Epson EMP 30 User Manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used

Types of Manual

The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below.

Unpacking and Installation Guide

This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the projector, and also describes the included accessories.

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions, worldwide warranty terms and a troubleshooting check sheet. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.

Setup Guide

This manual describes the preparations required in order to start using the projector (such as remote control preparation and connecting video equipment or a computer).

User’s Guide (this manual)

This User’s Guide contains information o n basi c ope ratio n, u sin g the co nfiguration menus, troublesho otin g an d maintenance.

Notations Used in This User’ s Guide

General information

Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if t he procedures are not followed correctly.

Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.

Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Refer to the "Glossary" in the "Append ices". (p.59)

Procedure

Indicates operating methods and the order of operations. The procedure indicated should be ca rried out in the order of the numbers.

Meaning of "unit" and "projector"

When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User's Guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.

Features of the Projector................................... ....... ...... ...... ...................................2

Basic Operations

Turning On the Projector..........................................................................................6

Connecting the Power Cable...........................................................................................6

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images................................................................7

Turning Off the Projector..........................................................................................9

Adjusting the Screen Image...................................................................................11

Adjusting the Image Size..............................................................................................11

Focusing the Screen Image...........................................................................................11

Adjusting the Image Angle...........................................................................................12

Correcting Keystone Distortion....................................................................................13

Adjusting the Image Quality...................................................................................14

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter..................................................................................14

Selecting the Colour Mode...........................................................................................15

Wide-screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images

(Changing the Aspect Ratio)......................................................................................15

Adjusting Computer Images.........................................................................................16

Settings and Useful Functions

Using the Configuration Menu Functions...............................................................20

"Video" Menu ...............................................................................................................20

"Audio" Menu ...............................................................................................................23

"Setting" Menu..............................................................................................................23

"Advanced" Menu.........................................................................................................24

"About" Menu ...............................................................................................................25

"Reset All" Menu..........................................................................................................26

Using the Configuration Menus....................................................................................27

Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected................................................29

A/V Mute......................................................................................................................29

Freeze............................................................................................................................29

E-Zoom.........................................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting

Using the Help.......................................................................................................32

When Having Some Trouble ..................................................................................33

(Warning) Indicator................................................................................................33

Power Indicator.............................................................................................................34

When the Indicators Provide No Help....................................................................35

Appendices

Maintenance..........................................................................................................44

Cleaning........................................................................................................................44

Replacing Consumables.......................................... ......................................................45

Optional Accessories.............................................................................................50

List of Supported Monitor Displays........................................................................51

Component Video Input/RGB Video Input...................................................................51

Composite Video/S-Video Input ...................................................................................51

Computer ......................................................................................................................51

Specifications.........................................................................................................52

Appearance ...........................................................................................................54

Part Names and Functions ....................................................................................55

Front/Top.......................................................................................................................55

Control Panel................................................................................................................56

Left Side................................................. ..... ...... ............................................................56

Rear...............................................................................................................................57

Base...............................................................................................................................57

Remote Control.............................................................................................................58

Glossary ................................................................................................................59

Index......................................................................................................................61

Basic Operations

Settings and Useful

Functions

TroubleshootingAppendices

Features of the Projector

EPSON cinema filter function

You can boost the quality of films by attaching the EPSON cinema filter that is supplied with the projector and then changing the "EPSON Cinema Filter" setting in the "Video" menu to "ON". This automatically causes video images such as films to be projected at the optimum tint.

Colour mode function

The optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the image quality from the following six preset settings according to the projection environment being used. No other troublesome colour adjustments are necessary. (p.15)

• sRGB • Normal • Meeting

• Presentation • Theatre • Game

Brilliant, attractive images

Despite its compact size, the projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of luminance, providing beautifully clear images even in bright environments.

Keystone correction function

Keystone distortion in projected images can be corrected easily. This makes images appear correctly even when the projector has been set up on a tilted vertical angle. (p.13)

Automatic setup function

When projecting computer images, the signals from the connected computer are detected automatically and adjusted so that the optimum images are projected. Even if several people are giving presentations using the same projector, the optimum picture quality can be obtained simply by disconnecting and reconnecting the computers. Each individual setting can also be adjusted manually. (p.16)

Easy to operate

The accessory remote control can be used for operations such as pausing projection (see "Freeze" on p.29) and zooming in on important areas of an image (see "E-Zoom" on p.30).

Basic Operations

This chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images.

Turning On the Projector...................................6

•••• Connecting the Power Cable ..............................................6

•••• Turning On the Power and Projecting Images..................7

Turning Off the Projector...................................9

Adjusting the Screen Image............................11

•••• Adjusting the Image Size ..................................................11

•••• Focusing the Screen Image...............................................11

•••• Adjusting the Image Angle ...............................................12

•••• Correcting Keystone Distortion ................................... ....13

Adjusting the Image Quality............................14

•••• Using the EPSON Cinema Filter......................................14

•••• Selecting the Colour Mode................................................15

•••• Wide-screen Projection of Component Vid eo

and Video Images (Changing the Aspect Ratio).............15

•••• Adjusting Computer Images ............................................16

• Autom atic Setup ................................................................................16

• Adjusting the Tracking ......................................................................17

• Adjusting the Sync.............................................................................18

Turning On the Projector

This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images.

Be sure to read the separate

projecting images.

Connecting the Po wer Cable

Procedure

2 3

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all components connected to t he projector.

Connect the video source or computer to the projector. (

Remove the lens cover.

Setup Guide

before

)

Lit orange

Power

Connect the acces sory power cable to the projector.

Check that the power cable connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cable connector securely into the projector.

Connect the other end of the power cable to an earthed electrical outlet.

Wait until the Power indicator lights orange.

The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing orange.

Turning On the Po wer and Pr ojecting Ima ges

Procedure

Connecting the Power Cable Turning On the Power and Pr oj ecti ng Im a ges

Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projecto r.

For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to start playback if necessary. Check that the Power indicator has stopped flashing and is lit orange.

Changes from flashing to lit green

Press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn on the power for the

Power

Remote control

The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing green. Depending on the settings, the message "No-Signal." may appear. See "Setting" - "NoSignal Msg." (p.23)

Power

S-Video/VideoComputer

Color Mode

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

projector.

The Power indicator flashes green, and after a short period it stops flash ing an d proj ection star ts. Wait until the Power indicator lights green (it normally takes about 40 seconds to change).

If more than on e signa l sour ce has been conn ected, u se the pr ojec tor's control

panel or the remote control buttons to select the port which the signal source that you would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following table.

Port

Computer/ Component Video

S-Video Video Video

Projector Remote control

The image source changes each time [Source] is pressed.

Button to press

[Computer]

[S-Video/Video]

Display at top-right of

Computer * YCbCr YPbPr

S-Video

Basic Operations

screen

* *

*The items selected using the "Input Signal" command in the "Video" menu will appear.

Turning On the Projector

Connecting the Power Cable

Turning On the Power and Pr oj ecti ng Im a ges

If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be

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projected without needing to press one of the buttons from the previous table. If the "No-Signal." message does not disappear, check the connections again.

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If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the

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projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After making the connections, check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally. The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings. For details, refer to the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as "External output", "Connecting an external monitor" or similar.

NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh

[Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F5] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F10]

If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time, the projected image may

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After startup, change the

Control Panel adjustments

so that Mirroring is active

become burned in on the computer screen. You should avoid leav ing the same image displayed for long periods.

Turning Off the Projector

Follow the procedure below to turn off the power for the projector.

Procedure

Projector Remote control

S-Video/VideoComputer

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Power OFF? Please press key again

to power off .

Stops flashing and lights orange

Power

Color Mode

Freeze

Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector.

Check that the power for all connected components has been turned off.

Press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control.

The confirmation message show n left will appear. If you do not wan t to turn off the power, pr ess an y button except the [Power] button. If you do not press any button, the message will disappear automatically after sev en seconds. (The power will not turn off at this time.)

Press the [Power] button once more.

The lamp will switch off. The Power indicator will flash orange and cool-down The cool-down peri o d l ast s fo r abo ut 20 seconds. (This varies depending on factors such as the ambient air temperature.) When cool-down is complete, the Power indicator lights orange.

will start.

Basic Operations

The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Po wer indicator is flashing orange. Wait until it lights steadily.

Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet while the Power indicator is still flashing orange, otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation and reduce the lamp unit operating life.

Turning Off the Projector

Retract the front adjustable feet if they are extended.

Gently push down on the projector while simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust buttons.

Foot adjust buttons

Attach the lens cover.

Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector, in order to stop the lens from getting dusty or dirty.

Lens cover

Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle Focusing the Screen Image Correcting Ke y s t one Distortion

Adjusting the Screen Image

You can correct and adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture.

Adjusting the Image Size

The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Setup Guide)

If further minor adjustment is required, press the [Zoom] button on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment. Minor adjustments can be made to the image size to between a zoom ratio of approximately

1.0 to 1.2 in 33 steps.

The E-Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image. (p.30)

Procedure

Projector

Press the [Zoom] button on the projector's control panel.

When pressed to the [W] side, the images become larger.

Basic Operations

Focusing the Screen Image

Procedure

Focus ring

Projector

When pressed to the [T] side, the images become smaller.

Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus.

