Epson ELP-810UG, ELP-800UG, EMP-811, EMP 800 - XGA LCD Projector, EMP-600 User Manual

Types of Manual

The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following three
manuals. The manuals cover the following topics.

•••• User’s Guide (this manual)

This Users Guide contains information on installing the projector, basic operation,
using the projector menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.

•••• Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

This manual contains informat ion on using the pro jector safely, and also includes
World-Wide Warranty Terms and a Trou bleshooting che ck sh ee t.
Be sure to read this manual thor oughly before using the projector.

•••• Quick Reference Guide

Contains an overview of the most commonly-used projector functions fo r easy
reference. You should keep this Quick Referenc e G ui de near the projector at all times
and refer to it before starti ng presentations and while us ing the projecto r in order to
check details of operation.

Notations used in this Users Guide

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

General information

Caution :

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

Tip :

Indicates additio nal inf orm ation and points which may be use ful 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 Te rms.
Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix. (P.101)

Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The procedure ind ic at e d sh oul d be carried out in the order of th e numbers.

Meaning of "unit" and "projecto r"

Procedure

About The Manuals and Notations Used

1

Unpac king the Projector

When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components.
If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of
purchase.

Projector

(with lens cover attached by a
cord) At the time of purchase,
there is packing attached to the
rear adjus ta b le f oot . Re m o ve this
packing before using the projector.

Remote control 2 AA manganese

batteries

(for the r emote contr ol)

Power cord

(3 m (9.8 ft.))
For connecting the projector to a
wall outlet

Computer cable

(mini D-SUB 15-pin /
mini D-Sub 15-pin 1.8 m
(6 ft.))
For connecting the projector
to a computer

Audio/Video (A/V)

cable

(red/white/ yel low 1.8 m
(6 ft.))
For connecting the projector
to a video component

PS/2 mouse cable

(1.8 m (6 ft.))
For connecting to a computer
with a PS/2 mouse port in order
to use the wireless mouse
function

USB cable

(1.8 m (6 ft.))
For connecting to a computer
with a USB port

Documentation

Safety Ins tructions/
World-Wide Warrant y Terms
User’s Guide (this manual)
Quick Reference Guide

2

Features of the Projector

Horizontal and vertical keystone correction function

Keystone distortion in the projected image can be easily corrected,
not only vertically but horizontally also.
This allows even images which have been captured from a sideways
angle to be projected correctly. (P. 44)

Easy to Operate

The accessory remote control can be used for operations such as pausing projection
(See "Freeze" on page 54) and zooming in on important areas of an image
(See "E-Zoom" on page 56). In addition, the remote control can be used to move the
pointer around on the computer screen during projection, to carry out operations
such as moving to the next page to be projected.
(See "Using the Remote Control to Operate the
Mouse Pointer" on page 25.)
If using the wireless mouse function with a USB
connection you can use the remote control to
display the next page or previous page when giving
a presentation using PowerPoint documents.

Compact and lightweight

The projector has a compact body with
a footprint the size of an A4 page
(348 (W) x 104 (H) x 274 (D) mm) and is
light in weight (approximately 4.2kg (9.3 lbs)).

Color mode function

The optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the image
quality from the following six pre-recorded settings according to the
projection environment being used. (P. 63, 66)
sRGB Normal Meeting
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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.

Presentation Support Functions

Effect options such as indicating important points using a pointer,
positioning stamps and drawing lines can be used to provide
effective support for presentations. (P. 58)

Picture-in-Picture Function

Computer images and VCR images can be played back and projected
simultaneously on a single screen. A sub-screen appearing on the
main computer screen can show moving images from a VCR,
thereby increasing the power of your presentation. (P. 60)

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Contents

Unpacking the Projector..........................................................................1

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

Before Using the Projector

Part Names and Functions...................................................................... 8

Front/Top......................................................................................................................8

Control panel................................................................................................................9

Rear............................................................................................................................10

Base............................................................................................................................11

Remote control ...........................................................................................................12

Before Using the Remote Control ......................................................... 13

Inserting the Batteries................. .... ......................... ..................................................13

Battery Replacement Period and Cautions.................................................................13

Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range.........................................14

Notes on Handling the Remote Control.....................................................................15

Installation.............................................................................................16

Setting Up the Projector.............................................................................................16

Screen Size and Projection Distance..........................................................................18

Connecting to a Computer.................................................................... 19

Eligible Computers.... ..................................................................... ............................19

Projecting Images from the Computer.......................................................................20

Playing Sound from the Computer.............................................................................24

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer..........................................25

Connecting to an External Monitor............................................................................28

Connecting to a Video Source ..............................................................29

Projecting Composite Video Images..........................................................................29

Projecting S-Video Images.........................................................................................30

Projecting Component Video Images.........................................................................31

Projecting RGB Video Images...................................................................................32

Connecting to an External Speaker ...................................................... 34

Basic Operations

Turning On the Projector .......................................................................36

Connecting the Power Cord.......................................................................................36

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ...........................................................37

Turning Off the Projector .......................................................................39

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Before Using the Projector

Basic Operations

Appendices

Advanced Operations

Adjusting the Screen Imag e.............................................. ...... ....... ...... . 41

Adjusting the Image Size............... .... ........................................................................41

Adjusting the Image Ang le................... .... ... ..............................................................42

Correcting Keystone Distortion .................................................................................44

Adjusting the Image Quality.................................................................. 46

Focusing the Screen Image........................................................................................46

Adjusting Computer Images........................ .... ..........................................................46

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................49

Advanced Operations

Functions for Enhancing Projection ......................................................52

List of Functions........................................................................................................52

Function Details.........................................................................................................52

Using the Projector Menu Functions.....................................................62

List of Functions........................................................................................................62

Using the Menus........................................................................................................75

Appendices

Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 78

Using the Help........................................................................................................... 78

When Having Some Trouble......................................................................................80

When the Indicators Provide No Help.......................................................................83

Maintenance.......................................................................................... 91

Cleaning.....................................................................................................................91

Replacing Consumables.............................................................................................93

Saving a User's Logo............................................................................98

Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 100

Glossary.............................................................................................. 101

List of ESC/VP21 Commands.............................................................103

Command List..........................................................................................................103

Communication protocol .........................................................................................104

USB Connection Setup............................. ...............................................................104

Cable layouts............................................................................................................105

List of Supported Monitor Displays..................................................... 106

Specifications......................................................................................107

Appearance......................................................................................... 109

Index ................................................................................................... 110

7

Before Using the Projector

This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector
before use.

Part Names and Func tio ns .................................................8

Before Using the Remote Con trol............. ................... ....13

• In sertin g the Batteries........................ .... ... .... ......................... .............13

• B atter y Rep lac e men t Period and Cautions............ ... .... ....................13

• Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range...............14

• Notes on Handling the Remote Control.............................................15

Installation .........................................................................16

• Setting Up the Projector...................................................................... 16

• Screen Size and Projection Distance .................................................. 18

Connecting to a Com p ute r ............ ... ... ... ..........................19

• Eligible Computers.............................................................................. 19

• Projecting Images from the Computer ..............................................20

• If the monitor port is a mini D-Sub 15-pin connector ......................................20

• If the monitor port is a digital RGB connector.................................................21

• If the monitor port is a 5BNC connector ..........................................................22

• If the monitor port is a 13w3 connector.................. ................................... .......23

• Playing Sound from the Computer....................................................24

• Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer...............25

• Connecting to an External Monitor........................... .... ....................28

Connecting to a Vid eo Source ......................................... 2 9

• Projecting Composite Video Images.................................................. 29

• Projecting S-Video Images..................................................................30

• Projecting Component Video Images........... ... .... ............................... 31

• Projecting RGB V i deo Images............... ... .... ......................................32

Connecting to an Exte rna l Spe a ker.......... ................... ....3 4

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Part Names and Functions

Front/Top

••••

Air exhau st
vent

••••

Control panel (P.9)

••••

Zoom ring (P.41)

Adjusts the image siz e .

••••

Lamp cover (P.94)

Open this cover when replacing
the lamp unit inside the projector.

••••

Remote control receiver (P.14)

Receives signals from the remote
control.

••••

Lamp cover opening switch (P.94)

Slide this switch to unlock the lamp
cover when removing it.

••••

Focus ring (P.46)

Adjusts the image f ocus.

••••

Operation indicator (P.80)

Flashes or lights to indic a te the
operating status of th e projector.

••••

Lamp indicator (P.80)

Indicates a problem with the
projecti o n lamp or that the lamp
needs to be replaced.

••••

Handle

Hold this handle when
lifting and transporting
the projector.

••••

Lens cover

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

••••

Foot adjust bu tton (P.42)

Press this button while lifting up
the projector in order to make
fine adjustments to the
adjustable foot or to retr a ct it.

••••

Temperature indicator

(P.80)

Indicates abno r m alities in the
internal projector temperature.

••••

Security lock ( )
(P.102)

••••

Front adjustable foot (P.42)

Extend and ret ract to adj ust th e
projection angle.

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Control panel

Volume

Power

A/V Mute

Resize

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Menu

Source

Esc

Help

Computer/YCbCr

Video

Keystone

Shift

Auto

••••

[Power] (P.37)

Turns the projector power on
and off.

••••

[Computer/YCbCr] (P.38)

Switches the input
source between the
Computer 1 port and the
Computer 2/Component
Video po rt ea c h ti me th e
button is pressed.

••••

[Menu] (P.75)

Displays or hides the
menus.

••••

[V-Keystone] (P.44)

Press this button if the
projected image has
vertical keystone
distortion.
If you press and hold
the [Shift] button
while pressing this
button, you can adjust
the synchronization of
computer images.

••••

[Shift] (P.47)

This button does not
function by itself. Press and
hold this button while
pressing either [K eys tone]
button to activate the
function that is printed in
orange on the control panel
(Sync or Tracking).

••••

[A/V Mute] (P.52)

Turns off the audio and video .

••••

[Help] (P.78)

Displays the onl ine he lp
menu to assist you if you
have a problem.

••••

[Video] (P.38)

Switches the inpu t sour c e
between the Video port and
the S-Video port each time
the button is pressed.

••••

[Esc] (P.75)

Stops the current function.
Pressing [Esc] while viewing
a menu or the online help
displays the previous screen
or menu.

••••

[H-Keystone] (P.44)

Press this button if the
projected image has
horizontal keystone
distortion.
If you press and hold the
[Shift] button while pres sing
this button, you can adjust the
tracking of computer im ag es .

••••

[Auto] (P.46)

Automatically adjusts the
computer image to the
optimum image.
When a setting menu or help
screen is displayed, this key
functions as an button.
When a menu item is
selected, pr ess this but ton to
proceed to the nex t sc reen .

••••

[Resize] (P.41, 55)

Changes the size of the
projection area.

••••

[Volume] (P.49)

Adjusts the volume.

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Rear

••••

Remote control receiver
(P.14)

Receives signals from
the remote contr ol .

