Epson PowerLite S7 User manual

User's Guide

Notations Used in This Guide
•Safety indications
The documentation and the projector use graphical symbols to show how to use the projector safely.
The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading the guide.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
•General information indications
Attention
Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.
q
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
sIndicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found.
g Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. See the "Glossary"
section of the "Appendix".sp.100
Procedure
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbered steps.
[ (Name) ] Indicates the name of the buttons on the Remote Control or the Control panel.
Example: [Esc] button
"(Menu Name)"
Brightness (bolded)
Indicates Configuration Menu items.
Example:
Select "Brightness" from the Image menu.
Image menu - Brightness

Notations Used in This Guide.......................... 2
Introduction
ProjectorFeatures........................................... 7
FeaturesCommontoEachModel.................................... 7
Designedforeasyhandling......................................7
Enhancedsecurityfunctions......................................7
EB-W8/X8Features..............................................8
Projecting JPEG images on a USB storage or a digital camera without using a
computer.................................................. 8
Equipped with HDMI port for a wide range of usage, such as watching movies and
videos.....................................................8
PartNamesandFunctions.................................... 9
Front/Top....................................................9
Rear(EB-W8/X8)...............................................10
Rear(EB-S8)..................................................11
Rear(EB-W7/X7/S7)............................................. 12
Base.......................................................13
ControlPanel(EB-W8/X8/W7/X7)....................................13
ControlPanel(EB-S8/S7)..........................................14
RemoteControl...............................................15
Useful Functions
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display). . . . . 18
OperatingConditionsforUSBDisplay................................18
Connecting.................................................. 18
Connectingforthefirsttime..................................... 20
Fromthesecondtime.........................................21
Changing the Projected Image............................... 22
Automatically Detect Input Signal and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)
..........................................................22
SwitchtothetargetimagebyRemoteControl..........................23
Functions for Enhancing Projection.......................... 24
SelectingtheProjectionQuality(SelectingColorMode)....................24
SettingtheAutoIris.............................................25
HidingtheImageandSoundTemporarily(A/VMute)......................25
FreezingtheImage(Freeze).......................................26
ChangingtheAspectRatio........................................27
Changingmethods...........................................27
ChangingtheAspectforvideoequipmentimages......................28
Changingtheaspectforcomputerimages(EB-X8/S8/X7/S7)...............29
Changingtheaspectforcomputerimages(EB-W8/W7)..................30
PointerFunction(Pointer)........................................32
EnlargingPartoftheImage(E-Zoom).................................33
UsingtheRemoteControlasaMouse................................34
WirelessMouse..............................................34
PageUp/Down.............................................. 36
SecurityFunctions.......................................... 37
ManagingUsers(PasswordProtect)..................................37
TypeofPasswordProtect.......................................37
SettingPasswordProtect.......................................37
EnteringthePassword......................................... 38
RestrictingOperation(ControlPanelLock).............................39
Anti-TheftLock................................................ 40
Installingthewirelock......................................... 40
MakingaPresentationwithaSlideshow(EB-W8/X8only)...... 41
SpecificationsofFilesthatcanbeProjectedinaSlideshow..................41
ConnectingandRemovingUSBDevices...............................41
ConnectingUSBdevices........................................41
RemovingUSBdevices.........................................42
StartingandEndingaSlideshow....................................42
Startingaslideshow..........................................42
Endingaslideshow...........................................42
SlideshowBasicOperations.......................................42
RotatingImages...............................................43
ProjectingImageFiles...........................................44
Projectinganimage..........................................44
Sequentially projecting all image files in a folder (Slideshow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contents
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ImageFileDisplaySettingandSlideshowOperationSetting.................46
Configuration Menu
Using the ConfigurationMenu............................... 48
ListofFunctions............................................ 49
ImageMenu..................................................49
SignalMenu.................................................. 50
SettingsMenu................................................52
ExtendedMenu...............................................53
InfoMenu(DisplayOnly).........................................55
ResetMenu..................................................56
Troubleshooting
UsingtheHelp.............................................. 58
ProblemSolving............................................ 59
ReadingtheIndicators........................................... 59
tIndicatorislitorflashingred...................................60
moIndicatorislitorflashingorange..............................61
WhentheIndicatorsProvideNoHelp.................................62
Problemsrelatingtoimages..................................... 63
Problemswhenprojectionstarts.................................. 67
Otherproblems............................................. 67
Appendix
InstallationMethods........................................ 70
Cleaning................................................... 71
CleaningtheProjector'sSurface....................................71
CleaningtheLens..............................................71
CleaningtheAirFilter...........................................72
ReplacingConsumables..................................... 73
ReplacingtheRemoteControlBatteries............................... 73
ReplacingtheLamp.............................................74
Lampreplacementperiod......................................74
Howtoreplacethelamp.......................................74
Resettingthelamphours.......................................77
ReplacingtheAirFilter...........................................77
Airfilterreplacementperiod..................................... 77
Howtoreplacetheairfilter......................................77
OptionalAccessoriesandConsumables....................... 79
Optionalaccessories............................................79
Consumables.................................................79
Saving a User's Logo........................................ 80
ScreenSizeandProjectionDistance.......................... 82
ProjectionDistances(EB-W8/W7)....................................82
ProjectionDistances(EB-X8/X7)....................................83
ProjectionDistances(EB-S8/S7).....................................84
ConnectingtoExternalEquipment(EB-W7/X7/S8/S7only)..... 85
ConnectingtoanExternalMonitor(EB-W7/X7/S7only).....................85
ConnectingtoExternalSpeakers(EB-S8/W7/X7/S7only)....................86
Monitoring and Controlling the Projector Using a Computer
(ESC/VP21Commands)...................................... 87
BeforeYouBegin..............................................87
CommandList................................................87
Communicationsprotocol...................................... 87
Supported Monitor Displays. ................................ 88
SupportedMonitorDisplays(EB-W8/W7)..............................88
Computersignals(analogRGB)...................................88
Componentvideo............................................ 89
Compositevideo/S-video.......................................89
InputsignalfromtheHDMIinputport(EB-W8only).....................90
SupportedMonitorDisplays(EB-X8/X7)...............................91
Computersignals(analogRGB)...................................91
Contents
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Componentvideo............................................ 92
Compositevideo/S-video.......................................92
InputsignalfromtheHDMIinputport(EB-X8only).....................92
SupportedMonitorDisplays(EB-S8/S7)...............................93
Computersignals(analogRGB)...................................93
Componentvideo............................................ 94
Compositevideo/S-video.......................................95
Specifications.............................................. 96
ProjectorGeneralSpecifications....................................96
Appearance................................................ 99
Glossary.................................................. 100
GeneralNotes............................................. 102
GeneralNotice:............................................... 102
Index..................................................... 103
Contents
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Introduction
This chapter explains the projector's features and the part names.

