Epson EB-Z8050W manual

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    User’s Guide[...]

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    Notations Used in This Guide • Safety indications The documentation and th e projector u se graphical sy mbols 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 resu lt in personal [...]

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    N o t a t i o n s U s e d i n T h i s G u i d e .......................... 2 Introduction P r o j e c t o r F e a t u r e s .......... ................................. 7 E a s e o f u s e w h e n i n s t a l l e d o n a c e i l i n g m o u n t ............................ 7 R e l i a b l i t y y o u c a n d e p e n d o n ..........................[...]

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    S o f t k e y b o a r d o p e r a t i o n s ... .............. ............ .......... 5 5 B a s i c M e n u .................... ......... ............. ....... 5 6 W i r e l e s s L A N M e n u ( o n l y w h e n t h e o p t i o n a l w i r e l e s s L A N u n i t i s i n s t a l l e d ) .....5 7 Security menu (Only available when the op tional wi[...]

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    Reading Problem Mail Notificati on Function. . . . ............. 1 1 0 E S C / V P 2 1 C o m m a n d s ...... ................... ............. 1 1 1 C o m m a n d L i s t .................... .......................... . 1 1 1 C a b l e L a y o u t s ....... ............................. ............ 1 1 1 S e r i a l C o n n e c t i o n .........[...]

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

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    Ease of use when installed on a ceiling mount Centered l ens The lens is positioned in the center of the projector so it is well balanced and is easy to mount on a ceiling. This also mak es it easy to line up the screen and the projector. Equipped with elec tric lens shift, zoom and focu s functio ns Using the lens shift function that allows you to[...]

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    Reliablity you can depend on The projector is equipped with two lamps. Even if one of the lamps breaks, you can continue projecting with the other lamp and avoid disrupting important presentations. Large Projection Area and Precise Colors Equi pped with a high-r esol ution WUX GA panel (EB -Z800 0W U onl y) You can project a dramatic amount of info[...]

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    efficient and varied presentations and meetings. s Project or Operation Guide Connec t t o the pr ojector fr om computers v i a a networ k You can use your existing network to shar e the projector from multiple computers. Documents can be projected from each comp uter without having to change any ca- bles during meetings or pres entations. A lso, y[...]

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    Front/Top The illustration shows the projector with a standard zoom lens installed. Name Function A Handle Use these handles when carry ing the projector. Also, you can pass an anti-theft wire lock thr ough the handles to secure the projector. s p.41 Caution Do not carry the projector by one person. Two people are needed to unpack or carry the pro-[...]

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    Interface The following ports can be accessed by removing the interface cover. For information on how to remove t h e i n t e r f a c e c o v e r a n d c o n n e c t video equipment, s Quick Start Guide . Name Function A HDMI input port Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video equipment and computers. Th is projector is compatib le with HDCP[...]

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    Rear Name Function A Air exhaust ven t (La mp c over ) Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Also, open this cover to re place the projector's lamps. Caution Do not place objects that may become warped or otherwise affected by heat near the Air ex haust vent and do not put your face or hands near the vent while projectio [...]

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    Name Function N [ t ] button Turns the projector power On or Off. s Quick Start Guide Remote Control Part Names and Functions 13[...]

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    Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power On or Off. s Quick Start Guide B [Computer] button Changes to images from the Computer input port. s p.22 C [B NC] butto n Changes to images from the BNC input port. s p.22 D [V i deo] button Changes to images from the Video input port. s p.22 E [S-V ideo] button Changes to images from the S-Vi[...]

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    Name Function Z [User] button Press to assign a frequently used item from the six available configuration menu items. By pressing the button the assigned menu item selection/adjustment screen is displayed, allowing you to make one-touch settings/adjustments. s p.48 Test Pattern is assigned as the default setting. a [LA N] button Changes to images o[...]

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

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    There are two methods of correcting distortion in projected images as below. • Quick Corner This allow s you to manually correct each of the four corners of the projected image separately. s p.18 We recommend using Quick Corner to accurately adjust keystone distortion. • H/V-Keystone This allow s you to manually correct distortion in the horizo[...]

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    Correcting Distortion with Quick Corner Procedure A Press the [Menu] button, and then from the configuration menu select Settings - Keystone. s "Using the Configuration Menu" Using the Remote C ontr ol Using the C ontr ol panel B Select "Quick Corner", and then press the [Enter] button. Press the [Enter] button again to display [...]

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    D T o a d j u s t t h e s h a p e , u s e t h e [ h ] button on the remote control or the [ w / ], [ v / ], [ < / ], and [ > / ] buttons on the control panel. If the triangle in the direction you are adjusting the shape turns gray, as shown in the screenshot below, you cannot adjust the shape any further in that direction. E Repeat procedures[...]