••••

Power inlet
(P.36)

Connects the
power cord.

••••

Rear adjustable foot (P.42)

Extend and r etract to adjust th e
horizontal projection angle. At the time
of purchase, there is packing attached to
the rear adjustable foot. R em ove thi s
packing before using the projector.

••••

Speaker

••••

Computer 1 port (P.21)

Inputs digital/ana log R GB vi de o
signals from a computer.

••••

Computer 2/Component Video port
(P.20)

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

••••

Monitor Out port (P.28)

Outputs the projected ana log vi de o signa l
from a computer to an external monitor.
This is not available for digi ta l vide o signals
being input to the Computer 1 port or signals
from other video sources.

••••

Video port (P.29)

Inputs composite video signals to the
projector from other video sources.
Use the accessory A/V cable for this
connection.

••••

Mouse port (P.25)

Connects the projecto r to a comp uter
via the accessory PS/ 2 mo u se cabl e
when using the remote control as a
wireless mouse.

••••

S-Video port (P.30)

Inputs an S-Video signal to
the projector from oth er
video sources.

••••

Audio 1 port (P.24)

Inputs audio signals .
Connects using a stereo mini jack.

••••

Audio 2 port (P.24)

Inputs audio signals. Use the
accessory A/V cable for this
connection.

••••

USB port (P.24, 26, 105)

Connects the projector to a
computer or USB equipment via
the accessory USB cable.

••••

Remote port (P.100)

Connects an optiona l
remote control receiv er to
the proje ctor.

••••

Audio Out port (P. 34)

Outputs the audio signal being input to
the projector.
* If a stereo mini jack is connected here,

the sound stops coming out from the
projector's built -i n spe ak er.

••••

Control (RS-232C) port (P.105)

Connects the proj ector to a computer
using an RS-232C cable.

Part Names and Functions

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Base

••••

Rear adjustable foot

••••

Front adju s ta b l e fo ot

••••

Air filter (air inlet) (P.92, 97)

Prevents dust and other foreign particle s
from being drawn into the pr oje c tor . Wh en
replacing the lamp, r eplace t he air filter also.

••••

Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points)
(P.16)

Install the optional c ei ling mount here when
suspending the pr oj ector from the ceiling.

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Remote control

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

••••

Remote control transmitter (P.14)

Outputs infrared rem o te control signals.

••••

[A/V Mute] (P.52)

Turns off the audio and video.

••••

[E-Zoom] (P.56)

Enlarges or reduces the size of
the image without changing the
size of the projection area.

••••

Indicator

Lights when a remote control
signal is being outpu t.

••••

R/C switch (P.14)

Turns the remote control power
on and off.

••••

Effect buttons (P.58)

Special effect s fu n ct ions are
assigned to these buttons as
follows.
[1]: Pointer/stamp
[2]: Spotlight
[3]: Bar

••••

[Left] (P.27)

Acts as a mouse left-click
when using the remote
control as a wireless mous e.

••••

(P.27, 75)

Press the edge o f the button
to move the mouse pointer in
the direction of the edge
pressed. When a menu is
displayed, the button
accepts the menu selection and
displays the next screen or
menu.

••••

[Volume] (P.49)

Adjusts the volume.

••••

[Right]/[Esc] (P.27, 76)

Stops the current function.
Displays the previous screen or
menu while viewing a menu or
the online help. A cts as a
mouse right-click when using
the remote control as a
wireless mouse.

••••

[Auto] (P.46)

Automatica lly adjusts the
computer image to the
optimum image.

••••

[P in P] (P.60)

Activates the Picture in Picture
(P in P) function.

••••

[Menu] (P.75)

Displays or hides the menus.

••••

[Help] (P.78)

Displays the online hel p me nu.

••••

[Resize] (P.41, 55)

Changes the size of the
projec tion area.

••••

[Freeze] (P.54)

Keeps the current computer or
video image on the screen.

••••

[↑]/[↓] (P.26)

When the projector is
connected to a com puter using
the accessory USB cable, these
keys function in the same way
as the [↑]/[↓] keys on the USB
keyboard.

••••

[Power] (P.37)

Turns the projector power on
and off.

••••

[Preset] (P.63 )

Selects one o f th e computer
image resolutions that have
been pr eset.

••••

[Source] (P. 3 8)

[Comp1]: Sw itc he s to the
images input from the
Computer 1 port.
[Comp2/YCbCr]: Switches to
the images input from the
Computer 2/Component Video
port.
[S-Video]: S w itches to the
images input from the S-Video
port.
[Video]: Switches to the
images input from the V ide o
port.

Part Names and Functions

13

Before Using the Remote Control

Inserting the Batteries

The batteries are not inserted into the remote control at the time of purchase,
and so you need to insert them before the remote control can be used.

Procedure

1

Remove the battery compartmen t
cover.

While pushing the catch of the battery
compartment cover, lift the cover up to
remove it.

2

Insert the batteries.

Make sure the polarities of the batteries
are correct.

3

Replace the battery compartment
cover.

Press the battery compartment cover
until it clicks into place.

Battery Replacement Period and Cautions

If the remote control becomes slow in responding or if it stops working, the
batteries may be spent. If this happens, replace the batteries with fresh ones.

* The replacement period given above may vary depending on the amount of

usage and the ambient conditions.

Use the following type of batteries as replacements.

2 AA manganese batteries

Guide to battery replacement period: After about 6 months if the remote control is
used for 30 minutes each day

Catch

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Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range

The remote control is used in the following way.

Procedure

1

Set the R/C switch on the remote
control to the ON position.

2

Point the remote contro l
transmitter toward one of the
remote control receivers 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 rec eivers, otherwise it may interfere with the reception of
signals from the remote control.

• Set the R/C swit c h on t he remote control to the OFF position when not us ing the remote
control. Leaving the R/C switch on will consume battery power.

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

Using the Remote Control

Remote Operating Range

Operating dis t an ce Operating angle

Approx. 10 m (30 ft.)

Approx. ±30° horizontally

Approx. ±15° vertically

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

E

s

c

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video
Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Remote control
receiver (front)

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

E

s

c

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video
Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Remote control
receiver (back)

Before Using the Remote Control

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Tip :

If you would like to use the remote control fr om a dista n ce ou tside th e normal o perating
range, use the optional remote control receiver.
See “Appendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)

Notes on Handling the Remote Control

Make sure that you observe the following at all times to avoid malfunctions or
damage to the remote control.

• Do not drop the remote control or subject it to strong shocks.

• Do not allow the remote control to become wet. If it does become wet,

wipe it immediately with a dry cloth.

• Remove the batteries if you will not be using the remote control for a long
period of time. The batteries may leak if they are left inside the remote
control.

• Some functions can only be carried out using the remote control. Keep the
remote control near the projector at all times so that you do not lose the
remote control.

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

E

s

c

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

E

s

c

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Remote control

receiver

Remote control transmitter

Approx. 30 °

Approx. 30°

Approx. ±30° horizontally

When suspended from
the ceiling

Approx.

10 m (30 ft.)

Approx. 30°

Approx. 30°

Approx. ±15° verti cally

Approx. 15° Approx. 15°

Approx. 15° Approx. 15°

Approx. 15°

Approx. 15°

Approx. 15°

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Installation

Setting Up the Projector

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

When setting up the projector, be sure to first read the Safety Instructions/
World-Wide Warranty Terms for information on the safety precautions
that must be observed at this time.

• Front projection

• Front/ceiling projection

* A special method of installation is required in or der to suspend the projector

from the ceiling. Please contact the place of purchase if y ou wou ld like to u se
this installation method.

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• Rear projection using a translucent screen

• Rear/ceiling 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 lik e to use
this installation method.

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Screen Size and Projection Distance

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

While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the image size
is smaller than the screen size.

* The value for the projection distance should be used as a guide for setting up

the projector. The actual distance will vary depending on projection conditions.

Tip :

• The projector’s lens allows a zoom ratio of up to about 1.35. The image size at the
maximum zoom setting is about 1.35 times bigger than the image size at the minimum
zoom setting.

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

Recommen ded distance 0.9m – 12.4m (3.0 – 40.7 ft.)

Screen size (cm (ft.)) Approximate projection distance* (m (ft.))

30” (61 × 46 (2.0 × 1.5)) 0.9 – 1.1 (3.0 – 3.6)
40” (81 × 61 (2.7 × 2.0)) 1.2 – 1.6 (3.9 – 5.2)

60” (120 × 90 (3 .9 × 3. 0) ) 1.8 – 2.4 (5.9 – 7.9)

80” (160 × 120 (5.3 × 3.9)) 2.5 – 3.2 (8.2 – 10.5)

100” (200 × 150 (6.6 × 4.9)) 3.1 – 4.1 (10.2 – 13.5)

200” (410 × 300 (13.5 × 9.8))

6.1 – 8.3 (20.0 – 27.2)

300” (610 × 460 (2 0. 0 × 15.1))

9.2 – 12.4 (30.2 – 40.7)

300"

200"

100"
80"

60"
40"

30"

610 460(cm)

410 300

200 150

160 120

120 90

81 61

6

1

4

6

0.9 1.1

1.2 1.6

1.8 2.4

2.5 3.2

3.1 4.1

6.1 8.3

9.2 12.4 (m)

20cm*

(7.9 inches)

20cm

*

(7.9 inches)

*When installi ng agains t a wall , leave

a space of about 20 cm (7.9 inches)
between the projector and the wall.

Installation

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Connecting to a Comp uter

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 terminal s, 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 a video signal output port.

Check that the computer h as a port su ch as an RGB port, monitor por t or CRT
port which can output image sig nals.
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 separ ate extern al output port. Refer to the
documentation for your computer under a heading such as "Connecting an
external monitor" or similar for further details.

• Condition 2: The display resolution and frequency of the computer must be

listed in the "List of Supported Monitor Displays".
See “Appendix: List of Supported Monitor Displays”(P.106)

Some computers may have functions for changing the output resolution. For
details, refer to the section of the documentation p rovided with y our computer
and change the setting to within a range given in the list of supported
resolutions.

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Projecting Images from the Computer

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

Use the accessory computer cable to connect the Computer 2/Component Video
port at the rear of the projector to the monitor port of the computer.
If you are connecting two computers with analog RGB output to the projector,
use the optional DV I analog cable to connect the monitor s of the two computers
to the Computer 1 port at the rear of the projector.
See “Appendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)

When connecting to the Computer 2/Component Video port

Tip :

• After making the connections, change t he Comp2/YCbCr Input setting in the Setting
menu to Analog-RGB. (P.69)

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

• You may need to purchase a separate adapter to connect the computer to the projector,
depending on the shape of the computer's monitor port. Refer to the documentation for
the computer for details.

• A commercially -a vaila bl e ad ap ter is require d in order to connect the projector to a
Macintosh computer.

