Epson Projector Eb 825 User Manual

							Name Function
L
USB indicator
(EB-826W/825/824/85
only)The following explains the status of USB devices
connected to USB port. (TypeA).
OFF: USB device is not connected
Orange Light ON: USB device is connected
Green Light ON: USB device is operating
Red Light ON: Error
M
USB Port (TypeA)
(EB-826W/825/824/85
only)Projects a JPEG image Slideshow when memories or
digital cameras are connected to the 
USB compatible
port. s Projector Operation Guide
Also when the optional Document Camera is connected.
N
USB Port (TypeB)Connects the projector to a computer via the supplied
USB cable, and the image on the computer is projected.
s p.82
Also use this port to connect to a computer via the
supplied USB cable to use the wireless mouse function.
s p.27
O
LAN Port
(EB-826W/825/85/84
only)Connects to a LAN cable and then to a network.
s p.85
Base
Name Function
A
Ceiling mount fixing
points
(3 points)Attach the optional Ceiling mount here when
suspending the projector from a ceiling. s p.66,
p.75
B
Rear footWhen setup on a desk, turn to extend and retract to
adjust the horizontal tilt. 
s Quick Start Guide
Part Names and Functions
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							Control  panel
Name Function
A
Status indicatorsThe color of the indicators and whether they are flashing
or lit indicate the status of the projector. s p.55
B
[t] buttonTurns the projector power on or off. s Quick Start Guide
C
[Source Search]
buttonChanges to the next input source that is connected to
the projector and is sending an image. s p.16
D
[Enter] buttonIf 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. s p.34
Name Function
E
[w][v] buttonCorrects Keystone distortion. In the following cases,
however, these buttons only have the [
] and [
]
functions.
- When the projected image is being sent through a
Network connection
- When the Slideshow function is being used for
projection
If pressed when a Configuration Menu or a Help screen
is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting
values. s Quick Start Guide , p.34
F
[Help] buttonDisplays and closes the Help screen which shows you
how to deal with problems if they occur. s p.54
G
[Return] buttonStops the current function.
If pressed when a configuration menu is displayed, it
moves to the previous menu level. s p.34
H
[a][b] buttonAdjusts the volume. If pressed while a Configuration
Menu or a Help screen is displayed, these buttons only
have the [
] and [
] functions which select menu
items and setting values. s Quick Start Guide , p.34
I
[Menu] buttonDisplays and closes the Configuration Menu.
s p.34
Part Names and Functions
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							Remote  Control
Name Function
A
[t] buttonTurns the projector power On or Off. s Quick Start
Guide
B
[Computer] buttonEach time the button is pressed, the image changes from
the Computer1 input port to the Computer2 input port.
s p.17
C
[Video] buttonEach time the button is pressed, the image changes from
the Video input port to the S-Video input port.
s p.17
D
Numeric buttons
Use when entering a password. s p.29
E
[A/V Mute] button
Turns the video and audio on or off. s p.19
F
[Freeze] button
Images are paused or unpaused. s p.20
G
[Auto] buttonIf pressed during projection of computer signal images,
it automatically adjusts the Tracking, Sync., and
Position to project the optimum image.
H
[Aspect] buttonThe Aspect Ratio changes each time the button is
pressed. 
s p.20
I
[Page] buttons
(Up) (Down)Moves the Page Up/Down when using the Wireless
Mouse function, or projecting a PowerPoint file or a
scenario from LAN as the Source. The LAN Source is
only available on the EB-826W/825. s p.27, Projector
Operation Guide
J
[E-Zoom] buttons
(
z)(
x)(z
) Enlarges the image without changing the projection
size.
