Eiki Projector EK-401W User Manual

							 
— i — 
Features and Design 
This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and 
ease of use. This projector utilizes a high luminance and Eco friendly system, a palette of 1.07 billion 
colors, and digital light processing (DLP) technology 
Compact Design 
This projector is designed compact in size and 
weight. It is easy to carry and installed 
anywhere you wish to use. 
Simple Computer System Setting 
The projector has the Multi-scan system to 
conform to almost all computer output signals 
quickly. Up to UXGA resolution can be accepted. 
Useful Functions for Presentations 
- The digital zoom function allows you to focus 
on the crucial information during a 
presentation . 
- The 3W audio output allows you to make a 
presentation without any extenal audio 
equipment. 
Lamp Control  
Brightness of the projection lamp can be 
manually selected (Normal or Static Eco).  
If a Dynamic Eco is chosen, the system will 
automatically adjust the lamp power according 
to the source input. This enhances the picture 
contrast and reduces the power consumption 
especially in dark screen. 
Logo Function 
The Logo function allows you to customize the 
screen logo. You can capture an image for the 
screen logo and use it for the starting-up display 
or between presentations. 
Multilanguage Menu Display  
Operation menu is available in 11 languages; 
English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified 
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Russian, 
Korean, Arabic and Kazak. 
Helpful Maintenance Functions 
 Lamp and filter maintenance functions provide 
for better and proper maintenance of the 
projector. 
Security Function  
The Security function helps you to ensure 
security of the projector. With the Key lock 
function, you can lock the operation on the top 
control or remote control except the Power 
button. 
LAN Network Function 
This projector is loaded with the Wired LAN 
network function. You can operate and manage 
the projector via network. 
For details, refer to the pages 36-45. 
Auto Setup Function 
This function enables auto input search and 
auto signal adjustment simply by pressing the 
AUTO button on the keypad or remote. 
Colorboard Function  
At the time of simple projection on the colored 
wall, you can get the close color image to the 
color image projected on a white screen by 
selecting the similar color to the wall color from 
the preset four colors. 
Power Management  
The Power management function reduces 
power consumption and maintains the lamp life. 
Closed Caption  
This is a printed version of the program sound 
or other information displayed on the screen. 
You can turn on the feature and switch the 
channels. 
Note: 
The screen menu and pictures in the manual may slightly differ from the real product. 
The manual is subject to change without prior notice  
						

							— ii — 
Copyright  
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international 
copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may 
be reproduced without written consent of the author. 
©  Copyright 2015 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no 
representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to 
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of 
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. 
Trademark Recognition 
Kensington  is  a  U.S.  registered  trademark  of  ACCO  Brand  Corporation  with  issued  registrations 
and pending applications in other countries throughout the world. 
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. 
All  other  product  names  used  in  this  manual  are  the  properties  of  their  respective  owners  and  are 
acknowledged. 
Ver.: 1    
						

							–iii – 
Important Safety Information 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. 
Keep this manual for future reference. 
Symbols Used 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information. 
Note: 
Provides additional information on the topic at hand. 
 
Important: 
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked. 
 
Caution: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.  
 
Warning: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause 
personal injury.  
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example:  
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.” 
General Safety Information 
 Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel. 
 Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. 
 The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the 
lens when the lamp is on.  
 Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. 
 Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. 
 Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.  
						

							— iv — 
Safety Instructions 
Please read this manual completely before installing and operating the projector. 
The projector provides many convenient features and functions. Proper operation may enable you to fully 
utilize the features and keep it in good condition. Otherwise, it will not only shorten the service life of the 
unit, but also may cause malfunction, a fire, or other accidents. 
If your projector cannot work properly, please read this manual again, check the operating methods and 
cable connection, and try the solutions in the part of Troubleshooting. If the problem still exists, contact the 
dealer or the service center. 
The lamp of the projector is a wearing part. The luminance may decrease after a period of operation and 
be weaker than that of a new lamp. This is normal. Please strictly follow the steps in Turning on the unit 
and Turning off the unit to turn on/off the projector, and the requirements in maintaining and cleaning the 
projector to service and clean the projector regularly. Or the high temperature residual heat may not 
radiate, greatly shortening the service life of the projector and lamp, or even damaging them within a short 
period. 
Caution: 
 ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN  
 
Caution: 
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back), no user serviceable 
parts inside except lamp replacement. refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 
 
 
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present 
within this unit. 
 
 This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the 
user’s manual with this unit. 
 
FOR EU USERS 
The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not 
apply to countries in other areas of the world. 
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which 
can be recycled and/or reused. 
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, 
at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. 
Note:  
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the 
battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will  
be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead In the European Union  
there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment,  
batteries and accumulators. 
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling  
centre. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in! 
  
