Epson EMP-81, EMP-61 User Manual

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User’s Guide

Notations Used in This User’s Guide

CAUTION

TIP

PROCEDURE

[ (Name) ]

" (Menu Name) "

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

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

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

Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Click the underlined word or words to display the corresponding entry in the "Glossary" section of the "Appendices". sp.94

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

Indicates the name of the buttons on the control panel or the remote control. And also port names. Example: [Esc] button, [Audio1] port

Indicates configuration menu items. Example: "Image"-"Brightness"

When "unit" or "projector" appears in the te xt of thi s User’ s Guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.

Features of the Projector

Colour mode function

Presentation

Blackboard

Living Room

Brightness Control

The following six preset colour modes are provided so that you can easily obtain the optimum images simply by selecting the image quality. In addition, if projecting onto blackboards rather than projection screens in places such as schools, you can select the "Blackboard" setting to allow images to be projected in their natural tints.

sp.43, p.51, p.53

• Dynamic • Presentation • Theatre

• Living Room • sRGBg • Blackboard

The brightness of the lamp can be set to one of two settings. Fine and clear images can be obtained even in a bright room like a conference room and a classroom. If projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen and the images are too bright, change the setting to "Low". Merit of "Low"

• Reduction in power consumption of approximately 20%

• Reduction in operating noise of approximately 17%

• Approximately 1.5 times longer lamp life

sp.59

Automatic keystone correction function

The vertical angle of the projector is detected, so that any vertical keystone distortion in the projected images can be automatically corrected. sp.37

Features of the Projector

Easy to Operate

The accessory remote control can be used to carry out operations such as pausing projection (Freeze function sp.47), zooming in on important parts of images (E-Zoom function sp.48) and pointing out important parts of images using a pointer icon (Pointer function sp.49).

In addition, the remote control can be used to mov e the pointer around on the computer screen during projection (see "Wireless Mouse Function"

sp.20).

Passw ord protect function assists administration and theft prevention

Password protection function allows you to limit using and changing the settings of the projector. This means that the projector cannot be used if it is taken without authorisation, and thus serves as a theft-prevention feature.

sp.27

[XXXXXXX] XXXX XXX XXXXX.

#XXXX XX XXX "XXXX XXXX" XXX XX.

[0-9]:XXXX

Notations Used in This User’s Guide .....................................1

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

Before Using the Projector

Part Names and Functions.....................................................7

Front/Top .................................................................................... 7

Control Panel .............................................................................. 8

Rear............................................................................................. 9

Base........................................................................................... 10

Remote Control......................................................................... 11

Before Using the Remote Control ........................................12

Inserting the Batteries ............................................................... 12

Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range........13

Installation............................................................................15

Setting Up the Projector............................................................ 15

Screen Size and Projection Distance......................................... 16

Connecting to a Computer ...................................................18

Eligible Computers ................................................................... 18

Projecting Images from the Computer...................................... 19

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer

(Wireless Mouse Function) ..................................................... 20

Connecting to an External Monitor........................................... 22

Connecting to a Video Source..............................................23

Projecting Composite Video Images ........................................ 23

Projecting S-Video Images ....................................................... 24

Projecting Component Video Images....................................... 24

Projecting RGB Video Images.................................................. 25

Playing Sound from Video Equipment..................................26

Preventing theft (Password Protect).....................................27

When Password Protect is enabled ........................................... 27

Setting Password Protect........................................................... 28

Basic Operations

Turning the Projector On......................................................31

Connecting the Power Cable.....................................................31

Turning the Power On and Projecting Images ..........................32

Turning the Projector Off......................................................34

Adjusting the Screen Image.................................................36

Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function)..............................36

Focusing the Screen Image .......................................................36

Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone

Correction Function .................................................................37

Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion................................39

Adjusting the Image Quality.................................................40

Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images ..............40

Selecting the Projection Quality

(Colour Mode Selection)..........................................................43

Adjusting the Volume...........................................................44

Advanced Operations

Functions for Enhancing Projection .....................................46

A/V Mute...................................................................................46

Freeze........................................................................................47

Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment

(Changing the Aspect Ratio)....................................................47

E-Zoom......................................................................................48

Pointer function.........................................................................49

Using the Configuration Menu Functions.............................50

List of Functions........................................................................51

Using the Configuration Menus................................................66

Contents

Troubleshooting

Using the Help......................................................................69

Problems Solving .................................................................71

Reading the Indicators .............................................................. 71

When the Indicators Provide No Help...................................... 74

Appendices

Maintenance.........................................................................84

Cleaning.................................................................................... 84

Replacing Consumables............................................................ 85

Saving a User's Logo ...........................................................90

Optional Accessories and Consumables..............................93

Glossary...............................................................................94

List of ESC/VP21 Commands ..............................................96

Command List........................................................................... 96

Communication Protocol .......................................................... 96

Cable Layouts ........................................................................... 97

USB Connection Setup ............................................................. 98

List of Supported Monitor Displays.......................................99

Specifications.....................................................................100

Appearance........................................................................102

Index...................................................................................103

Before Using the Projector

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

Part Names and Functions................................... 7

•Front/Top ...............................................................................7

•Control Panel.........................................................................8

•Rear........................................................................................9

•Base.......................................................................................10

•Remote Control...................................................... ...... .......11

Before Using the Remote Control ..................... 12

•Inserting the Batteries ........................................................12

•Using the Remote Control and Remote

Operating Range .................................................................13

•Using the Remote Control......................................................... 13

•Remote Operating Range........................................................... 14

Installation........................................................... 15

•Setting Up the Projector.....................................................15

•Screen Size and Projection Distance..................................16

•EMP-821.................................................................................... 16

•EMP-81/61................................................................................. 16

•Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer

(Wireless Mouse Function)................................................ 20

•Connecting to an External Monitor.................................. 22

Connecting to a Video Source...........................23

•Projecting Composite Video Images................................. 23

•Projecting S-Video Images................................................. 24

•Projecting Component Video Images ............................... 24

•Projecting RGB Video Images........................................... 25

Playing Sound from Video Equipment..............26

Preventing theft (Password Protect)..................27

•When Password Protect is enabled................................... 27

•When "Power ON Protect" is enabled (ON) ..............................27

•When "User’s Logo Protect" is enabled (ON)............................28

•Setting Password Protect ................................................... 28

Connecting to a Computer................................. 18

•Eligible Computers .............................................................18

•Projecting Images from the Computer..............................19

•If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port (Example) ..... 19

Part Names and Functions

••••

Control panel

p.8

••••

Zoom ring

p.36

Adjusts the image size.

••••

Remote control light-receiving area

p.13

Receives signals from the remot e control.

••••

Power indicator

p.71

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

••••

Front adjustable foot

p.38

Extend and retract to adjust th e projection angle when the projector is placed on a surface such as a shelf.

••••

Lens cover

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

••••

Focus ring

p.36

Adjusts the ima ge focus.

••••

Handle

Hold this handle when lifting and transporting the projector.

••••

Foot adjust lever

p.38

Pull out the foot lever to extend and r etrac t the front foot.

••••

Lamp indicator

p.71

Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the projection lamp.

••••

Air exhaust vent

••••

Temperature indicator

p.71

Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the internal temperature of the projector.

Lamp cover

p.86

Open this cover when repla cing t he lamp inside the projector.

Front/Top

Part Names and Functions

••••

[Power] button

p.32, p.34

Turns the projector power on and off.

••••

[Help] button

p.69

Each time this button is pressed, it displays and hides the online help menu that can a ssist you if you have a problem.

••••

[Menu] button

p.66

Displays and hides the configuration menu.

••••

[Esc] button

p.21

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

••••

[Source Search] button

p.33

The next input source is searched for automatically in the following order and the image input from the connected equipment is projected each time this button is pressed.

[Computer1/Component Video1] port [Computer2/Component Video2] port

[S-Video] port

[Video] port

••••

[Enter] button

p.40, p.66, p.69

Automatically adjusts analogue RGB images from computers and RGB video images to the optimum images. If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed, it accepts the current selection and moves on to the nextlowest level.

••••

[] [] button

p.38, p.66, p.69

Press to correct keystone distortion. If a configuration menu or he lp screen is displayed, it selects menu items and setting values.

••••

[ ] [ ] button

p.44, p.69

Press to adjust the sound volume. If a configuration menu or help scree n is displayed, it selects menu items and setting values.

Control Panel

Part Names and Functions

••••

Remote control light-receiving area

p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

••••

Power inlet

p.31

Connects to the power cable.

••••

[Computer1/Component Video1] port

••••

[Computer2/Component Video2] port

p.19, p.24, p.25

Input analogue RGB video signals from a comp uter and RGB video signals a nd component video

signals from other video sources.

••••

[Video] port

p.23

Inputs composite video

g signals t o the

projector from other video sources.

••••

[S-Video] port

p.24

Inputs S-Video

g signals to the projector

from other video sources.

••••

[USB] port

p.20, p.97

Connects the projector to a computer via the

USB

g cable when using the wireless mouse

function.

Computer images cannot be projected by the projector by using the USB cable to connect the computer.

••••

Security lock ( )

p.95

••••

[Monitor Out] port

p.22

Outputs the projected computer' s an alogue RGB signals or RGB video signals to an external monitor from the source that is connected to the [Computer1/Component Video1] port. This feature is not available for video equipment signals.

