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Epson EMP-30 User's Manual

1. 87 77 3 161 8 76 7 219 80 12 5 Units mm Left Side Base Part Names and Functions Control Panel Rear Remote Control Front Top e Focus ring p 11 Adjusts the image focus e 5j Warning indicator p 33 The colour and on status lluminated flashing indicates problems with the projector e Remote control light receiving area Setup Guide Receives signals from the e Power indicator p 34 remote control Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector Li D e Control panel p 56 e Speaker e Front adjustable foot p 12 Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle e Connection ports e Remote control p 56 holder Setup Guide CS Store the accessory remote control in here when not using it qu A e Ci e e Foot adjust button p 12 Another foot adjust button is e Lens cover located on the right side Attach when not using the p 12 Press both foot adjust buttons Extend and retract to adjust when extending and retracting the projection angle the front adjustable feet e Front adjustable foot projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged Appendices 55 56 Part Names and Functions Control Panel e Power button p 7 9 e Help button p 32 Turns the projector power on and off
2. VGA HD15 PC cable ELPKCO2 1 8 m 6 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin VGA HD15 PC cable ELPKCOS9 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 to connect the projector to a computer 60 screen ELPSCO7 80 screen ELPSCO8 100 screen ELPSC10 A portable roll type screen Aspect ratio 4 3 Component video cable ELPKC19 3 m 9 8 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin RCA male x 3 Use to connect a component video source Remote control unit ELPST07 This is the same remote control as the projector s accessory remote control Soft carry case ELPKS16 Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand Image presentation camera ELPDCO2 ELPDCOS ELPDC04 Use when projecting books OHP films and slides Component Video Input RGB Video Input Composite Video S Video Input List of Supported Monitor Displays Component Video Input RGB Video Input e Aspect ratio 4 3 Aspect ratio 16 9 el E Resolutions dots Resolutions dots SDTV 525i 60 800 x 600 800 x 450 D1 SDTV 625i 50 800 x 600 800 x 450 SDTV 525p 800 x 600 800 x 450 D2 HDTV 750p 16 9 800 x 600 800 x 450 D4 HDTV 1125i 16 9 800 x 600 800 x 450 D3 Composite Video S Video Input Aspect ratio 4 3 Aspect ratio 16 9 SE Ee Resolutions dots Resolutions dots TV NT
3. REAP 57 Base E 57 Remote Control csscsscsssssssssscssscscescsscsssssessesssesesseees 58 GIO ET 59 jr qe 61 Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate O Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms before cleaning Cleaning the Projector Case Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth If the projector is particularly dirty moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case Then wipe the case again with a soft dry cloth 1 Do not use volatile substances such as wax alcohol or thinner to clean the projector case These can cause the case to warp and make the coating finish peel off Cleaning the Lens and EPSON Cinema Filter Use a commercially available air blower or use lens cleaning paper to gently wipe the lens and the EPSON cinema filter Do not rub the lens or the EPSON cinema filter with harsh materials or subject them to shocks as they can easily become damaged Cleaning the Air Filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust it can cause overheating and damage the proj
4. enano do RIED RUPEE See ES 56 Left Side eet Ora tbe HP OHIO Aiea 56 Reap oen ee foes sick bases Ie dante iq 57 LE 57 Remote Control EE 58 ET e Drm 59 go qt 61 Features of the Projector PSON cinema filter function You can boost the quality of films by attaching the EPSON cinema filter that is supplied with the projector and then changing the EPSON Cinema Filter setting in the Video menu to ON This automatically causes video images such as films to be projected at the optimum tint olour mode function The optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the image quality from the following six preset settings according to the projection environment being used No other troublesome colour adjustments are necessary p 15 e sRGB Normal Meeting Presentation Theatre Game rilliant attractive images Despite its compact size the projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of luminance providing beautifully clear images even in bright environments lt eystone correction function Keystone distortion in projected images can be corrected easily This makes images appear correctly even when the projector has been set up on a tilted vertical angle p 13 utomatic setup function When projecting computer images the signals from the connected computer are detected automatically and adjusted so that the optimum images are projected Even if several people are g