• If the co m puter and projector are too far away from each other for the a c ce s s or y c a ble
to reach, or if you would like to project computer image s at UXGA resolution, use the
optional computer cable. See “Appendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)

If the monitor port is a mini D-Sub 15-pin port

Comput er cable

(accessory)

To monitor port

To Computer2/

Component Video port

Connecting to a Computer

21

If the computer has a standard DVI or DFP -compliant digital video card or
video output port, use an optional digital video cable or DVI analog cable to
connect the monitor port of the computer to the Computer 1 port at the rear of
the projector. The type of connection cable used will vary depending on the
specifications for the computer's monitor port.
See “A ppendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)

Tip :

• You may need to change the computer settings when switching the computer output to
digital RGB. Refer to the documenta tio n for the comput er for details.

• If you are connecting a computer with a mini D-Sub 15-pin output port to the projector
at the same time, connect the computer with the mini D-Sub 15-pin output port to the
Computer 2/Component Video port of the projector.

• After making the connec tions, change the Comp1 Input setting in the Setting menu to
Digital-RGB. (P.69)

If the monitor port is a digital RGB connector

To digital RGB
output port

To Computer 1 port

Digital video cable or DVI analog cable

(optional)

22

Use the optional computer cable to connect the Computer 2/Component Video
port at the rear of the projector to the monitor port of the computer.
See “Appendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)

Tip :

• After making the connections, change t he Comp2/YCbCr Input setting in the Setting
menu to Analog-RGB. (P.69)

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

If the monitor port is a 5BNC port

To Computer 2/
Component Video port

To monitor port

Computer cable

(optional)

Connecting to a Computer

23

Some workstation-type computers have a 13w3 monitor port.

Use a commercially-available 13w3 ⇔ D-Sub 15-pin adapter cable to connect

the Computer 2/Component Video port at the rear of the projector to the
monitor port of the computer.

Tip :

• After making the connec tions, change the Comp2/YC bC r In put setting in the Setting
menu to Analog-RGB. (P.69)

• Do not bind the power cord 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.

If the monitor port is a 13w3 port

13w3 cable (commercially- available)

To Computer 2/
Component Video port

To monitor port

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Playing Sound from the Computer

The projector has a single built-in speaker with a maximum output of 5W. You
can use this built-in speaker to output the audio signals from a computer by
using any one of the following three connection methods, depending on the
shape of the computer's audio output port and the type of cable you have.

• By using the accessory A/V cable (white/red) to con nect the compu ter's audio
output ports to the Audio 2 port (RCA jack) at the rear of the projector

• By using a commercially-available audio cable to connect the computer's
audio output ports to the Audio 1 port (stereo mini jack) at the rear of the
projector. It is recommended that you use an audio cable with a 3.5 mm
diameter stereo mini jack.

• For a computer which is capable of USB

audio output, by using the
accessory USB cable to connect the computer's USB port to the USB port at
the rear of the projector.

A/V cable (white/red)

(accessory)

To audio output port

To Audio 2 port

(White/Red)

Audio cable

(commercially-available)

To audio output port To Audio 1 port

USB cable

(accessory)

To USB port

To USB port

Connecting to a Computer

25

Tip :

• After making the connec tions, change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to
either Audio1, Audio2 or USB, depending on which input port you are using. (P.67)

• You can also connect external speakers to the pr ojector in order to repr oduce the audio
signals. (P.34)

• The USB cable can only be connected to comput ers with a st andard USB interface. If
using a computer which is running Windows, the computer must have had a full
version of Windows 98/2000/Me installed. If the computer is runnin g a ve rsion of
Windows 98/2000/Me that has been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows,
correct operation cannot be guaranteed. If using a Macintosh computer, the co mputer
must be running OS9.0 – 9.1. It may not be possible to use the USB audio function
under some versions of both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

• If using a USB cabl e to output soun d from the computer, you may need to change the
computer settings. For details, refer to the section of the documentation provided with
your computer.

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer

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 a mouse cable to connect the
mouse port of the computer to the mouse port or the USB

port at the rear of

the proj ector.

Example of PS/2 mouse connection

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, errors in
operation or damage may result.

Computer Mouse used Applicable cable

Windows

PS/2 mouse PS/2 mouse cable (supplied)
USB mouse USB cable (supplied)

Macintosh
(OS8.6 – 9.1)

USB mouse USB cable (supplied)

PS/2 mouse cable (accessory)

To Mouse port

To PS/2 mouse port

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Example of USB mouse connection

* If you make a USB connection, you can use the [↑] and [↓] buttons on the

remote control. These buttons can be used to scroll back and forth through
pages when projecting a PowerPoint presentation.

Tip :

• The USB cable can only be co nne cted to com put er s with a st anda rd USB interfa ce . If
using a computer w hich is running Windows, the compute r must have had a full
version of Windows 98/2000/Me installed. If the computer is running a version of
Windows 98/2000/Me that has been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows,
correct operation cannot be guaranteed.
If using a Macintosh computer, the computer must be running OS8.6 – 9.1.
It may not be possible to use the mouse function under some versions of both the
Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

• Some computer set tings may have to be changed in order for the mouse function to be
used. Consult the Users Guide for the computer for further details.

• A PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse cannot be us ed simultaneously.

USB cable

(accessory)

To USB port

To USB mouse port

Connecting to a Computer

27

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

Tip :

• 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 when any of the following functions are
being used.

•During menu display •Effect •Before setting a Picture in Picture sub-screen

•E-zoom •When im age size is set to normal dis play (resizing off) (for resolutions of
SXGA and above)

Moving the mouse
pointer

Press the edge of the
butt on to move the mo use
pointer in the direction of
the edge pressed. The
button can be t ilted in any
one of 16 directions.

Left click

Press the [Left] button.

Right clic k

Press the [Right/Esc]
button.

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

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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 provided with the computer
monitor to connect the monitor to the Monitor Out port at the rear of the
projector.

Tip :

• Digital RGB signals that are being input to the Computer 1 port cannot be output to an
external monit or.

• Video images cannot be output to an external monitor.

Cable provided with monitor

To Monitor Out por t

Monitor port

Connecting to a Computer

29

Connecting to a Video Source

Caution :

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

• Turn off the power for both the p rojector and the vid eo so urce before connecting the m.
If the power for either device is on at th e 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 (red/white/yellow) to connect the video source

to the Video and Audio 2 ports at the rear of the projector.

• If the audio output port of the video source is a stereo mini jack, use a

commercially-available audio cable to connect the video source to the Audio
1 port at the rear of the projector.

Tip :

After making the connections, change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to
either Audio1, Audio2 or USB, depending on which input port you are using. The
default setting is A udio2.

A/V cable

(accessory)

To Audio 2 port

(white/red)

When connecting using the A/V cable

To Video port (yellow)

To video output port (yellow)
To audio output L port (whit e)
To audio output R port (red)

To Audio 1 port

Audio cable (commercially-available)

When the video equipment's audio output port is a stereo mini jack

To audio output
port

To video output
port (yellow)

To Video port
(yellow)

A/V cable (yellow)

(accessory)

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Projecting S-Video Images

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

• If you would like the sound to come out of the projector's built-in speaker , use
the accessory A/V cable (red/white) to connect the video source to the Audio
2 port at the rear of the projector. Alternatively, use a commercially-available
audio cable to connect the video source to the Audio 1 port at the rear of the
projector. Use either method depending on the shape of the video source’s
audio output port and on the type of cable you have.

Tip :

After making the connections, change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to
either Audio1, Audio2 or USB, depending on which input port you are using. Th e
default setting is Audio2.

S-Video cable

(commercially-available)

To S-Video
port

A/V cable (white/red)

(accessory)

When connecting the audio output using an A/V cable

To video output
port

To audio output L port (white)
To audio output R port (red)

To Audio 2 port

(white/red)

Audio cable (commercially-available)

To Audio 1 port

When th e vi deo equ ipm ent' s aud io o utpu t p ort is a st ereo min i jac k

To audio output
port

To video output
port

S-Video cable

(commercially-available)

To S-Video
port

Connecting to a Video Source

31

Projecting Component Video Images

• Use the optional component video cable to connect the video source to the
Computer 2/Component Video port at the rear of the projector.
See “A ppendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)

• If you would li ke the soun d to com e ou t of t he pro jector's b uilt- in s peaker, use
the accessory A/V cable (red/white) to connect the video source to the Audio
2 port at the rear of the projector. Alternatively, use a commercially-available
audio cable to connect the video source to the Audio 1 port at the rear of the
projector. Use either method depending on the shape of the video source’s
audio output port and on the type of cable you have.

Tip :

• After making the connec tions, change the Comp2/YC bC r In put in the Setting menu to

either "YCbCr

" or "YPbPr " to match the signals from these devices. (P.69)

For HDTV (750P or 1125i), "YPbPr" will be selected regardless of the above setting.

• After making the connec tions, change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to

either Audio1, Audio2 or USB, depending on which input port you are using.

Component video

cable (optional)

To Computer 2/Component
Video port

A/V cable (white/red)

(accessory)

When connecting the audio output using an A/V cable

To video output
port

To audio output L por t (white)
To audio output R port (red)

To Audio 2 port

(white/red)

Audio cable (commercially-a va ilable)

To Audi o 1 por t

When the video equipment's audio output port is a stereo mini jack

To audio output
port

To video output
port

Component video

cable (optional)

To Computer 2/Component
Video port

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Projecting RGB Video Images

RGB video is us ed when RGB s ignals that ha ve cop y prot ection added are input
and projected.

• Use the accessory computer cable to connect the video source to the
Computer 2/Component Video port at the rear of the projector. Alternatively,
use the optional DVI analog cable to connect the video source to the
Computer 1 port at the rear of the projector.
See “ Appendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)

• If you would like the sound to come out of the projector's built-in speaker , use
the accessory A/V cable (red/white) to connect the video source to the Audio
2 port at the rear of the projector. Alternatively, use a commercially-available
audio cable to connect the video source to the Audio 1 port at the rear of the
projector. Use either method depending on the shape of the video source’s
audio output port and on the type of cable you have.

Computer cable

(accessory)

To Computer 2/Component
Video port

A/V cable (white/red)

(accessory)

When connecting the audio output using an A/V cable

To RGB output
port

To audio output L port (white)
To audio output R port (r ed)

To Audio 2 port

(white/red)

Audio cable

(commercially-available)

To Audio 1 port

When the video equipment's audio output port is a stereo mini jack

To RGB output
port

To Computer 1 port

DVI analog cable (optional)

To audio output
port

Connecting to a Video Source

33

Tip :

• RGB video is only compatible wi th sync-on-green signals. This can be checked by

looking at SYNC Mode in the About menu.

• After making the connec tions, change the Comp1 Input or Comp2 /YCbCr Input
setting in the Setting menu to RGB Vi deo.
For se parate sync (separate H-SYNC and V-SYNC) signals, set to Analog-RGB.
(P.69) This can be checked by looking at SYNC Mode in the About menu.