••••

[Control (RS-232C)] port

p.97

Connects the projector to a computer using an RS232C cable. This port is for control use and should not normally be used.

••••

Speaker

••••

[Audio Out] port

This outputs the audio signa ls from the currently-selected input source to external speakers.

••••

[Audio] port

p.26

This is used to input audio signals from the equipment that is connected to the [Video] port.

••••

[Audio] port

p.26

This is used to input audio signals from the equipment that is connected to the [S-Video] port.

••••

[Audio1] port

p.26

This is used to input audio signals from the equipment that is connected to the [Computer1/ Component Video1] port.

••••

[Audio2] port

p.26

This is used to input audio signals from the equipment that is connected to the [Computer2/ Component Video2] port.

••••

Air intake vent

p.84

Clean the air intake vent periodically.

••••

Rear adjustable foot

••••

Rear adjustable foot

Rear

Part Names and Functions

••••

Air filter (air intake vent)

p.84, p.89

This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in. It should be cleaned and replaced periodically.

••••

Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points)

p.15, p.93

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

••••

Air intake vent

p.84

Clean the air intake vent periodically.

••••

Front adjustable foot

p.38

••••

Lens cover string attaching stay

Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

••••

Foot adjust lever

p.38

Base

Part Names and Functions

••••

[Video] button

p.33

••••

[S-Video] button

p.33

••••

Numeric buttons

p.27

••••

Remote control light-emitting area

p.13

••••

[A/V Mute] button

p.46

••••

[E-Zoom] button ( ) ( )

p.48

••••

[Enter] button

p.21, p.66, p.69

••••

[Esc] button

p.21

••••

[Auto] button

p.40

••••

[Menu] button

p.66

••••

[Power] button

p.32, p.34

••••

[Color Mode] button

p.43

••••

[ ] buttons

p.21, p.66, p.69

••••

[Freeze] button

p.47

••••

[Page down] [Page up] buttons

p.20

••••

[Computer1] button

p.33

••••

[Computer2] button

p.33

••••

[Resize] button

p.47

••••

[Pointer] button

p.49

••••

[Search] button

p.33

••••

[Help] button

p.69

••••

[Volume] buttons

p.44

••••

[Num] button

p.27

Remote Control

If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear.

Before Using the Remote Control

CAUTION

Be sure to read the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms before handling the batteries.

Catch

TIP

If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat. Have two spare AAA-size alkali batteries ready to use when required.

Inserting the Batteries

The batteries are not alrea dy inserted i nto the re mote control at the time the projector is purchased. You will need to insert the batteries that are provided with the projector before the remote control can be used.

PROCEDURE

Remove the battery cover.

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

Insert the batteries.

Check the positions of the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery holder to ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way.

Replace the battery cover.

Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.

Before Using the Remote Control

Remote control light-receiving area (front)

Remote control light-receiving area (back)

Remote control light-emitting area

Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range

Using the Remote Control

The remote control is used in the following way.

PROCEDURE

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

TIP

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

•If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are getting flat. If this happens, replace the batteries with new ones. sp.12

•If any of the buttons on the remote control are pressed down for more than 30 seconds, the remote control stops to send signals (remote control's sleep mode) . The purpose of this is to prevent the batteries from being consumed due to something being placed on top of the remote control. When the button is released, normal remote control operation will resume.

Before Using the Remote Control

Remote control light-receiving area

Remote control light-emitting area

Approx. 30º Approx. 30º Approx. 30º

Operating angle (horizontal)

Operating distance approx. 6 m (20 ft.)

Approx. 30º

Approx. 15º Approx. 15º

Approx. 15º

Operating angle (vertical)

When suspended from the ceiling

Operating distance approx. 6 m (20 ft.)

Approx. 15º

Operating d istance approx. 6 m (20 ft.)

Operating distance approx. 6 m (20 ft.)

Remote Operating Range

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

Operating distance Operating angle

Approx. 6 m (20 ft.)

Approx. ±30º horizontally

Approx. ±15º vertically

Installation

• Front projection (Front projection)

• Rear projection us ing a translucent screen (Rear projection)

• Front/ceiling projection (Front/Ceiling projection)

• Rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen (Rear/Ceiling projection)

Setting Up the Projector

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

CAUTION

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

* A special method of installation is required for suspending the projector

from the ceiling. Please contact your supplier if you would like to use this installation method. The optional ceiling mount is required when installing the projector on the ceiling. sp.93

TIP

When using ceiling projection or projection using a translucent screen, set the "Projection" command in the "Extended" menu to match the installation method. sp.62

Installation

Screen Size and Projection Distance

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

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

EMP-821

Recommended distance

Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (ft.) Units: cm (in.)

4:3 Screen size

30"

40"

50"

60"

80"

100"

200"

300"

61 × 46

(24.0 × 18.1)

81 × 61

(31.9 × 24.0)

100 × 76

(39.4 × 30.0)

120 × 90

(47.2 × 35.4)

160 × 120

(63.0 × 47.2)

200 × 150

(78.7 × 59.1)

410 × 300

(161.4 × 118.1)

610 × 460

(240.2 × 181.1)

86–1473 cm (2.8–48.3 ft.)

Projection distance

Shortest

(wide)

86 (2.8)–142 (4.7) 4 (1.6)

117 (3.8)–192 (6.3) 6 (2.2)

147 (4.8)–241 (5.9) 7 (2.7)

178 (5.8)–290 (9.5) 8 (3.3)

239 (7.8)–389 (12.8) 11 (4.4)

300 (9.8)–487 (16.0) 14 (5.5)

604 (19.8)–980 (32.2

909 (29.8)–1473 (48.3

Longest

–

(tele)

) 28 (10.9)

) 42 (16.4)

Distance from

centre of lens

to bottom edge

of screen

EMP-81/61

Recommended distance

Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (ft.) Units: cm (in.)

4:3 Screen size

30"

40"

50"

60"

80"

100"

200"

300"

61 × 46

(24.0 × 18.1)

81 × 61

(31.9 × 24.0)

100 × 76

(39.4 × 30.0)

120 × 90

(47.2 × 35.4)

160 × 120

(63.0 × 47.2)

200 × 150

(78.7 × 59.1)

410 × 300

(161.4 × 118.1)

610 × 460

(240.2 × 181.1)

87–1094 cm (2.9–35.9 ft.)

Projection distance

Shortest

(wide)

87 (2.9)–104 (3.4) 4 (1.6)

117 (3.8)–141 (4.6) 6 (2.2)

148 (4.9)–177 (5.8) 7 (2.7)

179 (5.9)–214 (7.0) 8 (3.3)

240 (7.9)–287 (9.4) 11 (4.4)

301 (9.9)–361 (11.8) 14 (5.5)

608 (19.9)–728 (23.9

915 (30.0)–1094 (35.9

Longest

–

(tele)

) 28 (10.9)

) 42 (16.4)

Distance from

centre of lens

to bottom edge

of screen

Installation

Screen

90º

Centre of lens

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

between the projector and the wall.

TIP

•The lens allows a zoom ratio of up to the following ratio. EMP-821 :Approx. × 1.6 EMP-81/61 :Approx. × 1.2 The projected images can be enlarged up to the following ratio. EMP-821 :Approx. × 1.6 EMP-81/61 :Approx. × 1.2

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

Connecting to a Computer

CAUTION

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

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

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

•Do not bind the power cable and the connecting cable together. If the power cable and the connecting cable are bound together, image interference or errors in operation may result.

Eligible Computers

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

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

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

• Condition 2: The displ ay resolution a nd fr eq ue ncy o f t he com p ute r must be listed in the "List of Supported Monitor Displays". s"Appendices: List of Supported Monit or Displays" p.99.

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

TIP

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

•If the computer and projector are too far away from each other for the accessory computer cable to reach, use the optional VGA-HD15 PC cable. s"Appendices: Optional Accessories" p.93

Connecting to a Computer

Computer cable

(accessory)

To monitor port

To [Computer1/Component Video1] or [Computer2/Component Video2] port (blue)

Projecting Images from the Computer

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

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

Use the accessory computer cable to make the connection.

TIP

•The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals. Some computer signals may be reproduced with different colours from the original images. If this happens, set the input source to "Computer1" or "Computer2". sp.55

•If more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time, you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected. sp.33

Connecting to a Computer

USB cable

(accessory)

To [USB] port

To USB port

TIP

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

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

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

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

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

USBg cable to connect the USB port of the computer to the [USB] port at

the rear of the projector.

Computer Mouse used Applicable cable

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

Macintosh (OS 8.6–9.2/10.0–10.3)

USB mouse USB cable (accessory)

* When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, the [P age do wn] and

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

Connecting to a Computer

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 while the following functions are being used.

· While a configuration menu is being displayed

· While a help menu is being displayed

· While the E-Zoom function is being used

· While a user's logo is being captured

· Pointer function

· While adjusting sound volume

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

Moving the mouse pointer

If you tilt t he [ ] button on t he remote control, the mouse pointer wi ll move in the direction of tilt.

Right click

Press the [Esc] button.