5. Do not touch the glass surfaces of the EPSON cinema filter or the projector s lens when attaching the EPSON cinema filter If fingerprints or smears get on the glass surfaces it will reduce the clarity of projection 2 Press the Menu button on the remote ET E control and then select EPSON SE PE d Cinema Filter from the Video menu Kam For details on this operation refer to Using the Configuration Menus p 27 Aspect Ratio Reset gt Execute 3 Select ON and then press the Enter button After changing the setting press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu 14 Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio Selecting the Colour Mode Adjusting Computer Images Selecting the Colour Mode The following six preset colour modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of the images that are being projected You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour mode that corresponds to the projected images The brightness of the images will vary depending on which colour mode is selected Mode Application sRGB Images conform to the sRGB colour standard If the connected source has an sRGB mode set both the projector and the connected signal source to sRGB Normal Brightness is emphasised For presentation in bright rooms Meeting Images
6. eeeeeeee eere nenne 16 Automatic Seip o saae e n e AS 16 e Adjusting the Tracking 00 eee eeecseseeseeeeseeeesseeseeeesececseseesseeaees 17 s Adjusting the Sync ooo pnmo pem ere 18 Turning On the Projector This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images 1 Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms before projecting images Connecting the Power Cable Procedure 1 Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all components connected to the projector 00 00 ooo Connect the video source or computer to the projector Setup Guide Remove the lens cover 2 3 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 5 Lit orange Connect the other end of the power cable to an earthed electrical outlet Wait until the Power indicator lights orange The projector s control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing orange Connecting the Power Cable Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Procedure 1 Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projector For a video source press the Play button at the video sour
7. is displayed Probable cause Remedy Are the cables connected correctly gt Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly Setup Guide 35 Troubleshooting 36 When the Indicators Provide No Help se rt Probable cause Remedy Does the input signal match the connected gt Use the Source button on the projector s control source panel or the Computer or S Video Video button on the remote control to select the correct signal source p 7 Is the power for the video source or computer Turn on the power p 7 turned on If a laptop computer or a computer with a gt Normally image signals are output to only the LCD screen has been connected to the computer s LCD screen so you need to change the projector it is necessary to output the image output to an external destination For some computer signals to the projector rather than to the models when the image signals are output screen externally they no longer appear on the LCD screen For details refer to the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as External output Connecting an external monitor or similar p 8 Check the mode which corresponds to the gt Refer to the documentation provided with your frequency of the image signals being output computer for details on changing the resolution and from the computer frequency
8. Displays the online help menu to assist you if you have a problem w m T Cie Source Keystone 8 Enter v Select A e Zoom button p 11 Press to adjust the size of the projected images When pressed to the W side the images become larger When pressed to the T side the images become smaller e Source button p 7 Switches the input source between the Computer Component Video port S Video port and Video port each time the button is pressed When pressed while a help menu is being displayed it accepts the menu item that is currently selected p 32 e Keystone button p 13 Press to correct keystone distortion in images When pressed while a help menu is being displayed it selects items in the menu p 32 e S Video port Setup Guide Inputs S Video signals to the projector from other video sources Audio port Setup Guide Inputs audio signals from a component video or computer equipment Connect using a stereo mini jack Video port Setup Guide Inputs composite video signals to the projector from other video sources Use the RCA video cable for this connection e Computer Component Video port Setup Guide Inputs analogue video signals from a computer and component video signals from other video sources e Audio port Setup Guide The connection surface is coloured blue Inputs audio signals from a video source Connect
9. ON the projected OFF images are horizontally and vertically reversed Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Advanced menu functions except for the Language setting to their default settings e Press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes eSelect Reset All to return all menu settings including settings for the Video and Audio menus to their default settings p 26 About Menu e The About menu shows the setting details for the current image source e The Lamp item appears as OH for 0 10 hours and after that it appears in units of 1 hour Video S Video Composite video Computer RGB video Component video Analogue RGB YCbCr YPbPr Video Lamp B DH Video Lamp 0H Audio Reset Lamp Timer Execute Audio Reset Lamp Timer Execute Setting Video Source Setting Video Source Computer Advanced Video Signal em Advanced Input Signal RGB Frequency H Ss Reset All Reset All SYNC Polarity SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate Select Enter Select Enter Settings and Useful Functions Sub menu Function Default Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time 0H e When the lamp warning period is reached the display characters appear in red Reset Lamp Initialises the lamp operating time When this command is selected the Timer cumulative lamp operating time is reset to the initial default value Vi
