Epson EB-955W User 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.
	s	Indicates 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.143
	[Name]	Indicates the name of the buttons on the remote control or the control panel.
		Example: [Esc] button
	Menu Name	Indicates Configuration menu items.
		Example:
		Select Brightness from Image.
		Image - Brightness

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Introduction

Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Quick and Easy Set up, Projection, and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting with a USB cable and projecting (USB Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Detecting projector movements and automatically correcting image distortion

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Horizontal keystone adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Useful Functions for Projecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Increasing projection content in wide (WXGA) screen (EB-955W/EB-950W only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connect a USB storage device and project movies or images (PC Free) . . . . . . . . 9 Various functions for excellent power saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making the most of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Enlarge and project your files with the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Enhanced security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Taking Full Advantage of a Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to a network and projecting images from the computer's screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Easy connection to a computer with Quick Wireless Connection (Windows only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Projecting images from portable devices over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Projecting images from multiple computers simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front/Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Remote control operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preparing the Projector

Installing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installation methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Screen Size and Approximate Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting Image Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting External Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting a LAN Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing the Wireless LAN Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing the Quick Wireless Connection USB Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Basic Usage

Projecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

From Installation to Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Switching to the Target Image by Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Projecting with USB Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Connecting for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting Projected Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Correcting Keystone Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Correcting automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Correcting manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjusting the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting the Image Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Correcting the Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting Auto Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the aspect mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Useful Functions

Projection Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Projecting Without a Computer (PC Free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Specifications for files that can be projected using PC Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 PC Free examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 PC Free operating methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Projecting the selected image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Projecting image files in a folder in sequence (Slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Image file display settings and Slideshow operation settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Freezing the Image (Freeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Pointer Function (Pointer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse) . . . . . . 60 Saving a User's Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Saving User Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Managing Users (Password Protect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Kinds of Password Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting Password Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Entering the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Anti-Theft Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Installing the wire lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Monitoring and Controlling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

EasyMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Projector setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Displaying the Web Control screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Displaying the Web Remote screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Reading Error Notification Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Management Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ESC/VP21 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Command list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Cable layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 About PJLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 About Crestron RoomView® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Operating a projector from your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

About Event ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Configuration Menu

Using the Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

List of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Configuration Menu Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Network menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Signal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Extended Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Notes on operating the Network menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Soft keyboard operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Basic menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Wireless LAN menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wired LAN menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Mail menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Others menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Reset menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

ECO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Info Menu (Display Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Troubleshooting

Using the Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 When the Indicators Provide No Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Problems Relating to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 No images appear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Moving images are not displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Projection stops automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 The message Not supported is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 The message No Signal is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Images are fuzzy, out of focus, or distorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Interference or distortion appear in images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

The image is truncated (large) or small, the aspect is not suitable, or the image has been reversed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Image colors are not right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Images appear dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Problems when Projection Starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 The projector does not turn on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 No sound can be heard or the sound is faint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

There is noise in the audio (when projecting EasyMP Network Projection, EasyMP MultiPC Projection, USB Display, or Quick Wireless Connection) . . . . . . . . . . . 116

No sound can be heard from the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 The remote control does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 I want to change the language for messages and menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Mail is not received even if a problem occurs in the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Cannot change settings using a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Maintenance

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Cleaning the Projector's Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Replacing Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Lamp replacement period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

How to replace the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Resetting the lamp hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Air filter replacement period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

How to replace the air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Appendix

Optional Accessories and Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Screen Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Projection Distance (For EB-98/EB-97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Projection Distance (For EB-965/EB-945) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Projection Distance (For EB-955W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Projection Distance (For EB-950W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Projection Distance (For EB-940) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Supported Monitor Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Supported Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Computer signals (analog RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Component video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Composite video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Input signal from the HDMI port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Projector General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

About Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

General Notice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Introduction

This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.

Projector Features		8

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.

Connecting with a USB cable and projecting (USB Display)

By simply connecting a USB cable, you can project images from a computer's screen without a computer cable.

s "Projecting with USB Display" p.37

Horizontal keystone adjuster

This allows you to quickly correct horizontal distortion in the projected image. This is useful if you cannot install the projector parallel to the screen.

s "Correcting manually" p.42

Detecting projector movements and automatically correcting image distortion

This projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion which occurs when positioning or moving the projector.

s "Correcting automatically" p.42

Useful Functions for Projecting Images

Increasing projection content in wide (WXGA) screen (EB-955W/ EB-950W 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.48

Projector Features		9

Connect a USB storage device and project movies or images (PC Free)

You can connect USB storage devices or digital cameras to the projector and project saved images.

