Epson 915 W Manual

							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.
Please  understand  and  respect  these  caution  symbols  in  order  to  avoid  injury  to  persons  or  property.
 Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
 Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
•General  information  indications
Attention
Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.
a
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
sIndicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found.
g
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. See the "Glossary"
section of the "Appendix".
s "Glossary" p.136
[Name] Indicates the name of the buttons on the remote control or the control panel.
Example: [Esc] button
Menu NameIndicates Configuration menu items.
Example:
Select Brightness from Image.
Image - Brightness 
						

							Notations  Used  in  This Guide ........................ 2
IntroductionProjector Features .......................................... 7
List of Functions by Model ........................................ 7
Quick and Easy Set up, Projection, and Storage .......................... 8
Easy writing on a whiteboard or blackboard using the pattern function ........ 8
Connecting with a USB cable and projecting (USB Display) ................ 8
Detecting projector movements and automatically correcting image distortion
......................................................... 8
Useful Functions for Projecting Images ................................ 8
Increasing projection content in wide (WXGA) screen (EB-915W/EB-910W/EB-96W
only) ..................................................... 8
Connecting to a network and projecting images from the computer's screen
......................................................... 8
Easy connection to a computer with Quick Wireless ..................... 9
Making the most of the remote control ............................. 9
Enlarge and project your files with the Document Camera ................. 9
Enhanced security functions ..................................... 9
Part Names and Functions .................................. 10
Front/Top ................................................... 10
Rear ....................................................... 11
Base ...................................................... 12
Control Panel ................................................ 13
Remote Control ............................................... 14
Replacing the remote control batteries ............................. 16
Remote control operating range ................................. 17
Preparing the ProjectorInstalling the Projector ..................................... 19
Installation Methods ........................................... 19
Installation methods ......................................... 19
Screen Size and Approximate Projection Distance ....................... 20
Connecting Equipment ..................................... 22
Connecting a Computer ......................................... 22
Connecting Image Sources ....................................... 23
Connecting USB Devices ......................................... 25
Connecting External Equipment ................................... 26
Connecting a LAN Cable (EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905/EB-96W/EB-95 only) . . . . . . . . 27
Installing the Wireless LAN Unit .................................... 28
Basic UsageProjecting Images ......................................... 30
From Installation to Projection ..................................... 30
Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)
.......................................................... 31
Switching to the Target Image by Remote Control ....................... 32
Projecting with USB Display ...................................... 32
System requirements ......................................... 32
Connecting for the first time .................................... 33
Uninstalling ............................................... 34
Adjusting Projected Images ................................ 36
Correcting Keystone Distortion .................................... 36
Correcting automatically (Auto V-Keystone) ......................... 36
Correcting manually (manual H/V-Keystone) ......................... 36
Correcting manually (Quick Corner) ............................... 37
Adjusting the Image Size ........................................ 39
Adjusting the Image Position ..................................... 39
Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt ...................................... 39
Correcting the Focus ........................................... 40
Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 40
Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) ................... 40
Setting Auto Iris .............................................. 41
Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image  ...................... 42
Changing methods .......................................... 42
Changing the aspect mode (EB-915W/EB-910W/EB-96W only) ............. 42
Changing the aspect mode (EB-925/EB-905/EB-900/EB-95 only) ............ 43
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							Useful FunctionsProjection Functions ....................................... 46
Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow) ........................... 46
Specifications for files that can be projected using Slideshow .............. 46
Slideshow examples ......................................... 46
Slideshow operating methods ................................... 46
Projecting the selected image ................................... 48
Projecting image files in a folder in sequence (Slideshow) ................ 49
Image file display settings and Slideshow operation settings .............. 50
Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) ..................... 51
Freezing the Image (Freeze) ...................................... 51
Pointer Function (Pointer) ........................................ 52
Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) ................................ 53
Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse) . . . . . . 54
Saving a User's Logo ........................................... 55
Saving User Pattern ............................................ 57
Security Functions ......................................... 59
Managing Users (Password Protect) ................................. 59
Kinds of Password Protect ...................................... 59
Setting Password Protect ...................................... 59
Entering the Password ........................................ 60
Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock) ............................ 61
Anti-Theft Lock ............................................... 62
Installing the wire lock ........................................ 62
Monitoring and Controlling................................ 63
About EasyMP Monitor .......................................... 63
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) .................... 63
