Epson EMP-53, EMP-73 User Manual

Notations Used in This User’s Guide

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CAUTION

TIP

PROCEDURE

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.

Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.

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

Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Click on the page number to
display that page.

Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the
glossary of terms. Click the underlined word or words to display the corresponding entry in the
"Glossary" section of the "Appendices".

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

Features of the Projector

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Automatic keystone correction function

The vertical angle of the projector
is detected, so that any vertical
keystone distortion in the projected
images can be automatically
corrected. p.32

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.35

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.38, p.45, p.47

• sRGB • Normal • Meeting

• Presentation • Theatre • Game

Game

Theatre

Presentation

Compact and lightweight

The projector has a compact body with a
footprint the size of a A4 page (24 (D) ×

31.5 (W) × 8.7 (H) cm (9.45 (D) × 12.4
(W) × 3.43 (H) in.) and is light in weight
(approximately 2.9 kg. (6.4 lbs)), making
it easy to carry.

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.

Easy to Operate

The accessory remote control can be
used for operations such as pausing
projection (see "Freeze" on p.41)
and zooming in on important areas of
an image (see "E-Zoom" on p.43).
In addition, the remote control can be
used to move the pointer around on
the computer screen during projection
(see "Wireless Mouse Function" on p.19). If using the wireless mouse
function, you can use the remote control to scroll back and forth through
pages when projecting a PowerPoint presentation.

Contents

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

Before Using the Projector

Part Names and Functions.................................................... 6

Front/Top..................................................................................... 6

Control Panel .............................................................................. 7

Rear ............................................................................................. 8

Base............................................................................................. 9

Remote Control......................................................................... 10

Before Using the Remote Control........................................ 11

Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range ........ 11

Installation ........................................................................... 13

Setting Up the Projector............................................................ 13

Screen Size and Projection Distance......................................... 14

Connecting to a Computer .................................................. 15

Eligible Computers ................................................................... 15

Projecting Images from the Computer ...................................... 16

Playing Sound from the Computer ........................................... 18

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer

(Wireless Mouse Function)...................................................... 19

Connecting to an External Monitor........................................... 21

Connecting to a Video Source............................................. 22

Projecting Composite Video Images......................................... 22

Projecting S-Video Images ....................................................... 22

Projecting Component Video Images ....................................... 23

Projecting RGB Video Images.................................................. 23

Playing Sound from the Video Equipment ............................... 24

Basic Operations

Turning On the Projector ......................................................26

Connecting the Power Cable ..................................................... 26

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images........................... 27

Turning Off the Projector ......................................................29

Adjusting the Screen Image .................................................31

Adjusting the Image Size .......................................................... 31

Focusing the Screen Image ....................................................... 31

Adjusting the Image Angle and

Automatic Keystone Correction Function ............................... 32

Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion ................................ 34

Adjusting the Image Quality .................................................35

Adjusting Computer Images...................................................... 35

Selecting the Colour Mode........................................................ 38

Advanced Operations

Functions for Enhancing Projection .....................................40

A/V Mute................................................................................... 40

Freeze ........................................................................................ 41

Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment

(Changing the Aspect Ratio).................................................... 42

E-Zoom...................................................................................... 43

Using the Configuration Menu Functions .............................44

List of Functions........................................................................ 45

Using the Configuration Menus ................................................ 57

Contents

Troubleshooting

Using the Help..................................................................... 60

When Having Some Trouble................................................ 62

Power Indicator......................................................................... 62

(Warning) Indicator............................................................. 63

When the Indicators Provide No Help ................................. 65

Appendices

Maintenance........................................................................ 74

Cleaning .................................................................................... 74

Replacing Consumables............................................................ 75

Saving a User's Logo .......................................................... 81

Optional Accessories........................................................... 84

Glossary .............................................................................. 85

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List of ESC/VP21 Commands ............................................. 88

Command List........................................................................... 88

Communication Protocol .......................................................... 88

Cable Layouts ........................................................................... 89

USB Connection Setup ............................................................. 90

List of Supported Monitor Displays...................................... 91

Specifications ...................................................................... 92

Appearance ......................................................................... 93

Index.................................................................................... 94

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Remote Operating Range ...................................................11

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Installation........................................................... 13

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• Setting Up the Projector .....................................................13

• Screen Size and Projection Distance..................................14

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Connecting to a Computer ................................. 15

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• Projecting Images from the Computer............................. 16

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• Playing Sound from the Computer ................................... 18

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• Connecting to an External Monitor.................................. 21

Connecting to a Video Source ........................... 22

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• Projecting S-Video Images................................................. 22

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• Playing Sound from the Video Equipment....................... 24

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•If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port........................16

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•If the Monitor Port is a 5BNC Port ............................................16

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Part Names and Functions

Front/Top

••••

Zoom ring p.31

Adjusts the image size.

