Epson EX71, EX 31 User Manual
EX31/EX51/EX71
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Projector Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Projector Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Projector Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Projector Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting to the VGA Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting an HDMI Video Source
(EX51/EX71 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting External Speakers (EX31 Only) . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting a Digital Camera or Other USB Device
(EX51/EX71 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Shutting Down the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 45
Selecting an Image Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjusting the Position of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Focusing and Zooming the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 53
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Zooming In on Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 56
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Presenting a Slideshow (EX51/EX71 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Starting a Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Selecting Slideshow Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using Security Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Solving Problems With the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Solving Problems With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
A
B
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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Welcome
The EX31/EX51/EX71 is an easy-to-use, compact, lightweight
projector with a built-in speaker. It offers up to 2500 lumens of white
and color light output (brightness). It also provides a native SVGA
(EX31), XGA (EX51), or WXGA (EX71) resolution. You can connect
it to a wide range of computers and video sources. You can also project
JPEG files from a USB storage device (EX51/EX71 only).
Your projector offers these easy setup, control, and security features:
■ Plug n’ Play instant setup—instantly project images from a
Windows
■ Ultra HD-quality with just one cable—all digital HDMI
®
PC via USB connection
audio/video connection (EX51/EX71 only)
■ PC-free slideshows and presentations—USB thumb drive port
(EX51/EX71 only)
■ Quick, convenient control—Direct Power On, sleep mode,
Instant Off
■ Easy picture adjustment—ultra flexible, Auto Keystone
®
/On
correction and optical zoom (EX51/EX71 only)
■ Security features—password protection, user’s logo, projector
button lock, security cable attachment (cable not included), and a
slot for an optional Kensington
®
security lock
Additional enhancements:
■ 2000:1 contrast ratio (in Dynamic color mode with Auto Iris
setting turned on)
■ Integral lens cover (A/V Mute slide) that won’t get lost
■ Low power, long-lasting lamp with 2 Power Consumption modes
■ Carrying case and remote control included
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Using Your Documentation
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■ Notes contain important information about your projector.
■ Tips contain additional projection hints.
Getting More Information
Need quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can
look for help:
■ Quick Setup sheet
Provides information for connecting the projector to your
equipment, displaying and adjusting the image, and solving
display problems.
■ Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
?Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 90
for details.
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■ epson.com/support
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
■ PrivateLine
®
support
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the
sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine
Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter
the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 100 for more
information.
Projector Parts
Front
Ventilation
slots
Lens
cover tab
A/V mute slide
(lens cover)
Foot release
lever
EX51/EX71 Back
Infrared
receiver
Lamp cover
USB (TypeB) port
S-Video port
Video
port
Zoom ring (EX 51/71) only
Focus ring
Adjustable
foot
Computer
(Component
Video) port
Control panel
Infrared
receiver
HDMI
port
Air
filter
Lamp cover
screw
Air filter
cover
Kensington
lock port
Rear
adjustable
foot
AC
power
inlet
Audio
ports
USB
(TypeA)
port
Rear adjustable
foot
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EX31 Back
Infrared
receiver
S-Video port
Audio
out port
USB (TypeB) port
Video
port
Computer
(Component
Video) port
Lamp cover
screw
Rear
adjustable
foot
Audio in
port
AC
power
inlet
Rear adjustable
foot
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Projector Control Panel
EX31
Source Search button
(searches for connected
video sources)
Power
light
Power
button
Menu button
(displays
projector menus)
Keystone button
(corrects screen shape)
Esc button
(exits menu
items)
Help
button
Lamp and
Temperature
warning lights
EX51/EX71
Source Search button
(searches for connected
video sources)
Power
light
Power
button
Wide button
(increases
image size
Keystone button
(corrects screen
shape)
Keystone button
(corrects screen shape)
Menu button
(displays
projector menus)
Volume
down button
Tele button
(decreases
image size
Enter button
(selects
menu items)
Esc button
(exits menu
items)
Help
button
Volume up
button
Lamp and
Temperature
warning lights
Keystone button
(corrects screen
shape)
Enter button
(selects
menu items)
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Remote Control
Source Search and
Source buttons (select
image source)
Power button
A/V Mute button
(turns off image)
Aspect button
(changes screen size)
Page Up/Down buttons
(control PowerPoint
slides; USB cable required)
E-Zoom +/– buttons
(zoom into image)
Menu button
(accesses
projector menus)
®
Freeze button
(stops image)
User button
(lets you assign
function)
Color Mode button
(changes display
mode)
Num button
(activates number
buttons)
Esc button
(exits menus)
Menu navigation
(arrow) buttons
and Enter button
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Projector Dimensions
Use the dimensions below to guide you in placing or installing the
projector.