A wide range of file formats are supported such as movies or images. s "Projecting Without a Computer (PC Free)" p.52

Various functions for excellent power saving

•Various functions to prevent wasting electricity

The projector comes with a number of built-in functions to save power such as dimming the projected image, an auto power off timer, and adjusting power consumption while the projector is standing by.

s "ECO Menu" p.99

•Function for displaying the power-saving status on the projected screen When ECO Display is set to On from the Configuration menu, leaf icons ( ) that indicate the power-saving status are displayed at the bottomleft of the projected screen when the lamp brightness has switched to low brightness.

s ECO - ECO Display p.99

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.58

s "Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)" p.59

s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.60

Enlarge and project your files with the Document Camera

You can project paper documents and objects using the optional Document Camera.

By connecting to a computer and using the software supplied, you can make full use of the projector's capabilities.

s "Optional Accessories" p.128

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.65

•Control Panel Lock to restrict 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.67

•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.69

Taking Full Advantage of a Network Connection

By connecting a LAN cable or the optional Wireless LAN unit, you can connect to a network and access the following functions.

s "Connecting a LAN Cable" p.31

s "Installing the Wireless LAN Unit" p.32

Projector Features		10

Connecting to a network and projecting images from the computer's screen

You can project your computer's screen over a network by using EasyMP Network Projection. Sharing the projector over the network allows you to project data from different computers without changing the signal cable. Even if the projector is away from the computer, you can still project data over a network.

You can find Easy Network Projection on the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM.

Easy connection to a computer with Quick Wireless Connection (Windows only)

By simply connecting the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key to a computer, you can automatically setup a wireless LAN connection.

s "Installing the Quick Wireless Connection USB Key" p.33

Projecting images from portable devices over a network

If "Epson iProjection" is installed on your smart phone or tablet device, you can wirelessly project data from the device. Because you can operate these devices from any location, you can vary the way in which conferences or presentations are made.

You can download "Epson iProjection" for free from the App Store or from Google play. Any fees incurred when communicating with the App Store or Google play are the responsibility of the customer.

Projecting images from multiple computers simultaneously

By using EasyMP Multi PC Projection, up to four screens from multiple computers connected to the network, or from smartphones or tablets with Epson iProjection installed, can be projected simultaneously adding a touch of dynamism to conferences that use projectors. By making yourself the host of a meeting, you can control the projected screens from other connected computers allowing you to advance the meeting smoothly.

You can also project the same screen from remote projectors on the network.

You can find EasyMP Multi PC Projection on the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM.

Part Names and Functions		11

Front/Top

Name	Function
A Air exhaust vent	Exhaust 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. Hot air from the air exhaust vent could
		cause burns, warping, or accidents to occur.
B A/V mute slide knob	Slide the knob to open and close the A/V mute slide.

	Name	Function
C	Foot adjust lever	Press the foot adjust lever to extend and retract the front
		adjustable foot.
		s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.46
D	Front adjustable foot	When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot to
		adjust the position of the image.
		s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.46
E	A/V mute slide	Close 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.57
F	Remote receiver	Receives signals from the remote control.
G	Focus ring	Adjusts the image focus.
		s "Correcting the Focus" p.46
H	Zoom ring	Adjusts the image size.
		s "Adjusting the Image Size" p.45
I	Air intake vent	Takes in air to cool the projector internally.
	(air filter)	s "Cleaning the Air Filter" p.120
J	Air filter cover	Opens and closes the air filter cover.
		s "Replacing the Air Filter" p.125
K	Security slot	The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver
		Security System manufactured by Kensington.
		s "Anti-Theft Lock" p.69
L	Control panel	Operates the projector.
		s "Control Panel" p.15
M	Horizontal keystone	Corrects horizontal distortion in the projected image.
	adjuster	s "Correcting manually" p.42
N	Lamp cover	Open when replacing the projector's lamp.
		s "Replacing the Lamp" p.122
O	Lamp Cover Fixing	Screw to fix the lamp cover in place.
	Screw

Part Names and Functions		12

Rear

	Name	Function
A	Power inlet	Connects the power cord to the projector.
		s "From Installation to Projection" p.35
B	S-Video port	For S-video signals from video sources.
C	RS-232C port	When controlling the device from a computer, connect it
		to the computer with an RS-232C cable. This port is for
		control use and should not normally be used.
		s "ESC/VP21 Commands" p.73
D	Video port	Inputs composite video signals from video sources.
E	Audio-L/R port	Inputs audio from equipment connected to the S-Video
		port or the Video port.
F	Mic port	Inputs audio from the microphone.
G	Monitor Out port	Outputs analog RGB signals input from the Computer1
		port to an external monitor. You cannot output signals
		input from other ports or component video signals.
H	Audio1 port	Inputs audio from equipment connected to the
		Computer1 port.

