Epson EB-X12, EB-W12 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.109
	[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

Contents		3

Notations Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction

Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

List of Functions by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 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 (EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12/EB-S12/EB-X11 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Horizontal keystone adjuster (EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12/EB-S12/EB-X11 only) . . . . . 8 Useful Functions for Projecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Increasing projection content in wide (WXGA) screen (EB-W12 only) . . . . . . . . . . 8 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Remote control operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preparing the Projector

Installing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installation methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Screen Size and Approximate Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting Image Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connecting External Equipment (EB-S12/EB-X11/EB-S11 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Basic Usage

Projecting 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Correcting manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting the Image Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Correcting the Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting Auto Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Changing methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Changing the aspect mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Useful Functions

Projection Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Specifications for files that can be projected using Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Slideshow examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Slideshow operating methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Projecting the selected image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Projecting image files in a folder in sequence (Slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Image file display settings and Slideshow operation settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Freezing the Image (Freeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Pointer Function (Pointer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse) . . . . . . 55 Saving a User's Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Managing Users (Password Protect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Kinds of Password Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Setting Password Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Entering the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Restricting Operation (Control Panel Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Anti-Theft Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Installing the wire lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Monitoring and Controlling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

ESC/VP21 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Command list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Communications protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Configuration Menu

Using the Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

List of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Configuration Menu Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Signal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Extended Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Info Menu (Display Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Troubleshooting

Using the Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 When the Indicators Provide No Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Problems Relating to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 No images appear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Moving images are not displayed (only the moving image portion turns black)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Projection stops automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 The message Not supported is displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 The message No Signal is displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Images are fuzzy, out of focus, or distorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Interference or distortion appear in images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The image is truncated (large) or small, or the aspect is not suitable . . . . . . . . . 83 Image colors are not right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Images appear dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Problems when Projection Starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 The projector does not turn on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 No sound can be heard or the sound is faint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 The remote control does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 I want to change the language for messages and menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Image file names are not displayed correctly in Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Maintenance

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Cleaning the Projector's Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Contents		5

Replacing Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

112

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Lamp replacement period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

How to replace the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Resetting the lamp hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Air filter replacement period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

How to replace the air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Appendix

Optional Accessories and Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Screen Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Projection Distance (For EB-W12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Projection Distance (For EB-X14/EB-X12/EB-X11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Projection Distance (For EB-S12/EB-S11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Supported Monitor Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Supported Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Computer signals (analog RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Component Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Composite video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Input signal from the HDMI port (EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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

104

Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

About Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	111
General Notice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	111

Introduction

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

Projector Features		7

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-X14

EB-W12

EB-X12

EB-S12

EB-X11

EB-S11

USB Display

HDMI Connection

-

-

-

External Equipment

-

-

-

*1

Connection

Auto V-Keystone

-

H-Keystone Adjuster

-*2

Quick Corner

Slideshow

*1

Depending on

the area

of purchase, this may not be available.

*2

Although the

horizontal

keystone

adjuster is not

installed for

this model,

you can perform

H-Keystone from the control panel or the Configuration menu.

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.32

Horizontal keystone adjuster (EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12/EB-S12/EB- X11 only)

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.37

Detecting projector movements and automatically correcting image distortion (EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12/EB-S12/EB-X11 only)

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

s "Correcting automatically" p.36

Useful Functions for Projecting Images

Increasing projection content in wide (WXGA) screen (EB-W12 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.43

Projector Features		9

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.53

s "Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)" p.54

s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.55

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.97

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.58

•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.60

•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.61

Part Names and Functions		10

All of the features in this guide are explained using illustrations of EB-W12 unless otherwise mentioned.

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.
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.40
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.40
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.52
F	Remote receiver	Receives signals from the remote control.
G	Focus ring	Adjusts the image focus.
		s "Correcting the Focus" p.41
H	Zoom ring	Adjusts the image size.
	(EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-	s "Adjusting the Image Size" p.40
	X12/EB-X11 only)
I	Air intake vent	Takes in air to cool the projector internally.
	(air filter)	s "Cleaning the Air Filter" p.89
J	Air filter cover	Opens and closes the air filter cover.
		s "Replacing the Air Filter" p.94
K	Speaker	Outputs audio.
L	Indicators	Indicates the projector's status.
		s "Reading the Indicators" p.76
M	Control panel	Operates the projector.
		s "Base" p.13
N	Horizontal keystone	Corrects horizontal distortion in the projected image.
	adjuster	s "Correcting manually" p.37
	(EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-
	X12/EB-S12/EB-X11
	only)

Part Names and Functions

	Name	Function
O	Lamp cover	Open when replacing the projector's lamp.
		s "Replacing the Lamp" p.91

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Rear

EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12

EB-S12/EB-X11/EB-S11

	Name	Function
A	Remote receiver	Receives signals from the remote control.
B	Power inlet	Connects the power cable to the projector.
		s "From Installation to Projection" p.30
C	Video port	Inputs composite video signals from video sources.