• After making the connec tions, change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to
either Audio1, Audio2 or USB, depending on which input port you are using. The
default setting is Audio2.

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Connecting to an External Speaker

You can connect the projector's Audio Out port to speakers with a built-in
amplifier in order to enjoy even fuller sound.
Use a commercially-av ailable aud io cable with pin jack ⇔ stereo mini jack 3.5
mm (0.14 inches) plugs or similar.
Use an audio cable with a connector that matches the port for the audio
equipment.

Tip :

If a stereo mini jack is connected to the Audio Out port, the sound will be externally
output, and will stop coming out from the projector's built-in speaker.

To Audio Ou t por t

Audio cable

(commercially-available)

To external a udio
equipment

35

Basic Operations

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

Turning On the Projector ..................................................36

• Connecting the Power Cord................................................................36

• Turning On the Power and Projecting Images..................................37

Turning Off the Projector ..................................................39

Adjusting the Sc ree n Im ag e .......... ... ... ... ... .......................4 1

• Adjusting the Image Size.....................................................................41

• Adjusting the Image Angle.................................................................. 42

• Correcting Keystone Distortion..........................................................44

Adjusting the Im ag e Q ua li ty....... ... ...................................46

• Focusing the Screen Image.................................................................. 46

• Adjusting Computer Images............................................................... 46

• Automatic adjustment.......................................................................................46

• Adjusting the tracking.......................................................................................47

• Adjusting the synchronization ..........................................................................48

Adjusting the Volume........................................................49

36

Turning On the Projector

Turn on the power to start projecting images.

Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty
Terms and check the points that must be noted before using the projector
to project images.

Connecting the Power Cord

Procedure

1

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

2

Connect the computer or other video source to the projector.
(P.19, 29)

3

Remove the lens cover.

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

4

Connect the accessory power cord
to the projector.

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

5

Connect the other end of the po we r
cord to a gr ounded electrical outlet.

The operation indicator lights orange.

Tip :

The projector buttons cannot be operated while t he
operation indicator is flashing orange. Wait until it
lights steadily.

Power inlet

Lit orange

37

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

Procedure

1

Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projector.

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

2

Check that the operation indicator
has stopped flashing and lights
orange.

3

If using the remote control, set the
R/C switch on the re mote control to
the ON position.

4

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

The operation indicator flashes green, and
after a short period projection starts.
Depending on the settings, the message
"No-Signal." may appear. (P.70)

5

Check that the operation indicator
has stopped flashing and lights
green.

Tip :

The projector buttons cannot be operated while t he
operation indicator is flashing green. Wait until it
lights steadily.

Operation indicator lights orange

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Power

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Menu Esc

Help

Computer/YCbCr

Video

A

Source

Projector

Remote control

Operation indicat or stops
flashing and lights gre en

38

6

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

Tip :

• If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be
projected without needing to press one of the above buttons.

• If the "No-Signal." message does not disappear, check the connections again.

• If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the
projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After making the
connections, check that the computer has been set up to out put signals.
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.

• 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.

Port

Button to press

Displa y at bottom-left of

screen

Control panel Remote control

Computer1

[Computer/YCbCr]

[Comp1]

Computer1(Digital-RGB)
Computer1(Analog-RGB)
Computer1(RGB-Vid eo)

Computer2/
Component
Video

[Comp2/YCbCr]

Computer2(Analog-RGB)
Computer2(RGB-Vid eo)
Computer2(YCbCr)
Computer2(YPbPr)

S-Video

[Video]

[S-Video] S-Video

Video [Video] Video

NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh

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

After startup, change the
Control Panel adjustmen ts
so that Mirroring is active.

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Power

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Menu Esc

Help

Computer/YCbCr

Video

Auto

Source

Projector

Remote control

Turning On the Projector

39

Turning Off the Projector

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

Procedure

1

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

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

2

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

The following confirmation message will
appear.

If you do not want to turn off the power, press any button except the
[Power] 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.)

3

Press the [Power] button once
more.

The lamp unit will turn off and the
operation indicator will flash orange as the
cool-down

period starts.

4

Check that the cool-down is
complete.

When cool-down is complete, the
operation indica tor lights orange.
The cool-down period lasts for
approximately 2 minutes. (Thi s varies
depending on factors such as the ambient
air temperature.)

Tip :

The projector buttons cannot be operated while the operation indicator is flashing
orange. Wait until it lights steadily.

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Power

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Menu Esc

Help

Computer/YCbCr

Video

A

Source

Projector

Remote control

Operation indic ator sto ps f lashi ng
and lights orange

40

5

Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Caution :

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

6

Set the R/C switch on the remote
control to the OFF position.

Tip :

If you leave the R/C switch at the ON position, the
remote control will continue to consume battery
power.
Move the R/C switch to the OFF position when not
using the remote control.

7

Retrac t t he f r ont ad jus tab l e f o ot if it
is extended.

Gently push down on the projector while
pressing the foot adjust button.

8

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.

Foot adjust button

Lens cover

Turning Off the Projector

41

Adjusting the Screen Image

You can 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. (P.18)
The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the
projector itself has been set up.

Tip :

The E-Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image. (P.56)

Procedure

Turn the zoom ring on the projector to
adjust the image.

The image can be enlarged in this way to 1.35
times the normal size.

If you would like to enlarge the image further,
move the projector further away from the
screen. (P.18)

Tip :

For computer images, you can use the [Resize]
button to switch between resized display and
normal size display.

• Resized display (default):
The images are processed so that they
automatically f ill the whole of the p ro jection ar ea,
regar d less of the resolution setting.

• Normal sized display (window display):
The images are projected at the same resolution that they are input. The image size and
the projection area may be different depending on the resolution.

Turn to Tele to
reduce the size

Turn to Wide to
increase the size

S

ource

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

VolumeA/V Mute

Resize

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Projector

Remote control

42

Adjusting the Image Angle

You can change the projection angle for the projector. The projector should be
as perpendicular to the screen as possible.

You can extend or retract the front adjustable foot to adjust the projection angle

within a maximum range of 12°.

Procedure

While pressing the foot adjust button,
lift up the front of the projector so that
the front adjustable foot can extend.

Extend the front adjustable foot until the
desired angle is obtained, and then release the
foot adjust button.

Tip :

• When the foot is adjusted, it may cause the size of the projected images to become
distorted. Use the keystone correction function to adjust this distortion. (P.44)

• To retract the front adjustable foot, keep pressing the foot adjust button. The front
adjustable foot will slowly retract inside the projector.

• If the projector is tilted horizontally, turn the rear adjustable foot to adjust the angle.

Seen from the side Seen from above

Foot adj u st bu tt on

Adjusting the Screen Image

43

If the projector cannot be set up so that it is perpendicular to the screen, you can
use the keystone correction function which is described on the following page
to adjust the projected images if the angle of the projector is within a range of

approximately 30° vertically or approximately 10° horizontally from the

perpendicular.

The values given here are for when the image is at the smallest zoom setting
(telephoto). The maximum angles will be smaller if the zoom setting has been
increased in the wide angle direction. Furthermore, if the projector has been
tilted both vertically and horizontally , the maximum adjustable angle will again
be smaller than the maximum angle if the projector had been tilted in only one
direction.

• When tilted vertically

• When tilted horizontally

30°

30°

Approx. 30° abo ve Approx. 30° below

10°

10°

Approx. 10° to the leftApprox. 10° to the ri ght

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Correcting Keystone Distortion

In some cases it may not be possible to set up the projector so that the setting
angle is perpendicular to the position of the screen. In such cases, a type of
distortion known as "keystone distortion" may appear in the projected images.
If keysto ne dist ortion occurs, you can co rrect it us ing t he [K e ystone] b utton s on
the projector's control panel.

• Correcting vertical keystone distortion

• Correcting horizontal keystone distortion

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Menu Esc

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Menu Esc

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector Projector

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Menu Esc

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Menu Esc

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector Projector

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Tip :

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

• Procedure to follow if using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction:

1. With the front adjustable foot retracted, set the projec to r 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.

• The keystone correction settings are memorized, so that if yo u change the position or
angle of the projector, you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings.
To return a previous keystone correction to the initial setting, carry out the following
operations.
To initalize vertical keystone correction: While holding down the [Sync +] button,
press the [Sync -] button for 1 second or more.
To initalize horizontal keystone correction: While holding down the [Tracking +]
button, press the [Tracking -] button for 1 second or more.

• If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out,
decrease the Sharpness setting. (P.63)

• Keystone correction can also be carried out using the projector menu. (P.69)

• If you carry out both hori zontal and vertical keystone correction, the correction range
will become smaller than it would be if only one type of correction was carried out.

• If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when horizontal or
vertical keystone correction is being carried out, it indicates that the limit for
horizontal or vertical keystone correction has been exceeded. Check that the projector
has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit.

• If the horizontal (o r vertica l) keystone correction function is u se d at the same time that
the E-Zoom, Effects or P in P function is being used, the keystone correction amount
may change when the E-Zoom, Effects or P in P function is operated while the keystone
correction amount is near the limit value.

• The limit value for keystone correction will vary depending on the video signal being
input.

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Adjusting the Image Quality

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

Focusing the Screen Image

Procedure

Turn the focus ring to adjust the image
focus.

Turn the focus ring of the projector until the
projected images are in proper focus.

Tip :

• If the surface of the lens is dirty or misted 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.91)

• If the projector is positioned outside the normal projecting range of 0.9 – 12.4 m (3.0 –

40.7 ft.), it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. If you have t rouble
obtaining the correct focus, chec k the projection distance.

Adjusting Computer Images

This procedure adjusts computer images to the optimum settings.
Automatic adjustment involves adjustment of the following three items:
Tracking

, Display position and Synchronization (Sync) .

Procedure

While an image is being projected fr om
the computer, press the [Auto] button
on either the remote control or the
projector's control panel.

The screen will appear black while the
adjustment is being made.

Automatic adjustment

S

ource

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Resize

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Menu Esc

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector

Remote control

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Tip :

• The [Auto] button on the projector's control panel does not work while a menu or help
screen is being displa yed. To use the [Auto] b utton on t he pr ojecto r's contr o l panel, you
need to first exit the menu or help screen. Alternati vely, you can us e th e [Auto] button
on the remote co ntrol instead.

• If you use the remote control to activate the aut omatic ad ju stmen t fu nc tio n wh ile th e E­Zoom, A/V Mute or P ictur e in Pictur e functions a r e in use , the fun ctions bei ng used will
be canceled before automatic adjustment is carried out. If the [Auto] button on the
projector’s control panel is pressed, automatic adjustment will not be carried out if the
E-Zoom or Picture in Picture function is being used.

• Automatic adjustment may not work properly with some ty pes of signals which are
output by computers. In such cases, you may need to adjust the tracking and
synchronization manually.

If vertical stripes appear in the projected images,
and this cannot be fixed using automatic
adjustment. You will need to adjust the tracking
manually using the following procedure.