••••

Focus ring p.31

Adjusts the image focus.

••••

Speaker

••••

Remote control light-receiving
area p.11

Receives signals from the remote control.

••••

Air exhaust vent

••••

(Warning) indicator p.63

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

••••

Power indicator p.62

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

••••

Control panel p.7

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Front adjustable foot p.32

Extend and retract to adjust the projection
angle.

••••

Lens cover

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

••••

Front adjustable foot p.32

Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle.

••••

Foot adjust button p.33

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

Part Names and Functions

Control Panel

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[Power] button p.27, p.29

Turns the projector power on and off.

••••

[Source] button p.28

Switches the input source between the Computer/
Component Video port, S-Video 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.60

••••

[Help] button p.60

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

••••

[Keystone] button p.34

Press to manually correct keystone distortion in
images.
When pressed while a help menu is being displayed,
it selects items in the menu. p.60

Part Names and Functions

Rear

••••

Computer/Component Video port

p.16, p.23

Inputs analogue video signals from a
computer and component video
from other video sources.

••••

Monitor Out port p.21

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

••••

Remote control light-receiving
area p.11

Receives signals from the remote control.

signals

••••

S-Video port p.22

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

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Video port p.22

Inputs composite video signals to the
projector from other video sources.
Connect using an A/V cable.

••••

USB port p.19, p.89

Connects the projector to a computer via the
USB cable.

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Security lock ( ) p.86

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Power inlet p.26

Connects the power cable.

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Audio 1 port p.18, p.24

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

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Control (RS-232C) port p.89

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

••••

Audio 2 port p.24

Inputs audio signals from a video source.
Connect using an A/V cable.

Part Names and Functions

Base

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Suspension bracket fixing
points (4 points) p.13, p.84

Install the optional ceiling mount here
when suspending the projector from the
ceiling.

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Lamp cover p.77

Open this cover when replacing the lamp
inside the projector.

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Air filter (air intake vent)

p.74, p.80

Prevents dust and other foreign particles
from being drawn into the projector.
When replacing the lamp, replace the air
filter also.

••••

Remote control holder p.11

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

Part Names and Functions

Remote Control

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Remote control light-emitting area p.11

Outputs remote control signals.

••••

[Page down]/[Page up] buttons p.19

When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, press
these buttons to scroll back and forth through pages when
projecting a PowerPoint presentation.

••••

Input select buttons p.28

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

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[Menu] button p.57

Displays or hides the configuration menus.

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[E-Zoom] button ( ) p.43

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

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[ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons p.20, p.57, p.60

When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, these
buttons move the pointer in the direction corresponding to
the button that was pressed.
When a configuration menu or help menu is displayed,
these buttons select menu items and setting values.

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[Auto] button p.35

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

Computer

Menu

S-Video/Video

A/V Mute

Page upPage down

E-Zoom

Enter

Power

Color Mode

Freeze

ESCAuto

••••

[Power] button p.27, p.29

Turns the projector power on and off.

••••

[Color Mode] button p.38

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

••••

[A/V Mute] button p.40

Momentarily turns off the audio and video.

••••

[Freeze] button p.41

Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen.

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[E-Zoom] button ( ) p.43

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

••••

[Enter] button p.20, p.57, p.60

Accepts a menu item or displays the next screen or menu
while viewing a configuration menu or help menu.
Acts as a mouse left-click when using the remote control
as a wireless mouse.

••••

[ESC] button p.20, p.58

Stops the current function.
Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a
configuration menu.
Acts as a mouse right-click when using the remote control
as a wireless mouse.

each time the button is pressed.

Before Using the Remote Control

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Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range

When using the remote control for the first time, pull out the insulating
tape that is protruding from the battery holder. When the insulating tape is
pulled out, the remote control can then be used.

Insulating tape

Using the Remote Control

The remote control is used in the following way.

PROCEDURE

Point the remote control light-emitting area toward one of
the remote control light-receiving areas on the projector
and operate the remote control buttons.

TIP

• Do not allow sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine
directly onto the projector's remote control light-receiving areas,
otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the
remote control.