Left click

Press the [Enter] button. If you press t he [ Enter] but ton twic e in rapid succession, it has the effect of a double-click.

Drag and drop

If you tilt the [ ] button while keeping the [Enter] button pressed down, you can carry out drag operations. Press the [Enter] button at the desired location to drop the item being dragged.

Connecting to a Computer

Cable provided with monitor

To [Monitor Out] port (black)

Monitor port

TIP

•Video images cannot be output to an external monitor.

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

Connecting to an Exte rnal Monitor

Analogue RGB images and RGB video images from a computer that are being input to the [Computer1/Component Video1] port can be viewed on an external computer monitor at the same time the y a re being projected by the projector, so that the images can be checked at times such as when giving presentations. If the images being projected are from a source that is connected to the [Computer2/Component Video2] port, these images cannot be output t o an external monitor. Connect the external monitor using the cable that is provided with the monitor.

Connecting to a Video Source

To video output port (yellow)

To [Video] port (yellow)

A/V cable

(commercially-available)

To audio output port sp.26

To [Audio] port Connect the cable using the audio adapter that is supplied with the projector.

sp.26

TIP

If more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time, you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected. sp.33

CAUTION

When connecting the projector to video equipments, take the following precautions.

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

•Do not bind the power cable and the connecting cable together. If the power cable and the connecting cable are bound together, image interference or errors in operation may result.

Projecting Composite Videog Images

Use a commercially- available A/V cable to make the connection.

Connecting to a Video Source

S-Video cable

(commercially-available)

To [S-Video] port

To S-Video output port

TIP

If more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time, you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected. sp.33

Component video cable

(optional)

To component video output port

To [Computer1/Component Video1] or [Computer2/Component Video2] port (blue)

Use to connect the projector to a commercially available component video cable (RCA × 3, male).

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•The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals. Some video signals may be reproduced with different colours from the original images. If this happens, set the input source to "Component Video1" or "Component Video2". sp.57

•If more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time, you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected. sp.33

Projecting S-Video Images

Use a commercially-available S-Videog cable to make the connections.

Projecting Componen t Vid e o I m ages

Use the optional component videog cable to make the connection. "Appendices: Optional Accessories" sp.93

Connecting to a Video Source

To RGB output port

Computer cable

(accessory)

To [Computer1/Component Video1] or [Computer2/Component Video2] port (blue)

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•If more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time, you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected. sp.33

Projecting RGB Video Images

Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections.

Playing Sound from Video Equipment

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•You can adjust the volume after projection has started. sp.44

•If using a commercially-available 2RCA (L/R)/stereo mini-jack audio cable, use one that is marked as "No resistance".

To audio output port

To [Audio1] port

Stereo mini jack audio cable

(commercially-available)

To audio output port

To [Audio] port

Audio adapter

(accessory)

The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 5 W. You can output sound from connected video equipment (such as a computer or video deck) through the projector's built-in speaker if the video equipment has an audio output port. The [Audio] port to use is the port that is in the same box as the port being used to input the video signals. sp.9

Select the audio cable that is used for this connection from the following, depending on the shape of the other equipment's port.

• If connecting to a stereo mini jack (such as the audio output port of a computer): Use a commercially-available stereo mini jack audio cable to make the connection.

• If connecting to an RCA pin jack ×2 (red/white) (such as the audio output port of video equipment): Use the audio adapter that is supplied with the projector and a commercially-available A/V cable to make the connection.

If the image signals are being input to the [Computer1/Component Video1] port

If the video signals are being input to the [Video] port

A/V cable

(commercially-available)

Preventing theft (Password Protect)

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Numeric buttons

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•If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession, the message "The projector’s operation will be locked." will be displayed for approximately five minutes, and then the projector will switch to standby mode. If this happens, disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet and then reinsert it and turn the projector's power back on. A window requesting you to enter the password will be displayed, so enter the correct password. If you happen to forget the password, make a note of the "Request Code: xxxxx" number that appears in the Password screen and contact the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.

•If you repeat the above operations ten times res ulting in an incorrect password being entered thirty times, the following message will be displayed and the projector will not accept password entries any more. "The projector’s operation will be locked. Contact the nearest address provided in the "International W arranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World Wide Warranty Terms booklet."

When the Password Protect function is activa ted, people who do not know the password cannot use the projector to project images when the power is turned on. Furthermore, the user's logo that is displayed on the background of the screen cannot be changed. This is effective against theft.

When Password Protect is enabled

When "Power ON Protect" is enabled (ON)

When the power is turned on, the password entry screen is displayed. If a window asking you to enter a password is displayed, press the [Num] button to switch the buttons shown in the box in the illustration below to numeric keypad mode.

While holding down the [Num] button, press the numeric keypad buttons to enter the password. If the password is entered correctly, projection will then start.

Preventing theft (Password Protect)

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•If Password Protect has already been enabled, the "Password" screen will be displayed. If the password has been entered correctly, the "Password Protect" menu will be displayed. s"When Password Protect is enabled" p.27

•If Password Protect is set to "ON", attach the accessory Password Protect sticker to your preferred position on the projector as a theftprevention measure.

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The portion of the length of time set that has already been used can be checked using the "Timer-elapsed" command.

When "User’s Logo Protect" is enabled (ON)

If an attempt is made to carry out any of the following user logo operations, a message is displayed and the setting cannot be changed. To change the setting, set "User’s Logo Protect" to "OFF" first. sp.29

• Capturing a user's logo

• When the " Extended" - "Display" - "Background Color" menu setting is changed from "Logo" to "Black" or "Blue", or changed from "Black" or "Blue" to "Logo".

• When the "Extended" - "Display" - "Startup Screen" menu setting ("ON" or "OFF") is changed.

Setting Password Protect

Use the following procedure to set Password Protect.

PROCEDURE

Hold down the [Freeze] button for approximately 5 seconds.

The "Password Protect" menu will be displayed. This can also be displayed by pressing the [Menu] button while holding down the [ ] button continuously for about 5 seconds.

Turn "Power ON Protect" on.

(1) Select "Power ON Protect", and then press the [Enter]

button. (2) Select "ON", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. In the following "Timer" setting, you can set the time that the projector can be used without needing to enter a password. If setting the time, continue on to the next step. If not setting the time, continue on to step 5.

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

Preventing theft (Password Protect)

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If the setting time is set to "0", projection will not be possible when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet and then reconnected, unless you first enter the password.

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•When the time period has elapsed and the password is entered, projection will start again, the "Timer-elapsed" setting will be reset to "0" and the countdown will start again.

•Make a note of the password so that you do not forget it and keep it in a safe place.

•If you lose the remote control, you will not be able to enter the password. Keep the remote control in a safe place at all times.

Enter the setting time as a number of up to 4 digits.

While holding down the [Num] button, use the numeric keypad buttons to enter the setting time within the range of 0 to 9999 hours and then press the [Enter] button. If you make a mistake entering the time, press the [Esc] button and re-enter the time. A message will appear after this. When you have finished using the "Password Protect" menu, the countdown for the elapsed time will start.

Turn "User’s Logo Protect" on.

(1) Selct "User’s Logo Protect", and then press the [Enter]

button. (2) Select "ON", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button.

Enter a 4-digit password.

While holding down the [Num] button, use the numeric keypad buttons to enter a 4-digit number. The number entered will be displayed as "* * * *". Once four digits have been entered, the confirmation screen will be displayed.

Re-enter the password that you entered in step 8.

The message "The new password is stored." will be displayed. If you enter the password incorrectly, a message will be displayed prompting you to re-enter the password.

Once the setting is complete, press the [Menu] button.

To set a password, select "Password" and then press the [Enter] button.

The message "Change the password?" will be displayed, so select "Yes" and then press the [Enter] button.

The default setting for the password is "0000", but you should change this to your own desired password. If you select "No", the screen shown at step 1 will be displayed again.

Basic Operations

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

Turning the Projector On.................................... 31

•Connecting the Power Cable.......................... ....... ...... .......3 1

•Turning the Power On and Projecting Images.................32

Turning the Projector Off.................................... 34

Adjusting the Screen Image .............................. 36

•Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function)......... ...... .......36

•Focusing the Screen Image.................................................36

•Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone

Correction Function............................................................37

•Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion........................39

Adjusting the Image Quality...............................40

•Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images....40

•Automatic Setup.........................................................................40

•Adjusting the Tracking...............................................................41

•Adjusting the Sync .....................................................................42

•Selecting the Projection Quality

(Colour Mode Selection) .................................................... 43

Adjusting the Volume..........................................44

Turning the Projector On

CAUTION

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

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When the "Extended" - "Operation" - "Direct Po wer ON" menu item is set to "ON", a confirmation buzzer sounds and the projector's power turns on as soon as the power plug is inserted into the electrical outlet, and projection then starts. sp.62

The power for the equipment that is connected to the projector should be turned on beforehand.

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Lit orange

Turn on the power to start projecting images.

Connecting the P ower Cable

Connect the accessory power cable to the projector.

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

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

The Power indicator will light orange.

PROCEDURE

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

Connect the computer or other video source to the projector.

Remove the lens cover.