10. Setup Guide Composite video see Setup Guide Computer Component Video port 56 Connecting to a Computer Setup Guide Connecting to a Video Source Setup Guide EES dee AT et 20 22 Control RS 232C port sse 56 Control Goerges b res 56 Gool dOWnD einen BI DU 9 34 Correcting Keystone Distortion ssseseseseeerereeeeee 13 CLOGS Fess ES n 30 EI Eligible computers ees Setup Guide EPSON cinema filter eese 14 20 22 E 30 E Fixing screw holes essere 57 Lee 11 Focus TING sii seg URDU EPOD I US 55 Foot adjustment sese 12 Freeze conset Sets heehee es 29 Frequency atio ette eme 25 Front adjustable foot 55 IG rM E 59 IRAN Eten 51 Help function ep tempere 32 mage gie dree 11 Setup Guide Indicators ani ih ee Eden 33 55 Input Signal eese 21 22 25 Inserting the Batter 45 Keystone terc edes 13 23 Lampie en eite tette t e 25 Lamp COVeE nire go RERO ERN 57 Lamp replacement period sss 46 Language ete ERR RR Eeer E 24 Keng COVED 22 eet eere He ieee 55 Min nien scere tone ende 20 Mn eee eme REG 20 Monitor Out port ssseeeeeeeenene 56 No Signal Msg tne irent eter sees 23 Operating distance Remote control Setup Guide O
11. e E Zoom button p 30 Reduces the part of images that have been enlarged using the button Al Y buttons p 27 32 When a configuration menu or help menu is displayed these buttons select menu items and setting values When using the E Zoom function these buttons move the cross around the screen and scroll the image e Auto button p 16 Use this button to automatically adjust computer images to the optimum images when automatic setup has been set to OFF Front Top Left Side Base Control Panel Rear Remote Control e Remote control e Power button light emitting area p 7 9 Setup Guide Turns the projector power on Outputs remote control and off signals e Color Mode button p 15 Selects the colour mode The colour mode changes in the order of Normal Meeting Power Presentation Theatre Game and sRGBP each time the button is pressed Computer X S Video Video Color Mode e Freeze button p 29 J C3 Keeps the current video or computer image on the screen Menu AN Mute Freeze P 2 e Qo e A V Mute button p 29 Momentarily turns off the audio e and video E Zoom button p 30 Enlarges the part of images without changing the size of the projection area e Enter button p 27 32 EPSON Accepts a menu item or displays NS A the next screen or menu while viewing a configuration
12. p 20 22 Condition Images appear dark gt Probable cause Remedy Is the lamp due for replacement When the lamp is nearly due for replacement the image will become darker and the colour quality will become poorer When this happens the lamp should be replaced with a new one p 46 Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly Use the Brightness command to adjust Video Brightness p 20 22 Is the accessory EPSON cinema filter still attached to the projector s lens If connecting a computer to the projector to give presentations remove the EPSON cinema filter and set the EPSON Cinema Filter command to OFF Video EPSON Cinema Filter p 20 22 Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Use the Contrast command to adjust Video Contrast p 20 22 Condition Images appear greenish Images appear purplish Probable cause Remedy Are the image signal format settings correct If the Input Signal menu command is set to YCbCr or YPbPr when a computer is connected the projected images will appear purplish If the Input Signal command is set to RGB when a component video signal source is connected to the projector the images will appear greenish gt Ifacomponent video RGB video or computer source is connected to the projector use the Input Signal command
13. sRGB An international standard for colour intervals that was formulated so that colours which are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems OS and the Internet SVGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 800 horizontal x 600 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers S Video A video signal which has the luminance component and colour component separated in order to provide better image quality It refers to images which consist of two independent signals Y luminance signal and C colour signal Sync The signals output from computers have a specific frequency If the projector frequency Synchronisation 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 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 VGA A type of video
14. Lamp light source UHE lamp 130 W Model No ELPLP19 Silver model ELPLP19C Blue model Max audio output 1W monaural Speaker 1 Power supply 100 120 V AC 2 2A 200 240 V AC 1 0A 50 60 Hz Operating 5 35 C 41 95 F No condensation temperature Storage 10 60 C 14 140 F No condensation temperature Weight Approx 2 9 kg 6 4 lbs Connectors Computer Component Video 1 Mini D Sub 15 pin female Blue Monitor Out 1 Mini D Sub 15 pin female Black Audio 1 Stereo mini jack Video 1 RCA pin jack S Video 1 Mini DIN 4 pin Audio 1 RCA pin jack Control RS 232C 1 D Sub 9 pin male GD Safety USA UL1950 3 Edition Canada CSA C22 2 No 950 95 cUL European Community The Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC IEC60950 2 Edition Amd 1 Amd 2 Amd 3 Amd 4 EMC USA FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B DoC Canada ICES 003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 1998 Class B EN55024 1998 IEC61000 4 2 IEC61000 4 3 IEC61000 4 4 IEC61000 4 5 IEC61000 4 6 IEC61000 4 8 IEC61000 4 11 IEC61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 3 Australia New Zealand AS NZS 3548 1995 A1 1997 A2 1997 Class B CISPR Pub 22 1993 A1 1995 A2 1996 Class B Appendices 53 54 Appearance e Centre of projector Centre of lens M4X8 3 117 6 4 3