Procedure

While holding down the [Shift] button
on the projector's control panel, press
the [Tracking +] button.

The tracking value will increase by o ne setting
each time the [Tracking +] button is pressed.

[While holding down the [Shift] button
on the projector's control panel, press
the [Tracking -] button.

The tracking value will decrease by one setting
each time the [Tracking -] button is pressed.

Tip :

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

Adjusting the tracking

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector

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If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear
in images that are input from the computer,
and this cannot be fixed using automatic
adjustment, you will need to adjust the
synchronization manually using the following
projection.

Procedure

While holding down the [Shift] button
on the projector's control panel, press
the [Sync +] button.

The synchronization value will increase by
one setting each time the [Sync +] button is
pressed.

While holding down the [Shift] button
on the projector's control panel, press
the [Sync -] bu tton.

The synchronization value will decrease by
one setting each time the [Sync -] button is
pressed.

Tip :

• If you do not adjust the tr acking first a nd th en ad ju st the synchro niza tion, it will not be
possible to get the best 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 adjustmen t first.

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

, sharpness and keystone correction se ttings.

Adjusti ng the synchronization

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector

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Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume for the sound from the projector's internal speaker or
from the external speakers that are connected to the projector.

Procedure

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

When the button is pressed to [ ], the
volume increases, and when the button is
pressed to [ ], the volume decreases. The
volume gauge appears on the screen when the
volume has been adjusted.

Tip :

When the sound is being output to external speakers, the volume from the external
speakers is adjust e d.

S

ource

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

VolumeA/V Mute

Resize

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Projector

Remote control

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Advanced Operations

This chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of
images, and how to use the setting menus.

Functions for Enhancing Projection................................52

• List of Functions................................................................................... 52

• Function Details ....................... .... ... .......................... ........................... 52

• A/V Mute..........................................................................................................52

• Freeze................................................................................................................54

• Wide-screen Projection.....................................................................................55

• E-Zoom.............................................................................................................56

• Effects...............................................................................................................58

• Canceling effects................................................................ ...............................59

• Picture in Picture (P in P)..................................................................................60

Using the Projector Menu Fun cti on s............... ... ... ... ... ....6 2

• List of Functions................................................................................... 62

• Video menu.......................................................................................................62

• Audio menu.......................................................................................................67

• Effect menu .......................................................................................................68

• Setting menu .....................................................................................................69

• User's Logo menu .............................................................................................71

• Advanced menu..... ..................................................... .......................................72

• About menu.......................................................................................................73

• Reset All menu..................................................................................................74

• Using the Menus................ ... ................................................................75

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Functions for Enhancing Projection

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

List of Functions

The following functions are available for enhancing projection.

Function Details

Detailed descriptions of the above functions are given below.

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.
However, 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.

Function Description

Reference

page

A/V Mute Momentarily pauses both the image and the

sound.

P.52

Freeze Pauses only the projected im age. P.54
Wide-screen Projection When projecting video images, changes the

aspect ratio fro m 4:3 to 16 :9 to view the
images in wide screen format.

P.55

E-Zoom Enlarge a part of the image. P.56
Effect 1 Lets you use a pointer to indicate areas of an

image, or stamps the pointer icon on a
specified part of the image.

P.58

Effect 2 Spotlights a specified part of the image. P.58
Effect 3 Draws a colored bar over the image. P.58
P in P Displays a sub-screen containing a video

image over part of a computer or component
video image.

P.60

A/V Mute

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Procedure

Press the [A/V Mute] button on either
the remote control or the projector's
control panel.

The image and sound will then be paused.

Press the [A/V Mute] button on either the
remote control or the projector's control panel
to continue normal projection.

You can use the [A/V Mute] function in the [Setting] menu to set the screen
appearance when the images and sound have been paused to any one of the
following three settings. (P.69)

Tip :

The default user's logo is the EPSON logo. You can change the user' s logo by recording
and setting your own logo. (P.98)

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

VolumeA/V Mute

Resize

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Projector

Remote control

Default settin g

Black Blue User's logo

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This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing
without pausing.
Furthermore, for moving pictures, the playback signal continues to be input
even while the picture is paused, so playback will not resume from the point
from where it was paused.

Procedure

Press the [Freeze] button on the
remote control.

The images will then be paused.

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

Tip :

• Pressing the [Freeze] button also clears menu displays, effects functions and help
messages.

• If you press the [Freeze] button while using the E-Zoom function or after a P in P sub­screen has been set, all of the screen displays will be paused.

Freeze

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Remote control

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This function changes the aspect ratio of video images from 4:3 to 16:9 when
video images are being projected. Images which have been recorded in digital
video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format. In the case of
HDTV

, the central part of the image can be displayed in the whole of the

screen.

Procedure

Press the [Resize] button on either the
remote control or the projector's control
panel. The image size will change each
time the button is pressed.

For SDTV

For HDTV

Changing the display position for 16:9 display

While holding down the [Shift] button on the projector’s control panel, press
the [Resize] button. The display position changes as follows each time the
[Resize] button is pressed.

Wide-screen Projection

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

Resize

VolumeA/V Mute

Resize

Projector

Remote control

16:9 display4:3 display

4:3 display16:9 display

Center Top Bottom

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

Procedure

1

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

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

2

Move the cross to the area of the
image that is to be enlarged or
reduced.

Tilt the button on the remote control
to move the cross.

3

When the [E-Zoom ] button is pressed to ( ), the image is
enlarged with the cross as its center . When it is pressed to ( ),
the enlarged picture is then reduced.

The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottom-left of the screen.
You can scroll around the image by tilting the button.

To cancel the zoom, press the [Esc] button.

E-Zoom

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Remote control

cross

Shows enlargement ratio

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Tip :

• The selected area can be enlarged to between 1 – 4 times, in 25 steps of x 0.125.

• If a sub-screen has been set using the P in P function, the enlargement function is
applied to both the main screen and the sub-screen.

• Effect functions cannot be carried out while the E-Zoom function is being used.
Furthermore, keystone correction, tracking adjustment and sync adjustment cannot be
carried out using the projector’s control panel buttons.

• If the E-Zoom function is used while the keystone correction amount is near the limit
value, the keystone correction amount may change.

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The [1], [2] and [3] buttons on the remote control can be used to add display
effects to images that are being projected during a presentation. This can be
used to emphasize particular parts of the images.

Procedure

1

Press the [1], [2] or [3] button on the
remote control to select the type of
effect.

The following icon or bar appears at the
center of the projected image.
[1]: Pointer icon
[2]: Spotlight
[3]: Bar

2

Select the type of pointer icon or bar.

The pointer icon changes in the following order each time the [1] button is
pressed.

→ →

The size of the spotlight changes in the following order each time the [2]
button is pressed.
Medium → Large → Small
The type of bar changes in the following order each time the [3] button is
pressed.

→→

Tip :

You can use the Eff ect menu to set the type of icon or bar and the size and display
sequence for the spotlight.

Effects

Effect 1

[1]

Pointer/

stamp

An icon appears on the screen and it can be moved around like
a pointer.
In addition, the icon can be made to appear on the image as a
stamp.

Effect 2

[2]

Spotlight Parts of the projected image can be spotlighted.

Effect 3

[3]

Bar

Bars (horizontal and v ertical lin es) can be draw n on top of the
projected image.

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Remote control

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3

Tilt the button on the remote control up, down or to the left
or right to move the item displayed around the screen.

Effect 1: The pointer icon mo ves.
Effect 2: The spotlight moves.
Effect 3: Horizontal bars are moved vertically, and vertical bars are moved
horizontally.

4

For effect 1, move the icon to the place where you would like it
to be stamped, and then press the button.

Tip :

• Only one type of effect can be displayed at any one time. If you press a different effect
button while using an effect function, the current effect will be canceled and the effect
function for the new button pressed will start.

• The normal wireless mouse function of the remote control cannot be used while an
effect func tio n is in use .

• If the effect function is used while the keystone correction amount is near the limit
value, the keystone correction amount may change.

Press a button other than the [1], [2], [3], or [Left] buttons. The effect
function will be canceled and the items which were drawn on the screen will
disappear.

Canceling ef fects

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This function lets you simultaneously display computer or component video
images on the main screen and video images (Video or S-Video) in a sub­screen. The video images in the sub-screen can be selected using the P in P
command in the Setting menu. (P.70)

Tip :

• The P in P function cannot be used if the refresh rate for the computer images is set to
interlaced.

• The P in P fun ction cannot be us ed w he n TV (525i) component v id e o im ages are being
projected.

Procedure

1

Connect all components, set the
type of sub-screen using the
Setting menu, and then press the [P
in P] button on the remote control.

The sub-screen will appear at the top-right
of the screen, and the operation guide will
appear at the bottom-left of the screen.

2

Tilt the button on the remote
control to change the position of
the sub-screen.

3

Press the [E-Zoom] button on the remote control to change the
size of the sub-screen.

Picture in Pi ct u re ( P in P)

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The size of the sub-screen can be changed to one of five different sizes.
The following valu es are the ratios for the vertical and horizontal lengths of
the sub-screens to those of the main screen when the lengths of the main
screen sides are 1.

When the [P in P] button is pressed, the initial sub-screen appears in size 2.

4

Press the button on the remote control to accept the display
position and size for the sub-screen.

If you press the [P in P] button once more, the sub-screen will disappear.

Tip :

• If you change the position of the sub-screen, the sub-screen will appear in the last
position which was set next time the P in P function is used.

• The E-Zoom function can be used at the same time that the P in P function is being used.

• If the audio input connector for the ma in screen and the sub-screen have already been
set using the Audio Input command in the Audio menu, you can use the Effect buttons
to switch between the sound for the two screens.
Effect [1] button: Main screen audio
Effect [2] button: Sub-screen audio

• If the P in P function is used while the keystone correction amount is near the limit
value, the keystone correction amount may change.

Size 1
Approx. 1/3.2 Approx. 1/2.8

Size 2

Approx. 1/2.5

Size 3

Approx. 1/2.3

Size 4 Size 5

Approx. 1/2.1

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Using the Projector Menu Functions

The setting 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.
Refer to “Using the Menus” (P.75) for details on using the menus.

List of Functions

• The fu nctions in t he Video menu cannot be adjusted while no video signal is

being input.

• The functions which appear in the Video menu will change depending on the

type of i nput sourc e being used for the video signal. Functi ons which are not
av ailable in the Video menu for a particular input source cannot be adjusted.

Video menu

Main menu Sub-menu

Analog-RGB Digital-RGB

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Computer (Analog-RGB, Digital-RGB)

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Video Position (Analog-RGB only)

Moves the image display position vertically and
horizontally.

• Press the button and make the adjustment using the
display position adjustment screen which appears.

Depends
on
connection

Tracking (Analog-RGB only )

Adjusts computer im ag es whe n vertical stripes app ear in
the images.