Hold the lens cover by the knob in the middle of the cover and remove it.

p.18, p.23

Turning the Projector On

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The Password Protect setting may cause the password entry screen to be displayed each time the power is turned on. If this happens, enter the password. sp.27

Lit orange

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Changes from flashing to lit green

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•If the Power indicator is flashing green, operation of the [Power] buttons is disabled.

•Depending on the settings, the message "No Signal." may appear. s"Extended" - "Display" - "Message" p.61

•If the "Setting" - "Operation Lock" menu setting is set to "ON", none of the buttons on the projector's control panel will work except for the [Power] button. sp.59 Use the remote control buttons at such times.

Turning the Power On and Projecting Images

PROCEDURE

Check that the Power indicator has stopped flashing and is lit orange.

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

A beep will sound to indicate that the projector is starting up. The Power indicator starts to flash green as the projector warms up, and an image begins to appear.

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.

Turning the Projector On

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•If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be projected without needing to press any of the buttons on the remote control or the projector's control panel.

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

•If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After starting projection, check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally. The following table sho ws 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 into the screen. You should avoid leaving the same image displayed for long periods.

If more than one external device is connected to the projector, use the remote control or projector control panel buttons to select the image source to be projected while referring to the following table.

The input source can also be searched for automatically by pressing the [Source Searc h] button. Images from the connected equipment will be projected in turn.

* The signal name that has been set for the "Computer1 Input" and

Port

Computer1/ Component Video1

Computer2/ Component Video2

S-Video S-Video S-Video Video Video Video

"Computer2 Input" in the "Signal" menu will be displayed.

Remote control button selected

Computer1

Computer2

Display at top-right of screen

Computer1 (Auto)* Computer1* Component Video1*

Computer2 (Auto)* Computer2* Component Video2*

NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh

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

Set mirror setting or

display detection.

Turning the Projector Off

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CAUTION

If the message "The projector is over heating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter." appears on the screen, press the [Enter] button on either the projector's control panel or on the remote control to turn the power the air filters.

sp.84

Stops flashing and lights orange

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

PROCEDURE

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

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

Press the [Power] button.

The following confirmation message will appear.

If you do not want to turn the power off, press an y button except the [Power], [Page down], [Page up] and [Num] 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.)

Press the [Power] button once more.

The lamp will switch off. The Power indicator will flash orange and cool-down The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds. When the cool-down is complete, a "pip-pip" confirmation buzzer will sound, and the Power indicator will change to light orange.

g will start.

Turning the Projector Off

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•If the Power indicator is flashing orange, operation of the [Power] buttons is disabled. Wait until the indicator lights continuously.

•If "Standby Mode" in the configuration menu is set to "Network ON", fans will continue operating. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

CAUTION

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

Lens cover

If not using the projector for a long period, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

Attach the lens cover.

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

Adjusting the Screen Image

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The E-Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image. sp.48

Turn to "W" (wide) to enlarge the images.

Zoom ring

Turn to "T" (tele) to reduce the images.

Focus ring

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•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. sp.77, p.84

•If the distance from the lens to the screen is not within the recommended distance, it is impossible to bring the lens into focus.

If you have trouble obtaining the correct focus, check the projection distance.

p.16

These functions correct and adjust the projected images so that optimum images can be obtained.

Adjusting the Image Siz e (Zoom Function)

The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. sp.16 The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up.

PROCEDURE

Adjust by turning the zoom ring.

The maximum zoom ratio of the EMP-821 is × 1.6, and that of the EMP-81/61 is × 1.2.

Focusing th e Screen Image

PROCEDURE

Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus.

If keystone correction or Sharpness settings have been made, it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly.

If you would like to enlarge the image further, move the projector further away from the screen. sp.16

Adjusting the Screen Image

Seen from the side

Seen from above

Centre of lens

CAUTION

Do not tilt the projector at more than the maximum angle. Doing so may cause the projector to fall down or fall off a desk and may result in injury.

Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone Correction Function

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

If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. You can adjust the upward projection angle of the projector to a maximum of 12° and the downward projection angle to a maximum of 4° by extending and retracting the front adjustable foot and rear adjustable feet.

Adjusting the Screen Image

Foot adjust lever (Front)

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If the projector is tilted vertically or hor izontally, turn the bases of the rear adjustable feet to make fine adjustments to the height of the projector . When the projector is tilted horizontally , the correction may not be carried out correctly. sp.38

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•Automatic keystone correction is not carried out when the "Projection" command in the "Extended" menu is set to "Front".

•If you would like to make further fine adjustments after automatic keystone correction has been carried out, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel. sp.39

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

•If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease the sharpness setti ng . sp.51, p.53

•If automatic keystone correction is not required, set "Auto Keystone" in the "Setting" menu to "OFF". sp.59

PROCEDURE

While pulling the foot adjust lever at the front of the projector, lift up the front of the projector to extend the front adjustable foot.

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

To retract the front adjustable foot, gently push down on the projector while pulling the foot adjust lever.

When the projector is tilted vertically, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image. However, the projector is equipped with an automatic keystone correction function that can automatically correct this keystone distortion as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15º *. Automatic keystone correction is carried out approximately one second after the projector is tilted vertically while the power is on.

* This value applies when the zoom ring is turned to the maximum "T"

setting. If the zoom ring is turned to the "W" setting, the available angle of tilt for automatic adjustment will be less.

Rear adjustable foot

Extend Retract

Adjusting the Screen Image

Projector Projector

If the bottom of the image is elongated

If the top of the

image is elongated

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

•If the text part of the image is blurred after keystone correction is carried out, decrease the sharpness setting. sp.51, p.53

•Keystone correction can also be carried out using the configuration menu. sp.59

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

Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion

The projector is provided with an automatic keystone correction function which detects the vertical angle of the projector and carries out keystone correction automatically. If you would like to make further fine adjustments to the results of automatic keystone correction, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons.

PROCEDURE

Adjusting the Image Quality

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•If "Auto Setup" in the "Signal" menu is set to "OFF" (the default setting for this item is "ON"), automatic setup is not carried out. In this case, press the [Auto] button on the remote control or the [Enter] button on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment while computer or RGB video images are being projected.

When you press the [Auto] button, the screen will turn to solid black colour for a moment and then return to a previous image. The auto adjustment is still in progress even after returning to the previous image. Wait about 3 seconds before pressing any other buttons.

•If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control while any of the following functions are in use, the function in use will be cancelled and then the adjustment will be carried out.

· E-Zoom function · Configuration menu display

· Freeze function · Help menu display If you press the [Enter] button on the projector's control panel while any of the following functions are in use, the function in use will be cancelled and then the adjustment will be carried out.

· E-Zoom function

· Freeze function

•Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of computer or RGB video signals being output. In such cases, use the configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking and sync settings manually. sp.41, p.42

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

Adjusting Comp ut er Im ages and RGB Video Images

Automatic Setup

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

Trackingg, Position and Sync (synchronisation)g.

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Adjusting the Image Quality

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

Adjusting the Tracking

If vertical stripes appear in the projected computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the Trackingg manually using the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control or the projector's control panel, and then select "Tracking" from the "Signal" configuration menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus". sp.66

Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to adjust the tracking value until the vertical stripes disappear from the images.

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

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

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•If you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking

g first, 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 adjustment first.

•Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness,

contrast

g, sharpness and keystone correction settings are adjusted.

Adjusting the Sync

If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the Sync (synchronisation)g manually using the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control or the projector's control panel, and then select " the "

Signal

" configuration menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus". sp.66

Sync.

Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to adjust the synchronisation value until the flickering, fuzziness or interference disappears from the images.

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

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

Adjusting the Image Quality

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The colour mode can also be set using the "Color Mode" command in the "Image" menu. sp.51, p.53

Selecting the Projection Quality (Colour Mode Selection)

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

Mode Application

Dynamic Brightness is emphasised, so that imag es are fresher and have

greater modulation than in Presentation mode.

Presentation Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for

presentations. Theatre Movie images are optimised using natural tints. Living Room Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for

projecting TV images, etc. in bright rooms.

sRGB

Blackboard Images with natural tints can be obtained when projecting

Images conform to the sRGB colour standard. If the connected

source has a sRGB mode, set both the projector and the

connected signal source to sRGB.

onto a blackboard (green).

PROCEDURE

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

Dynamic Presentation Theatre

Living RoomsRGBBlackboard

The current setting appears in the top-right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed.

The default setting for the colour mode is as follows. When computer or RGB video images are being input: "Presentation" When other images are being input: "Dynamic"

Adjusting the Volume

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•If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when the volume is being adjusted, it indicates that the limit for volume adjustment has been reached.

•Volume adjustments are stored separately for each input source.

•The volume can also be adjusted using the configuration menu.

sp.59

The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows.

PROCEDURE

Press the [Volume] buttons on the remote control or the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to adjust the volume.

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

Advanced Operations

This chapter describes functions for enhanci ng the projection of images, and how to use the configuration menus.