		Name			Function
	I	Audio Output port	Outputs audio from the currently projected image to an
			external speaker.
	J	Audio2 port	Inputs audio from equipment connected to the
			Computer2 port.
	K	Speaker	Outputs audio.
	L	Remote receiver	Receives signals from the remote control.
	M	HDMI port	Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video
			equipment and computers. This projector is compatible
			with HDCPg.
			s "Connecting Image Sources" p.27
	N	Computer2 port	Inputs image signals from a computer and component
			video signals from other video sources.
	O	Computer1 port
	P	LAN port	Connects a LAN cable to connect to a network.
	Q	USB-B port	• Connects the projector to a computer using a USB cable,
			and projects the images on the computer.
			s "Projecting with USB Display" p.37
			• Connects the projector to a computer using a USB cable
			to use the Wireless Mouse function.
			s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the
			Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.60
	R	USB-A port	• Connects a USB memory device or a digital camera, and
			projects images using PC Free.
			s "Projecting Without a Computer (PC Free)"
			p.52
			• Connects the optional Document Camera.
			• Connects the optional Wireless LAN unit.
			s "Installing the Wireless LAN Unit" p.32
			• Connects the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB
			Key.
			s "Installing the Quick Wireless Connection USB
			Key" p.33

Part Names and Functions		13

		Name	Function
				Base
	S	Wireless LAN unit	This screw secures the wireless LAN unit cover.
					EB-950W/EB-940/EB-98/EB-97
		fixing screw

Part Names and Functions		14

EB-965/EB-955W/EB-945	Name	Function
	C Rear feet	When setup on a surface such as a desk, turn to extend and
		retract to adjust the horizontal tilt.
		s "Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt" p.46
	D Front adjustable foot	When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot to
		adjust the position of the image.
		s "Adjusting the Image Position" p.46

	Name	Function
A	Ceiling mount fixing	Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspending
	points (three points)	the projector from a ceiling.
		s "Installing the Projector" p.22
		s "Optional Accessories" p.128
B	Security cable	Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and
	installation point	lock it in place.
		s "Installing the wire lock" p.69

Part Names and Functions		15

Control Panel

Name	Function
A [Source Search]	Changes to the next input source that is sending an image.
button	s "Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the
	Projected Image (Source Search)" p.36
B [Enter] button	• When the Configuration menu or the Help screen is
[ ]	displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and
	moves to the next level.

•If pressed while projecting analog RGB signals from the Computer port, you can automatically optimize Tracking, Sync., and Position.

C [w][v] buttons	• Displays the Keystone screen allowing you to correct
	keystone distortion in vertical and horizontal
	directions.
	s "Correcting manually" p.42
	• If pressed when the Configuration menu or the Help
	screen is displayed, these buttons select menu items and
	setting values.
	s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82
	s "Using the Help" p.103

	Name	Function
D	[Help] button	Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how
		to deal with problems if they occur.
		s "Using the Help" p.103
E	[Esc] button	• Stops the current function.
		• If pressed when the Configuration menu is displayed, it
		moves to the previous menu level.
		s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82
F	[a][b] buttons	• Adjusts the volume.
		[a] Decreases the volume.
		[b] Increases the volume.
		s "Adjusting the Volume" p.46
		• Corrects keystone distortion in the horizontal direction
		when the Keystone screen is displayed.
		s "H/V-Keystone" p.43
		• If pressed when the Configuration menu or the Help
		screen is displayed, these buttons select menu items and
		setting values.
		s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82
		s "Using the Help" p.103
G	[Menu] button	Displays and closes the Configuration menu.
		s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82
H	Power button	Turns the projector power on or off.
	[t]	s "From Installation to Projection" p.35
I	Indicators	Indicates the projector's status.
		s "Reading the Indicators" p.104