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    q If the [Esc] button is held down for about two seconds while correcting with Quick Corn er, the following screen is displayed. Reset Quick Corner: Resets the result of Quick Corner corrections. Switch to H/V-Keystone: Switches the correction method to H/ V-Keystone . s p.48 Correcting Distortion in the Projected Image 20[...]

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    You can change the projected ima ge in the following two ways. • Changing by Source Search The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected. • Changing directly to the target image You can use the remote control buttons to change to the target input port.[...]

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    q The following screen showing the status of image signals is displayed when only the image that the projector is currently displaying is available, or when no image signal can be found. You c a n s e l e c t t h e i n p u t p o r t w h e r e t h e e q u i p m e n t y o u w a n t t o u s e i s connected. If no operation is performed after about 10 [...]

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    Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the setting that best corresponds to your surroundings when projecting. The brightness of the image varies depending on the mode selected. Mod e App lic ation Dynamic Ideal for use in a bright room. This is the brightest mode.[...]

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    Setting the Auto Iris By automatically setting the lumina nce according to the brightness of the displayed image, it lets you enjoy deep and rich images. Procedure A Press the [Menu] button, and select Image - Auto Iris from the configuration menu. s "Using the Configuration Menu" Using the Remote C ontr ol Using the C ontr ol panel B Sel[...]

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    a still photo. Also, you can perform operations such as changing between files during presentations from a computer without projecting any images if the freeze function is activated beforehand. Procedure Remote Control Each time you press the button, Freeze turns on or off. q • The image source continues to play back the moving images even while [...]

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    A Normal B 16:9 C Full D Zoom E Native Functions for Enhancing Projection 26[...]

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    Changing the Aspect for computer images You can change the aspect of projected images input from the Comp u t e r , B N C , D V I - D , o r H D M I i n p u t p o r t a s f o l l o w s . T h e o r i g i n a l aspect ratio is 16:10 because of the wide panel mounted on the projector. When projecting onto 16:9 screens, set the Aspect to 16:9. Set V a l[...]

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    Set V a lu es Opera ti on Pr oj ection ex a mpl e Full Project at full size. When a 1024x768 signal is input Zoom Projects the input image enlarged to the full lateral direction size as the aspect ratio remains. Parts that extend beyond the projection size are not projected. When a 1024x768 signal is input Functions for Enhancing Projection 28[...]

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    Set V a lu es Opera ti on Pr oj ection ex a mpl e Native Projects at the resolution of the input image size to the center of the screen. This is ideal for projecting clear images. If the image resolution exceeds the panel resolution of your projector, the edges of the image are not projected. When an 800x600 signal is input When a 2048x1536 signal [...]

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    Pointer Function (Pointer) This allows you to move a Pointer icon on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about. Procedure A Display the Pointer. Remote Control Each time you press the button, the pointer appears or disappears. B Move the Pointer icon ( ). Re m ote C on tro l q You can choose from three diff[...]

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    Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) This is useful when you want to expand images to see them in greater detail, such as graphs and tables. Procedure A Start E-Zoom. Remote Control B Move the ( ) to the area of the image that you wa nt to enlarge. Re m ote C on tro l C Enlarge. Re m ote C on tro l Each time the button is pressed, the area is expan[...]

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    When an ID is set for the projecto r and th e remote contro l, you can use the remote control to operate only the projector with a matching ID. This is very useful when managing multiple proje ctors. You can set an ID for the projector within a range of "1" to "9". The d e f a u l t v a l u e i s O f f . You can set an ID for th[...]

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    Setting the Projector ID Procedure A During projection, press the [Menu] button and select Extended - "Projector ID" from the configuration menu. s "Using the Config uration Menu" Using the Remote C ontr ol Using the C ontr ol panel B Choose the ID you want to set and press the [Enter] button. C Press the [Menu] button to close [...]

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    Setting the Remote Control ID Procedure A Set the remote cont rol ID switch to On. B While holding the [ID] button, press a number but ton to select a number to match the ID of the projector you want to operate. Once this setting has been made, the projector that can be operated by the remote control is limited. q The remote control ID setting is s[...]

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    When multiple projectors are lined up an d projecting images , you can manually correct the brightness and color tone of each projector's image so that the colors projected fr om each projector match closely. Use the multi-screen color adjustment function when the Color Mode of each projector is set to the same item. In some cases the brightne[...]