Functions for Enhancing Projection................. 46

•A/V Mute..............................................................................46

•Freeze ...................................................................................47

•Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment

(Changing the Aspect Ratio) ..............................................47

•E-Zoom.................................................................................48

•Pointer function........ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ...... .......49

Using the Configuration Menu Functions.........50

•List of Functions................................................................. 51

•"Image" Menu ............................................................................51

•"Signal" Menu ............................................................................55

•"Setting" Menu...........................................................................59

•"Extended" Menu .......................................................................61

•"Info" Menu................................................................................64

•"Reset" Menu .............................................................................65

•Using the Configuration Menus........................................ 66

Functions for Enhancing Projection

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Default setting

Solid black Solid blue User's logo

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•The default user's logo is the EPSON logo. To change the user's logo, you need to record your own logo. sp.90

•When the A/V Mute function is being used, the "Brightness Control" setting in the "Setting" menu to will automatically change to "Low". When the A/V mute function is cancelled, the "Brightness Control" setting will return to the original setting.

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

A/V Mute

This function momentarily pauses the image and sound. For example, it can be used when you do not want to show 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.

PROCEDURE

Press the [A/V Mute] button.

The image and sound will then be paused. Projection starts again when the [A/V Mute] button on the remote

control is pressed. You can also continue normal projection by pressing the [Esc] button.

You can use the "Extended" - "Display" - "Background Color" menu setting to select the screen status when video and audio are paused from the following three options. sp.61

Functions for Enhancing Projection

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•Pressing the [Freeze] b utton also clears configuration menu displays and help messages.

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

When images in squeeze

mode are projected at 16:9

When images in Squeeze

mode

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You can also make this setting using the "Resize" command in the "Signal" menu.

Freeze

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

PROCEDURE

Press the [Freeze] button.

The images will then be paused. To cancel the pause, press the [Freeze] button once more.

You can also cancel it by pressing the [Esc] button.

Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment (Changing the Aspect Ratio)

This function changes the aspect ratiog of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when

component videog images, S-Videog or composite videog images are

being projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.

PROCEDURE

The aspect ratio changes each time the [Resize] button is pressed.

Functions for Enhancing Projection

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Cross

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

××××

0.125.

E-Zoom

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

PROCEDURE

Press the [E-Zoom ] button.

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

When the [ ] button is pressed, the image is enlarged with the cross at its centre. When the [ ] button is pressed, the enlarged image is then reduced.

The enlargement ratio will appear on the screen. You can scroll the screen by tilting the [ ] button.

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

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.

Functions for Enhancing Projection

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You can use the "Pointer Shape" command in the "Setting" menu to change the shape of the pointer to one of three different shapes.

sp.59

Remote control

Pointer icon

Pointer function

This function lets you use the remote control to mov e a pointer icon around on the images being projected. This function can be used to emphasise parts of an image that you want to draw attention to. Use the remote control to carry out pointer function operations.

PROCEDURE

Press the [Pointer] button.

The pointer icon will appear in the middle of the projection area.

Tilt the [ ] button to move the pointer icon.

To cancel the Effect function, press the [Pointer] button. The pointer icon will then disappear from the screen.

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Main menu Sub-menu (Image)

The configuration menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other sub-menus. Refer to "Using the Configuration Menus" sp.66 for details on using the menus.

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

List of Functions

"Image" Menu

• None of the settings can be adjusted if no signals are being input.

• The commands displayed in the "Image" menu change depending on the input sinal that is being projected. Menu commands that do not apply to the current input signal cannot be adjusted.

Computer/RGB video

Sub-menu Function Default

Color Mode

Corrects the vividness of the image colour. 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.

•Dynamic : Brightness is emphasised, so that images are fresher and have greater modulation than in Presentation mode.

•Presentation : Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for presentations.

•Theatre : Images are optimised using natural tints. It emphasises colour gradations (differences between light and dark) when projecting images that are very dark or very light and bright, to make such images easier to see.

•Living Room: Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for projecting TV images, etc. in bright rooms.

•sRGB

•Blackboard : Images with natural tints can be obtained

g : Images conform to the sRGB standard.

If set to "sRGB", the Abs. Color Temp. the "Color Adjustment" command in the "Image" menu will be set to 6500K.

when projecting onto a blackboard (green).

g for

Presentation

Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Median value

(0)

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

(0)

Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness. Median value

(0)

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Sub-menu Function Default

Color Adjustment

Adjusts the absolute colour temperature and the intensity of the red, green and blue components for each input source.

Abs. Color Temp.g:

Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish tinges to bluish tinges. If the colour temperature is lower, colours appear reddish and color tones appear softer. If the colour temperature is higher, colours appear bluish and colour tones appear sharper.

Red:

Adjust the intensity of the red components.

Green:

Adjusts the intensity of the green component.

Blue:

Adjusts the intensity of the blue component. (This item cannot be selected if "sRGBg" has been selected as the "Color Mode" setting in the "Image" menu.)

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Ima ge" menu functions

to their default settings.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

•To return all settings such as the "Image" and "Signal" menu settings to their default values, select "Reset All" from the "Reset" menu. sp.65

Abs. Color Temp.: 7500K

Red: Median value (0) Green: Median value (0) Blue: Median value (0)

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Component video S-Video

g/ Composite videog/

Sub-menu Function Default

Color Mode

•Dynamic : Brightness is emphasised, so that images are

fresher and have greater modulation than in Presentation mode.

•Presentation : Brightness is emphasised to produce images

that are ideal for presentations.

•Theatre : Images are optimised using natural tints. It

emphasises colour gradations (differences between light and dark) when projecting images that are very dark or very light and bright, to make such images easier to see.

•Living Room: Brightness is emphasised to produce images

that are ideal for projecting TV images, etc. in bright rooms.

•sRGBg : Images conform to the sRGB standard.

If set to "sRGB", the Abs. Color Temp.g for the "Color Adjustment" command in the "Image" menu will be set to 6500K.

•Blackboard : Images with natural tints can be obtained

when projecting onto a blackboard (green).

Dynamic

Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Median value

(0)

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

(0)

Color Intensity

Tint (Adjustment is only possible when component video or

Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness. Median value

Adjusts the colour intensity for the images. Median value

(0)

Median value NTSC signals are being input.) Adjust the image tint.

(0)

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Sub-menu Function Default

Color Adjustment

Adjusts the absolute colour temperature and the intensity of the red, green and blue components for each input source.

Abs. Color Temp.g:

Red:

Adjust the intensity of the red components.

Green:

Adjusts the intensity of the green component.

Blue:

Adjusts the intensity of the blue component. (This item cannot be selected if "sRGBg" has been selected as the "Color Mode" setting in the "Image" menu.)

Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Ima ge" menu functions

to their default settings.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

•To return all settings such as the "Image" and "Signal" menu settings to their default values, select "Reset All" from the "Reset" menu. sp.65

Abs. Color Temp.: 6500K

Red: Median value (0) Green: Median value (0) Blue: Median value (0)

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

"Signal" Menu

• The "Trackingg", "Sync.g", "Position" and "Resize" settings can not be adjusted if no signals are being input.

• The items displayed in the "Signal" menu change depending on the input signal that is being projected. Menu commands that do not apply to the current input signal cannot be adjusted.

Computer/RGB video

Sub-menu Function Default

Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for

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

Trackingg Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the

images.

Sync.g Adjusts computer images when flickering, fuzziness or

interference appear in the images.

•Flickering and fuzziness may also appear when the brightness, contrastg, sharpness or keystone settings are adjusted.

•You can obtain the best results if you adjust the trackingg first and then adjust the sync.

Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel and then make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears.

Computer1 Input

Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the [Computer1/Component Video1] port. If set to "Auto" the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment. If you select "Auto", and the colours appear unnatural, select "Computer1".

Depends on connection

Auto

Computer2 Input

Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the [Computer2/Component Video2] port. If set to "Auto" the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment. If you select "Auto", and the colours appear unnatural, select "Computer2".

Auto

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Sub-menu Function Default

Reset Reset all adjustment values for the "Signal" menu functions

to their default settings except for "Computer1 Input" and "Computer2 Input".

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

•To return all settings such as the "Image" and "Signal" menu settings to their default values, select "Reset All" from the "Reset" menu. sp.65

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Component video

Composite video

g/ S-Videog

Sub-menu Function Default

Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel and then make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears.

Computer1 Input

Computer2 Input

(Adjustment is only possible when component video signals are being input.) Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the [Computer1/Component Video1] port. If set to "Auto" the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment. If you select "Auto", and the colours appear unnatural, select "Component Video1".

(Adjustment is only possible when component video signals are being input.) Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the [Computer2/Component Video2] port. If set to "Auto" the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment. If you select "Auto", and the colours appear unnatural, select "Component Video2".

Depends on connection

Auto

Video Signal

Resize Sets the aspect ratio for projected images. Depends on

(Adjustment is only possible when composite video/S-V ideo signals are being input.) Sets the video signal format.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel and then make the selection from the video signal format selection menu that appears.

•When set to "Auto", the video signal format is set automatically.

Auto

connection

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Sub-menu Function Default

Reset Returns "Position", "Video Signal" and "Resize" in the

"Signal" menu to their default setting.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

•To return all settings such as the "Image" and "Signal" menu settings to their default values, select "Reset All" from the "Reset" menu. sp.65

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

"Setting" Menu

Sub-menu Function Default

Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images.

•When keystone correction is carried out, the projected

Median value (0)

image will become smaller.

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

Auto Keystone

Sets the function for automatically detecting the projector angle and correcting keystone "ON" or "OFF" when the

projector is tilted vertically. This function is only enabled when the "Projection" command in the "Extended" menu is se t to "Front". If i t is set to something other than "Front", this menu cannot be selected.