Features Common to Each Model
Designed for easy handling
•Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display)
Simply by connecting the projector to a Windows Computer with the
USB cable, you can project images from the computer
screen. s"Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB
Display)" p.18
•Direct power On/Off
In places where power is managed centrally, such as in a conference
room, the projector can be set to power on and off automatically
when the power source to which the projector is connected is
switched on or off.
•The A/V mute slide makes it easy to project and store
You can stop and resume projection easily by opening and closing the
A/V mute slide which makes giving clear presentations easier.
•A single foot design means you do not have to make any difficult
leveling adjustments
You can easily make height adjustments with one hand.
•Compact and lightweight
Its light and compact body makes it easy to carry.
•No cool down delay
After turning the projector's power off, you can disconnect the
projector's power cable without having to wait for the projector to
cool down.
Enhanced security functions
•Password Protect to restrict and manage users
By setting a Password you can restrict who can use the projector.
•Control Panel Lock restricts button operation on the Control panel
You can use this to prevent people changing projector settings without
permission at events, in schools, and so on.
Projector Features
7

EB-W8/X8 Features
Projecting JPEG images on a USB storage or a digital camera
without using a computer
By connecting a USB storage or a digital camera to the projector, you
can project a Slideshow of JPEG images, such as pictures taken with a
digital camera. Images can be projected quickly and easily, with no need
to connect a computer.s"Making a Presentation with a Slideshow (EB-
W8/X8 only)"
Equipped with HDMI port for a wide range of usage, such as
watching movies and videos
You can project high-quality images and music by connecting various
digital RGB equipment to the HDMI port, such as a DVD player,
Blu-ray disc player, game console, and needless to mention, a computer.
Projector Features
8