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If the surf ace of the lens is di rty or miste d over as a result of condensation, it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly. If this happens, clean or de-mist the lens. (p.36, 44)

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If the projector is positioned outside the normal projecting range of 0.9–11.3 m (2.9–37.0 ft.), it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. If you have trouble obtaini ng t he c orre ct focus, check the projection distance.

Adjusting the Screen Image

Adjusting the Image Angle

The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible.

Centre of lens

Procedure

Seen from the side

9.6

Seen from above

If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to adjust the projection angle within a maximum range of 10º.

While pressing the two foot adjust buttons at either side, lift up the front of the projector so that the front adjustable feet can extend.

Extend the front adjustable feet until the desired

Foot adjust bu ttons (side)

angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust buttons. To retract the front adjustable feet, gently push down on the proj ector while pr essing th e two foot adjust buttons.

When the foot is adjusted, it may cause the projected images to become distorted. Use the

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keystone correction function to adjust this distortion. (p.13) If the projector is tilted horiz onta lly, turn the bases of the front adjus tab le f e et to adju st the an gle .

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Front adjustable foot

Extend Retract

Correcting Keystone Distortion

When the projector is tilted, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image, but this distortion can be corrected using the keystone correction function as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15º.

Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle Focusing the Screen Image

Correcting Keystone Distortion

Procedure

Approx. 15º above

15º

Approx. 15º below

15º

Keystone correction can be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the confi guration menu. The following explanation describes how to correct keystone distortion using the projector's control panel. For adjustment using the configuration menu: "Setting" - "Keystone" (p.23)

If the bottom of the image is elongated

If the top of the imag e

is elongated

Basic Operations

Projector Projector

When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller.

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The keystone correction settings are memorised. If you change the position or angle of the

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projector, you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings. If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease

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the sharpness setting. (p.21, 22) If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when keystone correction is

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being carried out, it indicates that the limit for keystone correction has been exceeded. Check that the projector has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit.

Adjusting the Image Quality

The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows.

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter

When the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the projector and the "EPSON Cinema Filter" command is set to "ON", the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theatre images.

If a computer is connected and the projector is being used for a presentation at such times, images will appear darker than normal, so remove the EPSON cinema filter and change the "EPSON Cinema Filter" setting to "OFF".

Procedure

Attach the accessory EPSON cinema

Projection

filter.

Align the projection on the focus ring with the notch in the EPSON cinema filter and attach the EPSON cinema filter.

The EPSON cinema filter should always be installed so that the notch is aligned

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with the projection on the focus ring. If the EPSON cinema filter is not installed correctly, unevenness or lack of focus may occur in the projected images. Do not touc h th e gl ass s urfaces of the EPSON c inem a f ilt er or the pro jec tor 's le ns

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when attaching the EPSON cinema filter. If fingerprints or smears get on the glass surfaces, it will reduce the clarity of projection.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position

Brightness

Contrast

Color 0

Tint

Sharpness 0 Color Mode Video Signal Aspect Ratio

Reset

ON OFF

Adjust

Select [Theatre ] Select [Auto ]

4: 3 16: 9

Execute

+ + + + +

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "EPSON Cinema Filter" from the "V ideo" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus". (p.27)

: Return : Select

: Set

Select "ON" and then press the [Enter] button.

After changing the setting, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Selecting the Colour Mode

The following six preset colour modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of the images that are being projected. You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour mode that corresponds to the projected images. The brightness of the images will vary depending on which colour mode is selected.

Mode Application

sRGB Images conform to the sRGB colour standard. If the connected source has an sRGB mode, set both the

projector and the connected signal source to sRGB. Normal Brightness is emphasised. For presentation in bright rooms. Meeting Images are modulated using their original tints, with no colour enhancement. Presentation For presentations in dark rooms. Theatre Movie images are opt imised using natural tints. Game Brightness is emphasised. Ideal for playing video games in bright rooms.

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio Selecting the Colour Mode Adjusting Computer Images

Procedure

Remote control

Power

S-Video/VideoComputer

Color Mode

Freeze

A/V Mute

Normal

The colour mode changes as follows each time the [Color Mode] button on the remote control is pressed.

Normal → Meeting → Presentation → Theatre → Game → sRGB ...

The current setting appears in the top-right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed. The default colour mode setting is "Normal" when computer image signals are being input, and "Theatre" when component video signals are being input.

The colour mode can also be set using the "Color Mode" command in the "Video" menu. (p.21, 22)

Wide-screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images (Changing the Aspect Ratio)

This function changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component video images (YCbCr and YPbPr) or video images (S-Video or composite video) are being projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.

Basic Operations

or video

When images in squeeze mode are projected at 4:3

When images in squeeze

mode are projected at 16:9

Adjusting the Image Quality

Procedure

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Aspect Ratio" from the "Video" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus". (p.27)

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the aspect ratio to either "4:3" or "16:9", and then press the [Enter] button.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Return : Select

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Return : Select

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position

Brightness

Contrast

Color 0 Tint

Sharpness 0 Color Mode Video Signal

Aspect Ratio

Reset

: Set

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position

Brightness

Contrast

Color 0

: :

Tint

Sharpness 0

Color Mode Video Signal

Aspect Ratio

Reset

: Set

ON OFF

Adjust

Select [Theatre ] Select [Auto ]

4: 316: 9

Execute

ON OFF

Adjust

Select [Theatre ] Select [Auto ]

4: 3 16: 9

Execute

+ + + + +

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Adjusting Computer Images

Auto m a tic Setup

Automatic setup detects the status of the signals coming from the connected computer, and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained. It involves adjustment of the following three items: Tracking

If "Auto Setup" in the "Video" menu is set to "OFF" (the default setting for this item is "ON"),

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automatic setup is not carried out. If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control while computer signals are being projected, adjustment will then be carried out.

If you press the [Auto] button while the E-Zoom or Freeze function is being used or while a

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configuration menu or help menu is being displayed, the function will be cancelled when you press the [Auto] button, and then the adjustment will be carried out.

Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of signals being

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output by the computer. In such cases, use the configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking and sync settings manually. (p.17, 18)

, Position and Sync .

Remote control

Enter

ESCAuto

Procedure

Adjusting the Tracking

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio Selecting the Colour Mode

Adjusting Computer Images

If vertical stripes appear in the projected images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the tracking

manually using

the following procedure.

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Tracking" from the "Video" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus ". (p.27 )

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the tracking value.

The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position

Tracking

Sync . 0 Brightness 0 Contrast Sharpness 0 Color Mode Select Input Signal Auto Setup Reset

: Select: Return : Adjust

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position

Tracking

Sync . Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Mode Input Signal Auto Setup Reset

: Select: Return

: Adjust

Adjust

0000

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

ON OFF

Execute

Adjust

1000

: :

Select [Normal ]

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

ON OFF

Execute

ON OFF

[Normal ]

ON OFF

+ + +

After makin g the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Basic Operations

The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out, but this is normal.

Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjusting the Sync

Procedure

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio Selecting the Colour Mode

Adjusting Computer Images

If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from the computer, and this cannot be fix ed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the sync

manually using the following procedure.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position Tracking

Sync . 0

Brightness 0 Contrast Sharpness 0 Color Mode Select Input Signal Auto Setup Reset

: Select: Return

: Adjust

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position Tracking

Sync . 10

Brightness 0 Contrast Sharpness 0 Color Mode Select Input Signal Auto Setup Reset

: Adjust

: Select: Return

: : :

: :

: : :

: :

Adjust

RGB

ON OFF

Adjust

RGB

ON OFF

[Normal ]

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

Execute

ON OFF

[Normal ]

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

Execute

+ + +

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Sync." from the "Video" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus". (p.27)

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the sync value.

The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed.

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

If you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking first, it will not be possible to get the best

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adjustment results. Incorrect tracking adjustment may not be noticeable with some types of picture. However, pictures with lots of lines and shading will tend to show incorrect tracking adjustments more clearly, so be sure to check the tracking adjustment first.

It may also be possible to fix flickering and fuzziness by adjusting the brightness, contrast ,

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sharpness and keystone correction settings.

Settings and Useful Functions

This chapter describes the configuration menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected.

Using the Configuration Menu Functions......20

•••• "Video" Menu....................................................................20

• Video..................................................................................................20

• Com puter/RGB video ........................................................................22

•••• "Audio" Menu ...................................................................23

•••• "Setting" Menu..................................................................23

•••• "Advanced" Menu.............................................................24

•••• "About" Menu...................................................................25

•••• "Reset All" Menu ..............................................................26

•••• Using the Configuration Menus.......................................27

Useful Functions When a Computer is

Connected ......................................................29

•••• A/V Mute............................................................................29

•••• Freeze..................................................................................29

•••• E-Zoom...............................................................................30

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

The configuration menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus , which are further divided into other sub-menus. The remote control is used to operate th e menus. Ref er to "Using the Conf igur ation Menus " (p.27) fo r details on using the menus.

Main menu Sub-menu (Video)

"Video" Menu

The functions in the "Video" menu apart from "EPSON Cinema Filter", "Input Signal", "Auto Setup" and

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"Video Signal" cannot be adjusted while no image signal is being input. The functions which appear in the "Video" menu will change depending on the type of input source being

••••

used for the image signal. Functions which are not available in the "Video" menu for a particular input source cannot be adjusted.