(Reduces parts of images that have been enlarged using
the (x) [z] button. s p.26
K
[Menu] button
Displays and closes the Configuration Menu. s p.34
L
[
][
]
[
][
] buttonWhen a Configuration Menu or Help screen is
displayed, it selects menu items and setting values.
s p.34, p.54
During Wireless Mouse function, the mouse pointer
moves in the direction the button is pushed. s p.27
Part Names and Functions
13 
						

							Name Function
M
[Enter] buttonWhen a Configuration Menu or a Help screen is
displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and
moves to the next level. 
s p.34, p.54
Acts as a mouse's left button when using the Wireless
Mouse function. 
s p.27
N
[Return] buttonStops the current function. If pressed when a
Configuration Menu is displayed, it moves to the
previous level. s p.34, p.54
Acts as a mouse's right button when using the Wireless
Mouse function. s p.27
O
[Volume] buttons (a)
(b)(a) Decreases the Volume.
(
b) Increases the Volume.
s Quick Start Guide
P
[Pointer] button
Press to activate the on screen Pointer. s p.25
Q
[Help] buttonDisplays and closes the Help screen which shows you
how to deal with problems if they occur. 
s p.54
R
[Color Mode] buttonEach time the button is pressed, the Color Mode
changes. s p.18
S
[Num] button
Use when entering a Password. s p.29
T
[User] buttonPress to assign a frequently used item from the five
available Configuration Menu items. By pressing the
button the assigned menu item selection/adjustment
screen is displayed, allowing you to make one-touch
settings/adjustments. 
s p.37
Brightness Control is assigned as the default setting.
U
[USB] buttonEach time the button is pressed, it changes to the image
from equipment connected to USB Display/USB port
(TypeA). Only changes to USB Display when using the
EB-84. s p.17
Name Function
V
[LAN] buttonChanges to the EMP NS Connection image.(EB-826W/
825/85 only) 
s p.17
When using EB-824/84, this does not function even if
the button is pressed.
W
[Search] buttonChanges to the next input source that is connected to
the projector and is sending an image. 
s p.16
X
Remote control
light-emitting areaOutputs remote control signals.
Part Names and Functions
14 
						

							Useful  Functions
This  chapter  explains  useful  tips  for  giving presentations,  and  the  Security  functions. 
						

							You  can  change  the  projected  image  in  the  following  two  ways.
•Changing  by  Source  Search
The  projector  automatically  detects  signals  being  input  from  connected
equipment,  and  the  image  being  input  from  the  equipment  is  projected.
•Changes  to  the  target  image.
You  can  use  the  Remote  Control  buttons  to  change  to  the  target
input  port.
Automatically  Detect  Input  Signal  and  Change  
the  Projected  Image  (Source  Search)
You  can  project  the  target  image  quickly  as  input  ports  with  no  image
signal  being  input  are  ignored  when  you  change  by  pressing  the  [Source
Search]  button.
A
Computer1
B
Computer2
C
S-Video
D
Video
E
USB  Display
F
USB:  When  image  is  from  a  device  connected  to  USB  Port  (TypeA).
G
LAN:  When  the  projector  is  connected  to  a  computer  via  a
network,  and  images  from  EMP  NS  Connection  are  projected.
Skipped  when  no  image  signal  is  being  input.
Only  EB-826W/825/824/85  can  switch  to  USB.
Only  EB-826W/825/85  can  switch  to  
LAN.
ProcedureWhen  your  video  equipment  is  connected,  start  playback  before
beginning  this  operation.
Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel
When  two  or  more  pieces  of  equipment  are  connected,  press  the
[Source  Search]  button  until  the  target  image  is  projected.
Changing the Projected Image
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							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.USB  is  only  displayed  for  EB-826W/825/824/85.
LAN is  only  displayed  for  EB-826W/825/85.
Switch  to  the  target  image  by  Remote  Control
You  can  change  directly  to  the  target  image  by  pressing  the  following
buttons  on  the  Remote  Control.
Remote Control
A
Each time the button is pressed, the image changes from the Computer1
input port to the Computer2 input port.
B
Each time the button is pressed, the image changes from the Video input
port to the S-Video input port.
C
Each time the button is pressed, it changes to the image from equipment
connected to USB Display/USB port (TypeA). Only changes to USB
Display when using the EB-84.
D
When the projector is connected to a computer via a network, you can
switch to images projected from EMP NS Connection.(EB-826W/825/85
only)
When using EB-824/84, this does not function even if the button is pressed.