15. The message appears for 30 seconds and disappears again after 30 seconds have passed message will be displayed e When the zt Warning indicator is flashing red at 0 5 second intervals Flashes red at 0 5 second intervals e The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate e The replacement warning message is set to appear after about 1400 hours of lamp use in order to maintain the brightness and quality of the projected images If you continue to use the lamp after this period the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible even if it is still working The warning message appears after about 1400 hours of use but the actual life of each individual lamp will vary depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used Some lamps may stop operating before 1400 hours of use so you should always have a spare lamp ready in case e Contact your dealer for a spare lamp Replacing the Lamp e If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled If replacing the lamp of a projector that has been installed to the ceiling you should always assume that the lamp is broken and remove the lamp cover very carefully e Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before opening the lamp cover It takes a further one hour after th
16. Tint Sharpness 0 Color Mode Aspect Select Enter Brightness O gt Adjust Audio Position Adjust Setting d E Advanced About Reset All o B D SSES LEI Theatre RGB YUV YCbCr YPbPi gt Select Theatre Video Signal Select Auto il Input Signal Aspect Ratio 4 3 416 9 Reset gt Execute Ratio 4 3 116 9 gt Execute Select Enter Video Menu Sub menu Function Default EPSON Cinema This turns the function for automatically adjusting signals to the optimum tint OFF Filter for movie images on and off When set to ON the proper effect will not be obtained unless the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the lens of the projector p 14 Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally Depends on e Press the Enter button and make the adjustment using the display position connection adjustment sub menu that appears Brightness Adjusts the image brightness Median value 0 Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images Median value 0 Color Not available for RGB video Median Adjusts the colour intensity for the images value 0 About Menu Setting Menu Using the Configuration Menus Audio Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu gt Sub menu Function Default Tint Not available fo
17. are modulated using their original tints with no colour enhancement o Presentation For presentations in dark rooms S Theatre Movie images are optimised using natural tints a Game Brightness is emphasised Ideal for playing video games in bright rooms D Q O Procedure Remote control The colour mode changes as follows E z each time the Color Mode button on E the remote control is pressed Compe Seen Seen Normal Meeting Presentation Theatre Game sRGB The current setting appears in the top right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed The default colour mode setting is Normal when computer image signals are being input and Theatre when component video or video signals are being input The colour mode can also be set using the Color Mode command in the Video menu Q p 21 22 Wide screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images Changing the Aspect Ratio This function changes the aspect ratio of images from 4 3 to 16 9 when component video images YCbCr and YPbPr or video images S Video or composite video are being projected Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16 9 wide screen format ja When images in squeeze When images in squeeze mode are projected at 4 3 mode are projected at 16 9 15 Adjusting the Image Quality Procedure 7 Press the Menu button on the remote Xue Gei woh control and then select Aspect Ratio S
18. computer with a LCD screen When connected to a computer Change the resolution so that the image is displayed in the whole of the projection area or set the image signal to external output only p 8 37 38 When the Indicators Provide No Help TEES Probable cause Remedy Has the computer been set for dual display When connected to a computer gt If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the connected computer s Control Panel the projector will only display about half of the image on the computer screen To display the whole of the image on the computer screen turn off the dual display setting Refer to the video driver manual for the computer s monitor for further details Condition The image colours are not right Probable cause Remedy Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly gt Use the Brightness command to adjust Video Brightness p 20 22 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly Setup Guide Are the image signal format settings correct If the Input Signal menu command is set to YCbCr or YPbPr when a computer is connected the projected images will appear purplish If the Input Signal command is set to RGB when a component video signal source is connected to the projector the images will appear greenish If a com