11.61 in.
(295 mm)
3.11 in.
(79 mm)
3.03 in.
(77 mm)
3.62 in.
(92 mm)
1.5 in.
(38.3 mm)
1.57 in.
(39.8 mm);
center of lens
to mounting
bracket holes
8.98 in.
(228 mm)
0.51 in.
(13 mm)
9.59 in.
(243.5 mm)
5.04 in. (128 mm)
0.98 in.
(25 mm)
1.48 in.
(37.5 mm)
3.66 in.
(93 mm)
Mounting
screw holes
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Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with
confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your
projector.
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In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
Road Service. In the
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for
your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement
unit anywhere in the United States or Canada. See the brochure
included with your projector for details.
You can register using the included CD, or you can register online at
epson.com/webreg
. Registering also lets you receive special updates on
new accessories, products, and service.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following
optional accessories:
Product Part number
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Replacement lamp V13H010L54
Replacement air filter set V13H134A25
Universal projector ceiling mount
Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit
False ceiling plate kit
Structural round ceiling plate
Adjustable extension column (pipe) 8” - 11”
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
Accolade
®
Duet™ Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9)
ELPMBPJF
ELPMBP01
ELPMBP02
ELPMBP03
ELPMBC01
ELPSC06
ELPSC08
ELPSC80
Product Part number
Component-to-VGA video cable
S-Video cable
DC-06 document camera (ELPDC06)
DC-10s document camera
Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook
Wheeled soft carrying case
Molded hard-shell wheeled carrying case
Swiss Gear
®
backpack
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
V12H321001
ELPDC10S
ELPKS61
ELPKS62
ELPKS58
ELPKS63
You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales).
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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to
a notebook or desktop computer or to video equipment, such as a
VCR, DVD player, or video camera.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital
camera (EX51/EX71 only).
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■ Unpacking the projector
■ Positioning the projector
■ Connecting to a computer
■ Connecting to video equipment
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■ Playing sound through the projector
■ Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device (EX51/EX71
only)
■ Turning the projector on and off
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Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts:
Password Protected
sticker
2 AA batteries
(for remote control)
USB cable
Projector
Power cord
VGA computer cable
PDF manuals and
registration CD-ROM
Remote control
Carrying case
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location. See page 87 for transportation
instructions. (If you are moving the projector by hand, use the
carrying case.)
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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■ To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need
an HDMI cable (EX51/EX71 only). One may be provided with
your video equipment.
■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other
video device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
the ELPKC19 cable from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on
page 16.
■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 16.
■ To receive an audio signal, you’ll need an RCA-type audio cable
with two male plugs, or a stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable
(with red and white jacks on one end) for the EX31.
Positioning the Projector
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets
you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain
close enough to the equipment to be able to control it.
Keep these considerations in mind as you position the projector:
■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■ Make sure the projector is within 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) of a
grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.
Setting Up the Projector 21
Image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on the
aspect ratio (image shape), how you zoom into the image, and
whether you’ve adjusted other image settings. Use the illustrations and
tables below to help you determine the projection distance.
Center of
lens
Center of
lens
You can also use the Image Size Calculator
EX31 (4:3 images)
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
30 inches
(76 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
34 to 47 inches
(87 to 119 cm)
58 to 79 inches
(147 to 200 cm)
70 to 95 inches
(177 to 240 cm)
93 to 126 inches
(237 to 321 cm)
117 to 158 inches
(297 to 402 cm)
176 to 238 inches
(447 to 605 cm)
235 to 318 inches
(597 to 807 cm)
on the Epson website.