Part Names and Functions

Remote Control

16

		Name		Function
A	Power button			Turns the projector power on or off.
	[t]			s "From Installation to Projection" p.35
B	[Computer] button			Each time you press the button, the input changes between
				images from the Computer1 port and the Computer2
				port.
C	[Video] button			Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles through
				the S-Video, Video, and HDMI ports.
D	Numeric buttons			Enter the Password.
				s "Setting Password Protect" p.65
E	[Auto] button			If pressed while projecting analog RGB signals from the
				Computer port, you can automatically optimize Tracking,
				Sync., and Position.
F	[Aspect] button			Each time the button is pressed, the aspect mode changes.
				s "Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image"
				p.48
G	[Num] button			Hold down this button and press the numeric buttons to
				enter passwords and numbers.
				s "Setting Password Protect" p.65
H	[Menu] button			Displays and closes the Configuration menu.
				s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82
I	[	][	][ ][ ]	• When the Configuration menu or the Help screen is
				displayed, pressing these buttons selects menu items
	buttons			and setting values.
				s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82
				• When projecting using PC Free, pressing these buttons
				displays the previous/next image, rotates the image, and
				so on.
				s "PC Free operating methods" p.53
				• During Wireless Mouse function, the mouse pointer
				moves in the direction of the button that was pushed.
				s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the
				Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.60

Part Names and Functions		17

Name	Function
J [ ] button	• When the Configuration menu or the Help screen is
	displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and
	moves to the next level.
	s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82

•Acts as a mouse's left button when using the Wireless Mouse function.

s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.60

K [User] button	Select any frequently used item from the six available
	Configuration menu items, and assign it to this button. By
	pressing the [User] button, the assigned menu item
	selection/adjustment screen is displayed, allowing you to
	make one-touch settings/adjustments.
	s "Settings Menu" p.88
	Power Consumption is assigned as the default setting.
L [Page] buttons	Changes pages in files such as PowerPoint files when using
[[][]]	the following projection methods.
	• When using the Wireless Mouse function
	s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the
	Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.60
	• When using USB Display
	s "Projecting with USB Display" p.37
	• When using Network connection
	When projecting images using PC Free, pressing these
	buttons displays the previous/next screen.
M [E-Zoom] buttons	Enlarges or reduces the image without changing the
[z][x]	projection size.
	s "Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)" p.59

	Name	Function
N	[A/V Mute] button	• Turns the video and audio on or off.
		s "Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V
		Mute)" p.57
		• You can change the Projection mode as follows by
		pressing the button for about five seconds.
		FrontWFront/Ceiling
		RearWRear/Ceiling
O	[Help] button	Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how
		to deal with problems if they occur.
		s "Using the Help" p.103
P	[Freeze] button	Images are paused or unpaused.
		s "Freezing the Image (Freeze)" p.58
Q	[Volume] buttons	[a] Decreases the volume.
	[a][b]	[b] Increases the volume.
		s "Adjusting the Volume" p.46
R	[Pointer] button	Displays the on-screen pointer.
		s "Pointer Function (Pointer)" p.58
S	[Esc] button	• Stops the current function.
		• If pressed when the Configuration menu is displayed, it
		moves to the previous level.
		s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.82
		• Acts as a mouse's right button when using the Wireless
		Mouse function.
		s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the
		Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.60
T	[Color Mode] button	Each time the button is pressed, the Color Mode changes.
		s "Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color
		Mode)" p.47
U	[LAN] button	Switches to the image from the network connected device.

Part Names and Functions		18

Name	Function
V [USB] button	Each time the button is pressed, it cycles through the
	following images:
	• USB Display
	• Images from the device connected to the USB-A port
W [Source Search]	Changes to the next input source that is sending an image.
button	s "Automatically Detect Input Signals and Change the
	Projected Image (Source Search)" p.36

XRemote control lightOutputs remote control signals. emitting area

Part Names and Functions

19

	Replacing the remote control batteries
						Caution
	If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not
						Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder to
	operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the
						ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way.
	batteries are becoming flat. When this happens, replace them with new
						If the batteries are not used correctly, they could explode or leak causing
	batteries. Have two AA size manganese or alkaline batteries ready. You
						a fire, injury, or damage to the product.
	cannot use other batteries except for the AA size manganese or alkaline.
					c
		Attention				Replace the battery cover.
		Make sure you read the following manual before handling the batteries.				Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.
		s Safety Instructions
	a		Remove the battery cover.	cover
			While pushing the battery compartment cover catch, lift the

up.

b Replace the old batteries with new batteries.

Part Names and Functions		20

Remote control operating range

Preparing the Projector

This chapter explains how to install the projector and connect projection sources.

Installing the Projector

Installation Methods

The projector supports the following four different projection methods. Install the projector according to the conditions of the installation location.

• Project images from in front of			• Project images from behind a
the screen. (Front projection)			translucent screen. (Rear projec
			tion)

•Suspend the projector from the ceiling and project images from in front of a screen. (Front/Ceil ing projection)

•Suspend the projector from the ceiling and project images from behind a translucent screen.