Front/Top
The illustration is that of EB-W8/X8. From here on, all features will be
explained using illustrations of EB-W8/X8 unless otherwise mentioned.
Name Function
ALamp cover Open this cover when replacing the projector's Lamp.
sp.74
Name Function
BAir exhaust vent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally.
Caution
Do not place objects that may become warped or
otherwise affected by heat near the Air exhaust
vent and do not put your face or hands near the
vent while projection is in progress.
CA/V mute slide knob Slide the knob to open and close the A/V mute slide.
DA/V mute slide Close when not using the projector to protect the lens.
By closing during projection you can hide the image and
the sound (A/V Mute).sp.25
EFoot adjust lever Pull the Foot adjust lever to extend and retract the Front
adjustable foot.sQuick Start Guide
FFront adjustable foot Extend and adjust the position of the projected image
when the projector is placed on a surface such as a desk.
sQuick Start Guide
GRemote Receiver Receives signals from the remote control.sQuick Start
Guide
HAir filter
(Air intake vent)
Takes in air to cool the projector internally. If dust
collects here it can cause the internal temperature to
rise, and this can lead to problems with operation and
shorten the optical engine's service life. Be sure to clean
the Air filter regularly. sp.72, p.77
IAir filter cover Open and close when replacing the air filter.sp.77
JSpeaker
KSecurity slot The Security slot is compatible with the Microsaver
Security System manufactured by Kensington.sp.40
LZoom ring
(EB-W8/X8/W7/X7
only)
Adjusts the image size.sQuick Start Guide
MFocus ring Adjusts the image focus.sQuick Start Guide
Part Names and Functions
9

Name Function
NControl panel s"Control Panel (EB-W8/X8/W7/X7)" p.13
s"Control Panel (EB-S8/S7)" p.14
Rear (EB-W8/X8)
Name Function
ARemote Receiver Receives signals from the remote control.sQuick Start
Guide
BPower inlet Connects to the power cable.sQuick Start Guide
CVideo Input Port For composite video signals from video sources.
DLamp Cover Fixing
Screw
Screw to fix the Lamp cover in place.sp.74
EHDMI input port Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video
equipment and computers. This projector is compatible
with HDCP
g .
Name Function
FComputer input port For video signals from a computer and component
video signals from other video sources.
GUSB indicator The following explains the status of USB devices
connected to USB(TypeA) port.
OFF: USB device is not connected
Orange Light ON: USB device is connected
Green Light ON: USB device is operating
Red Light ON: Error
HUSB(TypeA) port Connects a USB storage device or a digital camera, and
projects JPEG images using Slideshow.
IUSB(TypeB) port You can use the following functions by connecting to a
computer with the supplied USB cable.
•USB Display sp.18
•Wireless Mousesp.34
•Paging operation of document files such as
PowerPoint filessp.36
•Monitoring and controlling of the projector via USB
communicationsp.87
JS-Video input port For S-video signals from video sources.
KAudio-L/R port Inputs audio from the audio out port on the other
equipment.sQuick Start Guide
Part Names and Functions
10

Rear (EB-S8)
Name Function
ARemote Receiver Receives signals from the remote control.sQuick Start
Guide
BAudio port Inputs audio from the audio out port on the other
equipment.sQuick Start Guide
CPower inlet Connects to the power cable.sQuick Start Guide
DVideo Input Port For composite video signals from video sources.
ELamp Cover Fixing
Screw
Screw to fix the Lamp cover in place.sp.74
FComputer input port For video signals from a computer and component
video signals from other video sources.
Name Function
GUSB(TypeB) port You can use the following functions by connecting to a
computer with the supplied USB cable.
•USB Display sp.18
•Wireless Mousesp.34
•Paging operation of document files such as
PowerPoint filessp.36
•Monitoring and controlling of the projector via USB
communicationsp.87
HS-Video input port For S-video signals from video sources.
IAudio Out port Outputs the sound of the image currently being
projected to external speakers. sp.86
Part Names and Functions
11

