Epson 915 W Manual

							EB-96W
(110×67cm)(170×110cm)(220×130cm)(320×200cm)50”80”100”150”
4:3  Screen  SizeEB-925/EB-905
EB-900
5m
50”80”100”150”
EB-95
Installing the Projector
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							Illustrations  in  this  section  are  of  EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905/EB-96W/EB-95.
The  port  name,  location,  and  connector  orientation  differ  depending  on  the  source  being  connected.
Connecting  a  Computer
To  project  images  from  a  computer,  connect  the  computer  using  one  of  the  following  methods.A
When using the supplied computer cable
Connect the computer's display output port to the projector's Computer1 or Computer2 port.
B
When using a commercially available USB cable
Connect the computer's USB port to the projector's USB(TypeB) port.
C
When using a commercially available HDMI cable
Connect the computer's HDMI port to the projector's HDMI port.
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•You  can  use  a  commercially  available  USB  cable  to  connect  the  projector  to  a  computer  to  project  images  from  the  computer.  This function  is  called  USB
Display.
s "Projecting  with  USB  Display"  p.32
•You  can  output  audio  from  the  projector's  speaker  by  connecting  the  computer's  audio  output  port  to  the  projector's  Audio1  or  Audio2  port  using  a
commercially  available  audio  cable.
Connecting Equipment
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							Connecting  Image  Sources
To  project  images  from  DVD  players  or  VHS  video  and  so  on,  connect  to  the  projector  using  one  of  the  following  methods.A
When using a commercially available video or S-video cable
Connect the video or S-video output port on the image source to the projector's Video or S-Video port.
B
When using the optional component video cable
s "Optional Accessories" p.118
Connect the component output port on the image source to the projector's Computer1 or Computer2 port.
C
When using a commercially available HDMI cable
Connect the HDMI port on the image source to the projector's HDMI port using a commercially available HDMI cable.
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Connecting Equipment
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							Attention•If  the  input  source  is  on  when  you  connect  it  to  the  projector,  it  could  cause  a  malfunction.
•If  the  orientation  or  shape  of  the  plug  differs,  do  not  try  to force  it  in.  The  device  could  be  damaged  or  could  malfunction.a
•If  the  source  you  want  to  connect  to  has  an  unusually  shaped  port,  use  the  cable  supplied  with  the  device  or  an  optional  cable  to  connect  to  the  projector.
•When  using  a  commercially  available  2RCA(L/R)/stereo  mini-pin  audio  cable,  make sure  it  is  labeled  "No  resistance".
•You  can  output  audio  from  the  projector's  speaker  by  connecting  the  audio  output  port  on  the  image  source  to  the  projector's  Audio-L/R  port  using  a
commercially  available  audio  cable.
Connecting Equipment
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							Connecting  USB  Devices
You  can  connect  devices  such  as  USB  memory,  the  optional  Document Camera, and USB compatible hard disks and digital cameras.
Using  the  USB  cable  supplied  with  the  USB  device,  connect  the  USB  device  to  the  USB(TypeA)  port  on  the  projector.When  the  USB  device  is  connected,  you  can  project  image  files  on  the  USB  memory  or  digital  camera  using  Slideshow.s
 "Slideshow  examples"  p.46
If  the  Document  Camera  is  connected  while  projecting  images  from another  input  port,  press  the  [USB]  button  on  the  remote  control, or the [Source Search]
button  on  the  control  panel,  to  switch to  images  from  the  Document  Camera.
s
 "Automatically  Detect  Input  Signals  and  Change  the  Projected  Image  (Source  Search)"  p.31Attention•If you use a USB hub, the connection may not operate correctly. Devices  such  as  digital  cameras  and  USB  devices  should  be  connected  to  the  projector  directly.
•When  connecting  and  using  a  USB-compatible  hard  disk,  make  sure  you  connect  the  AC  adaptor  supplied  with  the  hard  disk.
•Connect  a  digital  camera  or  hard  disk  to  the  projector  using  a  USB  cable  supplied  with  or  specified  for  use  with  the  device.