Operation Lock

When set to "ON", the operation of all buttons on the projector's control panel except for the [Power] button will

OFF

be disabled.

•When "Operation Lock" is set to "ON", the operation lock function can be cancelled by holding down the [Enter] button on the projector's control panel for approximately 7 seconds.

•If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after exiting the configuration menu.

Pointer Shape

The shape of the pointer icon that appears when you press the [Pointer] button on the remote control can be selected

Pointer 1

from the following three shapes. Pointer 1: Pointer 2: Pointer 3:

Brightness Control

This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings. Select "Low" if the images being projected are too bright

High

such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen. When "Low" is selected, the brightness of the images is reduced, the amount of electricity consumed and noise produced during projection are reduced and the lamp's operating life is extended.

Volu me Adjusts the volume. Median value

(10)

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Sub-menu Function Default

Reset Resets all adjustment v alues for the "S etting" menu func tions

to their default settings.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

•To return all settings such as the "Image" and "Signal" menu settings to their default v al ues, select"R eset All" from the "Reset" menu. sp.65

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

"Extended" Menu

• The "User’s Logo" setting can not be adjusted if no signals are being input.

Sub-menu Function Default

Display This lets you make settings related to the projector's display.

Message:

Message: ON

Sets whether display of the following messages is turned "ON" or "OFF".

• Signal name when the video signal is switched

• Colour mode name when the colour mode is switched

• When no image signals are being input

• When an incompatible signal is input

• When the air filter needs replacing

Background Color:

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

Background Color: Blue

remote control is being pressed or when no image signals are being input to "Black", "Blue" or "Logo".

• To change the user's logo, you need to record your own logo. sp.90

• If the "User’s Logo Protect" function of Passw ord Protect has been set to "ON", the "Logo" setting cannot be changed from "Logo" to "Black" or "Blue", or from "Black" or "Blue" to "Logo". Cancel the Password Protect function before changing these settings. sp.29

Startup Screen:

Sets whether the startup screen is displayed or not.

Startup Screen: ON

To change the user's logo, you need to record your own user's logo. sp.90 This cannot be changed from enabled ("ON") to disabled ("OFF") if the "User’s Logo Protect" function of Password Protect has been set to "ON". Cancel the Password Protect function before changing the setting. sp.29

User’s Logo

Records a user's logo. sp.90

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

•A user's logo cannot be recorded if the "User’s Logo Protect" function of Password Protect has been set to "ON". Cancel the Password Protect function before recording a user's logo. sp.29

EPSON logo

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

Sub-menu Function Default

Projection Sets the projection position for the projector.

• Front : Select when the projector is in front of the

screen.

• Front/Ceiling: Select when the projector is in front of the

screen and suspended from the ceiling.

• Rear : Select when the projector is behind the

screen.

• Rear/Ceiling : Select when the projector is behind the

screen and suspended from the ceiling.

Operation This lets you make settings related to projector operation.

Direct Power ON:

When the projector's power cable is connected, projection starts without needing to press the [Power] button. * When "Direct Power ON" is set to "ON", turn the power

off by pressing the [Power] button, then w ait for the cool-

downg period to finish and then disconnect the power

cable. If the power cable is left connected to the wall outlet when "Direct Power ON" is set to "ON", the projector will turn on if a power outage occurs and then the power is restored.

Sleep Mode:

Sets the energy saving operation when no signal is being input.

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

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

Front

Direct Power ON: OFF

Sleep Mode: OFF

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

* EMP Monitor : Allows you to monit or multiple projectors on

the network and control them all at once using functions such as turning the power on and off and switching input sources.

T o use the EMP Monitor , an adapter and cable for conversion are required. The followings are available products. (As of May, 2004) For details on the products, visit LANTRONIX's website.

Adapters:

UDS100, UDS200 (LANTRONIX)

Cables:

For the UDS100 RS-232C cable (straight, mini D-Sub9pin female/mini D-Sub25pin male) For the UDS200 RS-232C cable (cross, mini D-Sub9pin female/mini D-Sub9pin female)

For the detailed and current information about the software, please visit the following website.

http://www.epson.co.uk/support/download/

Sub-menu Function Default

Standby Mode

Set to "Network ON" to use network monitoring and control functions and the standby monitor out function while the

Network OFF

projector is in standby mode. If you change the setting, the new setting will be enabled after the power is turned off.

•We provide softwares* for network monitoring and controlling projectors.

•When set to "Network ON", the Power indicator will flash orange and then remain orange after disconnecting the power plug and reinserting it into the electrical outlet.

COM Port This can be set to either "RS-232C" or "USB", depending on

RS-232C the port that is being used for communication with a computer. If you change the setting, the new setting will be enabled after the power is turned off.

Language Sets the language for message displays.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel and then make the selection.

English (Varies depending on country of purchase)

Reset Returns "Display" and "Operation" settings in the

"Extended" menu to their default settings. Howev er, if "Background Color" has been set to "Logo" or if "Startup Screen" has been set to "OFF", the settings will not be returned to their defaults if "User’s Logo Protect" is set to "ON". sp.29

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

•To return all settings such as the "Image" and "Signal" menu settings to their default values, select "Reset All" from the "Reset" menu. sp.65

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

"Info" Menu

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

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

Computer/RGB Video/Component video

Composite videog/ S-Video

Sub-menu Function Default

Lamp Hours

Source Displays the input source which is currently being projected. Input

Signal

Resolution Displays the input resolution.

Video Signal

Refresh Rateg

Sync.g

Info

Displays the cumulative lamp operating time for both "High Brightness" and "Low Brightness".

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

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

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

Shows the video signal format. (Not displayed for computer, RGB video or component video images)

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

Informations in this menu may be required in case that you ask for service to your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World Wide Warranty Terms booklet. (Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

"Reset" Menu

Sub-menu Function Default

Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings.

•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

•To reset settings such as "Image" or "Signal", select "Reset" from the respective sub menus.

•The "Computer1 Input", "Computer2 Input", "Video Signal", "User’s Logo", "Lamp Hours" and "Language" settings will not be reset to their defaults. However, if "Background Color" is set to "Logo" or "Startup Screen" is set to "OFF", these settings will not be returned to their defaults when "User’s Logo Protect" is set to "ON".

sp.29

LampHours Reset

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

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

ProjectorRemote control

Using the Configuration Menus

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

PROCEDURE

Press the [Menu] button.

The configuration menu appears.

Select a menu item.

Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control up and down or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to move to the item to be set.

Confirm the selection.

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

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

TIP

Refer to "List of Functions" for details on the functions of each menu item. sp.51

Select a sub-menu item.

Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control up and down or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to move to the sub-item to be set, and then press the [Enter] button.

The items that are displayed in the "Image" menu, "Signal" menu and "Info" menu vary depending on the input source that is being projected.

Change the setting.

•Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to change the setting.

: Current setting value : Currently-selected setting item

•If you press the [Enter] button when at items with a displayed, the setting screen for that item will be displayed. After making the setting, press the [Enter] button to accept the setting. The will change to green.

Close the menu.

Press the [Menu] button.

Troubleshooting

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

Using the Help..................................................... 69

Problems Solving................................................ 71

•Abnormal................................................................................... 71

•Reading the Indicators........................................................71

•Power indicator lights red.......................................................... 71

•Warning...................................................................................... 72

•Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange .................................... 72

•Normal....................................................................................... 73

•Power indicator lights green or orange/

flashes green or orange.............................................................. 73

•When the Indicators Provide No Help..............................74

•Problems relating to images ...................................................... 75

•Problems when projection starts................................................ 81

•Other problems .......................................................................... 82

Using the Help

Projector

Remote control

Projector

Remote control Projector

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

Press the [Help] button.

The help menu will be displayed.

Confirm the selection.

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

Select a menu item.

Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to select an item.

Using the Help

TIP

If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving" sp.71

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

The help menu is cleared when the [Help] button is pressed.

Problems Solving

Lamp indicator

Power indicator

Temp indica tor

Abnormal

Red

Red Red

Power

Red

Power

If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". sp.74

Reading the Indicators

The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.

The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate. If all indicators are switched off, check that the power cable is connected correctly and that power is being supplied normally.

Power indicator lights red

Status Cause Remedy or Status

Internal error Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your

dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.

Fan related error/ Sensor error

Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.

: lit : flashing : off

Problems Solving

Red

Power

Red

Power

Warning

Red

Orange

Power

Status Cause Remedy or Status

: lit : flashing : off

Internal temperature error (overheating)

Lamp timer failure/ Lamp out

The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes. After about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the following two points. After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on.

•Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned against a wall. sp.17

•If the air filters are blocked, clean or replace them. sp.84, p.89

If this does not solve the problem and the projector continues to overheat or the indicators continue to show a problem when the powe r is turned on, stop using the projector , disconnect the powe r cable from the wall outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.

Take out the lamp and check if it is broken. sp.86 If the lamp is not broken, put it back in and then turn the power on. If the lamp still does not turn on, replace it with a new lamp. If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet

If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass. (Projection cannot be carried out until the lamp is replaced.)

