Epson EMP 600 - SVGA LCD Projector, EMP-600, EMP-811, EMP-820 Quick Reference Manual

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Setting Up

Page 18 of User's Guide
Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen until the desired image size is obtained.
screen size
projection distance
20 cm*
(7.9 inches)
0.9–1.1
20 cm*
(3.0–3.6)
1.2–1.6 (3.9–5.2)
1.8–2.4 (5.9–7.9)
(7.9 inches)
* When installing against a wall, leave a space of about 20 cm (7.9 inches) between the projector and the wall.
2.5–3.2 (8.2–10.5)
3.1–4.1 (10.2–13.5)
6.1–8.3 (20.0–27.2)
9.2–12.4 m (30.2–40.7 ft.)
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* Turn off the power for both the projector and the other equipment before connecting them.

Connections

Pages 19--34 of User's Guide
Tip
You may need to use an optional adapter or purchase a separate adapter to connect the computer to the projector, depending on the shape of the computer's monitor port. If connecting component video source (such as a DVD player), you can use the optional component video cable to connect the source to the Computer 2/Component Video port at the rear of the projector.

Connecting to a Computer

To computer's monitor port
Computer cable (accessory)

Connecting to a Video Source

Video port (yellow)
To video output port (yellow) To audio output L port (white) To audio output R port (red)
Computer 2/Component Video port
Audio L port (white)
Setting Up / Connections
A/V cable (accessory)
Audio R port (red)
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Projecting

Remove the lens cover.
Connect the power cord to the projector.
Pages 36--38 of User's Guide
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
The indicator will light orange.
Turn on the power for the input source.
In the case of a VCR, press the PLAY button.
Press the button to turn on the projector's power.
If using the remote control, set the R/C switch to the ON position and then press the button.
will start flashing green and projection will start. (Warm-up in progress)
Operation indicator
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Tip
If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector, you may need to change the output destination for video signals depending on the computer keys ( or ) or the computer's settings. The output destination can normally be changed by holding down the computer's key and pressing one of the Function keys. Once the source has been changed, after a short wait the projector will start projecting. If the output has been changed to external output, only the external output should be used. For details, refer to the documentation provided with your computer.

If images do not appear ...

Change the input signal.
Projector Remote Control

If you have other problems ...

Refer to the online
Examples of changing output NEC Panasonic TOSHIBA IBM SONY FUJITSU Macintosh
After restarting the computer, change the Control Panel monitor and sound settings so that Mirroring is active.
Help information.
Press , and then follow the instructions.
Projector Remote Control
* Refer to Troubleshooting.
Projecting
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Adjustment

Pages 41,42 and 46 of User's Guide
Tip
If you change the projection angle, you may get keystone distortion in the images. You can use the , ,
and buttons on the projector's control panel to correct keystone distortion.
See page 7.

Adjusting the projection angle

You can adjust the amount of extension for the front adjustable foot to adjust the projection angle. The angle can be adjusted horizontally within a range of approximately 10˚.
10˚
Front adjustable foot
Foot adjust button

Adjusting the image size and focus

Focus adjustment
Image size adjustment
Turn to Wide to increase the size Turn to Tele to reduce the size
10˚
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Automatically adjusting computer images to the optimum settings

Press on the projector's control panel or on the remote control. The tracking, display position and synchronization will be automatically adjusted.
Projector Remote Control
Other adjustments
Press on the projector's control panel or on the remote control. The setting menu will be displayed on the projection screen, and you can then adjust settings such as brightness, contrast and sharpness.
Using the on-screen menus
Main menu Projector Remote control
Projector Remote Control
Move left
Select
Move up
Move down
Return
Move right
Move
down
Move left
Select
Return
Move
up
Move right
Adjustment / Turning Off the Projector
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Adjustment
Correcting keystone distortion
Page 44 of User's Guide
Tip
When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller. The keystone correction settings are memorized, so that if you change the position or angle of the projector, you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings. To return an altered keystone correction setting to the factory default setting, do the following. To restore the vertical keystone correction to the default setting: While holding down the button, press the button for 1 second or more. To restore the horizontal keystone correction to the default setting: While holding down the button, press the button for 1 second or more. If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease the Sharpness setting.

If the images have keystone distortion ...