• If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it
does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably
means that the battery is getting flat. If this happens, replace the
battery with a new one. p.75

• When not using the remote control, place it into the remote control
holder underneath the projector so that it does not get lost.

Hook a finger into the middle
of the remote control holder
and pull it downwards.

After placing the remote control into
the holder, push the remote control
holder in until it clicks into place.

Remote control
light-receiving
area (front)

Remote control
light-emitting area

Page upPage down

Page upPage down

Power

Computer

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Power

Computer

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Remote control
light-receiving
area (back)

Before Using the Remote Control

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Remote Operating Range

Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below. If the distance or
angle between the remote control and the remote control light-receiving
area is outside the normal operating range, the remote control may not
work.

Operating distance Operating angle

Approx. 6 m (20 ft.)

Approx. ±30º horizontally

Remote control
light-receiving area

Approx. 30º

Approx. 30º Approx. 30º Approx. 30º

Page upPage down

Power

Color Mode

S-Video/VideoComputer

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Remote control
light-emitting area

Approx. ±30º horizontally

Approx. ±15º vertically

Page upPage down

Power

Computer

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Within
approx. 6 m
(20ft.)

Approx. ±15º vertically

Approx. 15º

When suspended from the ceiling

Approx. 15º

Approx. 15º

Approx. 15º

Installation

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Setting Up the Projector

The projector supports the following four different projection methods,
allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images.

CAUTION

Before setting up the projector, be sure to first read the separate Safety
Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms.

• Front projection

• Front/ceiling projection

• Rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen

• Rear projection using a translucent screen

* A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the

projector from the ceiling. Please contact the place of purchase if you
would like to use this installation method. The optional ceiling mount is
required when installing the projector to the ceiling.

TIP

When using rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen, set the
"Ceiling" or "Rear Proj." command in the "Advanced" menu to
match the installation method. p.53

p.84

Installation

Screen Size and Projection Distance

The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual
image size.

Recommended distance 89–1050 cm (2.9–34.4 ft.)

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While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the images
are projected onto the screen at the optimum size.
The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector. The
actual values will vary depending on projection conditions and the zoom
setting.

Distance from

4:3 Screen size

(cm (in.))

30" (61 × 46 (24.0 × 18.1)) 89−103 (2.9–3.4) 4 (1.6)
40" (81 × 61 (31.9 × 24.0)) 120−138 (3.9–4.5) 6 (2.2)

60" (120 × 90 (47.2 × 35.4) 181−208 (5.9–6.8) 8 (3.3)

80" (160 × 120 (63.0 × 47.2)) 243−278 (8.0–9.1) 11 (4.4)

100" (200 × 150 (78.7 × 59.1)) 304−349 (10.0–11.4) 14 (5.5)
200" (410 × 300 (161.4 × 118.1)) 610−699 (20.0–22.9) 28 (10.9)
300" (610 × 460 (240.2 × 181.1)) 916−1050 (30.1–34.4) 42 (16.4)

Projection

distance

(cm (ft.))

centre of lens to

bottom edge of

screen

(cm (in.))

Screen

90º

*

Centre of
lens

* When installing against a wall, leave a space of about 20 cm (7.9 in.)

between the projector and the wall.

TIP

• The projector's lens allows a zoom ratio of up to about 1.2. The
image size at the maximum zoom setting is about 1.2 times bigger
than the image size at the minimum zoom setting.

• The image size will be reduced when keystone correction is carried
out.

Connecting to a Computer

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CAUTION

When connecting the projector to a computer, be sure to check the
following.

• Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer before
connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of
connection, damage may result.

• Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before
making the connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device
port with a different shape or number of terminals, damage to the
connector or port may result.

Eligible Computers

The projector cannot be connected to some types of computer, or
projection of images may not be possible even if actual connection is
possible. Make sure that the computer you intend to use satisfies the
conditions given below.

• Condition 1: The computer must have an image signal output port.

Check that the computer has a port such as an "RGB port", "monitor port"
or "CRT port" which can output image signals.
If the computer has a built-in monitor, or if using a laptop computer, it
may not be possible to connect the computer to the projector, or
alternatively you may need to purchase a separate external output port.
Refer to the documentation for your computer under a heading such as
"Connecting an external monitor" or similar for further details.

TIP

• You may need to purchase a separate adapter depending on the
shape of the computer's port. Refer to the documentation provided
with the computer for further details.