Rear (EB-W7/X7/S7)
Name Function
ARemote Receiver Receives signals from the remote control.sQuick Start
Guide
BAudio port Inputs audio from the audio out port on the other
equipment.sQuick Start Guide
CPower inlet Connects to the power cable.sQuick Start Guide
DVideo Input Port For composite video signals from video sources.
ELamp Cover Fixing
Screw
Screw to fix the Lamp cover in place.sp.74
FMonitor Out port Outputs to an external monitor the image signal from
the computer connected to the Computer input port.
This is not available for component video signals or
other signals being input to any port other than the
Computer input port. sp.85
GComputer input port For video signals from a computer and component
video signals from other video sources.
Name Function
HUSB(TypeB) port You can use the following functions by connecting to a
computer with a commercially available USB cable.
•USB Displaysp.18
•Wireless Mousesp.34
•Paging operation of document files such as
PowerPoint filessp.36
•Monitoring and controlling of the projector via USB
communicationsp.87
IS-Video input port For S-video signals from video sources.
JAudio Out port Outputs the sound of the image currently being
projected to external speakers.sQuick Start Guide
Part Names and Functions
12

Base
Name Function
ACeiling mount fixing
points
(three points)
Attach the optional Ceiling mount here when
suspending the projector from a ceiling. sp.70,
p.79
BRear foot When setup on a desk, turn to extend and retract to
adjust the horizontal tilt.sQuick Start Guide
Name Function
CSecurity cable
installation point
Pass a commercially available wire lock through here
and lock it in place. sp.40
Control Panel (EB-W8/X8/W7/X7)
Name Function
A[t] button Turns the projector power on or off.sQuick Start Guide
BStatus indicators The color of the indicators and whether they are flashing
or lit indicate the status of the projector. sp.59
C[Source Search]
button
Changes to the next input source that is connected to
the projector and is sending an image.sp.22
Part Names and Functions
13

Name Function
D[Enter] button If pressed during projection of computer signal images,
it automatically adjusts the Tracking, Sync., and
Position to project the optimum image. When a
Configuration Menu or a Help screen is displayed, it
accepts and enters the current selection and moves to
the next level.
E[w][v] buttons Corrects Keystone distortion. sQuick Start Guide
However, when projecting in Slideshow (EB-W8/X8
only), the buttons only have the [ ][ ] functions. If
pressed when a Configuration Menu or a Help screen is
displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting
values.sp.48
F[Help] button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you
how to deal with problems if they occur.sp.58
G[Esc] button Stops the current function. If pressed when a
Configuration menu is displayed, it moves to the
previous menu level. sp.48
H[a][b] buttons Adjusts the volume. sQuick Start Guide
However, when projecting in Slideshow (EB-W8/X8
only), the buttons only have the [ ][ ] functions. If
pressed when a Configuration Menu or a Help screen is
displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting
values.sp.48
I[Menu] button Displays and closes the Configuration Menu.sp.48
Control Panel (EB-S8/S7)
Name Function
A[t] button Turns the projector power on or off.sQuick Start Guide
BStatus indicators The color of the indicators and whether they are flashing
or lit indicate the status of the projector. sp.59
C[Source Search]
button
Changes to the next input source that is connected to
the projector and is sending an image.sp.22
D[Enter] button If pressed during projection of computer signal images,
it automatically adjusts the Tracking, Sync., and
Position to project the optimum image. When a
Configuration Menu or a Help screen is displayed, it
accepts and enters the current selection and moves to
the next level.
E[w][v] buttons Corrects Keystone distortion. sQuick Start Guide
If pressed when a Configuration Menu or a Help screen
is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting
values.sp.48
Part Names and Functions
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Name Function
F[Help] button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you
how to deal with problems if they occur.sp.58
G[Esc] button Stops the current function. If pressed when a
Configuration menu is displayed, it moves to the
previous menu level. sp.48
H[Tele]/[Wide] buttons Adjusts the projection screen size. Pressing the [Tele]
button reduces the projection screen size, and pressing
the [Wide] button increases it. sQuick Start Guide
If pressed when a Configuration Menu or a Help screen
is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting
values.sp.48
I[Menu] button Displays and closes the Configuration Menu.sp.48
Remote Control
Part Names and Functions
15