Video (S-Video, Composite video, Component)

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness

: :

0 Color Mode Video Signal Aspect Ratio

: :

Reset

ON OFF

Adjust

[Theatre ]

Select

[Auto ]

Select

3 16

Execute

+ + + + +

Component (YCbCr , YPbPr )Video (S-Video, Composite video)

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Mode Video Signal Aspect Ratio Reset

: :

ON OFF

Adjust

[Theatre ]

Select

[Auto ]

Select

3 16

Execute

+ + + + +

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Mode Input Signal Aspect Ratio Reset

: :

0 0

RGB

ON OFF

Adjust

[Theatre ]

Select

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

3 16

Execute

+ + + + +

"Video" Menu

Sub-menu Function Default

EPSON Cinema Filter

This turns the function for automatically adjusting signals to the optimum tint for movie images on and off.

OFF

When set to "ON", the proper effect will not be obtained unless the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the lens of the projector. (p.14)

Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.

Press the [Enter] button and make the adjustment using the display position

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Depends on connection

adjustment sub-menu that appears.

Brightness Ad justs the image brightness. Median

value (0)

Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images. Median

value (0)

Color (Not available for RGB video)

Adjusts the colour intensity for the images.

Median value (0)

"Video" Menu "Setting" Menu "About" Menu Using the Configur a tion Menus

"Audio" Menu "Advanc e d " Me nu "Reset All" Menu

Sub-menu Function Default

Tint (Not available for RGB video)

(Adjustment is only possible when component video

or NTSC signals are

Median

value (0) being input.) Adjust the image tint.

Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness. Median

value (0)

Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image colour . The settings can be sav ed separately

Theatre for each type of source (video source or computer). You can se lect from six different quality settings depending on the surroundings.

sRGB : Images conform to the sRGB standard.*

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Normal : Brightness is emphasised. For presentation in bright rooms.

••••

Meeting : Images are modulated using their original tints, with no colour

••••

enhancement.

Presentation: For presentations in dark rooms.

••••

Theatre :

••••

Movie images are optimised using natural tints. The black &

white extension function operates so that differences in colour gradations (darkness and lightness of colours) are accentuated even for images that are very dark or very bright, to make them easier to view.

Game : Brightness is emphasised. Ideal for playing video games in bright

••••

rooms.

Video Signal (Adjustment is only possible when composite video/S-Video signals are being

Auto input.) Sets the video signal format.

Press the [Enter] button, and choose the setting from the video signal format

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selection sub-menu which appears. When set to "Auto", the video signal format is set automatically.

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Input Signal (Adjustment is only possible when component video signals are being input.)

Selects the input source to be used.

Aspect Ratio

Sets the aspect ratio for projected images. Depends on

Depends on

connection

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Video" menu functions except for the

"EPSON Cinema Filter", "Input Signal" and "Video Signal" setting to their default settings.

Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select "Yes".

••••

Select "Reset All" to return all menu settings to their default settings. (p.26)

••••

* If set to sRGB, the colour temperature for the "Color Adjustment" command in the "Advanced" menu will be set

to 6500K.

Settings and Useful Functions

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Computer (Analogue-RGB)/RGB video

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position Tracking Sync . Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Mode Input Signal Auto Setup Reset

: : : : :

: :

0000

0 0 0 0

RGB

ON OFF

Adjust

Select

ON OFF

[Normal ]

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

Execute

+ + +

"Video" Menu

Sub-menu Function Default

EPSON Cinema Filter

This turns the function for automatically adjusting signals to the optimum tint for movie images on and off.

OFF

When set to "ON", the proper effect will not be obtained unless the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the lens of the projector. (p.14)

Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.

Press the [Enter] button and make the adjustment using the display position

••••

Depends on connection

adjustment sub-menu that appears.

Tracking

Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images. Depends on

connection

Sync.

Adjusts computer images when flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in the images.

Flickering and fuzziness may also appear when the brightness, contrast ,

••••

Depends on connection

sharpness or keystone settings are adjusted. You can obtain the best results if you adjust the tracking first and then adjust

••••

the sync.

Brightness Ad justs the image brightness. Median

value (0)

Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images. Median

value (0)

Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness. Median

value (0)

Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image colour . The settin gs can be sav ed separately

Normal for each type of source (video source or computer). You can select fro m six different quality settings depending on the surroundings.

sRGB : Images conform to the sRGB standard.*

••••

Normal : Brightness is emphasised. For presentation in bright rooms.

••••

Meeting : Images are modulated using their original tints, with no colour

••••

enhancement.

Presentation: For presentations in dark rooms.

••••

Theatre : Movie images are optimised using natural tints.

••••

Game : Brightness is emphasised. Ideal for playing v ideo ga mes in br ight

••••

rooms.

Input Signal Selects the input source to be used.

Select "RGB" when projecting computer images or RGB video images.

••••

Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for automatically

Depends on

connection

ON optimising images when the input source is changed is turned ON or OFF.

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Video" menu functions except for the

"EPSON Cinema Filter" and "Input Signal" setting to their default settings.

Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select "Yes".

••••

Select "Reset All" to return all menu settings to their default settings. (p.26)

••••

* If set to sRGB, the colour temperature for the "Color Adjustment" command in the "Advanced" menu will be set

to 6500K.

"Audio" Menu

Video

Audio

Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

Sub-menu Function Default

Volume Adjusts the volume. Median

Tone Adjusts the tone. Median

Audio Input Selects the input source for audio signals.

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Audio" menu functions to their default

"Video" Menu "Setting" Menu "About" Menu Using the Conf iguration Menus "Audio" Men u "Advanced" Menu "Reset All" Menu

Volume Tone Audio Input Reset

Computer Video

Execute

+ +

The default setting varies depending on the type of signal being input (for component video , RGB vide o and co mputer input sig nals: C omputer; for vid eo input signals: Video). Therefore, if audio signals are being input to a different port from the default port, you will need to select the audio signal input source.

Computer : Audio signals will be input to the stereo mini jack (left side).

••••

Video : Audio signals will be input to the RCA pin jack (left side).

••••

settings.

Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select "Yes".

••••

Select "Reset All" to return all menu settings to their default settings. (p.26)

••••

value (10)

value (0) Depends on

connection

"Setting" Menu

Video Audio

Setting

Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

Sub-menu Function Default

Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images.

No-Signal Msg. Sets the message status and background colour at times such as when no image

The "Audio" menu settings are saved individually for each input signal source.

Keystone 0 No-Signal Msg. OFF Prompt ON OFF Color Mode Prompt A/V Mute Black Blue Sleep Mode ON OFF Reset

••••

Black Blue

ON OFF

Execute

When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become

smaller. If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is

••••

carried out, decrease the sharpness setting.

signal is being input. When set to "OFF", the background colour becomes black and no message is displayed.

Settings and Useful Functions

Median value (0)

Blue

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Sub-menu Function Default

Prompt Sets whether the input signal name is displayed on the screen or not when the

input signal is changed.

Color Mode Prompt

Sets whether the colour mode prompt is displ ayed on the screen or not when the colour mode is changed.

A/V Mute Sets the screen status when the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control is

pressed.

Sleep Mode Sets the energy saving operation when no signa l is being input.

When set to "ON", projection stops automatically and then after the cool-

••••

down period is finished, the projector changes to sleep mode if no operations are carried out for 30 minutes while the "No-Signal." message is being displayed. (The Power indicator lights orange.) Projection starts again when the [Power] button on the projector's control

••••

panel or the remote control is pressed.

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Setting" menu functions to their default

settings.

Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select "Yes".

••••

Select "Reset All" to return all menu settings–including settings for the

••••

"Video" and "Audio" menus–to their default settings. (p.26)

Black

"Advanced" Menu

Video Audio Setting

Advanced

About Reset All

: Select : Enter

Sub-menu Function Default

Language Sets the language for message displays.

Color Adjustment

Language Color Adjustment

Rear Proj . Ceiling ON OFF Reset

••••

Select [English]

Color Temp . RGB

ON OFF

Execute

Adjust

Press the [Enter] button and select the language from the selection menu that appears.

Adjusts the colour temperature

and intensity of each RGB colour for each

input source.

Color Temp. : Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish

••••

tinges to bluish tinges. If the colour temperature is lower, colours appear reddish and colour tones appear softer. If the colour temperature is higher, colours appear bluish and colour tones appear sharper. Press the [Enter] button and make the adjustment in the colour adjustment sub-menu that appears.

RGB : Sets the colour intensity for each RGB (red/green/blue) colour

••••

in the image. Press the [Enter] button, select "R" (red), "G" (green) or "B" (blue) and make the adjustment in the colour adjustment submenu that appears. You can adjust the colours while viewing the results on the

screen. (This item cannot be selected if "sRGB" has been selected as the "Color Mode" setting in the "Video" menu.)

English

Color Temp.: Depends on connection

Sub-menu Function Default

Rear Proj. Use when projecting images from behind a translucent screen.

Ceiling Use when installing the projector to a ceiling. When set to "ON", the projected

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Advanced" menu functions except for the

"About" Menu

The "About" menu shows the setting details for the current image source.

••••

The "Lamp" item appears as 0H for 0–10 hours, and after that, it appears in units of 1 hour.

••••

"Video" Menu "Setting" Menu "About" Menu Usi ng the Configuration Menus "Audio" Men u

"Advanced" Menu "Reset All" Menu

OFF

When set to "ON", the projected images are horizontally reversed.

OFF

images are horizontally and vertically reversed.