• If the computer and projector are too far away from each other for
the accessory computer cable to reach, use the optional VGA-HD15

p.84

PC cable. See "Appendices: Optional Accessories"

• Condition 2: The display resolution and frequency of the computer
must be listed in the "List of Supported Monitor Displays". See
"Appendices: List of Supported Monitor Displays" p.91.

Some computers allow you to change the output resolution, so if
necessary, change the resolution to one that matches a setting in the "List
of Supported Monitor Displays", while referring to the documentation
provided with the computer.

Connecting to a Computer

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Projecting Images from the Computer

The shape and specifications of the computer's monitor port will determine
what type of cable should be used. Check the following to see which type
of port your computer has.

If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port

Use the accessory computer cable to connect the Computer/Component
Video port at the rear of the projector to the monitor port of the computer.

To monitor port

To Computer/

Computer cable

(accessory)

TIP

• After projection starts, change the "Input Signal" setting in the
"Video" menu to "Computer". p.46

• If more than one external component is connected to the projector,
use the [Source] button on the projector's control panel or the
[Computer] button on the remote control to select the Computer port
as the input source.

p.28

• Do not bind the power cable and the computer cable together,
otherwise image interference or errors in operation may result.

Component
Video port (blue)

If the Monitor Port is a 5BNC Port

Use the optional VGA- HD15/BNC PC Cable to connect the Computer/
Component Video port at the rear of the projector to the monitor port of the
computer. See "Appendices: Optional Accessories" p.84

To monitor port

To Computer/

VGA- HD15/BNC PC Cable

(optional)

Component Video
port (blue)

TIP

• After projection starts, change the "Input Signal" setting in the
"Video" menu to "Computer". p.46

• If more than one external component is connected to the projector,
use the [Source] button on the projector's control panel or the
[Computer] button on the remote control to select the Computer port
as the input source.

p.28

• Do not bind the power cable and the computer cable together,
otherwise image interference or errors in operation may result.

Connecting to a Computer

If the Monitor Port is a 13w3 Port

Some workstation-type computers have a 13w3 monitor port.
Use a commercially-available 13w3 ⇔ D-Sub 15-pin cable to connect the
Computer/Component Video port at the rear of the projector to the monitor
port of the computer.

To monitor port

To Computer/

13w3 cable

(commercially-available)

Component
Video port (blue)

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TIP

• After projection starts, change the "Input Signal" setting in the
"Video" menu to "Computer".

p.46

• If more than one external component is connected to the projector,
use the [Source] button on the projector's control panel or the
[Computer] button on the remote control to select the Computer port

p.28

as the input source.

• Do not bind the power cable and the computer cable together,
otherwise image interference or errors in operation may result.

• Some workstations may require a special cable. Consult the
workstation manufacturer for further details.

Connecting to a Computer

Playing Sound from the Computer

The projector has a single built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 W.
If the computer that is connected to the projector has an audio output port,
you can output sound from the computer through the projector's speaker by
connecting the computer's audio output port and the Audio 1 port (stereo
mini jack) on the rear of the projector using a stereo mini jack audio cable
(commercially-available). It is recommended that you use an audio cable
with a 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack.

Video

Audio

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Reset All

[ESC]: Return [ ]: Select [ ]: Adjust [Menu]: Exit

Volume

Audio Input
Reset

-

10

:

Audio 1 Audio 2

Execute

+

Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to adjust the volume.

2

The volume is increased or reduced each time a button is
pressed.

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To audio output port

To Audio 1 port

Stereo mini jack audio cable

(commercially-available)

Use the following procedure to adjust the volume of the sound output.

PROCEDURE

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and

1

then select "Volume" from the "Audio" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration
Menus".

p.57

Video

Audio

Setting
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[ESC]: Return [ ]: Select [ ]: Adjust [Menu]: Exit

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button

3

to exit the configuration menu.

Volume

Audio Input
Reset

15

-

:

Audio 1 Audio 2

Execute

+

Connecting to a Computer

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Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse Function)

You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse
pointer on the computer screen. To do this, you must use the accessory

USB cable to connect the USB port of the computer to the USB port at

the rear of the projector.

Computer Mouse used Applicable cable

Windows 98/2000/Me/
XP Home Edition/
XP Professional

Macintosh
(OS 8.6 - 9.2/X/10.1)

USB mouse USB cable (accessory)

USB mouse USB cable (accessory)

TIP

• The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard
USB interface. If using a computer which is running Windows, the
computer must have had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP
Home Edition/XP Professional installed. If the computer is running
a version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP
Professional that has been upgraded from an earlier version of
Windows, correct operation cannot be guaranteed.