Changing the Projected Image
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							Selecting  the  Projection  Quality  (Selecting  Color  
Mode)
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
DynamicIdeal for use in a bright room. This is the brightest
mode, and reproduces shadow tones well.
If you are worried about image delays during
projection for games involving speed, try turning off
Progressive in the Configuration Menu. s p.36
PresentationIdeal for making presentations using color materials in
a bright room.
TheatreIdeal for watching films in a dark room. Gives images
a natural tone.
Photo(When the computer image input and the Source are
USB or LAN.)
Ideal for projecting still pictures, such as photos, in a
bright room. The images are vivid and brought into
contrast.
Sports(When Component Video, S-Video, or composite
video images are input)
Ideal for watching TV programmes in a bright room.
The images are vivid and brought to life.
sRGB
g
Ideal for images that conform to the sRGB color
standard.
BlackboardEven if you are projecting onto a Blackboard
(greenboard), this setting gives your images a natural
tint, just like when projecting onto a screen.
WhiteboardIdeal for making presentations using black-and-white
materials in a bright room.
Procedure
Remote Control
Each  time  you  press  the  button,  the  Color  Mode  name  is  displayed  on
the  screen  and  the  Color  Mode  changes.
If  you  press  the  button  while  the  Color  Mode  name  is  displayed  on  the
screen,  it  changes  to  the  next  Color  Mode.q
The  color  mode  can  also  be  set  using  Color  Mode in  the  Image
menu  from  the  Configuration  Menu.  s p.35
Functions for Enhancing Projection
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							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.ProcedureA
Press  the  [Menu]  button  and  select  Image  -  Auto  Iris  from
the  Configuration  Menu.  
s
 "Using  the  Configuration  Menu"
Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel
B
Select  On.
The  setting  is  stored  for  each  Color  Mode.
C
Press  the  [Menu]  button  to  close  the  Configuration  Menu.
q
Auto  Iris  can  be  set  only  when  the  Color  Mode is  Dynamic or
Theatre.
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.
Procedure
Remote Control Body
Each  time  you  press  the  button,  or  open/close  the  lens  cover  A/V  Mute
turns  on  or  off.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.
•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.39
•When  the  A/V  mute  slide  knob  is  closed,  or  when  no  operations
are  made  for  approximately  30  minutes,  Sleep  Mode  activates  and
the  power  is  automatically  turned  off.  If  you  do  not  want  Sleep
Mode  to  activate,  change  the  Lens  Cover  Timer setting  to  Off
from  Operation in  the  Extended menu.  s p.39
Functions for Enhancing Projection
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							Freezing  the  Image  (Freeze)
When  the  moving  image  on  the  screen  is  frozen,  the  image  continues
to  project,  so  you  can  project  a  moving  image  one  frame  at  a  time  like
a  still  photo.  Also,  you  can  perform  operations  such  as  changing
between  files  during  presentations  from  a  computer  without  projecting
any  images  if  the  freeze  function  is  activated  beforehand.Procedure
Remote Control
Each  time  you  press  the  button,  Freeze  turns  on  or  off.q
•Audio  does  not  stop.
•The  image  source  continues  to  play  back  the  moving  images
even  while  the  screen  is  frozen,  and  so  it  is  not  possible  to
resume  projection  from  the  point  where  it  was  paused.
•If  the  [Freeze]  button  is  pressed  while  the  Configuration  Menu
or  a  Help  screen  is  displayed,  the  menu  or  Help  screen  being
displayed  is  cleared.
•Freeze  still  works  while  E-Zoom  is  being  used.
Changing  the  Aspect  Ratio
Change the 
Aspect
 Ratio
g 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.
If  you  press  the  button  while  the  Aspect  name  is  displayed  on  the
screen,  it  changes  to  the  next  Aspect  Mode.q
The  color  mode  can  also  be  set  using  Aspect in  the  Signal menu
from  the  Configuration  Menu.  s p.36
Functions for Enhancing Projection
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