Name Function
A[t] button Turns the projector power On or Off.sQuick Start
Guide
B[Computer] button Changes to images from the Computer input port.
sp.23
C[Video] button Each time the button is pressed, the image cycles
through Video, S-Video, and HDMI (EB-W8/X8 only)
input ports.sp.23
D[USB] button Each time the button is pressed, the image changes
between USB Display and Slideshow (EB-W8/X8 only).
sp.23
E[A/V Mute] button Turns the video and audio on or off.sp.25
F[Aspect] button The Aspect Ratio changes each time the button is pressed.
sp.27
G[Auto] button If pressed during projection of computer signal images,
it automatically adjusts the Tracking, Sync., and
Position to project the optimum image.
H[Page] buttons
(Down) (Up)
•When pressed while the projector is connected to a
computer with a USB cable, you can page up and
down on the screen.sp.36
•When projecting in Slideshow, pressing this button
displays the previous/next screen. (EB-W8/X8 only)
sp.44
I[E-Zoom] buttons
(z) (x)
(z) Enlarges the image without changing the projection
size.
(x) Reduces parts of images that have been enlarged
using the [z] button. sp.33
J[Menu] button Displays and closes the Configuration Menu.sp.48
K[][ ]
[][ ] button
When a Configuration Menu or Help screen is
displayed, it selects menu items and setting values.
sp.48
During Wireless Mouse function, the mouse pointer
moves in the direction of the button that was pushed.
sp.34
Name Function
L[Enter] button When a Configuration Menu or a Help screen is
displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and
moves to the next level. sp.48
Acts as a mouse's left button when using the Wireless
Mouse function. sp.34
M[Esc] button Stops the current function. If pressed when a
configuration menu is displayed, it moves to the
previous level. sp.48
Acts as a mouse's right button when using the Wireless
Mouse function. sp.34
N[Volume] buttons (a)
(b)
(a) Decreases the Volume.
(b) Increases the Volume.
sQuick Start Guide
O[Help] button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you
how to deal with problems if they occur.sp.58
P[Pointer] button Press to activate the on-screen pointer.sp.32
Q[Num] button Use when entering a Password.sp.37
R[Color Mode] button Each time the button is pressed, the Color Mode changes.
sp.24
S[User] button Press to assign a frequently used item from the four
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. Power Consumption is assigned
as the default setting.sp.52
T[Freeze] button Images are paused or unpaused.sp.26
UNumeric buttons Use when entering a Password.sp.37
V[Search] button Changes to the next input source that is connected to
the projector and is sending an image.sp.22
WRemote control
light-emitting area
Outputs remote control signals.
Part Names and Functions
16

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

By using a USB cable to connect the projector to a Windows computer
you can project images from the computer. This function is called USB
Display. Simply by connecting via a USB cable, images from the
computer can be displayed.
Operating Conditions for USB Display
USB Display operates on computers that meet the following requirements.
OS Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP/Windows XP SP1
and later/Windows Vista/Windows Vista SP1
CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or faster
Recommended: Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster
Amount of Memory 256 MB or more
Recommended: 512 MB or more
Free Space
on Hard Disk
20 MB or more
Display Resolution greater than XGA (1024x768)
Display color of approx. 32000 colors more than 16 bit
colors
Connecting
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display)
18

Procedure
A Turn the computer on.
B Connect to the power cable (supplied).
C Turn the projector on.
D Open the A/V mute slide.
E Connect the supplied (EB-W8/X8/S8 only) or commercially
available USB cable.
To output audio from the projector's speaker, connect an
audio cable (commercially available) to the Audio Port.
sQuick Start Guide
s"Connecting for the first time" p.20
s"From the second time" p.21
Attention
Connect the projector directly to the computer and not via a USB hub.
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display)
19

Connecting for the first time
Procedure
A Driver installation starts automatically.
When you are using a Windows 2000 computer, double-click My
Computer - EPSON_PJ_UD - EMP_UDSE.EXE, on your computer.
When using a computer running Windows 2000 under user
authority, a Windows error message is displayed during
installation and you may not be able to install the software. In
this case, try updating Windows to the latest version, restart, and
then try to connect again. For more details, contact the nearest
address provided in the Support and Service Guide. sEpson
Projector Contact List
B Click "Agree".
If the driver is not installed, you cannot start USB Display. Select
Agree to install the driver. If you want to cancel installation, click
Disagree.
C Computer images are projected.
It may take a while before computer images are projected. Until
computer images are projected, leave the equipment as it is and
do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power to the
projector.
Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB Display)
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