* 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(720p) 50/60 1280x720 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(1080i) 50/60 1920x1080 1024x768 1024x576 HDTV(1080p
Supported Monitor Displays 94 Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution WXGA+ 60 Aspect Mode Normal 4:3 16:9 1440x900 800x500 800x600 800x450 70/75 1152x864 800x600 800x600 800x450 60 1280x1024 750x600 800x600 800x450 60 1280x960 800x600 800x600 800x450 SXGA+ 60 1400x1050 800x600 800x600 800x450 MAC13” 67 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x450 MAC16” 75 832x624 800x600 800x600 800x450 75 1024x768 800x600 800x600 800x450 60 1024x768 800x600 800x600 800x450 75 1152
Supported Monitor Displays 95 Composite video/S-video Units: dots Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution TV(NTSC) 60 TV(PAL,SECAM) 50 * Letterbox signal Aspect Mode 4:3 16:9 720x480/720x360* 800x600 800x450 720x576/720x432* 800x600 800x450
Specifications 96 Projector General Specifications Product name EB-W8 EB-X8 EB-S8 0.59" Wide 0.55" 0.59" Wide 1,024,000 pixels WXGA (1280 (W) ^ 800 (H) dots) ^ 3 786,432 480,000 XGA (1024 (W) ^ 768 SVGA (800 (W) ^ 600 (H) dots) ^ 3 (H) dots) ^ 3 Zoom adjustment Manual (1 to 1.2) Lamp UHE lamp, 200 W Model No.: ELPLP54 1,024,000 WXGA (1280 (W) ^ 800 (H) dots) ^ 3 Digital (1 to 1.35) 786,432 480,000 XGA (1024 (W) ^ 768 SVGA (800 (W) ^ 600 (H) dots) ^ 3 (H) dots) ^ 3 Manual (1 to 1.
Specifications 97 EB-W8 Product name Connectors EB-X8 EB-S8 EB-W7 EB-X7 Computer Input Port 1 Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) blue Video input port 1 RCA pin jack S-Video input port 1 Mini DIN 4-pin Audio Port 1 RCA pin jack x 2 (L, R) Stereo mini jack HDMI port 1 HDMI (Audio is only supported by PCM) - Monitor Out Port 1 - Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) black Audio Out Port 1 - Stereo mini jack USB(TypeA) Port *1 1 USB connector (Type A) - USB(TypeB) Port *2 1 USB connector (Typ
Specifications 98 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We: Located at: Tel: Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 562-290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Appearance 99 EB-W8/X8/S8 EB-W7/X7/S7 Units: mm A B Center of lens Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point
Glossary 100 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, refer to other commercially available publications. Aspect Ratio (Aspect Ratio) The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and appear elongated. The aspect ratio for standard images is 4:3.
Glossary 101 S-Video A Video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated to provide better image quality. Refers to images that consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal) and C (color signal). SXGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1,280 (horizontal) ^ 1,024 (vertical) dots that is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers. Sync. The signals output from computers have a specific frequency.
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Index 103 Contrast ........................................................ 49 Control Panel ......................................... 13, 14 Control Panel Lock ............................... 39, 52 Cross .............................................................. 33 A A/V Mute ...................................................... 25 Air exhaust vent ............................................. 9 Air filter replacement period ..................... 77 Air intake vent ................................
Index 104 Pointer ........................................................... 32 Pointer Shape ............................................... 52 Position ......................................................... 50 Power Consumption ................................... 52 Power inlet ....................................... 10, 11, 12 Power On Protect ........................................ 37 Presentation .................................................. 24 Problem Solving ..............................