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    image, you can check the correct ion results and make corrections in the actual image. F Repeat procedures 3 to 5 un til corre ctions are finished . G When all corrections are fini shed, press the [Menu] button to close the confi guration menu. Correcting Color for Multiple Proje ctors (Multi-Screen Color Adjustment) 36[...]

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    The projector has the following enhanced security functions. • Password Protect You can limit who can use the projector. • Control Panel Lock/Lens Operation Lock You can prevent people changing th e settings on the projector without permission. s p.3 9 • Anti-Theft Lock The projector is equipped with vari ous types of anti-theft security devi[...]

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    q • If Password Protect is already activated, you must enter the Password. If the Password is entered correctly, the Password Protect setting menu is displayed. s "Entering the Password" • When the Password is set, stick the Password protect sticker in a visible position on the projector as a further theft deterrent. B Turn on Pow er [...]

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    Attention • If an incorrect Password is entered three times in s uccession, the message " The projector's operation will be locked. " is displayed for about five minutes, and then the projector switches to standby mode. If this happens, disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet and then reinsert it and turn the projector[...]

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    B Select either Full Lock or Partial Lock according to your purpose. C Select Yes when the confirma tion message is displayed. The Control panel buttons are locked according to the setting you chose. q You can release the Control panel lock by one of the following two methods. • From the Remote Control, select Of f in Settings - Control Panel Loc[...]

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    B Select "On". The buttons related to the lens operation are locked according to the setting you chose. Anti-Theft Lock As the projector is often setup on ceiling mounts and left in rooms unattended, the projector includes the following security devices to prevent someone from taking the projector. • Security slot The Security slot is c[...]

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    Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions.[...]

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    Selecting from the top menu Sele cting from the sub menu Changing the selected item Exit Using the Configuration Menu 43[...]

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    Image Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal current ly being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Sett ing details are saved for each image signal. An alo g RG B/ D ig it al RGB An alo g/ D ig ita l Comp on en t Vi d e o g / Com po si t e vi de o g / S- V ide o g Sub Menu Func tion Col o r M od e You can select [...]

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    Sub Menu Func tion Col o r A dj u s tm en t (This item cannot be selected if sRGB g is selected as the Color Mode setting from the Image menu.) You can make adjustments by choosing one of the following. Red , Green , Bl ue : You can adjust the saturation of each color individually. (This item cannot be displayed if Customized is selected as the Col[...]

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    Signal Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal current ly being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Sett ing details are saved for each image signal. Analo g RGB Dig ital RGB/ Digital Com po ne nt Vi d e o g Ana log Component V i deo Com po si t e vid eo g / S- V ide o g Sub Menu Func tion Auto Setup You can sele[...]

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    Sub Menu Func tion Noise R eduction (This cannot be set when a digital RGB signal is input) Smoothes out rough images. There are two modes. Select your favorite setting. It is recomme nd ed that this is set to Off when viewing image sources in wh ich noise is very low, such as for DVD s. DV I / HDMI V ideo R a nge (This cannot be set when a digital[...]

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    Settings Menu Sub Menu Func tion Ke ys t on e You can correct keystone distortion. H/V-Keystone : Corrects horizontal and vertical keys tone distortion. Select one of V-Keystone or H-Keysto ne . Use the [ w / ], [ v / ], [ < / ], and [ > / ] buttons on the control panel to perform similar corrections to V-Keystone an d H-Keystone . Quick Corn[...]

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    Sub Menu Func tion Test Pa ttern When the projector is setup, a Tes t Pattern is displayed so th at you can adjust the projection without connecting other equipme nt. While the Test Pattern is displayed, zoom, focus adjustments, and Keystone correction can be performed. To cancel the Test Pattern, press the [ESC] b utton on the Remote Control or th[...]

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    Sub Me nu Func tion Dir ec tion You can set from the following according to the way the projector is set up. s p.84 Normal , Pointing Up , Pointing Down Oper at ion Di rect Power On : Y o u c a n s e t w h e t h e r o r n o t ( On / Off ) to enable Direct Power On. Be careful when this item is set to On because this unit turns on at the time of pow[...]

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    Sub Me nu Func tion Languag e You can set the Language for message displays . Res e t You can reset Display * 1 , O p e r a t i o n * 2 , and Air Filter Notice from the Extended menu to their default settings. To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.68 * 1W h e n User's Logo Protect is set to On in Password Protect, setting[...]

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    Sub Me nu Func tion Wired LAN You can make network settings. DHCP : Y o u c a n s e t w h e t h e r o r n o t ( O n / O f f ) t o u s e D H C P . If this is set to On you cannot set a ny more addresses. IP Address : You can input the IP address assigned to the projector. * You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the a ddress. However,[...]