• It may not be possible to use the mouse function under some
versions of both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

• Some computer settings may have to be changed in order for the
mouse function to be used. Consult the documentation for the
computer for further details.

To USB port

To USB port

USB cable

(accessory)

* When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, the [Page down] and

[Page up] buttons on the remote control can be used to scroll back and
forth through pages when projecting a PowerPoint presentation.

Connecting to a Computer

Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as
follows.

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TIP

Moving the mouse pointer

Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] button to
move the mouse pointer in the direction
of the button pressed.

Page upPage down

Powe r

Computer

Menu

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Right click

Press the [ESC] button.

Page upPage down

Powe r

Left click

Press the [Enter] button.
If you press the [Enter] button twice in
rapid succession, it has the effect of a
double-click.

Page upPage down

Powe r

Computer

Menu

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Free ze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Drag and drop

While holding down the [Enter] button,
press the [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] button to
drag items. Release the [Enter] button
to drop the items being dragged at the
desired position.

Page upPage down

Powe r

• If the mouse button settings have been reversed at the computer, the
operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed.

• The wireless mouse function cannot be used while a configuration
menu or help menu is being displayed or while the E-Zoom function
is being used.

Computer

Menu

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Computer

Menu

ESCAuto

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to an External Monitor

Images can be viewed on an external computer monitor at the same time
they are being projected by the projector. Use the cable that is provided
with the computer monitor to connect the Monitor Out port at the rear of
the projector to the monitor.

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Monitor port

Cable provided with monitor

To Monitor Out
port (black)

TIP

• Video images cannot be output to an external monitor.

• The setting gauge for keystone correction and the configuration
menus and help menus are not output to the external monitor.

Connecting to a Video Source

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CAUTION

When connecting the projector to other video sources, take the
following precautions.

• Turn off the power for both the projector and the video source before
connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of
connection, damage may result.

• Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before
making the connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device
port with a different shape or number of terminals, a malfunction or
damage to the connector or port may result.

Projecting Composite Video Images

Use the accessory A/V cable to connect the video source to the Video port
at the rear of the projector.

TIP

If more than one external component is connected to the projector,
use the [Source] button on the projector's control panel or the [S­Video/Video] button on the remote control to select the Video port as
the input source.

p.28

Projecting S-Video Images

Use a S-Video cable (commercially-available) to connect the video source
to the S-Video port at the rear of the projector.

To S-Video output port

To video output port
(yellow)

To audio output
port

p.24

A/V cable (yellow)

(accessory)

To Video port (yellow)

To Audio 2 port

p.24

S-Video cable

(commercially-available)

To S-Video port

TIP

If more than one external component is connected to the projector,
use the [Source] button on the projector's control panel or the [S­Video/Video] button on the remote control to select the S-Video port as
the input source.

p.28

Connecting to a Video Source

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Projecting Component Video Images

Use the optional component video cable to connect the video source to the
Computer/Component Video port at the rear of the projector. See
"Appendices: Optional Accessories" p.84

To component video
output port

To Computer/

Component video cable

(optional)

TIP

• After projection starts, change the "Input Signal" setting in the
"Video" menu to either "Component Video (YCbCr )" or
"Component Video (YPbPr )" to match the signals from the video
equipment.

p.48

• If more than one external component is connected to the projector,
use the [Source] button on the projector's control panel or the
[Computer] button on the remote control to set the input source to
"Component Video (YCbCr)" or "Component Video (YPbPr)",
depending on the type of signal being input.

Component
Video port (blue)

p.28

Projecting RGB Video Images

RGB video is used when RGB signals that have copy protection added are
input and projected. Use the accessory computer cable to connect the video
source to the Computer/Component Video port on the rear of the projector.

To RGB output port

Computer cable

(accessory)

TIP

• After projection starts, change the "Input Signal" setting in the
"Video" menu to "Computer".

p.46

• For a RGB connection, a commercially available adapter or
converter cable might be required.

To Computer/
Component Video
port (blue)

Connecting to a Video Source

Playing Sound from the Video Equipment

The projector has a single built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 W.
You can output composite video and S-Video sound through the projector's
built-in speaker by connecting the video equipment's audio output port
equipment to the Audio 2 port (RCA/monaural) at the rear of the projector
using the A/V cable that is included with the projector.
If you would like to output sound from a component video and RGB video
that is being used as the source for image signals via the Computer/
Component Video port, refer to "Playing Sound from the Computer".

p.18

white

To audio output port

A/V cable (white/red)

(accessory)

red

To Audio 2 port

Video

Audio

Setting
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[ESC]: Return [ ]: Select [ ]: Adjust [Menu]: Exit

Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to adjust the volume.