•Use  a  USB  cable  less  than  3  m  in  length.  If  the  cable  exceeds  3  m,  Slideshow  may  not  function  correctly.
Connecting Equipment
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							Removing  USB  devices
After  finishing  projecting,  remove  USB  devices  from  the  projector. For  devices  such  as  digital  cameras  or  hard  disks,  turn  off  the  device  and  then  remove  it  from
the  projector.
Connecting  External  Equipment
You  can  output  images  and  audio  by  connecting  an  external  monitor  or  speaker.  You  can  also  output  microphone  audio  from  the  projector's  speaker  by
connecting  a  microphone.A
When outputting images to an external monitor
Connect the external monitor to the projector's Monitor Out port using the cable supplied with the external monitor.
B
When outputting audio to an external speaker
Connect the external speaker to the projector's Audio Out port using a commercially available audio cable.
C
When outputting microphone audio
Connect the microphone to the projector's Mic port. When using a condenser microphone, set Plug-in Power to On.
s Extended - Plug-in Power p.81
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Connecting Equipment
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•If  you  set  Standby  Mode to  Communication  On,  you  can  perform  the  following  operations  even  if  the  projector  is  in  standby  mode.
-  Outputting  images  to  an  external  monitor
-  Outputting  microphone  audio  from  the  projector's  speaker  (only  when  Standby  Microphone is  set  to  On).
s Extended - Standby  Mode p.81
s Extended - Standby  Microphone p.81
•Only  analog  RGB  signals  from  the  Computer1  port  can  be  output  to  an  external  monitor.  You  cannot  output  signals  input  from  other  ports  or  component  video
signals.
•Setting  gauges  for  functions  such  as  Keystone,  Configuration  Menu,  or  Help  screens  are  not  output  to  the  external  monitor.
•When  the  audio  cable  jack  is  inserted  into  the  Audio  Out  port,  audio  stops  being  output  from  the  projector's  built-in  speakers  and  switches  to  external
output.
Connecting  a  LAN  Cable  (EB-925/EB-915W/EB-905/EB-96W/EB-95  only)
Connect  a  LAN  port  on  network  hubs  or  other  equipment  to  the  projector's  LAN  port  with  a  commercially  available  100BASE-TX  or  10BASE-T  LAN
cable.a
To  prevent  malfunctions,  use  a  category  5  shielded  LAN  cable.
Connecting Equipment
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							Installing  the  Wireless  LAN  Unit
a
Open  the  air  filter  cover.
Slide  the  air  filter  cover  open/close  switch,  and  open  the  air  filter
cover.
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Remove the stopper for the Wireless LAN unit.
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Install  the  Wireless  LAN  unit.
d
Fix  the  stopper  in  place  with  the  screw.
e
Close the air filter cover.
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							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  a
computer  with  the  computer  cable  and  projecting  images.
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a
Connect  the  projector  to  an  electrical  outlet  with  the  power  cable.
b
Connect  the  projector  to  the  computer  with  the  computer  cable.
c
Turn  on  the  projector.
d
Slide open the A/V mute slide.
e
Turn  on  your  computer.
f
Change  the  computer's  screen  output.
When  using  a  laptop  computer,  you  need  to  change  the  screen
output  from  the  computer.
Hold  down  the  Fn  key  (function  key),  and  press  the  b key.a
The  method  for  changing  differs  depending  on  the  computer
being  used.  See  the  documentation  supplied  with  the  computer.
If  the  image  is  not  projected,  you  can  change  the  projected  image  using  one
of  the  following  methods.
•Press  the  [Source  Search]  button  on  the  control  panel  or  the  remote
control.s
 "Automatically  Detect  Input  Signals  and  Change  the  Projected  Image
(Source  Search)"  p.31
•Press  the  button  for  the  target  port  on  the  remote  control.
s
 "Switching  to  the  Target  Image  by  Remote  Control"  p.32
a
After  projecting  the  image,  adjust  the  image  if  necessary.
s "Correcting  Keystone  Distortion"  p.36
s "Correcting  the  Focus"  p.40
Projecting Images
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