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    Sub Me nu Func tion Mail When this is set, you receive an e-mail notification if a problem or warning occurs in the projector. For information on the co ntents of the sent email, s "Reading Problem Mail Notification Function" p.110 Mail Notification : You can set whether or not (On/Off) to be notified by e-mail. If this is set to Off you [...]

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    Network Menu (EB-Z8050W only) When Network Protect is set to On in Password Protect , a message is displayed and the settings ca nnot be changed. You can make changes after setting Network Protect to Off . s p.37 Sub Menu Func tion Network Configur at ion The following menus are available for setting network items. Basic , Wireless LAN , Security ,[...]

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    Notes on operating the networ k menu Selecting from the top menu an d sub menus, and changing of selec ted items are the same as operations in the configuration menu. When done, make sure you go to the Setup complete , a n d s e l e c t o n e o f Yes , No , o r Cance l . W h e n y o u s e l e c t Yes or No , you return to the configuration menu. Ye[...]

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    A Each time this key is selected, it sets and changes b etween upper case and lower case letters. B Each time this key is selected, it sets and changes th e symbol keys for the section enclosed by the frame. Basic Menu Sub Menu Func tion Proje c tor N am e Displays the projector name us e d to identify the projector when connected to a networ k. Wh[...]

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    Sub Menu Func tion Web Control Pa ssword Set a password to use when making settings and controlling the pr ojector using Web Control. You can enter up to 8 single-byte a lphanumeric characters. Web control is a computer function that allows you to se t up and control the projector by using the Web browse r on a computer connected on a network. s Pr[...]

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    Sub Menu Func tion DHCP You can set whether or not ( On / Off ) to use DHCP g . If this is set to On you cannot set any more addresses. IP Addr es s You can input the IP address g assigned to the projector. You can input a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the addre ss. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used. 0.0.0.0, 127.x.x.x, 224[...]

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    Security menu (Only available when the optional wireless LAN unit is installed) When the optional wireless LAN unit is installed and being used in Manual Mode, it is strongly recommended that you set securit y. Sub Menu Func tion Sec urity Select one of the following security methods. When setting up security, follow the instructions from the admin[...]

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    Sy stem Authentic a tion PEAP/EAP-GTC User name, Password LEAP User name, Password EAP-Fast/MS-CHAPv2 User name, Password EAP-Fast/GTC User name, Password q • If using EAP, you need to make settings at the projector that ma tch the authentication server settings. Check with your network administrator for details on RADIUS settings. • Open “Ne[...]

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    Sub Menu Func tion Form at You can set the input method for the WEP encrypted key. ASCII : Input text. The method of inputting the encr ypted WEP with text differs depending on the acces s point. Check with the network administrator for the network in which the proj ector participates, and then set to "ASCII". HEX : Input in hexadecimal. [...]

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    The following items can be set. Sub Menu Func tion PS K ( Encry pti on k ey) You can enter a Pre-Shared Key (encrypted key) in single-byte al phanumeric characte rs. Enter at least 8 and up to 63 characters . When the Pre- Shared Key is entered and the [Enter] button is presse d, the value is set and displayed as a n asterisk ( * ). You cannot ente[...]

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    Wired LAN Menu Sub Menu Func tion DHCP You can set whether or not ( On / Off ) to use DHCP g . If this is set to On you cannot set any more addresses. IP Addr es s You can input the IP address g assigned to the projector. You can input a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the ad dress. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used. 0.0.0.0,[...]

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    Mail Menu When this is set, you receive an e-mail notification if a prob lem or warning occurs in the projector. For information on the co ntents of the sent e-mail, s p.110 Sub Menu Func tion Mail Notifi c a tion You can set whether or not ( On / Off ) to be notified by e-mail. SMTP S erver You can input the IP address g for the SMTP server for th[...]

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    Others Menu Sub Menu Func tion Trap IP A dd res s 1/ Trap IP Addr ess 2 You can register up to two for the SNMP g trap notification destination. You can input a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used. 127.x.x.x, 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 (where x is a number from 0 to 255) To use SNM[...]

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    Reset Menu Resets all of the network settings. Sub Menu Func tion Reset network settings. To reset all of the network settings, select Yes . After you reset all the settings, the Ba sic menu appears. List of Functions 66[...]

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    Info Menu (Display Only) Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected an d the status of the projector. Items that can be displayed var y depending on the image signal being projected as show n in the following screen shots. An alo g RG B/ D ig it al RGB/ Com ponent Vi de o g /D i g i t a l C o m p o n e n t V i d e o Com po si t [...]