(Rear/Ceiling projection)

22

Warning

•A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling (ceiling mount). If it is not installed correctly, it could fall causing an accident and injury.

•If you use adhesives on the Ceiling mount fixing points to prevent the screws from loosening, or if you use things such as lubricants or oils on the projector, the projector case may crack causing it to fall from its ceiling mount. This could cause serious injury to anyone under the ceiling mount and could damage the projector.

When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants and so on.

•Do not cover the projector's air intake vent or air exhaust vent. If either of the vents are covered, the internal temperature could rise and cause a fire.

Attention

Do not use the projector on its side. This may cause malfunctions to occur.

a• An optional Ceiling mount is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

s "Optional Accessories" p.128

•The default Projection setting is Front. You can change from Front to Rear from the Configuration menu.

s Extended - Projection p.89

•You can change the Projection mode as follows by pressing down the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control for about five seconds.

FrontWFront/Ceiling RearWRear/Ceiling

Installing the Projector		23

Installation methods

Install the projector as follows.

• Install the projector so that it is parallel to the screen.

If the projector is installed at an angle to the screen, keystone distortion occurs in the projected image.

a• See the following if you cannot install the projector parallel to the screen.

s "Correcting Keystone Distortion" p.41

•See the following if you cannot install the projector on a level surface.

s "Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt" p.46 s "Correcting Keystone Distortion" p.41

•Place the projector on a level surface.

If the projector is tilted the projected image is also tilted.

Screen Size and Approximate Projection Distance

Projection size is determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. See the illustrations on the right to select the best position according to the screen size. The illustrations show the approximate shortest distance at maximum zoom. See the following for more information on the projection distance.

s "Screen Size and Projection Distance" p.129

aWhen you correct keystone distortion, the projected image may be reduced.

Installing the Projector		24

16:10 Screen Size

For EB-950W

150”

100”

80”

50”

For EB-955W

150”

100”

80”

50”

4:3	Screen	Size
For EB-98/EB-97
		150”
		100”
		80”
		50”
For EB-965/EB-945

150”

100”

80”

50”

Installing the Projector		25

For EB-940

150”

100”

80”

50”

Connecting Equipment		26

The port name, number, 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.

AWhen using the supplied computer cable

Connect the computer's display output port to the projector's Computer port. 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.

BWhen using the supplied or commercially available USB cable

Connect the computer's USB port to the projector's USB-B port. You can send the computer's audio with the projected image.

CWhen using a commercially available HDMI cable

Connect the computer's HDMI port to the projector's HDMI port. You can send the computer's audio with the projected image.

a

• You

can

change the audio input source in Audio Output.

s Extended - A/V Settings - Audio Output p.89

• You

can

use a

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.37

Connecting Equipment		27

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.

AWhen using a commercially available video or S-video cable

Connect the video output port on the image source to the projector's Video port. Or, connect the S-video output port on the image source to the projector's S-Video port. 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.

BWhen using the optional component video cable s "Optional Accessories" p.128

Connect the component output port on the image source to the projector's Computer input port. You can output audio from the projector's speaker by connecting the audio output port on the image source to the projector's Audio1 or Audio2 port using a commercially available audio cable.

CWhen using a commercially available HDMI cable

Connect the HDMI port on the image source to the projector's HDMI port. You can send the image source's audio with the projected image.

S-VIDEO

Connecting Equipment		28

Attention

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	• You can change the audio input source in Audio Output.
	s Extended - A/V Settings - Audio Output p.89
	• 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 projectors.
	• When using a commercially available 2RCA(L/R)/stereo mini-pin audio cable, make sure it is labeled "No resistance".

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-A port on the projector.

When the USB device is connected, you can project image files on the USB memory or digital camera using PC Free. s "PC Free examples" p.52

Connecting Equipment		29

Attention

• 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 the USB cable provided with the device.
• Use a	USB	cable less than three meters in length. If the cable exceeds three meters, PC				Free may not function correctly.

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.

AWhen 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.

BWhen outputting audio to an external speaker

Connect the external speaker to the projector's Audio Out port using a commercially available audio cable.

CWhen 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 - A/V Settings - Plug-in Power p.89

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30

a	• If	you set Standby Mode to Communication On, you can perform the		following operations even if the projector is off.
	-	Outputting	images to an external monitor (only when A/V Output is	set to Always On).
	-	Outputting	microphone audio from the projector's speaker (only when	A/V Output is set to Always On).
	- Outputting		audio from an externally connected speaker (audio from USB or LAN cannot be output).
	s ECO - Standby Mode p.99
	s Extended - A/V Settings p.89

•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.