Press on the projector's control panel to correct the keystone distortion.
Correction in
vertical direction
Correction in
horizontal direction
If using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction, carry out in the following order.
1 . With the front adjustable foot retracted, set the projector so that it is fully horizontal. 2 . Extend the front adjustable foot to adjust the angle as necessary. 3 . Adjust the vertical keystone distortion until both sides of the picture are vertical. 4 . Adjust the horizontal keystone distortion until the top and bottom edges of the picture are both horizontal.
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Turning Off the Projector

Turn off the power for the equipment connected to the projector.
Page 39 of User's Guide
Press the button twice to turn off the projector's power.
will start flashing orange. (Cool-down in progress/approx. 2 minutes)
Check that is lit steadily with an orange color, and then disconnect the power cord.
If the power cord is disconnected while is still flashing orange, it may cause problems with projector operation.
* Set the R/C switch on the remote control to the OFF position.
Operation indicator
Adjustment / Turning Off the Projector
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Functions for Enhancing Projection

Wireless mouse function Page 25 of User's Guide
Tip
When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect the projector as follows.
Mouse/USB port
Mouse cable
(accessory)
Use a USB cable to connect the projector to the USB port of a computer. Incorrect operation or malfunctions may result if you connect the PS/2 mouse cable while the power is still tuned on. Use only the accessory mouse cable provided, otherwise the wireless mouse function may not operate correctly.
Mouse/USB port
This projector is equipped with a variety of useful functions for enhancing projection. Refer to the corresponding pages of the User's Guide for details on each function.

Using the remote control for one-person presentations

The remote control can be used to carry out the same functions as left-clicking and right-clicking mouse buttons on a computer. You can use the remote control to control the computer's mouse pointer from a distance.
Mouse pointer movement
Tilt the button in the direction you want the mouse pointer to go.
Moving forward or back through pages in PowerPoint files
* For a USB connection
To return to the previous page
To go to the next page
Mouse clicks
For left clicks: Press [Left] For right clicks: Press [Right/Esc]
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Effect function Page 58 of User's Guide
Tip
By pressing any button other than the above, the stamps, spotlights and bars used for decoration disappear.

Enhancing presentation materials

Press . Press .
A pointer icon appears on the screen. The type of icon changes to one of three icons each time the button is pressed. Tilt the button to move the pointer icon. Press the button to stamp the pointer icon on the screen.
Press .
A spotlight appears on the screen. The size of the spotlight changes to one of three sizes each time the button is pressed. Tilt the button to move the spotlight.
A bar (straight line) appears on the screen. The type of bar changes each time the button is pressed. Tilt the button to move the bar.
Functions for Enhancing Projection
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Functions for

Enlarging part of projected images

Enhancing Projection
E-Zoom function Page 56 of User's Guide
Tip
After enlarging part of the image, you can tilt the button to scroll around the image. To cancel the enlargement effect, press the button.
Press the button on the remote control. A cross will appear in the center of the image being projected. Tilt the button on the remote control to move the cross to the area of the image to be enlarged.
Press .
Press the side of the button. The area of the image centering on the cross will be enlarged.
Enlargement ratio
You can press the side of the button to reduce the size of the enlarged area.
Cross
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A/V Mute function Page 52 of User's Guide

Momentarily turning off images and sound

The A/V Mute function momentarily pauses the image and sound, and displays either a blank blue or black screen or the user's logo screen. It can be used when you do not want to show viewers details of operations such as selecting different files when computer images are being projected.
Press .
First press the button, select "Setting" and then "A/V Mute". Then select the type of screen to be displayed when projection is being stopped. The following choices are available. The default setting is the black screen.
Press once more.
Projection of the images and sound will be restarted. If you use this function while projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to be played back, and you cannot return to the point where the A/V Mute function was activated.
Functions for Enhancing Projection
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Troubleshooting

Viewing the Online Help

This projector is provided with an online help function which can be used when you have a problem using the projector.
Page 78 of User's Guide
Press .
Select the item to view. Press the buttons on the projector's control panel. Or tilt the button on the remote control.
Accept the selected item. Press the buttons on the projector's control panel. Or press the button on the remote control.
The selected item will appear on the screen.
Projector Remote Control
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Page 80 of User's Guide

Checking the Indicators

The projector is equipped with indicators that alert you to problems with projector operation. The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
Lamp
Operation
indicator
indicator
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Standby condition.
Projection starts when the button is pressed.
Cool-down in progress. After approximately 2 minutes, the projector switches to the standby condition (the indicator lights orange).
Projecting in progress.
Warm-up in progress. After warm-up is complete, projection will start when a video signal is input.
Internal problem.
Stop using the projector and ask for projector to be repaired. *1
Temperature indicator
lit flashing
Indicator status Problem and remedy
This can happen when the power cord was disconnected from the electrical outlet before the cool-down period had finished the last time the projector was turned off.
Wait about 2 minutes. After about 2 minutes, disconnect the power plug and remove the lamp. After checking if the lamp is broken, reinstall it and then and then reinsert the power plug.
Check that the lamp is properly installed and the lamp cover is closed.
Or, replace the lamp with a new one. *2
Lamp will soon need to be replaced.
Replace the lamp as soon as possible. *2
The appearance of the operation indicator at this time will vary depending on the status of the projector.
High temperature inside projector (overheating).
The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector. After 5 minutes have elapsed, disconnect the power plug and then re-insert it.
High-speed cooling in progress. If the internal temperature rises any higher, projection will stop.
Check that the air inlet and exhaust vents are clear and that the indoor temperature is not too high.
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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 Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms included in the package.
*2
Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.
Troubleshooting
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