						

							–v – 
   Safety precautions 
Caution:  
  The projector must be grounded. 
  Do not expose the projector to raindrops or high humidity to avoid a fire or electric shock. 
- This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Avoid staring directly into the lens, 
otherwise eye damage could be caused. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the 
beam. 
- Place the projector in a proper position. Otherwise it may result in fire hazard. 
- Leave an appropriate space from the top, sides, and back of the shell in order to ventilate and cool down 
the projector. The figures below indicate the minimum distance to be left. It must be satisfied if the 
projector is placed in sealed environment like a cabinet. 
 
- Do not cover the vent of the projector. Poor radiation may shorten the service life or even cause dangers. 
- Remove the AC power plug if the projector is not to be used for a long time. 
 
 
   Caution 
Do not set the projector in greasy, wet, or smoky conditions such as in a kitchen, to prevent a 
malfunction or accident. If the projector comes in contact with oil or chemicals, it may become 
deteriorated. 
Read and keep this manual for future reference. 
The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall 
remain readily operable. 
   
						

							— vi — 
Safety Guide 
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 
Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power 
supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 
Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 
For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for 
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power 
line surges. 
Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, 
etc... 
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 
Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious 
injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the projector. 
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector. Wall or  shelf 
mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the 
manufacturers. 
 
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, 
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable 
operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating. 
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be 
blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector should never 
be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. 
This projector should not be placed in a build-in installation such as a book case unless proper ventilation 
is provided. 
Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous 
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on 
the projector. 
Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air-conditioning equipment. 
This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. 
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or local power company. 
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow 
anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this projector where the cord may be damaged by 
persons walking on it. 
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or removing Covers may expose you to 
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
- Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the 
following conditions: 
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. 
- If liquid has been spilled into the projector. 
- If the projector has been exposed to rain or water.  
						

							–vii – 
- If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those 
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may 
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to 
normal operation. 
- If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 
- When the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts 
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized 
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector, ask the service technician to perform routine 
safety checks to determine that the projector is in safe operating condition. 
Information for users in the European Union 
This is a device to project images onto a screen, etc., and is not intended for use as indoor lighting in a 
domestic environment.  Directive 2009/125/EC. 
 
Note for customers in the us 
 
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to 
local state or federal laws. 
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state 
or federal laws. 
Air circulation 
Vents in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect 
it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 
   Caution 
- Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. When using or installing the projector, the 
following precautions should be taken. 
- Do not put any flammable objects, or spray can near the projector. Hot air is exhausted from 
the air vents. 
- Keep the exhaust vent at least 1m away from any objects. 
- Do not touch a peripheral part of the exhaust vent, especially screws and metallic part. This 
area will become hot while the projector is being used. 
- Do not put anything on the projector. Objects put on the cabinet will not only get damaged 
but also  may cause fire hazard by heat. 
- Cooling fans are provided to cool down the projector. 
- The fan’s running speed is changed according to the temperature inside the projector. 
 
   Caution 
Contains mercury 
For more information on safe handling procedures, the measures to be taken in case of accidental 
breakage and safe disposal options visit:ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury/.  
Dispose of or recycle in accordance with applicable laws. 
   
						

							— viii — 
 
 
   
Moving the projector 
When moving the projector, take care of the lens and retract the adjustable foot to prevent damage to the 
lens and cabinet. 
Installing the projector properly 
Please set the projector on nearly-level. 
Be sure to install the projector properly. Improper installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and even cause 
a fire hazard. 
 
Do not roll the projector over 15 degrees from rear to front. 
 
Do not point the projector up to project an image. 
 Do not point the projector down to project an image. 
 Do not put the projector on either side to project an image. 
 
 
Caution in ceiling installation the projector 
- Only qualified personal is authorized for ceiling installation. 
- We are not responsible for the hurt and damage caused by ceiling brakect that purchased 
from unauthorized dealer even in warranty period. 
- Remove the ceiling bracket immediately while not use. 
- While installing, torque screwdriver is suggested, dont use electric or impact-type 
screwdriver. 
- Please read the manual of bracket for details. 
- The bracket is subject to change without notice.   15
15  
						

							–
ix  – Caution in moving or transporting the projector  
-
  Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.  
-
  When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case.  
-
  Do  not transport the p rojector by  courier or any other transport service in an unsuitable 
transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. For information about transporting 
the projector by courier or any other transport service, consult your dealer.  
-
  Do not put the proj ector in a case before it is cooled enough.