"Language" setting to their default settings.

Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select "Yes".

••••

Select "Reset All" to return all menu settings including settings for the

••••

"Video" and "Audio" menus to their default settings. (p.26)

Video (S-Video, Composite video)

Video Audio Setting Advanced

About

Reset All

: Select : Enter

Lamp Reset Lamp Timer Video Source Video Signal

Video

Auto (----)

0H Execute

Computer/RGB video /Component video (Analogue-RGB, YCbCr

Video Audio Setting Advanced

About

Reset All

: Select : Enter

Lamp 0H Reset Lamp Timer Video Source Input Signal Frequency

SYNC Polarity

SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate ---.--Hz

, YPbPr )

Execute

Computer

: : RGB

H ---.--kHz

V ---.--Hz H ------

V ------

------

--- x---

: :

Sub-menu Function Default

Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.

When the lamp warning period is reached, the display characters appear in

••••

red.

Reset Lamp Timer

Initialises the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative lamp operating time is reset to the initial default value.

Video Source Displays the input source which is currently being projected. Video Signal Shows the video signal format.

(Does not appear when the input source is component video, RGB video or computer.)

Input Signal Displays the input signal settings.

(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-Video.)

Frequency Displays the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies.

(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-Video.)

SYNC Polarity

SYNC Mode Displays the sync attributes.

Displays the sync polarity. (Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-Video.)

(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-Video.)

Resolution Displays the input resolution.

(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-Video.)

Refresh Rate

Displays the refresh rate.

(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-Video.)

Settings and Useful Functions

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

"Reset All" Menu

Video Audio Setting Advanced About

Reset All

: Select : Execute

Sub-menu Function Default

Execute Resets all items in all menus to their default settings.

••••

Execute

Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select "Yes". Select "Reset" in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in each sub-menu. The "EPSON Cinema Filter", "Input Signal", "Video Signal", "Lamp" and "Language" settings will not return to their default settings.

"Video" Menu "Setting" Menu "About" Menu Using the Configuration Menus "Audio" Me n u "Advanced" Menu

Using the Configuration Menus

The configuration menus can be operated using the remote control only.

Procedure

"Reset All" Menu

Main menu

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

Remote control

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Sub-menu (Video)

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Mode

Video Signal Aspect Ratio

Reset

Remote control

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

ON OFF

Adjust

Select

[Theatre ] [Auto ]

Select

3 16

Execute

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control.

The configuration menu appears. The configuration menu consists of a main menu and sub-menus. The sub-menu that corresponds to the currently-selected item in the main menu (displayed in yellow) appears.

+ + + +

Select a menu item.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move to an item to be selected.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

Remote control

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Mode Video Signal

Aspect Ratio

Reset

ON OFF

Adjust

Select

[Theatre ] [Auto ]

Select

3 16

Execute

Confirm the selection.

Press the [Enter] button to confirm the selection of a menu item. The sub-menu that corresponds to the currentlyselected item in the main menu appears.

Settings and Useful Functions

Select a sub-menu item.

+ + + +

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move to an item to be selected.

The items appearing in the "Video" menu and the "About" menu will vary depending on the type of input source being projected.

"Video" Menu "Setting" Menu "About" Menu Using the Configuration Menus "Audio" Menu "Advanced" Menu "Reset All" Menu

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Select : Enter

Sub-menu items which cause another sub-menu to be displayed when they are selected have

••••

EPSON Cinema Filter

Position Brightness Contrast Color Tint

Sharpness

Color Mode Video Signal Aspect Ratio Reset

: : : :

: :

0 0 0

ON OFF

Adjust

Select

[Theatre ] [Auto ]

Select

3 16

Execute

+ + + + +

Select a setting value.

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the setting value. For commands which have ON/OFF settings, use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the desired setting, and then press the [Enter] button.

after them. If y ou select su ch men u items a nd press th e [Enter] butto n, y ou can the n change

the settings in the next sub-menu which appears. Refer to list of functions for details on the functions of each menu item. (p.20)

••••

Select other menu items in the same way.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change the setting for other menu items. To return to a previous menu, press the [ESC] button.

Remote control

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Close the menu.

Press the [Menu] button.

Enter

A/V Mute E-Zoom Freeze

Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected

This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations.

A/V Mute

This function momentarily pauses the image and sound. For example, it can be used when you do not want to show viewers details of operations such as selecting

different files while computer images are being projected. Howeve r , if you use this function when projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to

be played back by the source, and you cannot return to the point where the mute function was activated.

Procedure

Freeze

Procedure

Remote control

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Solid black Solid blue

Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control.

The image and sound will then be paused. Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote

control to continue normal projection.

When the images and sound have been momentarily paused, one of the following two types of d isplay ap pears depend ing on the "A/V Mute" setting in the "Setting" menu. (p.24)

Default setting

This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing without pausing. The image source will still be playing back the images even while projection is paused, and so it will not be

possible to resume projection from the point where it was paused.

Remote control

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Press the [Freeze] bu tton on the remot e control.

The images will then be paused.

Enter

To continue projecting the images, either press the [Freeze] button again or press the [ESC] button.

Pressing the [Freeze] button also clears menu displays and help messages.

••••

The Freeze function still works while the E-Zoom function is being used.

••••

However, in this ca se the Freeze function can only be ca ncelled by press in g the [Fr eeze] button.

Settings and Useful Functions

Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected

E-Zoom

This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables.

Procedure

A/V Mute E-Zoom Freeze

emote contro

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Cross

Shows enlargement ratio

Press the [E-Zoom ] button on the remote control.

A cursor (cross) indicating the centre point for the area to be enlarged will appear on the screen.

Move the cr o ss t o th e area of t he ima ge that is to be enlarged or reduced.

Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the remote control to move the cross.

When [ ] is pressed, the image is enlarged with th e cross as its centre. When [ ] is pressed, the enlarged picture is then reduced.

The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottomright of the screen. You can scroll around the image by pressing the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons.

To cancel the E-Zoom, press the [ESC] button.

The selected area can be enlarged to between 1– 4 times, in 25 steps of x0.125.

Troubleshooting

This section describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.

Using the Help..................................................32

When Having Some Trouble............................33

•••• (Warning) Indicator...................................................33

•••• Power Indicator .................................................................34

When the Indicators Provide No Help ............35

Using the Help

lProj

If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. The questions vary depending on the type of image source.

Procedure

Projector

Hel p Menu

Help for the image

Help for the sound Language selection (Language)

If the suggested solution in Help doesn't solve the problem, unplug the power from the wall outlet and contact your local dealer.

: Select : Enter : Exit

ector

Remote control

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

emote cont r o

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Press the [Help] button on the projector's control panel.

The help menu will be displayed.

Select a menu item.

If using the control panel, the [ Select ] buttons function as the up and down keys. If using the remote control, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select an item.

Confirm the selection.

Press the [Enter] button to confirm the selection of a menu item.

Hel p Menu

No image appears on the screen.

The image is distorted. The image is not displayed fully on the screen. (cut of f/ too big/ too small/ partial) The color of the image is abnormal . The image is too dark. The image is trapezoidal. Return

: Select : Enter : Exit

Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items.

You can exit the help menu at any time by pressing the [Help] button.

If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "When Having Some Trouble" (p.33) or "When the Indicators Provide No Help" (p.35).

(Warning) Ind icat or

When Having Some Trouble

Power Indicator

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators. The projector is provided with the following two indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation.

Power indicator

Power

Warning indicator

The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.

(Warning) Indicator

Status Cause Remedy or Status See Page

Red

(0.5-second

intervals)

High internal temperature (overheating)

Problem with lamp

The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 min utes without operating the projector. After about 5 minutes have elapsed, unplug the power cable and then check the following two points.

Check that the air inlet and air outlet are clear, and that

••••

the projector is not positioned against a wall. If the air filter is dirty, it should be cleaned.

••••

When the power cable is plugged back in, the projector will return to its previous state, so p ress the [Po wer] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn it back on. If the projector continues to overheat even after the above points hav e been checked, or if the indicators show a problem when the power is turned back on, stop using the proj ector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms.

Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and then remove the lamp and check if it is broken. If the lamp is not broken, reinstall it. Then reconnect the power cable and press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn the power back on. If the indicators still show a problem, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms.

If the lamp is broken replace by a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advis e . If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken gl ass. (Projection cannot be carried out until the lamp is replaced.)

Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed. If the lamp or lamp cover is not securely installed, the lamp will not switch on.

: lit : flashing

Setup Guide

p.44

p.46

Troubleshooting

p.46

When Having Some Trouble

Status Cause Remedy or Status See Page

Red

(1-second

intervals)

Orange

Power Indicator

Status Cause Remedy or Status See Page

Orange

Green

(Warning) Ind icat or

Power Indicator

Internal problem Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from

the electrical outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms.

High-speed cooling in progress

(This is not an abnormality, b ut if the temperature rises too high again, projection will stop automatically.)

Set the projector up in a place which is well-ventilated,

••••

and so that the air filter and exhaust vents are clear. Clean the air filter.

••••

: lit : flashing

Standby status (Not abnormal)

The power cable should only be disconnected when the projector is in this condition. Press the [Power] button to start projection.

Cool-down in progress

(Not abnormal)

Please wait.

••••

The cool-down The [Power] button does not work during cool-down.

••••

period lasts for about 20 seconds.