–2 inches
(–5 cm)
–3.3 inches
(–8 cm)
–3.9 inches
(–10 cm)
–5.2 inches
(–13 cm)
–6.5 inches
(–17 cm)
–9.8 inches
(–25 cm)
–13.1 inches
(–33 cm)
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EX31 (16:9 images)
Screen size
30 inches
(76 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
EX51 (4:3 images)
Screen size
30 inches
(76 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
37 to 51 inches
(95 to 130 cm)
63 to 86 inches
(161 to 218 cm)
76 to 103 inches
(193 to 262 cm)
102 to 138 inches
(259 to 350 cm)
128 to 173 inches
(324 to 438 cm)
192 to 259 inches
(487 to 659 cm)
256 to 346 inches
(651 to 880 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
35 to 42 inches
(89 to 107 cm)
47 to 56 inches
(119 to 143 cm)
59 to 71 inches
(150 to 180 cm)
71 to 85 inches
(180 to 217 cm)
95 to 114 inches
(241 to 290 cm)
119 to 143 inches
(302 to 363 cm)
179 to 215 inches
(454 to 546 cm)
239 to 287 inches
(607 to 729 cm)
299 to 359 inches
(759 to 912 cm)
+0.3 inch
(+1 cm)
+ 0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.6 inch
(+2 cm)
+0.8 inch
(+2 cm)
+1.1 inches
(+3 cm)
+1.6 inches
(+4 cm)
+2.1 inches
(+5 cm)
–2 inches
(–5 cm)
–2.7 inches
(–7 cm)
–3.3 inches
(–8 cm)
–4 inches
(–10 cm)
–5.3 inches
(–14 cm)
–6.7 inches
(–17 cm)
–10 inches
(–25 cm)
–13.3 inches
(–34 cm)
–16.7 inches
(–42 cm)
Setting Up the Projector 23
Screen size
300 inches
(762 cm)
EX51 (16:9 images)
Screen size
30 inches
(76 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)
275 inches
(699 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
359 to 431 inches
(912 to 1095 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
38 to 46 inches
(97 to 117 cm)
51 to 62 inches
(130 to 156 cm)
64 to 77 inches
(163 to 196 cm)
77 to 93 inches
(196 to 236 cm)
103 to 124 inches
(263 to 316 cm)
130 to 156 inches
(329 to 396 cm)
195 to 234 inches
(495 to 595 cm)
260 to 313 inches
(661 to 794 cm)
326 to 391 inches
(827 to 994 cm)
358 to 430 inches
(910 to 1093 cm)
–20 inches
(–51 cm)
+0.3 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.4 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.7 inch
(+2 cm)
+0.9 inch
(+2 cm)
+1.4 inches
(+3 cm)
+1.8 inches
(+5 cm)
+2.3 inches
(+6 cm)
+2.5 inches
(+6 cm)
24 Setting Up the Projector
EX71 (16:10 image)
Diagonal screen
size
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
44 to 53 inches
(111 to 134 cm)
55 to 66 inches
(139 to 168 cm)
66 to 79 inches
(168 to 202 cm)
88 to 106 inches
(225 to 270 cm)
–3 inches
(–8 cm)
–3.8 inches
(–10 cm)
–4.5 inches
(–12 cm)
–6.1 inches
(–15 cm)
Diagonal screen
size
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
320 inches
(813 cm)
EX71 (4:3 image)
Screen size
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
280 inches
(711 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
111 to 133 inches
(281 to 338 cm)
167 to 200 inches
(424 to 509 cm)
223 to 268 inches
(566 to 680 cm)
357 to 429 inches
(907 to 1089 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
50 to 60 inches
(126 to 152 cm)
62 to 75 inches
(158 to 190 cm)
75 to 90 inches
(190 to 229 cm)
100 to 121 inches
(255 to 306 cm)
126 to 151 inches
(319 to 383 cm)
189 to 227 inches
(480 to 577 cm)
252 to 303 inches
(641 to 770 cm)
354 to 425 inches
(898 to 1079 cm
–7.6 inches
(–19 cm)
–11.4 inches
(–29 cm)
–15.1 inches
(–38 cm)
–24.2 inches
(–62 cm)
–3.4 inches
(–9 cm)
–4.3 inches
(–11 cm)
–5.1 inches
(–13 cm)
–6.9 inches
(–17 cm)
–8.6 inches
(–22 cm)
–12.9 inches
(–33 cm)
–17.1 inches
(–44 cm)
–24 inches
(–61 cm)
Setting Up the Projector 25
EX71 (16:9 image)
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
310 inches
(787 cm)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
45 to 54 inches
(114 to 137 cm)
56 to 68 inches
(143 to 172 cm)
68 to 82 inches
(172 to 208 cm)
91 to 109 inches
(231 to 278 cm)
114 to 137 inches
(289 to 348 cm)
171 to 206 inches
(435 to 523 cm)
229 to 275 inches
(582 to 699 cm)
356 to 427 inches
(903 to 1084 cm)
Projector Placement Options
–2 inches
(–5 cm)
–2.5 inches
(–6 cm)
–3 inches
(–8 cm)
–4 inches
(–10 cm)
–5.1 inches
(–13 cm)
–7.6 inches
(–19 cm)
–10.1 inches
(–26 cm)
–15.7 inches
(–40 cm)
note
After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver
device to the lock port on the
projector. You can purchase
this from Epson; see
page 16.