Part Names and Functions		12

	Name		Function
D	Security slot	The Security slot is compatible with the Microsaver
		Security System manufactured by Kensington.
		s "Anti-Theft Lock" p.61
E	Lamp Cover Fixing	Screw to fix the lamp cover in place.
	Screw
F	HDMI port (EB-X14/	Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video
	EB-W12/EB-X12 only)	equipment and computers. This projector is
		compatible with HDCPg.
		s "Connecting Equipment" p.23
G	Computer port	Inputs image signals from a computer and component
		video signals from other video sources.
H	USB(TypeB) port	• Connects the projector to a computer via the USB
		cable, and the image on the computer is projected.
		s "Projecting with USB Display" p.32
		• Also use this port to connect to a computer via the
		USB cable to use the Wireless Mouse function.
		s "Using the Remote Control to Operate the
		Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)" p.55
I	USB(TypeA) port	• Connects a USB memory device or a digital camera,
		and projects images as a Slideshow.
		s "Projecting Without a Computer (Slideshow)"
		p.47
		• Connects the optional Document Camera.
J	S-Video port	For S-video signals from video sources.
K	Audio-L/R port	Inputs audio from equipment connected to the
		Computer port, the S-Video port, or the Video port.
L	Monitor Out port*	Outputs analog RGB signals input from the Computer
	(EB-S12/EB-X11/EB-	port to an external monitor. You cannot output
	S11 only)	signals input from other ports or component video
		signals.

	Name	Function
M	Audio Output port *	Outputs the sound of the image currently being
	(EB-S12/EB-X11/EB-	projected to external speakers.
	S11 only)
N	RS-232C port	When controlling the projector from a computer,
	(EB-X11/EB-S11 only)	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.62

*Depending on the area of purchase, the Monitor Out port and the Audio Output port may not be available for EB-S12.

Part Names and Functions		13

Base

	Name	Function
C	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.40
D	Security cable	Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and
	installation point	lock it in place.
		s "Installing the wire lock" p.61

Name	Function

ACeiling mount fixing Attach the optional Ceiling Mount here when suspending points (three points) the projector from a ceiling.

s "Installing the Projector" p.20

s "Optional Accessories" p.97

B 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.41

Part Names and Functions		14

Control Panel

Name	Function
A [t] button	Turns the projector power on or off.
	s "From Installation to Projection" p.30
B [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.31
C [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.

	Name	Function
D	[w][v] buttons	• Displays the Keystone screen allowing you to correct
		keystone distortion in vertical and horizontal
		directions.
		s "Correcting manually" p.37
		• 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.65
		s "Using the Help" p.75
E	[Help] button	Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how
		to deal with problems if they occur.
		s "Using the Help" p.75
F	[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.65
G	[a][b] buttons	• For EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12/EB-X11
	or [Wide][Tele]	[a] Decreases the volume.
	buttons	[b] Increases the volume.
		s "Adjusting the Volume" p.41
		• For EB-S12/EB-S11
		[Wide]: Enlarges the size of the projected image.
		[Tele]: Reduces the size of the projected image.
		s "Adjusting the Image Size" p.40
		• Corrects keystone distortion in the horizontal direction
		when the Keystone screen is displayed.
		s "H/V-Keystone" p.37
		• 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.65
		s "Using the Help" p.75
H	[Menu] button	Displays and closes the Configuration menu.
		s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.65

Part Names and Functions

Remote Control

15

	Name	Function
A	[t] button	Turns the projector power on or off.
		s "From Installation to Projection" p.30
B	[Computer] button	Changes to images from the Computer port.
C	[Video] button	• For EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12
		Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles
		through the S-Video, Video, and HDMI ports.
		• For EB-S12/EB-X11/EB-S11
		Each time the button is pressed, the input changes
		between images from the S-Video port to the Video
		port.
D	Numeric buttons	Enter the Password.
		s "Setting Password Protect" p.58
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.43
G	[Num] button	Hold down this button and press the numeric buttons to
		enter passwords and numbers.
		s "Setting Password Protect" p.58
H	[Menu] button	Displays and closes the Configuration menu.
		s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.65

Part Names and Functions		16

	Name		Function
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.65

•When projecting a Slideshow, pressing these buttons displays the previous/next image, rotates the image, and so on.

s "Slideshow operating methods" p.47

•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.55

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.65

•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.55

K [User] button	Select any frequently used item from the five 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.70
	Power Consumption is assigned as the default setting.