Projector setup ............................................. 63
Displaying the Web Control screen ............................... 64
Displaying the Web Remote screen ............................... 64
Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems ................... 66
Reading Error Notification Mail .................................. 66
Management Using SNMP ....................................... 66
ESC/VP21 Commands ........................................... 67
Command list .............................................. 67Cable layouts .............................................. 67
About PJLink ................................................ 68
About Crestron RoomView
®
...................................... 69
Operating a projector from your computer .......................... 69
Configuration MenuUsing the Configuration Menu .............................. 74
List of Functions ........................................... 75
Configuration Menu Table ....................................... 75
Network menu  ............................................. 76
Image Menu ................................................. 77
Signal Menu ................................................. 78
Settings Menu ................................................ 80
Extended Menu ............................................... 81
Network Menu ............................................... 83
Notes on operating the Network menu ............................. 84
Soft keyboard operations ...................................... 84
Basic menu ................................................ 85
Wireless LAN menu .......................................... 85
Security menu .............................................. 87
Wired LAN menu (EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905/EB-96W/EB-95 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mail menu ................................................ 89
Others menu .............................................. 90
Reset menu ............................................... 91
Info Menu (Display Only) ........................................ 91
Reset Menu ................................................. 92
TroubleshootingUsing the Help ............................................. 94
Problem Solving ........................................... 95
Reading the Indicators .......................................... 95
When the Indicators Provide No Help ................................ 98
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							Problems Relating to Images ...................................... 99
No images appear ........................................... 99
Moving images are not displayed (only the moving image portion turns black)
........................................................ 100
Projection stops automatically .................................. 100
"Not supported" is displayed ................................... 100
"No Signal" is displayed ...................................... 100
Images are fuzzy, out of focus, or distorted ......................... 101
Interference or distortion appear in images ......................... 102
The image is truncated (large) or small, or the aspect is not suitable ........ 102
Image colors are not right ..................................... 103
Images appear dark ......................................... 104
Problems when Projection Starts .................................. 104
The projector does not turn on ................................. 104
Other Problems .............................................. 105
No sound can be heard or the sound is faint ........................ 105
No sound can be heard from the microphone ....................... 105
The remote control does not work ............................... 106
I want to change the language for messages and menus ................ 106
Mail is not received even if an error occurs with the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
About Event ID ........................................... 108MaintenanceCleaning ................................................. 110
Cleaning the Projector's Surface ................................... 110
Cleaning the Lens ............................................ 110
Cleaning the Air Filter .......................................... 110
Replacing Consumables ................................... 112
Replacing the Lamp ........................................... 112
Lamp replacement period ..................................... 112
How to replace the lamp ...................................... 113
Resetting the lamp hours ..................................... 115
Replacing the Air Filter ......................................... 116
Air filter replacement period ................................... 116How to replace the air filter .................................... 116
AppendixOptional Accessories and Consumables .................... 118
Optional Accessories .......................................... 118
Consumables ............................................... 118
Screen Size and Projection Distance ........................ 119
Projection Distance (For EB-925/EB-905) ............................. 119
Projection Distance (For EB-915W) ................................. 120
Projection Distance (For EB-910W) ................................. 121
Projection Distance (For EB-900) .................................. 123
Projection Distance (For EB-96W) .................................. 124
Projection Distance (For EB-95) ................................... 125
Supported Monitor Displays ............................... 127
Supported Resolutions ......................................... 127
Computer signals (analog RGB) ................................. 127
Component Video .......................................... 127
Composite video ........................................... 127
Input signal from the HDMI port  ................................ 127
Specifications ............................................ 129
Projector General Specifications ................................... 129
Appearance .............................................. 134
Glossary ................................................. 136
General Notes ............................................ 138
About Notations ............................................. 138
General Notice: .............................................. 138
Index .................................................... 156
Contents
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							Introduction
This  chapter  explains  the  projector's  features  and  the  part  names. 
						

							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-KeystoneWXGA  Resolutions -
--
-
Quick  Wireless
Connection
*3
Wired  LAN  Connection
-
-
Wireless  LAN
Connection
*4
Network  SettingsSlideshow*1 The  USB  display  requires  a  commercially  available  USB  cable.
*2 The  HDMI  connection  requires  a  commercially  available  HDMI  cable.
*3 The  Quick  Wireless  Connection  requires  a  Quick  Wireless  Connection  USB  Key.
*4The  wireless  LAN  connection  requires  a  Wireless  LAN  unit.