Depends
on
connection

Sync. (Analog-RGB only)

Adjusts computer images whe n fl ic ker ing, fuzziness or
interference appear in the images.

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

, sharpness or keystone settings

are adjusted.

• You can obtain the be st r es ults if you adjust the
tracking first and then adjust the synchronization.

0

Brightness Adjusts the image brightne ss. Median

value (0)

Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the
images.

• If Auto is selected, automatic gain adjustment is
carried out at periodical intervals.

Auto

Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness. Median

value (0)

Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image color. The settings

can be saved separately for each type of sour ce
(computer or video sourc e). You can select from six
different quality settings depending on the surroundings.

•sRGB

: Images confo rm to the sRGB standar d.*

• Normal : For presentatio n in br ight rooms where

brightness is emphasized.

• Meeting : Images are modulated using their original

tints, with no color en h an cement.

• Presentation: For presentations in dark rooms.

• Theater : Movie images ar e optimized using na tur al

tints.

• Amus em ent: Produced modula ted images with natural

tints. Ideal for games.

Normal

Resolution (Analog-RGB only)

Select Auto or Manual.

• If Auto is selected, automatic setup is ca rried out.

• If Manual is selected, you can select the image
resolution for adjustment from a list.

Auto

Preset (Analog-RGB only )

Saves the current input resoluti on to the pr e se t list.

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

be set to 6500K.

V ideo Reset Resets all adjustment value s fo r the Video menu

functions to their de fault se ttings.

• Press the button to display the confirmation screen,

and select Yes.

•Select Reset All to retur n all menu settings to their

default settings. (P.74)

-

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

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Video (RGB-Video, YCbCr, YPbPr, S-Video, Video)

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Video Position Moves the image dis pla y position vertically and

horizontally.

• Press the button and make the adjustment using the
display position adjustment screen which appears.

Depends
on
connection

Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Median

val ue (0)

Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the
images.

Median
val ue (0)

Color (Not available for RGB-Video)

Adjusts the colo r inte nsity for the images.

Median
val ue (0)

Tint (Not available for RGB-V ideo)

Adjust the image tint.
Adjustment is only possible for NTSC signals.

Median
val ue (0)

Sharpness Ad just s the image sharpness. Median

val ue (0)

RGB-Video Component (YCbCr, YPbPr)

S-Video,Video

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

be set to 6500K.

Video Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image color. The settings

can be saved separately for each type of source
(computer or video source ). You can select from six
different quality settings depending on the
surroundings.

•sRGB

: Images confor m to the sRGB standard.*

• Normal : For presentation in bright rooms where
brightness is emphasized.

• Meeting : Image s ar e modulated using their or igi n a l
tints, with no color enhan cement.

• Presentation: For presen ta tions in dark rooms.

• Theater : Movie images are optimized using natural
tints. The black & white extens ion
function operates to empha size the
gradation differences (color den sit ies)
when projecting imag es in dark or light
environments, in order to make the images
easier to see.

• Amusement: Produced modulated images with natural
tints. Ideal for games.

Theater

Video Signal Sets the video signal format.

• Press the button, and choose the setting from the

video signal format sele c tion sub-menu which
appears.

• When set to Auto, the vid eo signal format is set

automatically, but if projecting signals in P AL (60 Hz)
format, the setting needs to be made manually.

Auto

Noise
Reduction

Turns the Noise Reduction function on and off.
When set to ON, noise is reduc ed.

Ignored when a menu or help screen is being displayed,
even when set to ON. The setting becomes effective
from the point where the men u or he lp sc reen is clo s ed .

ON

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Video menu

functions to their de fault se ttings.

• Press the button to display the confirmation

screen, and select Yes.

•Select Reset All to retur n all menu settings to their

default settings. (P.74)

-

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

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Audio menu

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Audio Audio Input Sets the audio input port from Audio 1, Audio 2 or USB

to match the current video source.

Depends on

connection
Volume Adjusts the volume. 15
Treble Adjusts the treble setting. Median

val ue (0)
Bass Adjusts the bass se tting. Median

val ue (0)
Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Audio menu

functions to their default settings.

• Press the button to display the confirmation

screen, and select Yes.

• Select Reset All to return all menu settings to th eir

default settings . (P.74)

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Effect menu

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Effect Pointer/Stamp Sets the three types of pointer ico n which ap pe ar whe n

the [1] button on the rem o te control is pressed from the
eight available types, and sets the dis p la y r atio.

• Press the button, and choose the setting from the

Pointer/Stamp sub-menu which appears.

• The pointer and stamp function can be used by
pressing the [1] button on the remo te con tr ol. ( P.58)

→

→

Spotlight Sets the size of the spotlight which appears when the [2]

button on the remote control is pressed.

• Press the button, and choose the setting from the
Spotlight sub-menu which appears.
This selects the sequ ence of sizes f or the spotlight
which appear each time the [2] button is pr e sse d.

• The spotlight function can be used by pressing the [2]
button on the remote control. (P.58)

Size:
Medium →
Large →
Small

Bar Sets the colo r, direction and thickness of the bar whi ch

appears when the [3] button on the remote control is
pressed.

• Press the button, and choose the setting from the
Bar sub-menu which appe a rs.

• The bar function can be used by pressing the [3]
button on the remote control. ( P.58)

→

→

Pointer Speed Selects the pointer speed.

L: Slow, M: Medium, H: Fast

M

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Effect menu

functions to their de fault se ttings.

• Press the button to display the confirmation
screen, and select Yes.

•Select Reset All to retur n all menu settings to their
default settings. (P.74)

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Setting menu

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Setting V-Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images.

• When keystone correction is carried out, the
projected image wil l be co me s mal ler.

• If using both hori zo nta l and vertic a l keystone
correction, first make the vertical corr ection and
then make the horizontal corr e ct ion in that order.

• The keystone corr ecti on se ttings are memorized, so
that if you change the position or angle of the
projector, you may need to readjust the keystone
correction settings.

• If the images become uneven in appearance after
keystone correction is carried out, decrease the
Sharpness setting.

• If you carry out both hor iz ontal and vertical
keystone correction, the corre ction range will
become smaller than it would be if only one type of
correction was carried out.

Median
val ue ( 0)

H-Keystone Corrects horizontal keystone distortion in images.

• When keystone correction is carried out, the image
becomes small e r.

• If using both hori zo nta l and vertic a l keystone
correction, first make the vertical corr ection and
then make the horizontal corr e ct ion in that order.

• The keystone corr ecti on se ttings are memorized, so
that if you change the position or angle of the
projector, you may need to readjust the keystone
correction settings.

• If the images become uneven in appearance after
keystone correction is carried out, decrease the
Sharpness setting.

• If you carry out both hor iz ontal and vertical
keystone correction, the corre ction range will
become smaller than it would be if only one type of
correction was carried out.

Median
val ue ( 0)

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Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Setting P in P Sets the input sour ce fo r th e sub-screen of the Picture

in Picture function to e ither Composite Video or
S-Video.

• The Picture in Picture func tion can be used by
pressing the [P in P] button. (P.60)

Composite

No-Signal
Msg.

Sets the message status and background color at times
such as when no video signal is being input.

• T o change the user's logo, you need to record and set
your own logo. (P.98)

Blue

Prompt Sets whether the source prompt for the input image is

displayed on the screen or not.

ON

A/V Mute Sets the screen status w h e n the [ A /V Mute] button is

pressed.

• T o change the user's logo, you need to record and set
your own logo.

Black

Comp1 Input Sets the video signal for Computer 1 input. Digital-RGB/

Analog-RGB

Comp2/
YCbCr Input

Sets the video signal for Comput e r 2 inp ut. Analog-RGB

Sleep Mode Sets the energy s avi ng operatio n when no video si gnal

is being input.

• When set to ON, projection stops automatically and
the projector changes to sleep mode if no operations
are carried out for 30 minutes while the "No-Signal."
message is being displayed. (The operation indicator
lights orange.)

• Projection starts again when the [Power] button is
pressed.

ON

Reset Returns the adjustment values for the Setting menu t o

their default settings.

• Press the button to display the confirmation
screen, and select Yes.

•Select Reset All to retur n all menu settings to their
default settings.

-

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User's Logo menu

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

User's Logo Execute Records a user's logo. (P.98)

• Press the button and follow the procedure
appearing on the screen.

EPSON
logo

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Advanced menu

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Advanced Language Sets the language fo r mes sage displ ay s.

• Press the button and select the lan gua ge from
the selection menu that appears.

English

Startup Screen Sets whether the start up sc r een is displayed or not.

• To change the use r's logo, you need to record and
set your own logo.

ON

Color Adjus tm e n t Adjusts the color tempera tu r e

and intensity of

each RGB color in the image.
Color Temp.: Sets the color temperature.

• Press the button and set the col o r
temperature in the Color Adjustme nt sub-menu.

RGB: Sets the color intensity for each RGB (red/
green/blue) color in the image.

• Press the button, select R (red), G (gre en) or B
(blue) in the Color Adjustment sub-menu, and
make the required set ti n g for each co lo r.

• Y ou can adjust the colors while viewing the results
on the screen.

(This item cannot be se le ct e d if sRGB has been
selected as the Color Mode setting in the Video
menu.)

Color Temp :
Depends on
connection

Rear Proj. U se whe n pr oje c ting images from behind a

translucent screen.
When set to ON, the projected images are

horizontally reversed.

OFF

Ceiling Use when installing the projector to a ceiling.

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

OFF

COM Port Sets the communication ports for switching between

RS-232C connections and USB co nne c tions.

RS-232C

Reset Resets all adjustme n t values for the Advanced

menu functions to their default settings.

• Press the button to displa y the
confirmation screen, and sele ct Yes.

• Select Reset All to return all menu settings to
their default settings.

-

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•The About menu shows the setting details for the current video source.

•The Lamp setting appears as 0H for 0 – 10 hours, after that, it appears in

units of 1 hour.

Computer (Digital-RGB, Analog-RGB, RGB-Video, YCbCr, YPbPr)

About menu

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

About La mp Disp la y s the cumulative lamp operating time .

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

0H

Reset Lamp
Timer

Initializes the la mp operating time. W hen this
command is selected, the cumulative lamp operating
time is reset to the initial default value.

-

Video Source Displays the input source whic h is currently being

projected.
Input Signal Displays the input signal se ttings.
Frequency Displays the horizontal scanning frequency.
SYNC Polarity Displays the sync hr onization polarity. ­SYNC Mode Displays the synchroniz at ion attributes. ­Resolution Disp la ys the input resolution. ­Refresh Rate

Displays the refresh rate. -

Computer

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Video (S-Video, Video)

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

About Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.

• When the lamp warning pe r iod is reache d, the
display characters a ppe ar in red.

0H

Reset Lamp
Timer

Initializes the lamp operating tim e . W hen this
command is selected, the cumulative lamp operating
time is reset to the initial default value.