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    Sub Me nu Func tion Serial Nu mb er Displays the projector's serial number. * The cumulative use time is displayed as "0H" for the first 10 ho urs. 10 hours and above is displayed as "10H", "11H", and so on . Reset Menu Sub Menu Func tion Res e t Al l You can reset all items in the configuration menu to their defa[...]

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    Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.[...]

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    If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help screen is displayed to assist you by pressing the [Help] button. You can solve problems by answering the questions. Procedure A Press the [Help] button. The Help screen is di splayed. Re m ot e C on trol B Select a menu item. Re m ot e C on trol C Confirm the selec tion. Re m o te Co nt rol Questions[...]

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    If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" be low. I f t h e i n d i c a t o r s d o n o t s h o w c l e a r l y w h a t t h e p r o b l e m m i g h t b e , r e f e r t o " W h e n t h e I n d i c a t o r s P r o v i d e N o H e l p " . s p.75[...]

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    E Indicates the projection lamp status. Refer to the following table to see what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate. If all indicators are off, check that the power cable is conne cted correctly and that the power is being supplied normally. Sometimes, when the power cable is unplugged, the t indicator remains lit for[...]

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    St atus Cause R emedy or Sta tus If it is cracked : Replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local deal er for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass (you canno t continue projecting until the lamp is replaced). s Epson Projector Contact List When using at an altitude of 1500 m or more, set Hig[...]

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    St atus Cause R emedy or Sta tus If it is not cracked : Re-fit the lamp and turn on the power. If the error continues : Replace the lamp with a ne w lamp and turn on the power. If the error continues : Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address prov ided in t[...]

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    When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to i mages • "No images appear" s p.76 Projection does not start, the projecti on area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, and so on.[...]

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    Problems relating to images No images appear Che ck Re me dy Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not conne cted correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the projector's power cable correctly. s Quic k Start Guide Check that your elect[...]

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    The message "Not supported " is displayed. Che ck Re me dy Is the image signal format setting correct? Only when projecting images from a video source Change the setting according to the si gnal for the connected equipment. s Signal Menu - Video Signal p.46 Do the image signal Resolution and the Refresh Rate correspond to the mode? Only w[...]

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    Che ck Re me dy Has condensation formed on the lens? If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold envi ronment to a warm environment, or if sud den ambient temperature changes occur, condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy. Set the projector up in th e room about one hour before it is used .[...]

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    Che ck Re me dy Is the computer set for dual display? Only when projecting computer im ages If dual display is activated in the "Dis play Properties" of the computer's Contro l panel, only about half of the image on the computer screen is projected. To display the entire image on the comp uter screen, turn off th e dual display setti[...]

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    Problems when projection starts No power supplied Che ck Re me dy Did you press the [ t ] button? Press the [ t ] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not conne cted correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Disconnect and then reconnect the power cable. s Quick Start Guide Check that your electr[...]

  • Page 81

    Other problems The Remote Control does not work Che ck Re me dy Is the remote control light-emitting area pointing towards th e remote receiver on the projector when it is operated? Point the remote control towards the Remote Receiver. Operating range s Quick Start Guide Is the remote control too far from the projector? The operating rang e for the[...]

  • Page 82

    Mail is not received even if a pro blem occurs in the projector Che ck Re me dy Is Standby Mode set to Communication On ? To use the Mail Notification function wh en the projector is in standby, set Communication On in Standby Mode from the configuration menu. s Extended Menu - Standby Mode p. 49 Did a fatal abnormality occur and the projector come[...]

  • Page 83

    Appendix This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of perfor mance from th e projector fo r a lo ng time to come.[...]

  • Page 84

    The projector can be mounted on a ceiling or placed on a desk as shown below. Also, this projector ca n project images to various places because it can project images vertically o r h o r i z o n t a l l y a t e a c h 9 0 ˚ a n g l e . Warning • A special method is required when in stalling the projector to project images downward (ceiling mount[...]

  • Page 85

    You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Warning Do not use sprays containing a flammabl e gas to remove dirt or dust which is adhering to parts such as the lens or filter of the projector. This coud be a cause of th e fire for the high temperature of lamps inside the unit. Clea[...]

  • Page 86

    C Remove the air filter. D With the front (the sid e with tabs) of the air filter facing down, tap the air filter four or five times to shake off the dust. Turn it over and tap the other side in the same way. Attention If the air filter is hit too hard, it may become unusable due to deformities and cracks. E Remove any dust remaining on the air fil[...]