Press the button again after cool-down ends.

Projection in

(Not abnormal) p.7

progress

Setup Guide

p.44

p.6

p.9

Green

Warm-up in progress

(Not abnormal) Please wait. Warm-up time is approximately 40 seconds. After warm-up is complete, the flashing green indicator changes to steady green.

If the projector is no t op erat ing pro perly e ven though the indicators are all sho w ing no rmal, ref er

••••

to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" on the following page. If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your

••••

dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" in

Instructions/W orld-Wi de Warranty Terms

p.7

Safety

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.

No images appear Poor image quality (out of focus or

distorted) Only part of the image is displayed

(Large/small) The image colours are not right

Probable cause Remedy

Was the power turned off and then straight back on again?

After the power is turned off (during cool-down ), the [Power] buttons on the projector's control panel and the remote control will not work.

Is sleep mode active?

When sleep mode has been set to "ON", the lamp turns off automatically if no operations are carried out for 30 minutes while no image signal is being input. The Power indicator lights orange at this time.

Have you pressed the [Power] button?

Has the image brightn es s been adjusted correctly?

Is A/V Mute mode active?

Is the projected image completely black?

Some input images, such as screen savers, may be completely black.

Is an image signal being input?

If "No-Signal Msg." has been set to "OFF", no messages will be displayed.

Try resetting all of the current settings.

p.35 p.36

p.37

p.38

Images appear dark Images appear greenish

Images appear purplish No sound can be heard The remote control does not work The power does not turn off

Condition No images appear (Nothing at all appears)

Wait until cool-down has finished. You can then use the [Power] buttons. (p.9)

Turn the projector power back on. To cancel the sleep mode setting, set "Sleep Mode" to "OFF". "Setting" - "Sleep Mode" (p.24)

Press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn on the power fo r t he pro j e ct o r. (p.7)

Use the "Brightness" command to adjust. "Video" - "Brightness" (p.20, 22)

Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to cancel the A/V Mute mode. (p.29)

Cancel the screen saver, or re-check the images being input.

Change the "No-Signal Msg." setting to "Black" or "Blue" for messages to be displayed. "Setting" - "No-Signal Msg." (p.23) If a message is displayed, refer to the item indicated.

"Reset All" - "Execute" (p.26)

p.39 p.39

p.39 p.40 p.40

Troubleshooting

Probable cause Remedy

Are the cables connected correctly?

Condition No images appear (Messages do appear)

"Not Supported." is displayed. "No-Signal." is displayed.

Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly. (Setup Guide)

When the Indicators Provide No Help

Probable cause Remedy

Does the input signal match the connected source?

Is the power for the video source or computer turned on?

If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector, it is necessary to output the image signals to the projector rather than to the screen.

Check the mode which corresponds to the frequency of the image signals being output from the computer.

Use the [Source] button on the projector's control panel (or the [Computer] or [S-Video/Video] button on the remote control) to select the correct signal source. (p.7)

Turn on the power. (p.7)

Normally image signals are output to only the computer's LCD screen, so you need to change the output to an external destination. For some computer models, when the image signals are output externally, they no longer appear on the LCD screen. For details, refer to the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as "External output", "Connecting an external monitor" or similar. (p.8)

Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the resolution and frequency of the image signals be ing output from the computer. (p.51)

Condition Poor image quality (out of focus or distorted)

••••

Probable cause Remedy

Has the focus been adjusted correctly? Is the lens cover still attached? Has the front adjustable feet been adjusted

so that the image angle is too big?

If the image angle is too big, the image will be out of focus vertically.

Is the projector at the correct distance?

Is the projector beam perpendicular to the screen?

Is the lens dirty? Has condensation formed on the lens?

If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment, condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy.

Is the EPSON cinema filter attached correctly?

If it is not attached correctly, the images may appear uneven or out of focus .

The image is fuzzy Part of the image is out of focus The whole image is out of focus Image is distorted Image contains interference

Adjust the focus. (p.11) Remove the lens cover. (p.6) Adjust the front adjustable feet to reduce the angle

of tilt to 10º or less. (p.12)

The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 0.9–11.3 m (2.9–37.0 ft.). Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range. (Setup Guide)

Adjust the projection angle so that the projector beam is perpendicular to the screen. (p.12)

Clean the lens. (p.44) Set the projector up in the room approximately one

hour before it i s to be used. If condens ation for ms on the lens, turn off the power and wait for the condensation to disappear.

Remove the EPSON cinema filter and reattach it. (p.14)

Probable cause Remedy

Are the image signal format settings correct?

Are the cables connected correctly?

Is an extension cable being used?

If an extension cable is used, electrical interference may affect the signals.

Have the "Sync. ", "Tracking " and "Position" been adjusted correctly? (When connected to a computer)

Has the correct resolution been selected? (When connected to a computer)

If a component video , RGB video or computer source is connected to the projector, use the "Input Signal" command to select the signal format which matches the signal connected source. "Video" - "Input Signal" (p.21, 22) If a composite video connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" command to select the video signal format. "Video" - "Video Signal" (p.21)

Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly. (Setup Guide)

Use the accessory cables and check if this helps.

If the "Auto Setup" command in the "Video" menu is set to "OFF", press the [Auto] button on the remote control to adjust these settings. If the images have not been correctly adjusted after using the automatic setup function and after pressing the [Auto] button, adjust the settings manually using the respective menus. (p.16, 22)

Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector. Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the settings. (p.51)

or S-Video source is

Condition

••••

Probable cause Remedy

Is the [Zoom] button setting correct?

Has the "Aspect Ratio " setting been selected correct ly?

Is the E-Zoom function being used to enlarge the image?

Has the "Position" setting been adjusted correctly?

Has the correct resolution been selected? (When connected to a computer)

Change the resolution for the laptop computer or computer with a LCD screen. (When connected to a computer)

Image is too large (Only part of the image is dis pl ayed) Image is too small

Use the [Zoom] button to adjust the size of the image. (p.11)

Use the "Aspect Ratio" command to set the aspect ratio to "4:3". "Video" - "Aspect Ratio" (p.21)

Press the [ESC] button on the remote control to cancel E-Zoom. (p.30)

Use the "Position" command to adjust. "Video" - "Position" (p.20, 22)

Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector. Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the settings. (p.51)

Change the resolution so that the image is displayed in the whole of the projection area, or set the image signal to external output only. (p.8)

Troubleshooting

When the Indicators Provide No Help

Probable cause Remedy

Has the computer been set for dual display? (When connected to a computer)

Probable cause Remedy

Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly?

Are the cables connected correctly?

Are the image signal format settings correct?

If the "Input Signal" menu command is set to "YCbCr" or "YPbPr" when a computer is connected, the projected images will appear purplish. If the "Input Signal" command is set to "RGB" when a component video signal source is connected to the projector, the images will appear greenish.

Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly?

Has the colour been adju sted correctly?

Have the colour intensity and tint been adjusted correctly?

(The colours may not exactly match the colours in the image on the computer screen or LCD screen, but this is normal and is not the sign of a problem.)

Is the lamp due for replacement?

When the lamp is nearly due for replacement, the image will become darker and the colour quality will become poorer.

The accessory EPSON cin ema filter has been removed from the lens, but the "EPSON Cinema Filter" command in the "Video" menu is still set to "ON".

If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the connected computer's Control Panel, the projector will only display about half of the image on the computer screen. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting. Refer to the video driver manual for the computer's mon itor for further details.

Condition The image colours are not right

Use the "Brightness" command to adjust. "Video" - "Brightness" (p.20, 22)

Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly. (Setup Guide)

If a component video source is connected to the projector, use the "Input Signal" command to select the signal format which matches the signal conne ct ed sour c e. "Video" - "Input Signal" (p.21, 22) If a composite video connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" command to select the video signal format. "Video" - "Video Signal" (p.21)

Use the "Contrast" command to adjust. "Video" - "Contrast" (p.20, 22)

Use the "Color Adjustment" command to adjust the contrast. "Advanced" - "Color Adjustment" (p.24)

Use the Video menu to adjust the Color and Tint settings "Video" - "Color", "Tint" (p.20, 21)

When this happens, the lamp should be replaced with a new one. (p.46)

Change the "EPSON Cinema Filter" setting in the "Video" menu to "OFF". "Video" - "EPSON Cinema Filter" (p.20, 22)

, RGB video or computer

or S-Video source is

Probable cause Remedy

Is the lamp due for replacement?

When the lamp is nearly due for replacement, the image will become darker and the colour quality will become poorer.

Has the image brightn es s been adjusted correctly?

Is the accessory EPSON ci nema filter still attached to the projector's lens?

Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly?

Condition Images appear dark

When this happens, the lamp should be replaced with a new one. (p.46)

Use the "Brightness" command to adjust. "Video" - "Brightness" (p.20, 22)

If connecting a computer to the projector to give presentations, remove the EPSON cinema filter and set the "EPSON Cinema Filter" command to "OFF". "Video" - "EPSON Cinema Filter" (p.20, 22)

Use the "Contrast" command to adjust. "Video" - "Contrast" (p.20, 22)

Condition Images appear greenish

Images appear purplish

Probable cause Remedy

Are the image signal format settings correct?

Condition No sound can be heard.