	Name	Function
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.55
		• When using USB Display
		s "Projecting with USB Display" p.32
		When projecting images using Slideshow, 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.54
N	[A/V Mute] button	• Turns the video and audio on or off.
		s "Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V
		Mute)" p.52
		• 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.75
P	[Freeze] button	Images are paused or unpaused.
		s "Freezing the Image (Freeze)" p.52
Q	[Volume] buttons	[a] Decreases the volume.
	[a][b]	[b] Increases the volume.
		s "Adjusting the Volume" p.41
R	[Pointer] button	Displays the on-screen pointer.
		s "Pointer Function (Pointer)" p.53

Part Names and Functions		17

	Name	Function
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.65
		• 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.55
T	[Color Mode] button	Each time the button is pressed, the Color Mode changes.
		s "Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color
		Mode)" p.41
U	[LAN] button	Not available for this projector.
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(TypeA)
		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.31
X	Remote control light-	Outputs remote control signals.
	emitting area

Replacing the remote control batteries

If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat. When this happens, replace them with new batteries. Have two AA size manganese or alkaline batteries ready. You cannot use other batteries except for the AA size manganese or alkaline.

Attention

Make sure you read the following manual before handling the batteries.

s Safety Instructions

a Remove the battery cover.

While pushing the battery compartment cover catch, lift the cover up.

b Replace the old batteries with new batteries.

Part Names and Functions		18

Caution

Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder to ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way.

c Replace the battery cover.

Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.

Remote control operating range

Preparing the Projector

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

Installing the Projector		20

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)

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.

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

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

(Rear/Ceiling projection)

Attention

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

•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.

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

s "Optional Accessories" p.97

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

s Extended - Projection p.71

•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

Installation methods

Install the projector as follows.

Installing the Projector		21

• 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.

•Place the projector on a level surface.

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

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

s "Correcting Keystone Distortion" p.36

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

s "Adjusting the Horizontal Tilt" p.41 s "Correcting Keystone Distortion" p.36

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.98

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

16:10 Screen Size

EB-W12

150”

(320×200cm)

100”

(220×130cm)

80”

(170×110cm)

50”

(110×67cm)

4:3 Screen Size

EB-X14/EB-X12/EB-X11

Installing the Projector		22

EB-S12/EB-S11

Connecting Equipment		23

Illustrations in this section are of EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12 or EB-X11/EB-S11.

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.

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 audio output port on the computer to the projector's Audio Input 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(TypeB) port. You can send the computer's audio with the projected image.

CWhen using a commercially available HDMI cable (EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12 only)

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

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a	• 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.32
	• Depending on the model used and the	area of purchase, the USB	cable may	not be	supplied	with the projector.

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 Input port using a commercially available audio cable.

BWhen using the optional component video cable s "Optional Accessories" p.97

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 Audio Input port using a commercially available audio cable.

CWhen using a commercially available HDMI cable (EB-X14/EB-W12/EB-X12 only)

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.

Connecting Equipment		25

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".

Connecting Equipment		26

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.47

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.31

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 3	m in length. If the cable	exceeds 3	m, Slideshow may not function correctly.

Connecting Equipment		27

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 (EB-S12/EB-X11/EB-S11 only)

You can output images and audio by connecting an external monitor or speaker.

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.

Connecting Equipment		28

a	• If you set Standby Mode to Communication On, you can output images to	an external	monitor even	if the projector is in standby mode.
	s Extended - Standby Mode p.71
	• Only analog RGB signals from the Computer 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.

•Depending on the area of purchase, the external equipment connection may not be available for EB-S12.

Basic Usage

This chapter explains how to project and adjust images.

Projecting Images

From Installation to Projection

This section explains the procedure for connecting the projector to a computer with the computer cable and projecting images.

	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.

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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.

aThe 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

aAfter projecting the image, adjust the image if necessary. s "Correcting Keystone Distortion" p.36

s "Correcting the Focus" p.41