19. is Connected saci iscceseaisandeticcedecressenseseirdeawetioaseed 29 ETA Lire E 29 20 Using the Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments The menus have a hierarchical structure with a main menu that is divided into sub menus which are further divided into other sub menus The remote control is used to operate the menus Refer to Using the Configuration Menus p 27 for details on using the menus Main menu Sub menu Video EPSON Cinema Filter ON OFF Position 4 gt Adjust Brightness Contrast Audio Setting Advanced Reset All 0 0 About 0 0 0 Sharpness Color Mode gt Select Theatre Video Signal Select Auto Aspect Ratio 4 8 1169 gt Execute Select f Enter e The functions in the Video menu apart from EPSON Cinema Filter Input Signal Auto Setup and Video Signal cannot be adjusted while no image signal is being input e The functions which appear in the Video menu will change depending on the type of input source being used for the image signal Functions which are not available in the Video menu for a particular input source cannot be adjusted Video S Video Composite video Component Video S Video Composite video Component YCbCr YPbPr gt gt EPSON Cinema Filter ON OFF EPSON Cinema Filter ON OFF Audio Position Setting Advanced About Reset All
20. menu or help menu e ESC button p 28 Stops the current function Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu GI ossary gt gt Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the text of this guide itself Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially available publications Aspect ratio The ratio between an image s length and its height HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16 9 and appear elongated The aspect ratio for standard images is 4 3 Colour temperature The temperature of an object which is emitting light If the colour temperature is high the colours tend to take on a bluish tinge If the colour temperature is lower the colours tend to take on a reddish tinge 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 Video 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 over
21. signal with a resolution of 640 horizontal x 480 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers XGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers YCbCr The carrier signal which is contained in the colour bar signal used in modern TV transmissions The name comes from the Y luminance signal and the CbCr chroma colour signals YPbPr The carrier signal which is contained in the colour bar signal used in high definition TV HDTV transmissions The name comes from the Y luminance signal and the PbPr colour difference signals 60 Index gt General Terms SAIN Mte sn Bev UHR 24 29 About Menu epa e Ee 25 Advanced Menu sementem 24 Air exhaust vent oeeie ei niteen 55 AIr Tero ase rro A P Reb 57 Air intake vent 57 Analogue RGB esee 23 25 ASDpeCctrT aflo iine cutem 15 Audio Meng eee ded 23 Audio DOE ceo beet 56 Setup Guide Auto Setup 2 tede 16 22 D Battery holder 45 Brightness Sisene hennir 20 22 Ceiling ea A E EE Rea ieee 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Cleaning the EPSON Cinema Filter 44 Cleaning the Lens 44 Cleaning the Projector Case 44 Colors nebat BM iano eee 20 Color Adjustment 24 Color Mode 15 21 22 Color Mode Prompt sese 24 Colour temperature sesseeeeeeeeene 24 Component video
22. steps of x0 125 Troubleshooting This section describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found Using the Help 32 When Having Some Trouble 33 e 9 Warning Indicator e eeeeeeee eere en eren en enene 33 e Power Indicator e eeee eere ee eee eee ee ee eee en setae tnatnue 34 When the Indicators Provide No Help 35 32 Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector the Help function uses on screen displays to assist you in solving the problem It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format The questions vary depending on the type of image source Procedure 1 Projector T Power W Hep LO Remote control Projector Ow Te T Source Keystone If the suggested solution in Help doesn t solve the problem unplug the power from the wall outlet and contact your local dealer 2 Select Enter Exit 3 Projector Remote control Wot T TN ad O Nj Source Keystone 6 Y Select A 4 lt Hel p Menu gt Select Enter Exit Press the Help button on the projector s control panel The help menu will be displayed Select a menu item If using the control panel the v Select a buttons function as the up and down keys If using the remote control pres
23. to select the signal format which matches the signal connected source Video Input Signal p 21 22 If a composite video or S Video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal command to select the video signal format Video Video Signal p 21 Condition No sound can be heard Probable cause Remedy Is the audio source connected correctly gt Check that the cable being used matches the input port Setup Guide Has the correct audio input port been selected gt Use the Audio Input menu command to select the port to use for audio input Audio Audio Input p 23 Is sound being output from the audio source Check the volume for the audio source Troubleshooting 39 When the Indicators Provide No Help Probable cause Remedy Has the volume been adjusted to the minimum setting gt Adjust the volume so that the sound is audible Audio Volume p 23 Is A V Mute mode active gt Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to cancel the A V Mute mode p 29 Condition The remote control does not work Probable cause Remedy Is the remote control light emitting area facing towards the remote control light receiving area when it is operated gt The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30 horizontally and approximately 15 verticall