If a component video source is connected to the projector, use the "Input Signal" command to select the signal format which matches the signal connected source. "Video" - "Input Signal" (p.21, 22) If a composite video connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" command to select the video signal format. "Video" - "Video Signal" (p.21)

, RGB video or computer

or S-Video source is

Troubleshooting

Probable cause Remedy

Is the audio source connected correctly?

Has the correct audio input port been selected?

Is sound being output from the audio source?

Check that the cable being used matches the input port. (Setup Guide)

Use the "Audio Input" menu command to select the port to use for audio input. "Audio" - "Audio Input" (p.23)

Check the volume for the audio source.

When the Indicators Provide No Help

Probable cause Remedy

Has the volume been adjusted to the minimum setting?

Is A/V Mute mode active?

Power

S-Video/VideoComputer

Color Mode

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Probable cause Remedy

Is the remote control light-emitting area facing towards the remote control lightreceiving area when it is operated?

Is the remote control too far from the projector?

Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote control light-recei ving ar ea?

Has the battery insulating tape been removed?

Is the battery inserted? Is the battery spent? Is the battery inserted incorrectly?

Adjust the volume so that the sound is audible. "Audio" - "Volume" (p.23)

Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to cancel the A/V Mute mode. (p.29)

Condition The remote control does not work

The operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±30º horizontally and approximately ±15º vertically. Use the remote control within these ranges. (Setup Guide)

The operating distance for the remote control is approximately 6 m (20 ft.). Use the remote control within this distance. (Setup Guide)

Avoid using projector in places where the remote control light-receiving area is exposed to strong light.

When using the remote control for the first time, pull out the insulating tape that

the battery holder.

(Setup Guide) Insert the battery. (p.45) Replace the battery with a new one. (p.45) Reinsert the battery so that it faces correctly. (p.45)

is protruding from

Condition The power does not turn off (after the [Power] button is

pressed)

Probable cause Remedy

The Power indicator remains orange.

This projector is designed so that the Power indicator remains lit even when after the power has been turned off.

The Power indicator will switch off when the power cable is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

Probable cause Remedy

The cooling fan does not stop.

After the [Power] button is pressed to turn off the power, the cool-down

period starts.

After the cool-down indicator changes to a steady orange, and you can then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. * The cool-down period la sts for about 20 sec onds.

The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature.

period is complete, the Power

Troubleshooting

Appendices

This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time.

Maintenance .....................................................44

•••• Cleaning..............................................................................44

• Cleaning the Projector Case...............................................................44

• Cleaning the Lens and EPSON Cinema Filter...................................44

• Cleaning the Air Filter ............................ ...........................................44

•••• Replacing Consumables....................................................45

• Inserting the Battery............................ ............................................. ..45

• Lam p Replacement Period .................................................................46

• Replacing the Lamp...........................................................................46

• Resetting the Lamp Operating Time..................................................48

• Replacing the Air Filter .....................................................................49

Optional Accessories......................................50

List of Supported Monitor Displays ...............51

•••• Component Video Input/RGB Video Input ....................51

•••• Composite Video/S-Video Input.......................................51

•••• Computer ...........................................................................51

Specifications...................................................52

Appearance ...................................................... 54

Part Names and Functions..............................55

•••• Front/Top............................................................................55

•••• Control Panel ............................... ......................................56

•••• Left Side..............................................................................56

•••• Rear .....................................................................................57

•••• Base.....................................................................................57

•••• Remote Control..................................................................58

Glossary............................................................59

Index..................................................................61

Maintenance

This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.

Cleaning

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate.

Be sure to read the separate cleaning.

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

before

Cleaning the Projector Case

Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral

detergent, and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then wipe the case again with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use volatile substances such as wax, alcohol or thinner to clean the projector case. These can cause the case to warp and make the coating finish peel off.

Cleaning the Lens and EPSON Cinema Filter

Use a commercially-available air blower, or use lens cleaning paper to gently wipe the lens and the EPSON cinema filter.

Do not rub the lens or the EPSON cinema filter with harsh materials or subject them to shocks, as they can easily become damaged.

Cleaning the Air Filter

If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, it can cause overheating and damage the projector. Turn the projector upside down and use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust from the air filter

••••

If the air filter is difficul t to clean or if it is brok en, it should be replaced. Contact your dealer for a spare air filter .

••••

Spare lamps are provided with a sp are air filte r. The air filter should also be replaced when the lamp is replaced. (p.5 0)

Replacing Consumables

This section describes how to replace the remote control battery, the lamp and th e air filter.

Inserting the Battery

Use the following type of battery as a replacement. 1 CR2025 lithium battery

Cleaning Replacing Consumables

Procedure

Be sure to read the the battery.

Catch

Old battery

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

Remove the battery holder.

While pushing the catch of the battery holder inwards, pull the battery holder out.

New battery

mark

Remove the old battery and insert the new battery.

Check the position of the (+) mark inside the battery holder to ensure that that battery is inserted the correct way.

Insert the battery holder into the remote control.

Push the battery holder in until it clicks.

before handling

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.

Appendices

Maintenance

Lamp Replacement Period

It is time to replace the lamp when:

The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen when projection starts.

••••

The message appears for 30 seconds, and disappear s again after 30 seconds have passed.

A message will be displayed.

When the (Warning) indicator is flashing red at 0.5-second intervals

••••

Flashes red at 0.5-second intervals

Power

The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate

••••

The replacement wa rning message i s set to appea r after ab out 140 0 hours of lamp us e in ord er

••••

to maintain the brightness and quality of the projected images. If you continue to use the lamp after this period, the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater. When the lamp replacement message appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible, even if it is still working.

The warning message appears after about 1400 hours of use, but the actual life of each

••••

individual lamp will vary depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used. Some lamps may stop operating before 1400 hours of use, so you should always have a spare lamp ready in case.

Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.

••••

Replacing the Lamp

If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the

••••

lamp may break when handled. If replacing the lamp of a projector that has been installed to the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and remove the lamp cover very carefully. Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before opening the lamp cover. It

••••

takes a further one hour after the cool-down be cool enough.

period has finished for the lamp to

Procedure

Cleaning

Replacing Consumables

T urn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cable.

The cool-down peri o d l ast s fo r abo ut 20 seconds. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature.

Wait until the lamp has cooled down, and then remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector.

It takes approximately one hour for the lamp to cool down by itself after the cool-down period has finished. Put your finger into the recess, and pull straight out to remove the lamp cover.

Loosen the two lamp fixing screws.

Use the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two lamp fixing scre ws that are securing the lamp to the projector.

Take out the lamp.

Hold the lamp by the two tabs to lift it up and out from the projector. If the lamp is broken replace by a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advise. If replacing the lamp yours elf, be ca reful to a v oid pieces of broken glass. (Projection cannot be carried out until the lamp is replaced.)

Install the new lamp.

Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector, and then insert the lamp and tighten the two lamp fixing screws.

Install the lamp cover.

Slide the cover in from th e outside, and then p ush it in until it clicks into place.

Appendices

Maintenance

Procedure

Install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, the lamp turns off automatically as a

••••

safety precaution. Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly.

Spare lamps are provided with a spare air filter. The air filter should also be replaced when the

••••

lamp is replaced. (p.49) Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations.

••••

Resetting the Lamp Operating Time

The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warnin g message to be displayed. Therefore, the counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one. You can do this using the configuration menu.

Do not reset the lam p ope rati ng tim e e x cept after the lamp has bee n repla ced, ot herwis e the l amp replacement period will not be indicated correctly.

Projector

Remote control

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Lamp 1400H

Reset Lamp Timer

Video Source Input Signal RGB Frequency

SYNC Polarity

SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate ---.--Hz

Computer

: :

H ---.--kHz V ---.--Hz

: :

H -----V ------

------

: :

--- x---

Enter

Freeze

Execute

Connect the power cable, and then press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn on the power for the projector.

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control.

The configuration menu will be displayed.

Select "Reset La mp Timer" from the "About" menu and then press the [Enter] button.

Reset Lamp Timer

Execute?

YES

Select "Yes" and then press the [Enter] button.

The lamp operating time will then be reset.

Procedure

Replacing the Air Filter

Cleaning

Replacing Consumables

T urn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down disconnect the power cable.

The cool-down peri o d l ast s fo r abo ut 20 seconds. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature.

period to end, and then

Put your finger into the recess, and pull straight out to remove the ai r filter.

Install the new air filter.

Slide the cover in from th e outside, and then p ush it in until it clicks into place.

Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations.

Appendices

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of August 2002. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice.

Spare lamp (Silver model) ELPLP19 Spare lamp (Blue model) ELPLP19C

Use as a replacement for spent lamps. The colour of the air filter that is included with the spare lamp should match the colour of the projector.

50" portable screen ELPSC06

A compact screen which can be carried easily. (Aspect ratio

60" screen ELPSC07 80" screen ELPSC08 100" screen ELPSC10

A portable roll-type screen. (Aspect ratio 4:3)

Component video cable ELPKC19 (3 m (9.8 ft) - f or min i D-Sub 15-p in/RCA male x 3)

Use to connect a component video source.

4:3 )

VGA-HD15 PC cable ELPKC02 (1.8 m (6 ft.) - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini DSub 15-pin)

VGA-HD15 PC cable ELPKC09 (3 m (9.8 ft.) - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub 15-pin)

VGA-HD15 PC cable ELPKC10 (20 m (65.6 ft.) - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini DSub 15-pin)

Use to connect the projector to a computer.