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

Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange

Status Cause Remedy or Status

High-speed cooling in progress (This is not an abnormality, but if the temperature rises too high again, projection will stop

automatically.)

•Check that the air filters and air exhaust vent are clear and that they are not up against a surface such as a wall. sp.17

•If the air filters are clogged, clean or replace them. sp.84, p.89

: lit : flashing : off

Problems Solving

Orange

Power

Normal

OrangePower

GreenPower

OrengePower

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 appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.

Status Cause Remedy or Status

: lit : flashing : off

Lamp replacement notification Replace the lamp with a new one. sp.86

If you continue to use the lamp after it has passed the replacement period, the possibility that the lamp may break will increase. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. The Power indicator status will vary depending on the projector status at the time.

Power indicator lights green or orange/flashes green or orange

Status Cause Remedy or Status

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

You can disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet when the status light is in this condition.

Warm-up in progress Warm-up time is approximately 40 seconds. After warm-up is complete, the indicator stops

flashing.

Projection in progress

Cool-down in progress Please wait.

•The cool-downg period lasts about 20 seconds.

•The [Power] button will not operate if it is pressed while cool-down is in progress. When the

cool-down period is finished and the conf i rmation buzzer has sounded and the indicator changes to light orange, repeat the operation.

: lit : flashing : off

Problems Solving

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.

Problems relating to images

No images appear sp.75

Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc.

Can not switch projection to a video source by pressing the [Source Search] button sp.75

Projection stops automati cal ly sp.76 The message "Not Supported." is displayed sp.76 The message "No Signal." is displayed sp.77 Images are fuzzy or out of focus sp.77 Interference or distortion appear in images sp.78

Problems such as interference, distortion or black & white checked patterns appear.

Image is truncated (large) or small sp.79

Only part of the image is displayed.

Image colours are not right sp.80

The whole image appears purplish or greenish, images are black & white, colours appear dull, etc. (Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.)

Problems when projection starts

Power does not turn on sp.81

Appendices

This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector.

Maintenance........................................................ 84

•Cleaning ...............................................................................84

•Cleaning the Projector's Surface................................................ 84

•Cleaning the Lens ...................................................................... 84

•Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent............................. 84

•Replacing Consumables......................................................85

•Lamp Replacement Period......................................................... 85

•Replacing the Lamp................................................................... 86

•Resetting the Lamp Operating Time.......................................... 88

•Replacing the Air Filter ............................................................. 89

Saving a User's Logo ......................................... 90

Optional Accessories and Consumables......... 93

•Optional Accessories ................................................................. 93

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

Glossary .............................................................. 94

List of ESC/VP21 Commands.............................96

•Command List .................................................................... 96

•Communication Protocol................................................... 96

•Cable Layouts ..................................................................... 97

•Serial connection........................................................................97

•USB connection..........................................................................97

•USB Connection Setup....................................................... 98

List of Supported Monitor Displays ..................99

•Computer/RGB Video................................................................99

•Component Video/RGB Video...................................................99

•Composite Video/S-Video..........................................................99

Specifications....................................................100

Appearance........................................................102

Index...................................................................103

Maintenance

CAUTION

Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/W orld-Wide Warranty Terms before cleaning.

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

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

TIP

If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they have been cleaned, they should be replaced. Replace with a new air filter. See "Appendices: Optional Accessories". sp.93

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.

Cleaning the Projector's Surface

Clean the projector's surface 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's surface. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent

If dust collects on the air filter or the air outlet, it can cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise, and this can lead to problems with operation and shortening of the optical engine's service life. It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months. Clean them more often than this if using the projector in particularly dusty environments.

Cleaning the Lens

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

Maintenance

A message will be displayed.

Flashing orange

TIP

•The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following periods of time in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images.

· When used continuously at high brightness: Approx. 1900 hours

· When used continuously at low brightness : Approx. 2900 hours "Brightness Control" sp.59

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

•Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used, the lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message appears. You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed.

•Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.

Replacing Consumables

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

Lamp Replacement Period

It is time to replace the lamp when:

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

• When the Lamp indicator is flashing orange.

• The projected image gets da rker or starts to dete riorate.

Maintenance

CAUTION

•If you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped working, it is possible that the lamp is broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on a ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and be extremely careful when removing the lamp cover.

•Wait un til the lamp has cooled do wn suf ficiently before removing the lamp cover. It takes a further one hour after the cool-down

g period

has finished for the lamp to be cool enough.

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Replacing the Lamp

PROCEDURE

Turn off the projector's power, wait until the cooldown period has ended and a "pip-pip" confirmation buzzer sounds, and then disconnect the power cable.

The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds.

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

It takes approximately one hour for the lamp to cool down by itself after the cool-down period has finished. Loosen the lamp cover fixing screw with the screwdri v er that is supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head screwdriver). Then slide the lamp cover straight forward and lift it to remove.

Loosen the two lamp fixing screws.

Loosen the two lamp fixing screws with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head screwdriver).

Maintenance

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TIP

•Install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, the lamp turns off automatically as a safety precaution. Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly.

•The lamp contains mercury. Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations.

Take out the lamp.

Hold the lamp as shown in the illustration below and lift it up and out of the projector. If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass.

Install the new lamp.

Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits the place correctly and once it is fully inserted, tighten the two screws.

Install the lamp cover.

Slide the lamp cover and tighten the cover fixing screws.

Maintenance

TIP

Do not reset the lamp operating time except after the lamp has been replaced, otherwise the lamp replacement period will not be indicated correctly.

Remote Control

Projector

Resetting the Lamp Operating Time

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

PROCEDURE

Connect the power cable, turn on the projector's power, and then press the [Menu] button.

The configuration menu will be displayed.

Select "Lamp-Hours Reset" from the "Reset" menu and then press the [Enter] button.

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

The lamp operating time will then be reset.

Maintenance

Recess

TIP

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

Air filter frame: Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Air filter: Polyurethane foam

Replacing the Air Filter

If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they have been cleaned, they should be replaced. The air filter can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling.

PROCEDURE

Turn off the projector's power, wait until the cool-

down

buzzer sounds, and then disconnect the power cable.

The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds.

Remove the air filter.

period has ended and a "pip-pip" confirmation

Install the new air filter.

Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in until they click into place.

Put your finger into the recess of the air filter and slide it forward to remove it.

Saving a User's Logo

TIP

When a user's logo is recorded, the previous user's logo will be erased.

Projector

Remote Control

TIP

•If the "User’s Logo Protect" function of "Passw ord Protect" is set to "ON", a message is displayed and the user's logo can not be recorded. To record a user's logo, set "User’s Logo Protect" to "OFF" first. sp.29

•If keystone correction or E-Zoom have been carried out, they will be cancelled when the "User’s Logo" menu is selected.

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

PROCEDURE

Project the image that you would like to use as a user's logo, and then press the [Menu] button.

Select "User’s Logo" from the "Extended" menu, and then press the [Enter] button.

Saving a User's Logo

TIP

When you press the [Enter] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel, the image signal will be displayed at their original resolution, so if a signal with a resolution that is different from the panel resolution of the projector is projected, or if a video image is being projected, the display size will change.

TIP

User's logos can be saved at up to 480

××××

360 dots in size.

Select "Yes" in the sub-menu, then press the [Enter] button.

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

Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to select the area of the image to use as the user's logo, and then press the [Enter] button.

Saving a User's Logo

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TIP

•Saving the user's logo may take a few moments (about 15 seconds). Do not use the projector or any other sources which are connected to the projector while the user's logo is being saved, otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation.

•Once a user's logo has been saved, the logo setting cannot be returned to the factory default.

Select "Yes" at the confirmation screen, and then press the [Enter] button.

Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screen, and then press the [Enter] button.

Select "Yes" at the confirmation screen, and then press the [Enter] button.

The image will then be saved. Once the image has been saved, the message "Completed." will be displayed.

Optional Accessories and Consumables

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

projector from the ceiling. Please contact your dealer if you would like to use this installation method.

Optional Accessories

Soft carrying case ELPKS27

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

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

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

50" portable screen ELPSC06

A compact screen which can be carried easily. (Aspect ratio 4:3)

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

This is the same computer cable as the projector's accessory computer cable.

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

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

Use this extension cable if the accessory computer cable is too short.

Component video cab l e ELP KC 19 (3 m (9.8 ft.) - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/RCA male × 3)

Component video cab l e ELP KC 27 (0.35 m (1.15 ft.) - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/RCA female × 3)

Use to connect a component video

g source.

Ceiling mount * ELPMB07 Use when installing the projector to a ceiling.

Ceiling plate* ELPFC03 Pipe 370 (370 mm (14.57 in.)/silver)* ELPFP04 Pipe 570 (570 mm (22.44 in.)/silver)* ELPFP05 Pipe 770 (770 mm (30.31 in.)/silver)* ELPFP06

Use when installing the projector on a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels.

Image presentation camera ELPDC04

Use to project books, OHP films and slides.

Consumables

Spare lamp ELPLP30

Use as a replacement for used lamps.

Filter kit ELPAF06 (2 air filters)

Use as a replacement for used air filters.

The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of June, 2004. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice.

Glossary

The following is an explana tion of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unf amiliar or which are not e xplained in the te xt of this guide itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications.