  • Page 87

    G R e p l a c e t h e a i r f i l t e r c o v e r . Press the cover until it click s into place. q If a message is frequently displayed, even after cleaning, it is time to replace the air filter. Replace it with a new air filter. s p.92 Cleaning 87[...]

  • Page 88

    This section explains how to replace the Remote Control batteries, the l a m p , a n d t h e a i r f i l t e r . Replacing the Remote Control Batteries I f d e l a y s i n t h e r e s p o n s i v e n e s s o f t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l o c c u r o r i f i t does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batt[...]

  • Page 89

    Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Replace the lamp ." is displayed at the lower left of the projection screen when you start projecting. • The l amp indica tor fl ashes orange. Replace the lamp indicated by the flashing indicator, either lamp 1 or 2. • The projected image [...]

  • Page 90

    Caution Wait until the lamps have cooled down sufficie ntly before removing the lamp cover. If the lamp is still hot, burns or other injuries may result. It takes about one hour after the power has been turned off for the lamp to be cool enough. Attention • Never use the projector unless there are two lamps installed. • We recommend replacing b[...]

  • Page 91

    E R e p l a c e t h e l a m p c o v e r . Press the cover against the unit and slide it to the right until it clicks. Attention • Make sure you install the lamp securely . I f t h e l a m p c o v e r i s r e m o v e d , t h e lamp turns off automa tically as a safety precaution. If the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly, the lamp d[...]

  • Page 92

    Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when: • The air filter has turned brown. • The message is displayed even though the air filter has been cleaned. How to replace the air filter The air filter can be replaced even when the projector is suspended from a ceiling. Procedure A After you turn [...]

  • Page 93

    E R e p l a c e t h e a i r f i l t e r c o v e r . Press until it clicks into place. q Dispose of used ai r filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Material of the frame part: Polypropylene Material of the filter part: Polypropylene Replacing Consumables 93[...]

  • Page 94

    The followi ng optional accessories an d consumables are available. Please purchase these products as and when needed. The following list of optional accessories and consumables is current as of: 2009.07. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice and availability may vary depending on the country of purchase. Optional accessories [...]

  • Page 95

    Consumables Rep lac eme nt l amp unit (tw o- pac k) ELPLP52 Rep lac eme nt l amp u nit ( on e- pac k ) EL PLP51 Use as a replacement for used lamps. Air filter ELPAF23 Use as a replacement for used air filters. Optional Accessories and Consumables 95[...]

  • Page 96

    There are many glass parts and precision components inside the projector. To prevent damage due to impacts when transporting, handle the projector as follows. Moving Nearby C h e c k i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g p o i n t s , a n d t h e n c a r r y c a r e f u l l y b y t h e h a n d l e s . • Turn off the power to the projector and disconnect [...]

  • Page 97

    You can save the image that is currently being projected as a User's Logo. q When a User's Logo is saved, the previous User's Logo is erased. Procedure A Project the image you want to use as the User's Logo, and then press the [Menu] button. Using the Remote C ontr ol Using the Control panel B Select Extended - "User's[...]

  • Page 98

    D M o v e t h e b o x t o s e l e c t t h e p a r t o f t h e i m a g e t o u s e a s t h e User's Logo. Using the Remote C ontr ol Using the Control panel q You can save at up to 400 ^ 300 dots in size. E When "Select this image?" is displayed, select "Yes". F Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen. 400% is di[...]

  • Page 99

    There are two methods for setting WPS. • Push Button Method SSID and security are set automatically when the [Enter] button is pressed on the projector's control panel and the dedicated button on the access point equipment. This method is recommended w hen the projector and access point are close together. • PIN Code Method SSID and securi[...]

  • Page 100

    The Push Button Method screen is displayed. B Press the [Enter] button on th e p r o j e c t o r ' s c o n t r o l p a n e l when prompted by the screen. Then, the Push Button Method screen is displayed. C Press the button on the access point when prompted by the screen. This completes the setup. D Press the [Enter] button or the [Esc] butt on[...]

  • Page 101

    This completes the setup of the connection between the projector and the access point. Press the [Menu] button to close the configuration menu. Making a connection usin g t h e P I N C o d e M e t h o d q Before you can make a connection using the "PIN Code Method", a connection must have already been setup between the computer and the ac[...]

  • Page 102

    C The message "Setup by Wi-Fi Protected Setup complete." is displayed. Press the [Enter] button or the [Esc] button. It returns to the Wireless LAN menu screen. D Select "Yes" from "Setup complete". This completes the setup of the connection between the projector and the access point. Press the [Menu] button to close t[...]