Remote control unit ELPST07

This is the same remote control as the projector's accessory remote control.

Soft carry case ELPKS16

Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand.

Image presentation camera ELPDC02

ELPDC03 ELPDC04

Use when projecting books, OHP films and slides.

Component Video In put/RGB Video Input Computer Composite Video/S-Video Input

List of Supported Monitor Displays

Component Video Input/RGB Video Input

Signal Refresh rate (Hz)

SDTV (525i)

(D1)

SDTV (625i) 50 800 × 600 800 × 450

SDTV (525p)

(D2)

HDTV (750p) 16:9

(D4)

HDTV(1125i) 16:9

(D3)

Composite Video/S-Video Input

Signal Refresh rate (Hz)

TV (NTSC) 800 × 600 800 × 450

TV (PAL, SECAM) 800 × 600 800 × 450

Computer

Signal Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution (dots)

PC98 640×400 800×500

EGA 640

VGA

VGACGA 640×400 800×500 VGAEGA 640×350 800×438

VGA text

VESA 60/72/75/85,iMac

SVGA

XGA

MAC13" 640×480 800×600 MAC16" 832×624 800×600 MAC19" 1024×768 800×600 MAC21" 1152×870 800×600

NTSC 640×480 800×600

PAL/SECAM 720×540 800×600

HDTV

(525i) 800×600 HDTV(525p) 800×600 HDTV(750p) 60 1280×720 800×450

HDTV(1125i) 60 1920×1080 800×450

56/60/72/75/85,iMac

43i/60/70/75/85,iMac

Aspect ratio 4:3

Resolutions(dots)

60 800 × 600 800 × 450

800 × 600 800 × 450

Aspect ratio 4:3

Resolutions(dots)

350 800×438

60 640×480 800×600

720×400 800×444 720×350 800×388

640×480 800×600 800×600 800×600

1024×768 800×600

Aspect ratio 16:9

Resolutions(dots)

Aspect ratio 16:9

Resolutions(dots)

Resolutions for

resized display

(dots)

* Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port.

It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table. However, not all functions may be supportable with such signals.

Appendices

Specifications

Product name Dimensions

Panel size Display method Drive method Resolution Focus adjustment Zoom adjustment Lamp

(light source) Max. audio output Speaker Power supply

Operating temperature

Multipurpose Entertainment Projector EMP-30 309 (W) x 93 (H) x 219 (D) mm

(12.2 (W) x 3.7 (H) x 8.6 (D) in.) (not including feet and lens)

0.5 in. Polysilicon TFT active matrix Full-line 6-phase block sequential writing SVGA 480,000 pixels (800 (W) x 600 (H) dots) x 3 Manual Electronic (approx. 1 : 1.2) UHE lamp, 130 W,

Model No.: ELPLP19 (Silver model) / ELPLP19C (Blue model) 1W monaural

1 100–120 V AC, 2. 2A

200–240 V AC, 1. 0A 50/60 Hz

+5º–+35ºC (41º–95ºF ) (No condensation)

Storage temperature

Weight Connectors

-10º–+60ºC (14º–140ºF ) (No condensation)

Approx. 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) Computer/Component Video: 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) Blue Monitor Out : 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) Black Audio: 1 Ster eo mini jack Video: 1 RCA pin jack S-V i d e o: 1 Mini DIN 4-pin Audio: 1 RCA pi n jack Control (RS-232C) : 1 D-Sub 9-pin (male)

Safety

USA

UL1950 3rd Edition

Canada

CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL)

European Community

The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)

IEC60950 2nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4

EMC

USA

FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)

Canada

ICES-003 Class B

European Community

The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)

EN55022, 1998 Class B EN55024, 1998

IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3

Australia/New Zealand

AS/NZS 3548:1995, A1:1997, A2:1997 Class B CISPR Pub.22:1993, A1:1995, A2:1996, Class B

Appendices

Appearance

104

309

67.5

Centre of lensCentre of projector

5.9

53.9

M4X8-3

127 115

117.6

4.3

77.3

76.7

161.8

219

Units: mm

Part Names and Functions

Front/Top

Front/Top Left Side Base

Control Panel Rear Remote Control

••••

Focus ring (p.11)

Adjusts the image focus.

•••• Remote control

light-receiving area (

Setup Guide

Receives signals from the remote control.

••••

Speaker

••••

Air exhaust vent

•••• Front adjustable foot

)

(p.12)

Extend and retract to adjust the projection an gl e.

••••

(Warning) indicator

(p.33)

The colour and on status (illuminated/flashing) indicates problems with the projector.

••••

Power indicator (p.34)

Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector.

•••• Control panel (p.56)

••••

Remote control holder (

Setup Guide

Store the accessory remote control in here when not using it.

••••

Lens cover

Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged.

)

••••

Front adjustable foot (p.12)

Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle.

••••

Connection ports (p.56)

••••

Foot adjust button (p.12)

Another foot adjust button is located on the right side. Press both foot adjust buttons when extending and retracting the front adjustable feet.

Appendices

Part Names and Functions

Control Panel

••••

[Power] button (p.7, 9)

Turns the projec tor power on and off.

•••• [Source] button (p.7)

Switches the input source between the Computer/ Component Vide o port, S-Vi deo port and Video port each time the button is pressed. When pressed while a help menu is being displayed, it accepts the menu item that is currently selected. (p.32)

••••

[Help] button (p.32)

Displays the online help menu to assist you if you have a problem.

•••• Zoom button (p.11)

••••

[Keystone] button (p.13)

Press to correct keystone distortion in images. When pressed while a help menu is being displayed, it selects items in the menu. (p.32)

Press to adjust the size of the projected images. When pressed t o th e "W " side , th e images become larger. When pressed to the "T" side, the images become smaller.

Left Side

••••

S-Video port (

Inputs S-Video signals to the projector from other vide o sources.

••••

Video port (

Inputs composit e vide o signals to the projector from other video sources. Use the RCA video cable for this connection.

••••

Audio port (

Inputs audio signals from a video source. Connect using an RCA audio cable.

••••

Control (RS-232C) port

Connects the projector to a computer using an RS-232C cable. This port is for service use and should not be used by the c ustomer.

Setup Guide

)

••••

Audio port (

Inputs audio signals from a component video or comp uter equipment . Connect using a stereo mini jack.

••••

Computer/Component Video port (

Setup Guide

Inputs analogue video signals from a computer and component video from other video sources. The connection surface is coloured blue.

••••

Monitor Out port (

Outputs the projected analogue video signal from a computer to an external monitor. This feature is not available for video equipment signals. The connection surface is coloured black.

Setup Guide

)

Setup Guide

)

signals

)

Rear

Front/Top Le ft Si de Base

Control Panel Rear Remote Control

Base

•••• Remote control light-receiving area

(

Setup Guide

)

Receives signals from the remote control.

••••

Fixing screw holes

These holes are for the fixing screws that are used to secure the projector.

•••• Power inlet (p.6)

Connects the power cable.

•••• Security lock ( ) (p.59)

••••

Lamp cover (p.46)

Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside the projector.

••••

Air filter (air intake vent) (p.44, 49)

Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projec t or . W he n re p l aci n g the lamp, replace the air filter also.

Appendices

Part Names and Functions

Remote Control

Front/Top Left Side Base Control Panel Rear

Remote Control

•••• Input select buttons

(p.7)

[Computer]: Switches the signal source to the images being input from the Computer/Component Video port. [S-Video/Video]: Switches the signal source be ing input from the S-Video port and the Video port.

••••

[Menu] button (p.27)

Displays or hides the configuration menus.

••••

[E-Zoom] button ( )

p.30)

(

Reduces the part of images that have been enla rged using the [ ] button.

••••

[][][][] buttons (p.27, 32)

When a configuration menu or help menu is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting values. When using the E-Zoom function, these buttons move the cross around the screen and scroll the image.

••••

[Auto] button (p.16)

Use this button to automatically adjust computer images to the optimum images when automatic setup has been set to "OFF".

••••

Remote control light-emitting area (

Setup Guide

)

Outputs remote control signals.

Power

S-Video/VideoComputer

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

••••

[ESC] button (p.28)

Stops the current function. Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu.

Color Mode

Freeze

Enter

ESCAuto

••••

[Power] button (p.7

, 9)

Turns the projector power on and off.

•••• [Color Mode] button

(p.15)

Selects the colour mode. The colour mode changes in the order of Norm a l, Meeting, Presentation, Theatre, Game and sRGB

each time the

button is pressed.

••••

[Freeze] button (p.29)

Keeps the current video or computer image on the screen.

••••

[A/V Mute] button (p.29)

Momentarily turns off the audio and video.

••••

[E-Zoom] button ()

p.30)

(

Enlarges the part of images without changing the size of the projection area.

••••

[Enter] button (p.27, 32)

Accepts a menu item or displays the next screen or menu whil e viewing a configuration menu or help menu.

Glossary

Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the text of this guide itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications.

Aspect ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect ratio of

Colour temperature The tempera ture of an object which is emitting light. If the colour temper atur e is high,

Component video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and colour signals separated, in

Composite video Vi deo si gna ls which h a v e the vide o brigh tness sign als and colo ur sign als mi x ed to gethe r.

Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or

Cool-down The cooling process for the projector's lamp unit continues even after the [Power] button

Dolby Digital A sound format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Normal stereo is a 2-channel format

HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems

Interlaced scanning A method of image scanning whereby the image data is divided into f ine horizontal lines

Progressive scanning

Refresh rate The light-emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and colour for an

Resize display This function is use to project computer images that have a resolution or more than or

SDTV An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television

Security lock A device consisting of a projector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available

16:9 and appear elongated. The aspect ratio for standard images is 4:3.

the colours tend to take on a bluish tinge. If the colour temperature is lower, the colours tend to take on a reddish tinge.

order to provide better image quality. In high-definition TV (HDTV), it refers to images which consist of three independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and Pb and Pr (colour difference signals).

The type of sig na ls commonly use d by household video equipment (NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats). The carrier signal Y (luminance signal) and chroma (colour) signal which are contain ed in the colour bar are overlapped to form a single signal.

decreased in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly, or to make them appear softer. Adjusting this particular property of an image is called "contrast adjustment".

on the projector's control panel or the remote control has been pressed to turn off the lamp. After the lamp turns off, the cooling fan continues operating, but all button operations are disabled. The length of time that this is happening is called the "cool-down period". The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature.

which uses two speakers. Dolby Digital is a 6-channel (5.1-channel) system which adds to this a centre speaker, two rear speakers and a sub-woofer.

which satisfy the following conditions. Vertical resolution of 75 0p or 1125 i or grea ter ( p = pr ogr essive scanning scanning ) Screen aspect ratio Dolby Digital

which are displayed in sequence starting from left to right and then from the top to the bottom of the screen. The even-numbered lines and odd-numbered lines are displayed alternately.

A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create a single image.

extremely short time. Because of this, the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light-emitting element. The number of refresh operations per second is called the "refresh rate", and is expressed in hertz (Hz).

less than the projector's panel resolution to be projected so that they fill the whole of the projection area .

systems which do not satisfy the conditions for High-Definition Television.

theft-prevention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.

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audio reception and playback (or output)

, i = interlaced

Appendices

Glossary

sRGB An international standard for colour intervals that was formulated so that colours which

are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems (OS) and the Internet.

SVGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) dots which is

used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.

S-Video A video signal which has the luminance component and colour component separated in

order to provide better image quality. It refers to images which consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and C (colour signal ).

Sync. (Synchronisation)

Tracking The signals output from comp uters have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency

VGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 640 (horizontal) x 480 (vertical) dots which is

XGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) dots which

YCbCr The carrier signal which is contained in the colour bar signal used in modern TV

YPbPr The carrier signal which is contained in the colour bar signal used in high-definition TV

The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called "synchronisation". If the signals are not synchronized, problems such as flickering, blurriness and horizontal interference can occur.

does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the frequency of these signals (the number of crests in the signal) is called "tracking". If tracking is not carried out correctly, wide vertical stripes will appear in the projected images.

used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.

is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.

transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the CbCr (chroma (colour)) signals.

(HDTV) transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the PbPr (colour difference) signals.

Index

General Terms

A/V Mute .............................................................24, 29

"About" Menu............................................................25

"Advanced" Menu......................................................24

Air exhaust vent.........................................................55

Air filter......................................................................57

Air intake vent............................................................57

Analogue-RGB.....................................................23, 25

Aspect ratio................................................................15

"Audio" Menu............................................................23

Audio port............................................56, Setup Guide

Auto Setup............................................................16, 22

Battery holder.............................................................45

Brightness.............................................................20, 22

Ceiling........................................................................25

Cleaning the Air Filter ...............................................44

Cleaning the EPSON Cinema Filter...........................44

Cleaning the Lens.......................................................44

Cleaning the Projector Case.......................................44

Color...........................................................................20

Color Adjustment.................................. ..... ...... ..........24

Color Mode....................................................15, 21, 22

Color Mode Prompt ................................... ...... ..........24

Colour temperature ....................................................24

Component video.......................................Setup Guide

Composite video........................................Setup Guide

Computer/Component Video port..............................56

Connecting to a Computer.........................Setup Guide

Connecting to a Video Source.................... Setup Guide

Contrast................................................................20, 22

Control (RS-232C) port .............................................56

Control panel..............................................................56

Cool-down..............................................................9, 34

Correcting Keystone Distortion .................................13

Cross...........................................................................30

Focus.......................................................................... 11

Focus ring.................................................................. 55

Foot adjustment......................................................... 12

Freeze ........................................................................ 29

Frequency.................................................................. 25

Front adjustable foot.................................................. 55

Glossary..................................................................... 59

HDTV........................................................................ 51

Help function....................................... ...................... 32

Image size.............................................11, Setup Guide

Indicators............................................................. 33, 55

Input Signal ................................................... 21, 22, 25

Inserting the Battery.................................................. 45

Keystone.............................................................. 13, 23

Lamp.......................................................................... 25

Lamp cover................................................................ 57

Lamp replacement period .......................................... 46

Language................................................................... 24

Lens cover .................................................................55

Main menu................................................. ..... ........... 20

Menu.......................................................................... 20

Monitor Out port ....................................................... 56

No-Signal Msg. ......................................................... 23

Operating distance (Remote control) .........Setup Guide

Operating range (Remote control)..............Setup Guide

Operating temperature............................................... 52

Optional accessories..................................................50

Overheating............................................................... 33

Eligible computers .....................................Setup Guide

EPSON cinema filter......................................14, 20, 22

E-Zoom ......................................................................30

Fixing screw holes......................................................57

Part Names and Functions......................................... 55

Port ........................................................................ 7, 56

Position.......................................................... 16, 20, 22

Power cable ................................................................. 6

Power indicator.......................................................... 55

Appendices

Index

Power inlet................................................................. 57

Projection..................................................................... 7

Projection angle......................................................... 12

Projection distance......................................Setup Guide

Prompt ....................................................................... 24

RCA video cable.........................................Setup Guide

Rear Proj...............................................25, Setup Guide

Refresh Rate.............................................................. 25

Remote control.....................................58, Setup Guide

Remote control light-emitting area............................58

Remote control light-receiving area.................... 55, 57

Replacing the Air Filter............................................. 49

Replacing the Lamp............................................. 46, 47

"Reset All" Menu ...................................................... 26

Reset Lamp Timer...............................................25, 48

Resized display............................. ............................. 51

Resolution.................................................................. 25

RGB........................................................................... 24

Screen size..................................................Setup Guide

Security lock....................................... ...... ..... ............ 57

"Setting" Menu.......................................................... 23

Setting Up the Projector.............................Setup Guide

Sharpness.............................................................21, 22

Sleep mode ................................................................ 24

Speaker.................................................55, Setup Guid e

Specifications............................................................. 52

Squeeze mode............................................................15

sRGB ........................................................ .....15, 21, 22

Stereo mini jack audio cable.......................Setup Guide

Storage temperature...................................................52

Sub-menu...................................................................20

Supported Monitor Displays...................................... 51

S-Video...........................................20, 25, Setup Guide

Sync..................................................................... 16, 18

SYNC Mode..............................................................25

SYNC Polarity ...........................................................25

Using the Configuration Menu Functions .................20

Video....................................................................20, 25

"Video" Menu ............................................................20

Video port ..................................................................56

Video Signal.........................................................21, 25

Video Source..............................................................25

Volume.......................................................................23

Warning indicator.......................................................55

When Having Some Trouble......................................33

Wide-screen Projection..............................................15

YCbCr..............................................................7, 20, 25

YPbPr...............................................................7, 20, 25

Zoom..........................................................................11

Tint.............................................................................21

Tone ........................................................................... 23

Tracking............................................................... 16, 17

Translucent screen......................................Setup Guide

Turning off................................................................... 9

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

According to 47CFR, P a rt 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

Te l : 562-290-5254

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may no t cause harmful interference, and (2) t his device must accept any interference received, including interfere nce that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name : EPSON

Type of Product : Projector

Model : EMP-30 / ELP-30

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install ation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by tur ning the equip me nt off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference lev els which e xceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not e xpressly approv ed by t he manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

General Notice: The following trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used in this publication for identification purposes only.

• EPSON/SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

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• IBM/International Business Machine Corp.

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Epson EMP 30 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used

Types of Manual

Notations Used in This User’ s Guide

Contents

Features of the Projector

Basic Operations

Turning On the Projector

Connecting the Po wer Cable

Turning On the Po wer and Pr ojecting Ima ges

Turning Off the Projector

Adjusting the Screen Image

Adjusting the Image Size

Focusing the Screen Image

Adjusting the Image Angle

Correcting Keystone Distortion

Adjusting the Image Quality

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter

Selecting the Colour Mode

Wide-screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images (Changing the Aspect Ratio)

Adjusting Computer Images

Settings and Useful Functions

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

"Video" Menu

"Audio" Menu

"Setting" Menu

"Advanced" Menu

"About" Menu

"Reset All" Menu

Using the Configuration Menus

Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Troubleshooting

Using the Help

(Warning) Ind icat or

When Having Some Trouble

Power Indicator

When the Indicators Provide No Help

Appendices

Maintenance

Cleaning

Replacing Consumables

Optional Accessories

List of Supported Monitor Displays

Component Video Input/RGB Video Input

Composite Video/S-Video Input

Computer

Specifications

Appearance

Part Names and Functions

Front/Top

Control Panel

Left Side

Rear

Base

Remote Control

Glossary

Index