2

Volume

Audio Input
Reset

-

10

:

Audio 1 Audio 2

Execute

+

The volume is increased or reduced each time a button is
pressed.

Video

Audio

Setting
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About
Reset All

Volume

Audio Input
Reset

15

-

:

Audio 1 Audio 2

Execute

+

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Use the following procedure to adjust the volume of the sound output.

PROCEDURE

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and

1

then select "Volume" from the "Audio" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration
Menus".

p.57

[ESC]: Return [ ]: Select [ ]: Adjust [Menu]: Exit

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button

3

to exit the configuration menu.

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Basic Operations

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

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Turning On the Projector.................................... 26

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• Turning On the Power and Projecting Images .................27

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Turning Off the Projector.................................... 29

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Adjusting the Screen Image .............................. 31

• Adjusting the Image Size ....................................................31

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• Adjusting the Image Angle and

Automatic Keystone Correction Function ........................32

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Adjusting the Image Quality............................... 35

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•Automatic Setup .........................................................................35

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Turning On the Projector

26

Turn on the power to start projecting images.

CAUTION

Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty
Terms before projecting images.

Connecting the Power Cable

PROCEDURE

Check that the power is turned off for the projector

1

and all components connected to the projector.

Connect the computer or other video source to the

2

projector. p.16, p.22

Remove the lens cover.

3

Hook your finger under the top of the lens cover and pull to
remove it.

Connect the accessory power cable to the projector.

4

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

5

earthed electrical outlet.

Wait until the Power indicator lights orange.

Lit orange

TIP

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

Turning On the Projector

27

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

PROCEDURE

Check that the Power indicator has stopped flashing

1

and is lit orange.

Lit orange

Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the

2

projector.

For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to
start playback if necessary.

Press the [Power] button on either the projector's

3

control panel or the remote control to turn on the
power for the projector.

The Power indicator flashes green. After a short period it stops
flashing and lights steadily, and projection starts.

Wait until the Power indicator lights green (it normally takes
about 40 seconds to change).

Changes from flashing to lit green

Remote control

Page upPage down

Power

Computer

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

TIP

• The [Power] button on the projector's control panel and on the
remote control cannot be operated while the Power indicator is
flashing green.

• Depending on the settings, the message "No-Signal." may appear.

p.50

See "Setting" - "No-Signal Msg."

• When projection starts, images will initially be projected at the
"High" brightness setting, even when "Brightness Control" in the
configuration menu is set to "Low". Approximately two minutes
after projection starts, the message "Brightness Control: Switched
into "Low" mode." will be displayed and the brightness will return
to the "Low" setting. See "Advanced" - "Brightness Control"

p.53

Turning On the Projector

If more than one signal source has been connected,

4

use the projector'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.

Projector Remote control

Page upPage down

Computer

S-Video/Video

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

Enter

Button to press

Port

Computer/
Component Video

Projector

The image
source changes
each time
[Source] is

S-Video

pressed.

Video Video

Remote

control

[Computer]

[S-Video/
Video]

Powe r

Color Mode

Freeze

Display at top-right

of screen

Computer *
Component Video
(YCbCr

) *
Component Video
(YPbPr

) *

S-Video

TIP

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

• If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been
connected to the projector, the images may not be projected straight
away. After starting projection, 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

After startup, change

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

the Control Panel

adjustments so that

Mirroring is active

• If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time, the
projected image may become burned in on the computer screen. You
should avoid leaving the same image displayed for long periods.

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* The items selected using the "Input Signal" command in the "Video"

menu will appear.

Turning Off the Projector

29

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

PROCEDURE

Turn off the power for the signal sources that are

1

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

2

control panel or the remote control.

Projector

Remote control

Page upPage down

Powe r

Computer

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

The following confirmation message will appear.

Power OFF?

Press the [Power] button once more.

3

The lamp will switch off. The Power indicator will flash orange
and cool-down

will start.
The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds.
When cool-down is complete, the Power indicator lights

orange.

Stops flashing and lights orange

TIP

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

: Press button

Yes
No : Press any other button

If you do not want to turn off the power, press any button except
the [Power], [Page down] or [Page up] button.

If you do not press any button, the message will disappear
automatically after seven seconds. (The power will not turn off
at this time.)