  • Page 103

    The following table shows the proj ection distance when a standard zoom lens is attached. When an optional lens is attached, check the projection distances in the User's Guide supplied with optional lenses. To find the appropriate screen size, see the following table to set up the projector. Values are just reference. A Projection distance B i[...]

  • Page 104

    16:10 Screen Siz e Minimum (Wide) to Maxi- mum (Tel e) V ertic al lens sh ift Top to B ottom 200" 440x275 755 - 1222 -57 - 326 300" 550x344 1137 - 1837 -85 - 489 500" 1100x688 1900 - 3067 -142 - 815 Projection Distance of EB-Z8050W Units: cm 4:3 Screen Siz e Minimum (Wide) to Maxi- mum (Tel e) V ertic al lens sh ift Top to B ottom 60[...]

  • Page 105

    Connect with a commercially available 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T LAN cable. The interface may differ from the following illustration depending on the model of your projector. (The following illustration indicates EB-Z8000WU) A To LAN port B LAN cable (commercially available) C To LAN port Attention To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN[...]

  • Page 106

    Analog RGB images input from Computer Input Port or BNC Input P o r t c a n b e d i s p l a y e d o n a n e x t e r n al monitor and the screen at the same time. This means that you can check projecte d images on an external monitor when giving presen tations even if you cannot see th e s c r e e n . C o n n e c t u s i n g t h e c a b l e s u ppli[...]

  • Page 107

    Prepare #2 plus-driver in advance. Removing Attention • Only remove the lens unit when necessary. If dust or dirt enter the projector, projection quality deterior a t e s a n d i t c o u l d c a u s e a m a l f u n c t i o n . • Try not to touch the lens sectio n with your hand or fingers. If fingerprints or oils are left on the surface of the [...]

  • Page 108

    D Pull the lens unit straight out as it is released. Attaching Attention Do not attach the lens unit when th e projector's lens insertion section is facing up. Dust or dirt could enter the projector. Procedure A Insert the lens unit stra ight into the lens insertion section with the white circle on the lens on top. B While holding the lens uni[...]

  • Page 109

    C R e p l a c e t h e f r o n t c o v e r . A Install the cover along the guide. B Tighten the fixing screw. C Tighten the two fixing screws. D R e p l a c e t h e i n t e r f a c e c o v e r . A Install the cover along the guide. B Tighten the fixing screws. Attention • Install the front cover to use th e projector. • Store the projector with [...]

  • Page 110

    When the Mail Notification function is set to On and a problem / warning occurs in the projector, the following e-mail is sent. Subject: EPSON Projector Line 1: The name of the projector where the problem has occurred Line 2: The IP address set for the projector where the problem has occurred. Line 3 and on: Details of the problem The details of th[...]

  • Page 111

    Command List When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power turns on and it enters warm -up mode. When the pro jector's power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) is returned. When a command is input , the pr ojector executes the command and returns a ":", and then accepts the next command. If the command [...]

  • Page 112

    Communications protocol • Default baud rate setting: 9600 bps • Data length: 8 bit • Parity: None • Stop-bit: 1 bit • Flow control: None ESC/VP21 Commands 112[...]

  • Page 113

    PJLink Class1 was estab lished by the JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries A ssociation) as a standard protocol for controlling network-compatible proj ector's as part of their efforts to standardize projector control protocols. The projector complies with the PJLink Class1 standard established by the JBMI A. It comp[...]

  • Page 114

    Supported Monitor Displays for EB-Z8000WU Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Sig na l Refre sh Rat e ( Hz ) Re so lu ti on As p e c t M o de No rmal 16:9 Fu ll Zo om Nat ive VGA 60/72/75/85/iMac * 1 640x480 1600x1200 1920x1080 19 20x1200 1920x1200 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85/iMac * 1 800x600 1600x1200 1920x1080 19 20x1200 1920x1200 800x600 X[...]

  • Page 115

    Sig na l Refre sh Rat e ( Hz ) Re so lu ti on As p e c t M o de No rmal 16:9 Fu ll Zo om Nat ive MAC21” 7 5 1152x870 1588x1200 1920x1080 1920x1200 1920x1200 1152x870 * 1 Connection is disabled if the equipment doe s not have a VGA output port. * 2 Only compatible when Normal is selected as the Resolution from the configuration menu. * 3 Only comp[...]

  • Page 116

    Input signal from the HDMI/DVI-D input port Units: dots Sig na l Refre sh Rate (H z) Res o lu tio n As pe c t Mo de 16 :9 Ful l Zoom Nativ e VGA 60 640x480 1920x1080 1920x1200 1920x1200 640x480 SVGA 60 800x600 1920x1080 1920x1200 1920x1200 800x600 XGA 6 0 1024x768 1920x1080 1920x1200 1920x1200 1024x768 WXGA 60 1280x800 1920x1080 1920x1200 1920x1200[...]