-

Video Source Displays the input sou r ce whic h is c u rr ent ly be ing

projected.

Video Signal Displays the video signal format. Auto

Reset All menu

Main menu Sub-menu Function

Default

setting

Reset All Exec u te Resets all items in all setting menus to the ir de fault

settings.

• Press the button to displa y the
confirmation screen, and sele ct Yes.

• Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only
the settings fo r the items in each sub-m enu.

• The User's Logo, Lamp and Language settings
will not return to their default settings.

-

Video

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Using the Menus

The menus can be operated using either the remote control or the projector's
control panel.

Procedure

1

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

The Main menu will be displayed.

2

Select a menu item.

If using the control panel, press the
[Sync +] or [Sync -] button.
If using the remote control, press the top
or bottom of the button.

3

Confirm the selection.

Press the button to confirm the
selection of a menu item.
The selected sub-menu will then be
displayed.

4

Select a sub-menu item.

If using the control panel, press the
[Sync +] or [Sync -] button.
If using the remote control, press the top
or bottom of the button.

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

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

S-Video

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Menu Esc

Computer/YCbCr

Video

Auto

Source

Projector

Remote control

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5

Select a setting value.

If using the control panel, press the
[Tracking -] or [Tracking +] button.
If using the remote control, press the left
or right e dge of the butt on.

Tip :

• Sub-menu items which cause another sub-menu to be displayed when they are selected
have (Enter) after th em. If you select such menu items and press the button,
you can then 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.62)

6

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.

7

Close the menu.

Press the [Menu] button.

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Appendices

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

Troubleshooting.................................................................78

• Using the Help........................................................... ........................... 78

• When Having Some Trouble...............................................................80

• When the Indicators Provide No Help.............................................. 83

Maintenance.......................................................................91

• Cleaning................................................................................................91

• Cleaning the Projector Case..............................................................................91

• Cleaning the Lens.............................................................................................91

• Cleaning the Air Filter......................................................................................92

• Replacing Consumables...................................................................... 93

• Lamp Replacement Period................................................................................93

• Replacing the Lamp.................. ..................................................... ...................94

• Resetting the Lamp Operating Time.................................................................96

• Replacing the Air Filter ................................................................................ ....97

Saving a User's Logo........................................................98

Optional Accessories......................................................100

Glossary...........................................................................101

List of ESC/VP21 Commands.........................................103

• Command List.................................................................................... 103

• Communication protocol ...................................................................104

• USB Connection Setup......................................................................104

• Cable layouts................. .....................................................................105

• Serial connection.............................................................................................105

• USB connection..............................................................................................105

List of Supported Monitor Displays...............................106

Specifications..................................................................107

Appearance......................................................................109

Index.................................................................................110

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Troubleshooting

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

Using the Help

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.

Procedure

1

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

The Help menu will be displayed.

2

Select a menu item.

If using the control panel, the [Sync +]
and [Sync -] buttons function as the up
and down keys.
If using the remote control, press the top
or bottom of the button.

3

Confirm the selection.

Press the button to confirm the
selection of a menu item.
You can press the [Esc] button to return to
the previous menu.

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

S-Video

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Power

Menu Esc

Help

Computer/YCbCr

Video

Projector

Remote control

Esc

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector

Remote control

Esc

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Sync-

Menu Esc

Keystone

Shift

Auto

Projector

Remote control

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4

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.

Tip :

If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "When Having
Some Trouble" (P.80) or "When the Indicat ors Provide No Help" (P.83).

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When Having Some Trouble

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

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

: lit : flashing : o ff

Indicator status

Projector

status

Problem and remedy

Reference

page

Internal problem Stop using the projector, disconnect the

power cord from the electrical outlet, and
contact your dealer or the nearest address
provided at “International Warranty
Conditions” in Safety Instructions/World-
Wide Warranty Terms incl uded in the
package.

Fan problem/
Sensor
problem

Stop using the projector, disconnect the
power cord from the electrical outlet, and
contact your dealer or the nearest address
provided at “International Warranty
Conditions” in Safety Instructions/World-
Wide Warranty Terms incl uded in the
package.

Lamp problem Replace the lamp with a new one .

When replacing the lam p, check t hat th e lamp
and the la mp cover are securely installed. If
the lamp or lamp cover is not securely
installed, the projector power will not turn on.

P.94

Temperature indicator

Lamp indicator

Operation indic ator

red red red

red red

red red

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Lamp operating
error

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.
When turning off the projector, wait 2
minutes. After about 2 minutes, the cooling
fan will stop. When the cooling fan stops,
disconnect the power plug and then re-insert
it. When the power cord is plugged back in,
the projector will return to its previous state,
so press the [Power] button on either the
remote control or the projector's control panel
to turn it back on. If the lamp operating error
happens again when the power is turned back
on, remove the lamp and check if the lamp is
broken. If it is not broken, reinstall it. If it is
broken, replace it. Then press the [Power]
button on either the remote control or the
projector's control panel.If the indicators still
show a problem, stop using the projector,
disconnect the power cord from the electrical
outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest
address provided at “International W arranty
Conditions” in

Safety Instructions/World-

Wide Warranty Terms

included in the package.

High
temperature
inside projector
(overheating)

The lamp wi ll turn off automatically and
projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes
without operating the proje c tor. After 5
minutes have elapsed, the projector’s cooling
fan will stop. Once the cooling fan has
stopped, unplug the power cord and then plug
it back in again.
If the projector ov erheats, c heck the follo wing
two points.

• Is the setting-up location well ventilated?
Check that the air inlet and air outle t a re
clear, and that the projec tor is not
positioned against a wall.

• Is the air filter bloc ked with d ust?
If the air filter is dirty, it should be cleaned.

When the power cord is plugged back in, the
projector will r et u r n to its previous state, so
press the [Power] button on either the remote
control or the projector's control panel to turn
it back on. If the projector co ntinues to
overheat even after the abo ve points have
been checked, or if the indica tor s show a
problem when the power is turned back on,
stop using the projector, disconnect the power
cord from the electrical outlet, and contact
your dealer or t h e n earest address prov ided at
“International W arranty Conditions” in Safety
Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
include d in the packag e.

P.18
P.92

Indicator status

Projector

status

Problem and remedy

Reference

page

red red

red red

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Tip :

• If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing
normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" on the following page.

• If an indicator is showing a status which does not appe ar in the previous tables,
contact your de aler or the nearest addre s s provide d at “International Warranty
Conditions” in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms included in the
package.

High-speed
cooling in
progress

(This is not an abnormality, but 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 inlet and
exhaust ven ts are clear.

• Clean the air filter.

P.18
P.92

Lamp will soon
need to be
replaced.

Have a new replacement lamp ready.
The lamp service life can become shorter than
normal as a result of the usage conditions,
and so the lamp s houl d be r ep laced as so on as
possible.

* The appearance of the operation indicator

at this time will vary depending on the sta­tus of the projector.

P.94

Standby
condition

(No abnormality)
Projection starts when the [Power] button is
pressed.

P.37

Warm-up in
progress

(No abnormality)
W ait for a short while. The indicator will stop
flashing and light with a green color.

P.37

Projecting in
progress

(No abnormality) P. 37

Cool-down in
progress

(No abnormality)

• Wait for a short while.
The cool-down

(lamp cooling operation)
period lasts for about 2 minutes. The actual
time will vary depending on the external air
temperature.

• The [Power] button will not operate during
the cool-down period. When cool-down is
complete, the indicat or will st op fla shing
and light orange. You can then use the
[Power] button.

P.39

Indicator status

Projector

status

Problem and remedy

Reference

page

red orange

orange

orange

green

green

orange

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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 (Nothing at all appears)

• No images appear

• Poor image quality

• Only part of the image is

displayed
(Large/small)

• Images appear dark

(P.83, 84)
(P.85, 86)
(P.87)

(P.87)

• The image colors are not
right

• No sound can be heard

• The remote control does not

work

• The power does not turn off

(P.88)

(P.89)
(P.90)

(P.90)

• Is the lens cover still attached?

(P.36)

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

After the power is turned off (during cool-down), the
[Power] button will not work. Wait until cool-down

has

finished. You can th en use the [Power] button. (P.39)

• 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 video signal is bein g input. The o peration
indicator lights orange at this time.
Setting - Sleep Mode (P.70)

• Have you pressed the [Power] button?

(P.3 7)

• Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly?

Video - Brightness (P.63)

• Is A/V Mute mode active?

(P.5 2)

• Is the projected image completely black?

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

• Is a video signal being input?

If No-Signal Msg. in the Setting menu has been set to
OFF, no messages will be displayed. Set it to Black or
Blue for messages to be displayed. If a message is

displayed, refer to the item indicated. (P.70)

• Try resetting all of the current settin gs.

Reset All - Execute (P.74)

No images appear

84

No images appear (Messages do appear)

• Check the mode which corresponds to the frequency
of the image signals being outp ut from the com pute r.

Refer to the documentation provided with your computer
for details on changing the resolution and frequency of the
image signals bei ng output from the computer. (P.106)

• Does the input signal match the connected source?

Use the Comp1 Input or Comp2/YCbCr Input command
in the Setting menu to select the signal format that matches
the connected so urce.
For Comp1: Digital-RGB,Analog-RGB,RGB-Video
For Comp2: Analog-RGB,RGB-Video,YCbCr,YPbPr
(P.70)

• Are the cables connected correctly?

(P.19 – 33)

• Has the correct video input port been selected?

Press the [Computer/YCbCr] or [Video] button on the
projector's control panel or the [Comp1], [Comp2/YCbCr],
[Video] or [S-Video] button on the remote control to
change the image source. (P.38)

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

(P.37)

• If a laptop computer or a c ompute r wit h a LCD screen
has been connec ted to the projec tor , it is nece ssary to
output the video sign als to t he proje ctor r ather tha n to
the screen.

Normally vid e o signals are outpu t 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 outpu t 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.38)

"Not Supported" is
displayed.

"No-Signal." is displayed.

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85

Poor image quality

• Has the focus been adjusted correctly?

(P.46)

• Has the front adjustab le f oot been adj usted so tha t the
image angle is too big?

If the image angle is to o big, the image will be o ut of foc u s
vertically. (P.42)

• Is the projector at the correct distance?

The recommended distance from the projector to the screen
is within 0.9 – 12.4 m (3.0 – 40.7 ft.). Set up the projector
so that the projection distance is within this range. (P.18)

• Is the projector beam perpendicular to the screen?

(P.42)

• Is the lens dirty?

(P.91)

• Has condensation formed on the lens?

If the projector is suddenly t aken from a cold environment
to a warm environment, condensation may form on the
lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy. If this
happens, turn off the power and wait for the condensation
to disappear.

• Have the synchronization

, tracking and display

position been adjusted correctly?

Press the [Auto] button to adjust these settings. You can
also use the menus to make the adjustment.
(P.46), Video (P.63)

• Are the image signal format settings correct?

