Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EB-Z8000WU Epson
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User’s Guide.
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.
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 ......
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Introduction This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names..
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.
Safety reliablity 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 You can project a dramatic amount of information on the screen.
Front/Top The illustration shows 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.38 Caution Do not carry the projector by one person.
Interface The following ports can be accessed by removing the cable cover. For information on how to remove the cable cover and connect video equipment, s Quick Start Guide . Name Function A HDMI input port Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video equipment and computers.
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.
Remote Control Name Function A [ t ] button Turns the projector power On or Off. s Qu ick Start Guide B [Computer] button Changes to images from the Computer input port. s p.19 C [B NC] button Changes to images from the BNC input port. s p.19 D [V ideo] button Changes to images from the Video input port.
Name Function M [Lens Shift] button Press to adjust the lens shift. s Quick Start Guide N [ID] button Press to set the remote control ID. s p.31 O [Help] button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they occur.
Useful Functions This chapter explains useful tips for giving presentations, and the Security functions..
There are two ways to correct 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.15 We recommend using Quick Corner to accurately adjust keystone distortion.
C U s e t h e [ h ] button on the remote control or the [ w / ], [ v / ], [ < / ], and [ > / ] buttons on the control panel to select the corner you want to adjust, and the n press the [Enter] button.
E Repeat procedures 3 and 4 as needed to adjust any remaining corners. F When you are done, press the [Esc] button to exit the correction menu. Because the correction method was changed to Quick Corn .
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.
S w i t c h t o t h e t a r g e t i m a g e b y R e m o t e C o n t r o l You can change directly to the target image by pressing the following buttons on the Remote Control. Re m ot e C on tro l A Changes to images from the Computer input port. B Changes to images from the Video input port.
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.
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.
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.
A Normal B 16:9 C Full D Zoom E Native Functions for Enhancing Projection 23.
Changing the Aspect for computer images You can change the aspect of projected images input from the Comp u t e r , 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 i s p r o j e c t o r o f f ers WUXGA 1920x1200 resolution (Aspect Ratio 16:10).
Set V a lu es Opera ti on Pr oj ection ex a mpl e Full Project at full size. Whe n 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.
q If parts of the image are missing or it cannot project everything, set Wide or Norma l in Resolution from the configuration menu depending on the size of the computer panel.
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.
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.
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".
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 Co ntrol pa nel B Choose the ID you want to set and press the [Enter] button.
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.
When multiple projectors are lined up an d projecting images , you can correct the brightness and color tone of each projector's image with multi-screen color adjustment so th at the colors of images from each projector match closely. In some cases the brightness and color tone may not match completely even after correction.
image, you can check the correct ion results and make corrections in the actual image. E Repeat procedures 2 to 4 un til corre ctions are finished . F When all corrections are fini shed, press the [Menu] button to close the confi guration menu.
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 the settings on th e projector without perm ission. s p.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions..
Selecting from the top menu Sele cting from the sub menu Changing the selected item Exit Using the Configuration Menu 40.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.68 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.
Sub Me nu Func tion Res e t You can reset Display * 1 , O p e r a t i o n * 2 , and Cln. Air Filter Notice from the Extended menu to their default settings. To return all menu items to their default settings, see s p.52 * 1W h e n User's Logo Protect is set to On in Password Protect, settings relating to User's Logo ca nnot be changed.
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.
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.89 Mail Notification : You can set whether or not (On/Off) to be notified by e-mail.
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.
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.
Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found..
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.
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 " .
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.
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).
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.
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.60 Projection does not start, the projecti on area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, and so on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
q • An optional Ceiling mount is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling. s p.79 • The Projection can be changed from the configuration menu.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 U sing the Co ntrol panel q You can save at up to 400 ^ 300 dots in size. E When "Select this image?" is displayed, select Yes.
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.
Connect with a commercially available 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T LAN cable. A To LAN port B LAN cable (commercially available) C To LAN port Attention To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN cable.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• Data length: 8 bit • Parity: None • Stop-bit: 1 bit • Flow control: None ESC/VP21 Commands 91.
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.
Computer signals (analog RGB) Units: dots Sig na l Refre sh Rat e ( Hz ) Re so lut io n As p e c t M o de No rmal 16:9 Ful l Z oo m Nati ve VGA 60/72/75/85/iMac * 1 640x480/640x360 * 2 1600x1200 1920x.
Sig na l Refre sh Rat e ( Hz ) Re so lut io n As p e c t M o de No rmal 16:9 Ful l Z oo m Nati ve MAC21” 7 5 1152x870 1588x1200 1920x1080 19 20x1200 1920x1200 1152x870 * 1 Connection is disabled if the equipment doe s not have a VGA output port.
Composite Video/S-Video Units: dots Sig na l Refre sh Rat e ( Hz ) Re so lut io n As p e c t M o de No rmal 16:9 Ful l Z oo m Nati ve TV(NTSC) 60 720x480/720x360 * 1600x1200 1920x1080 1920x1200 1920x1.
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 Nati ve VG 60 640x480/640x360 * 1 1920x1080 1920x1200 1920x1200 640.
Projector General Specifications Prod uc t nam e EB-Z8000WU Dimens ions 534 (W) ^ 16 7 (H) ^ 734 (D) mm (not including raised section) Pane l size 0.94" Wide Dis pla y method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Re so lut io n 2,304,000 pixels WUXGA (1920 (W) ^ 1200 (H) dots) ^ 3 Foc us adjustm ent Automatic Zoom ad ju stmen t *1 Automatic (1-1.
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.
Operating Conditions for the EasyMP Monitor The software “Easy MP Monitor” supplied with the projector runs on computers that meet the following requirements.
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.
A Center of lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm Appearance 101.
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.
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.
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t indicator ............... ........................ ............. 55 A Abs. Color Temp. .......... .................... .......... 41 Address 1/2/3 setting s ................. ................ 50 Air filter replacement pe rio d ..................... 77 Air intake vent .
Mail ............. .................... ............................... 50 Mail No tifi catio n ............ ................ ............. 50 Menu Size ............ ................ ............... .......... 46 Messages .............. ..............
V Video input port .......... ................. ............... 10 Video Signal ................... ................. ....... 44, 51 W Web Control Password ..................... .......... 49 Wide-scre en projec ti on .............. ................ 22 Wired LAN .
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