Abs. Color Temp. The temperature of an object which is emitting light. If the absolute colour temperature is high, the colours tend to take on a

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

Aspect ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and appear elongated. The

aspect ratio for standard images is 4:3.

Component video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and colour signals separated, in order to provide better image quality.

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

Composite video V ideo signals which have the video brightness signals and colour signals mixed together. The type of signals commonly used

by household video equipment (NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats). The carrier signal Y (luminance signal) and chroma (colour) signal which are contained in the colour bar are overlapped to form a single signal.

Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and

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

Cool-down This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. Cool-down is carried out

automatically when the [Power] button is pressed to turn of f t he po wer. Do not disconnect the power cable while cool-down is in progress, otherwise the cool-down process will not w ork properly. If the cool-down period is not allowed to f inish normally, the projector's lamp and internal components will remain at high temperatures, and this may shorten the operating life of the lamp or cause problems with the operation of the projector.

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

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

HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions.

•Vertical resolution of 750p or 1125i or greater (p = progressive scanningg, i = interlaced scanningg)

•Screen aspect ratiog of 16:9

•Dolby Digitalg audio reception and playback (or output)

Interlaced scanning A method of image scanning whereby the image data is divided into fine horizontal lines which are displayed in sequence

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

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

a single image.

Refresh rate The light-emitting element of a displ ay maintains the s ame luminosity a nd colour for an e xtremely short time. Because of this,

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

Glossary

Resize display This function is used to allow images that have a resolution more than or less than the projector's panel resolution to be

projected so that they fill the whole of the projection area.

SDTV An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television syst ems which do not satisfy the conditions

for High-Definition Television.

Security lock A device consisting of a projector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed

through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.

Squeeze mode In this mode, wide-screen images in 16:9 mode are compressed in the horizontal direction so that they are stored on the

recording medium as 4:3 images. When these images are played back by the projector in squeeze mode, they are restored to their original 16:9 format.

sRGB An international standard for colour intervals that was formulated so that colours which are reproduced by video equipment

can be handled easily by computer operating systems (OS) and the Internet.

SVGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 800 (horizontal) × 600 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible

computers.

S-Video A video signal which has the luminance component and colour component separated in order to provide better image quality.

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

SXGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1280 (horizontal) × 1024 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible

computers.

Sync (synchronisation) The signals output from computers and RGB video equipment have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not

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

Tracking The signals output from computers and RGB video equipment have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not

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

USB An abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. USB is an interface for connecting personal computers to peripheral devices which

only support relatively low data transmission speeds.

UXGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1600 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible

computers.

VGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 640 (horizontal) × 480 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible

computers.

XGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1024 (horizontal) × 768 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible

computers.

List of ESC/VP21 Commands

Command List

When a power on command is sent to the projector, the power will turn on and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) will be returned. When the projector executes a command, it returns a ":" and waits for the next command to be sent. If command processing terminates with an error, the projector outputs an error message and then returns the ":" code.

Item Command

Power ON/OFF

Signal selection

A/V Mute ON/OFF

A/V Mute Selection

ON PWR ON OFF PWR OFF Computer1 (Auto) SOURCE 1F Computer1 SOURCE 11 Component Video1 SOURCE 14 Computer2 (Auto) SOURCE 2F Computer2 SOURCE 21 Component Video2 SOURCE 24 Video SOURCE 41 S-Video SOURCE 42 ON MUTE ON OFF MUTE OFF Black MSEL 00 Blue MSEL 01 User’s Logo MSEL 02

Communication Protocol

••••

Standard baud rate : 9600 bps

••••

Data length : 8 bits

••••

Parity : None

••••

Stop bit : 1 bit

••••

Flow control : None

••••

Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male)

••••

Projector input port : Control (RS-232C)

* When issuing any of the above commands, tack a Carriage Return (CR)

code (0Dh) on to the end.

List of ESC/VP21 Commands

Signal Function

GND 5 5 GND

GND Signal wire ground

RD 2 3 TD

TD Transmit data

TD 3 2 RD

RD Receive data

DTR 4 6 DSR

DSR Data set ready

DSR 6 4 DTR

DTR Data terminal ready

(type B)

Cable Layouts

Serial connection

••••

Connector shape : D-Sub 9 pin (male)

••••

Projector input connector : Control (RS-232C)

USB connection

••••

Connector shape : USB (type B)

List of ESC/VP21 Commands

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CAUTION

If you disconnect the power cable before the cool-down period has ended and a "pip-pip" confirmation buzzer sounds, the communication port will not change.

USB Connection Setup

In order to control the projector using ESC/VP21 commands via a USB connection, the following preparations must be carried out.

PROCEDURE

Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the EPSON website to your computer.

The URL is as follows. http://www.epson.co.uk/support/download/index.htm

Install the downloaded USB driver on your computer.

Read the instructions displayed on the download screen.

Change the "COM Port" setting in the "Extended" menu to "USB".

Turn the projector's power off.

Wait until the cool-down "pip-pip" confirmation buzzer sounds, and then turn on the power.

Once the projector's power has turned back on, communication via a USB Connection will then be possible.

period has ended and a

List of Supported Monitor Displays

Computer/RGB Video

Resolutions for

Signal

VGA

VGAEGA 640×350 1024×560 800×438

VESA 60/72/75/85,iMac* 640×480 1024×768 800×600

SVGA

XGA

SXGA

SXGA 60/75/85 1280×960 1024×768 800×600 SXGA 60/75/85 1280×1024 960×768 750×600

UXGA

MAC13" 640×480 1024×768 800×600 MAC16" 832×624 1024×768 800×600 MAC19" 1024×768 1024×768 800×600 MAC19" 60 1024×768 1024×768 800×600 MAC21" 1152×870 1016×768 794×600

SDTV

SDTV(525i) 60 720×480 1024×768 800×600

SDTV(525p) 60 640×480 1024×768 800×600

HDTV

HDTV(1125i) 60 1920×1080 1024×576 800×450

g(625i)

g(750p)

Refresh rate

(Hz)

60 640×480 1024×768 800×600

56/60/72/75/

85,iMac*

60/70/75/85,iMac* 1024×768 1024×768 800×600

70/75/85 1152×864 1024×768 800×600

60 1600×1200 1024×768 -

50 720×576 1024×768 800×600

60 1280×720 1024×576 800×450

Resolution

(dots)

800×600 1024×768 800×600

resize display

(dots)

EMP-

821/81

EMP-61

Component Video/RGB Video

Resolutions (dots)

Signal

SDTV

HDTV

HDTV (1125i)

(525i)

(D1)

SDTV (625i) 50 1024×768 1024×576 800×600 800×450

SDTV (525p)

(D2)

(750p)

16:9 (D4)

16:9 (D3)

Refresh

rate

g (Hz)

60 1024×768 1024×576 800×600 800×450

EMP-821/81 EMP-61

Aspect

ratio

4:3

Aspect

ratio

16:9

Aspect

ratio

4:3

Aspect

ratio

Composite Video/S-Video

Resolutions (dots)

Signal

TV (NTSC) 60 1024×768 1024×576 800×600 800×450

TV (PAL, SECAM)

Refresh

rate

g (Hz)

50 1024×768 1024×576 800×600 800×450

EMP-821/81 EMP-61

Aspect

ratio

4:3

Aspect

ratio

16:9

Aspect

ratio

4:3

Aspect

ratio

16:9

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

port.

The projection of some signals not listed in the table may still be possible. However, not all functions may be supported.

Epson EMP-81, EMP-61 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notations Used in This User’s Guide

Features of the Projector

Contents

Before Using the Projector

Part Names and Functions

Front/Top

Control Panel

Rear

Base

Remote Control

Before Using the Remote Control

Inserting the Batteries

Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range

Installation

Setting Up the Projector

Screen Size and Projection Distance

Connecting to a Computer

Eligible Computers

Projecting Images from the Computer

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

Connecting to an Exte rnal Monitor

Connecting to a Video Source

Projecting Composite Videog Images

Projecting S-Video Images

Projecting Componen t Vid e o I m ages

Projecting RGB Video Images

Playing Sound from Video Equipment

Preventing theft (Password Protect)

When Password Protect is enabled

Setting Password Protect

Basic Operations

Turning the Projector On

Connecting the P ower Cable

Turning the Power On and Projecting Images

Turning the Projector Off

Adjusting the Screen Image

Adjusting the Image Siz e (Zoom Function)

Focusing th e Screen Image

Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone Correction Function

Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion

Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjusting Comp ut er Im ages and RGB Video Images

Selecting the Projection Quality (Colour Mode Selection)

Adjusting the Volume

Advanced Operations

Functions for Enhancing Projection

A/V Mute

Freeze

Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment (Changing the Aspect Ratio)

E-Zoom

Pointer function

Using the Configuration Menu Functions

List of Functions

Using the Configuration Menus

Troubleshooting

Using the Help

Problems Solving

Reading the Indicators

When the Indicators Provide No Help

Appendices

Maintenance

Cleaning

Replacing Consumables

Saving a User's Logo

Optional Accessories and Consumables

Glossary

List of ESC/VP21 Commands

Command List

Communication Protocol

Cable Layouts

USB Connection Setup

List of Supported Monitor Displays