  • Page 117

    Supported Monitor Displays for EB-Z8050W Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Sig na l Refre sh Rat e ( Hz ) Re so lu ti on As p e c t M o de No rmal 16:9 Fu ll Zo om Nat ive VGAEGA 70 640x350 1280x700 1280x720 1280x800 1280x700 640x350 VGA 60/72/75/85/iMac * 1 640x480 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85/iMac * 1 80[...]

  • Page 118

    Sig na l Refre sh Rat e ( Hz ) Re so lu ti on As p e c t M o de No rmal 16:9 Fu ll Zo om Nat ive MAC21” 7 5 1152x870 1059x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1152x80 0 * 1 Connection is disabled if the equipment doe s not have a VGA output port. * 2 Only compatible when Normal is selected as the Resolution from the configuration menu. * 3 Only compati[...]

  • Page 119

    Input signal from the HDMI/DVI-D input port Units: dots Sig na l Refre sh Rate (H z) Res o lu tio n As pe c t Mo de 16 :9 Ful l Zoom Nativ e VGA 60 640x480 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SVGA 60 800x600 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 800x600 XGA 6 0 1024x768 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1024x768 WXGA 60 1280x800 1280x720 1 280x800 1280x800 1280x800 S[...]

  • Page 120

    Projector General Specifications Prod uc t nam e EB-Z8050W EB-Z8000WU Dimens ions 534 (W) ^ 16 7 (H) ^ 734 (D) mm (not including raised section) Pane l size 0.95" Wide 0.94" Wide Dis pla y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Re so lut io n 1,024,000 pixels WXGA (1280 (W) ^ 8 0 0 ( H ) d o t s ) ^ 3 2,304,000 pixels WUXGA (1920 (W) ^ 1200[...]

  • Page 121

    Connectors Comp u t er I np u t P o r t 1 Mini D-Sub15-pin (female) blue BN C In pu t Po rt 1 5BNC (female) HDMI I nput Port * 1 HDMI HDCP compatible, CEC signal incompatible DVI-D Inpu t Port * 1 DVI-D 24pin Single Link HDCP compatible V ideo input port 1 1BNC (female) S- V id e o i np ut po rt 1 Mini DIN 4- pin Mon itor Ou t port 1 Mini D-Sub15-p[...]

  • Page 122

    Operating Conditions for the Software The software supplied with the projector runs on computers that meet the following requirements. EasyMP Netw ork Projec tion EasyMP Monito r OS Windows 2000 SP4/XP/XP SP1/XP SP2/XP SP3/Vista/Vista SP1 Mac OS X 10. 3 or later Recommended: Mac OS X 10.5.1 or later, 10.4.11/10.3.9 Windows 98 Second Edition SP1/Win[...]

  • Page 123

    DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel: 562-290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified he[...]

  • Page 124

    A Center of lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm Appearance 124[...]

  • Page 125

    This section explains easily terms that are used with the proj ector and difficult terms that are not explained in the text of t his guide. For details, refer to other commercially av ailable publications. AMX De vic e Disc ove ry AMX Device Discovery is a technology develo ped by AMX to facilitate AMX control system s for easy operation of the tar[...]

  • Page 126

    Prog ress ive A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create a si ngle image. Re fre sh Rate The light-emitting element of a display main tains the same luminosity and color for an extremely s hort time. Because of this, t he image must be scanned many times per second to r[...]

  • Page 127

    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stor ed in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any fo rm or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, wit hout the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information con[...]

  • Page 128

    t indicator ............... ........................ ............. 71 A Abs. Color Temp. .......... .................... .......... 44 Address 1/2/3 setting s ................. ................ 53 Air Filter Noti ce ........................................... 50 Air filter replacement pe rio d ..................... 92 Air intake vent ..............[...]

  • Page 129

    Menu Size ............ ................ ............... .......... 49 Messages .............. ....................... ............. ..... 49 Monitor Displays .. ........................... .......... 114 Moni tor O ut port ........... ................. .... 11, 106 Multi-screen ...... ................ ................. .......... 50 N Network Menu [...]

  • Page 130

    V Video input port .......... ................. ............... 11 Video Signal ................... ................. ....... 47, 67 W Web Control Password ..................... .......... 52 Wide-scre en projec ti on .............. ................ 25 Wired LAN .............................. ..................... 52 Z Zoom ........................[...]