Projector Features
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							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  blackboard  using  the  pattern
function
You can project ruled lines and grid patterns.
This is useful when drawing diagrams on a
whiteboard or blackboard.
s Settings - Pattern p.80
Connecting  with  a  USB  cable  and  projecting  (USB  Display)
By simply connecting a commercially available
USB cable, you can project images from a
computer's screen without a computer cable.
s "Projecting with USB Display" p.32
Detecting  projector  movements  and  automatically  correcting
image  distortion
This  projector  automatically  corrects  keystone  distortion  which  occurs  when
positioning  or  moving  the  projector.s
 "Correcting  automatically  (Auto  V-Keystone)"  p.36
Useful  Functions  for  Projecting  ImagesIncreasing  projection  content  in wide  (WXGA)  screen  (EB-915W/
EB-910W/EB-96W  only)
With a computer that has a 16:10 WXGA wide
LCD display, the image can be projected in the
same aspect. You can use whiteboards and other
landscape format screens.
s "Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected
Image " p.42
Connecting  to  a  network  and  projecting  images  from  the
computer's  screen
You can connect the projector to a computer on
a network and project the computer's screen
using the supplied EasyMP Network Projection
(application software).
s EasyMP Network Projection Operation
Guide
Projector Features
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							Easy  connection  to  a  computer  with  Quick  Wireless
By simply connecting the optional Quick
Wireless 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  enlarging
part  of  the  image.  You  can  also  use  the  remote  control  as  a  pointer  during
presentations  or  as  a  mouse  for  the  computer.s
 "Pointer  Function  (Pointer)"  p.52
s
 "Enlarging  Part  of  the  Image  (E-Zoom)"  p.53
s
 "Using  the  Remote  Control  to  Operate  the  Mouse  Pointer  (Wireless
Mouse)"  p.54
Enlarge  and  project  your  files  with  the  Document  Camera
You  can  project  paper  documents  and  objects  using  the  optional  Document
Camera.  Image  focus  is  automatically  adjusted  using  the  auto  focus
function.  You  can  also  enlarge  images  using  digital  zoom.s
 "Optional  Accessories"  p.118
Enhanced  security  functions
•Password  Protect  to  restrict  and  manage  users
By  setting  a  Password  you  can  restrict  who  can  use  the  projector.s
 "Managing  Users  (Password  Protect)"  p.59•Control  Panel  Lock  restricts  button operation  on  the  control  panel
You  can  use  this  to  prevent  people  changing  projector  settings  without
permission  at  events,  in  schools,  and  so  on.
s
 "Restricting  Operation  (Control  Panel  Lock)"  p.61
•Equipped  with  various  anti-theft  devices
The  projector  is  equipped  with  the  following  types  of  anti-theft  security
devices.
•Security  slot
•Security  cable  installation  point
s
 "Anti-Theft  Lock"  p.62
Projector Features
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							All  of  the  features  in  this  guide  are  explained using illustrations of EB-925
unless  otherwise  mentioned.
Front/Top
Name Function
A
Air exhaust ventExhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally.
 Caution
While projecting, do not put your face or hands
near the air exhaust vent, and do not place objects
that may become warped or damaged by heat near
the vent.
B
Remote receiverReceives signals from the remote control.
C
A/V mute slide knobSlide the knob to open and close the A/V mute slide.
Name Function
D
Foot adjust leverPress the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot.
s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.39
E
Front adjustable footWhen setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot to
adjust the position of the image.
s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.39
F
A/V mute slideClose when not using the projector to protect the lens. By
closing during projection you can hide the image and the
sound.
s "Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V
Mute)" p.51
G
Focus ringAdjusts the image focus.
s "Correcting the Focus" p.40
H
Air intake vent
(air filter)Takes in air to cool the projector internally.
s "Cleaning the Air Filter" p.110
I
Air filter cover open/
close switchOpens and closes the air filter cover.
Open this cover when installing the optional wireless LAN
unit.
s "Replacing the Air Filter" p.116
J
Wireless LAN indicatorDisplays the access status of the optional Wireless LAN
unit.
K
Zoom ringAdjusts the image size.
s "Adjusting the Image Size" p.39
L
Control panelOperates the projector.
s "Control Panel" p.13
M
Lamp coverOpen when replacing the projector's lamp.
s "Replacing the Lamp" p.112
N
IndicatorsIndicates the projector's status.
s "Reading the Indicators" p.95
Part Names and Functions
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