Use the Video Signa l command in the Video menu to
select the video signal format. The projector may not be
able to automatically identify some types of video signal
that are i np u t. (P.66)

• Does the input signal match the connected source?

Use the Comp1 Input or Comp2/YCbCr Input command
in the Setting menu to select the signal format that matches
the connected source.
For Comp1: Digital-RGB,Analog-RGB,RGB-Video
For Comp2: Analog-RGB,RGB-Video,YCbCr,YPbPr
(P.70)

• The image is fuzzy

• Part of the image is

out of focus

• The whole image is
out of focus

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• Are the cables connected correctly?

(P.19 – P.33)

• Has the correct resolution been selected?

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.106)

• Have the synchronization

, tracking and display

position been adjusted correctly?

Press the [Auto] button to adjust these settings. You can
also use the menus t o make the adjustment. (P.46, 63)

• Is an extension cable being used?

If an extension cable is used, electrical interference may
increase. Use the accessory cables provided, or connect a
signal amplifier and see if this helps.

• Are the image signal format settings correct?

Use the Video Signal command in the Video menu to
select the video signal format. The projector may not be
able to automatically identify some types of video signal
that are input. (P.66)

• Does the input signal match the connected source?

Use the Comp1 Input or Comp2/YCbCr Input command
in the Setting menu to select the signal format that matches
the connected so urce.
For Comp1: Digital-RGB,Analog-RGB,RGB-Video
For Comp2: Analog-RGB,RGB-Video,YCbCr,YPbPr
(P.70)

• Image is distorted

• Image contains

interference

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Only part of the image is displayed (Large/small)

Images appear dark

• The [Resize] setting may not be selected correctly.

Press the [Resize] button. (P.41, 55)

• Has the Position setting been adjusted correctly?

Use the Position command in the Video menu to adjust.
(P.63)

• Has the correct resolution been selected?

Set the computer so that the si gnals that are output are
compatible with this projector. Refer to the documentation
provided with your computer for details on changing the
settings. ( P.106)

• Change the resolution for the laptop computer or
computer with a LCD screen.

Change the resolution so that the image is displayed in the
whole of the projection area, or set the video signal to
external output only. (P.38)

• Has the computer been set for dual display?

If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties
of the computer's Control P ane l, the proje c tor will onl y
project about half of the image on the comput er 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 monitor for further details.

• Is the lamp due for replacement?

If the lamp indicator is flashing orange, it means that the
lamp will soon be due for replacement. When the lamp is
nearly due for replacement, the image will become darker,
and so the lamp should be replaced with a new one. (P.93)

• Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly?

Video - Brightness (P.63)

• Has the image contrast

been adjusted correctly?

Video - Contrast (P.63)

Only part of the image is
displayed

Small

88

The image colors are not right

• Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly?

Video - Brightne s s (P.63)

• Are the cables connected correctly?

(P.19 – P.33)

• Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly?

Video - Co ntrast (P.63)

• Has the color been adjusted correctly?

Video - Color Mode (P.63)

• Have the color intensity and tint been adjusted
correctly?

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

Video - Color

(P.65)

Video - Tint (P.65)

• Is the lamp due for replacement?

If the lamp indicator is flashing orange, it means that the
lamp will soon be due for replacement. When the lamp is
nearly due for replacement, the image will become darker,
and so the lamp should be replaced with a new one. (P.93 )

• Does the input signal match the connected source?

Use the Comp1 Input or Comp2/YCbCr Input command
in the Setting menu to select the signal format that matches
the connected so urce.
If the signal format is set to "YCbCr" or "YPbPr" when a
computer is connected, the projected images will appear
purplish.
If the signal format is set to "Analog-RGB" when a
component video source is connected, the projected images
will appear greenish.
(P.70)

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No sound can be heard

• Is the audio source connected correctly?

(P.24)

• Has the correct audio input port been selected?

Use the Audio Input command in the Audio menu to set
the port for audio signal input. (P.67)

• Is sound being output from the audio source?

Check the volume for the audio source.

• Has the volume been adjusted to the minimum
setting?

(P.49)

• Has the A/V Mute function been turned on?

The projector may be in A/V Mute mode. Press the [A/V
Mute] button on th e pro jecto r’s control panel or the remote
control to cancel the A/V Mute sub-menu command. (P.52)

• Is sound being output to external speakers?

If a stereo mini jack is connected to the Audio Out port, no
sound will be output from the projector's built-in speaker.
(P.34)

• Have the correc t USB audi o set ting s for this projector
been made at the computer?

If using a USB cable t o output sound from the computer,
you need to select USB audio for the projector in the audio
properties for the computer.

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The remote control does not work

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

• Is the R/C switch on the remote control set to the ON
position?

(P.14)

• Is the remote control being pointed in the right
direction?

The operating angle for the remote con trol is
approximately ±30° horizontally and approx i m ately ±15°
vertically.

• Is the remote control too far from the projector?

The operating distance for the remote control is
approximately 10 m (30 f t.). (P. 14)

• Is the remote control being pointed at the projector
when a remote control receiver has been connected?

• Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent
lamps shining onto the remote control receiver?

• Are there batteries in the remote control?

(P.13)

• Are the batteries dead?

• Have the batteries been inserted correctly?

(P.13)

• If the mouse function does not work after connecting
a PS/2 mouse, you will need to restart the computer.

• The operation indicator remains or ang e .

This projector is d esigned so that the operation indicator
remains lit even when after the power has been turned off.
The operation indicator will switch off when the power
cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

• Cooling fan does not stop.

After the [Po wer] b utto n on eit her th e remote control o r the
projecto r's control panel is pressed to t urn off the power,
the cool-down

period starts.
After this, the operation indicator changes to a steady
orange, and yo u can then disconnect the power cord from
the electrical out le t.

* The cool-d o w n per iod l asts f or a bou t 2 m inute s. T he ac tual

time will vary depending on the external air temperature.

Power

A/V Mute

Freeze

E-Zoom

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

Auto

Preset

Volume

P in P

S-Video

Resize

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

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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 Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty
Terms for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.

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.

Caution :

Do not use volatile s ubstances such as wax, alcohol or thinner to clean th e projector
case. These can cause the ca se to warp and make the coating finish pee l o ff.

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

Caution :

Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks, as it can easily
become damaged.

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If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, it can cause ov erheating and damage
the projector.
Stand up the projector in order to prevent dust getting inside the projector, and
then use a vacuum cleaner to clean away the dust from the air filter.

Tip :

• If the air filter is difficult to cle an or if it is broken , it sho ul d b e replaced. Contac t y our
dealer for a spare air filter.

• Replacement lamps are provided with a spare air filter. The air filter should also be
replaced when the lamp is replaced.

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Replacing Consumables

This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filter.

It is time to replace the lamp when:

• The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen for 30 seconds
when projection starts.

• The lamp indicator flashes orange or lights red.

• The projected image gets darker or star ts to deteriorate.

Tip :

• In order to maintain the brightness and quality of the projected images, replace the

lamp as soon as possible after the warning message appears.

• The replac eme nt warning mess ag e is set to appea r after 14 00 hour s of lamp us e in order

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 gre ater. When the
lamp replac em ent message appear s, replace the lamp with a new one as so on as
possib le, even i f i t is still work i n g.

• The warning message appears after 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.

• When the lamp replacement warnin g me ssage appears, the user’s logo will not appear

even if the start-up screen setting is ON.

• Contact your dea ler for a spare lamp.

Lamp Replacement Per iod

A message will be displayed.

Lamp indicator flashes orange or lights red

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Caution :

If the lamp stops working a nd needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp
may break when handled.
If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should
always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal.

Furthermore, you should stand t o the side of the projector, not underneath it.

Procedure

1

Turn off the projector power, wait
for the c ool-down

period to end,
and then disconnect the power
cord.

The cool-down period lasts for about 2
minutes. The actual time will vary
depending on the external air temperature.

2

Wait until the lamp has cooled
down, and then remove the lamp
cover.

It takes approximat e ly 30 min ute s for the
lamp to cool down by itself.
Use the screwdriver that is provided with
the replacement lamp to slide the lamp
cover opening switch so that the lamp
cover lifts up. Hold the raised section of
the lamp cover and then slide it forward to
remove it from th e project or.

3

Loosen the two lamp fixing screws.

Use the screwdriver that is supplied with
the replacement lamp to loosen the two
lamp fixing screws that are securing the
lamp to the projector.

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4

Take out the lamp.

Hold the lamp by the two recesses on the
side to lift it up and out from the projector.

5

Install the new lamp.

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

6

Install the lamp cover.

Insert the two cover tabs into the projector ,
and then press the other side of the lamp
cover until it clicks into place.

Tip :

• Install the lamp secu rely . If th e lamp cover i s removed, the l amp turns off automatically

as a safety pre caution. Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp
cover is not installed correctly.

• Replacement lamps are provided with a spare air filter. The air filter should also be

replaced when the lamp is replaced.

• Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations.

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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 warning message to be displayed. Therefore, the counter needs to
be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a ne w one. You can do this using
the projector menu.

Procedure

1

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

The Main menu will be displayed.

2

Select Reset Lamp Timer from the
About menu and then press the
button.

3

Select Yes and then press the
button.

The lamp operating time will then be
reset.

Tip :

Do not r e set t he la mp o perating time excep t a fte r the la mp h as be en replaced, oth erwi se
the lamp replacement period will not be indicated correctly.

Resetting the Lamp Operating Time

Esc

Menu

Comp1

Source

Video

S-Video

Comp2/YCbCr

Help

Sync+

Tracking - Tracking +

Menu Esc

Computer/YCbCr

Video

Auto

Source

Projector

Remote control

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Procedure

1

Turn off the projector power, wait
for the cool-down

period to end,
and then disconnect the power
cord.

The cool-down period lasts for about 2
minutes. The actual time will vary
depending on the external air temperature.

2

Put your finger into the recess in
the air filter hook, and lift up the air
filter to remove it.

In order to prevent any dust on the air
filter from getting into the projector, be
sure to stand up the projector so that the
handle is at the top.

3

Install the new air filter.

First insert the tabs, and then press down
on the opposite side until it clicks into
place.

Tip :

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

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Saving a User's Logo

You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo.

Procedure

1

Project the image that you would like to use as a user's logo,
and then press the [Menu] button on the projector’s control
panel or the remote control.

2

Select the User's Logo menu, and
then press the button

.

Tip :

If keystone correction has been carried out, it will
be canceled when the User's Logo menu is selected.

3

Select Yes in the sub-menu, and
then press the button.

4

The image to be recorded and a
selection marquee box will be
displayed. Move the marquee box to
select the part of the image to use.

Tilt the button on the remote control
to select the part of the image to use as the
user’s logo, and then press the button.

Tip :

If the video sign al being input is a YCbC r or YPbPr signal, th e selection marquee box
can only be moved around the middle of the image.