26 Setting Up the Projector
®
anti-theft
When projecting from the front, you should place the projector
directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
The center of the lens should be about level with the bottom of the
screen.
Front projection
If you place the projector below screen level, you may need to tilt it up
by extending the front adjustable foot. Tilting the projector causes the
image to become “keystone” shaped, bu/t you can correct the
distortion (see page 47). The EX51/EX71 may be able to correct the
distortion automatically.
You can also install the projector in three other viewing setups: ceiling
projection, rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or
rear/ceiling projection.
Rear projectionCeiling projection Rear/ceiling projection
To project from overhead, you’ll need the optional ceiling mounting
hardware (see page 16). You’ll also need to select the appropriate
Projection setting in the projector’s Extended menu to orient the
image correctly (see page 71).
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to a Windows computer using the
projector’s
with you when you transport the projector (see page 28).
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard
video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook
computers, Macintosh PowerBook
hand-held devices. See page 30 for instructions.
To play sound through the projector, connect an audio cable (see
page 37).
You may be able to use your remote control as a wireless mouse when
projecting from a computer (see page 56).
TypeB USB port. This lets you carry a lightweight cable
®
and iBook® computers, and
Setting Up the Projector 27
note
The USB Display feature
does not support Mac OS.
Connecting to the USB Port
You can connect a Windows Vista, XP, or Windows 2000 (SP4)
computer to the projector’s
project your computer’s display. A USB 2.0 connection
(recommended) provides better picture quality and response than
USB 1.1.
The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port,
software from the projector is installed on your computer.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 40 to turn on the
projector.
TypeB (square) USB port and
2. Make sure the
to
USB Display (see page 70).
USB Type B setting on the Extended menu is set
3. Turn on your computer.
4. Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s
(square) USB port.
EX31
EX51/EX71
USB TypeB port
USB TypeB port
TypeB
28 Setting Up the Projector
5. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your notebook or desktop computer.
Messages appear on your computer screen as the projector is
recognized and the software is installed automatically.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Epson USB
Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature Warning,” select
Continue or Continue Anyway. (You see these instructions only
the first time you connect.)
After the software is installed, you see your computer’s current
desktop displayed by the projector. You can switch the projector
to other image sources using the
Source Search or Search
button on the remote control or the projector.
7. You can connect an optional audio cable if you want to play
sound through the projector (see page 37).
When you’ve finished making connections, see Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
When you’re done projecting from your computer, disconnect the
USB cable.
note
If the software does not
install automatically, you
can install it manually.
Setting Up the Projector 29
Connecting to the VGA Computer Port
You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that
came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a D-sub
15-pin port).
1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector’s
Computer (Component Video) port and the other end to your
computer’s monitor port.
caution
Don’t try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector, or the
device you are trying to
connect.
EX31
EX51/EX71
Computer (Component
Video) port
Computer (Component
Video) port
30 Setting Up the Projector
2. You may need to change the
projector’s Signal menu to
Input Signal setting in the
RGB or Auto (see page 68).
3. You can connect an optional audio cable to play sound through
the projector (see page 37).
4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse
(see page 56).
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