24. to set the sync value The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed 3 After making the adjustment press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu e f you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking 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 e It may also be possible to fix flickering and fuzziness by adjusting the brightness contrast sharpness and keystone correction settings 18 Settings and Useful Functions This chapter describes the configuration menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected Using the Configuration Menu Functions 20 e TWEET 20 SC Video ete erede NRA ese 20 e Computer RGB video eese 22 NERT TOWN EU 23 e Setting Menu cccccscccsscssscscsssscscscsscessscsssssscsessesseess 23 e Advanced Menu sessessesesessesocsesoosessosoososossessoseesososs 24 e About Menu sessessessesosoesessesossesoosesoosessosoesossesessoseesososs 25 e Reset All Menu ccscscsscssscsccsscscssseesssssscscsssesssseees 26 e Using the Configuration Menus sescsssscssseseeeseees 27 Useful Functions When a Computer
25. using an RCA audio cable e Control RS 232C port e Monitor Out port Setup Guide Connects the projector to a Outputs the projected analogue video computer using an RS 232C cable signal from a computer to an external This port is for service use and monitor This feature is not available for should not be used by the customer video equipment signals The connection surface is coloured black Front Top Left Side Cc BA Remote Control e Remote control light receiving area e Power inlet p 6 Setup Guide Connects the power cable Receives signals from the remote control e Security lock A p 59 e Fixing screw holes These holes are for the fixing screws that are used to secure the projector e Lamp cover p 46 e Air filter air intake vent p 44 49 Open this cover when replacing Prevents dust and other foreign particles from the lamp inside the projector being drawn into the projector When replacing the lamp replace the air filter also Appendices 57 58 Part Names and Functions Remote Control Input select buttons p 7 Computer Switches the signal source to the images being input from the Computer Component Video port S Video Video Switches the signal source being input from the S Video port and the Video port e Menu button p 27 Displays or hides the configuration menus
26. ws To continue projecting the images either press so e et the Freeze button again or press the ESC button e Pressing the Freeze button also clears menu displays and help messages e The Freeze function still works while the E Zoom function is being used However in this case the Freeze function can only be cancelled by pressing the Freeze button 29 Settings and Useful Functions 30 Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected AN Mute SZ Freeze This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables Procedure f Hemote control p Edom amp ar A NA NIA 2 Shows enlargement ratio Press the E Zoom button on the remote control A cursor cross indicating the centre point for the area to be enlarged will appear on the screen Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be enlarged or reduced Press the A Y 4 and gt buttons on the remote control to move the cross When is pressed the image is enlarged with the cross as its centre When 9 is pressed the enlarged picture is then reduced The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottom right of the screen You can scroll around the image by pressing the A Y Tal and gt buttons To cancel the E Zoom press the ESC button Q The selected area can be enlarged to between 1 4 times in 25
27. Audio signals will be input to the stereo mini jack left side e Video Audio signals will be input to the RCA pin jack left side Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Audio menu functions to their default settings e Press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes e Select Reset All to return all menu settings to their default settings p 26 Q The Audio menu settings are saved individually for each input signal source Video Keystone 0 Audio No Signal Msg I OFF 1 Black Blue Prompt ON OFF Advanced Color Mode Prompt ON OFF About A V Mute Black Blue Reset All Sleep Mode ON OFF Reset 5 Execute Select Enter Sub menu Function Default Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images Median e When keystone correction is carried out the projected image will become value 0 smaller elf the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out decrease the sharpness setting No Signal Msg Sets the message status and background colour at times such as when no image Blue signal is being input When set to OFF the background colour becomes black and no message is displayed 23 Settings and Useful Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions na Su
28. EPSON Multipurpose Entertainment Projector User s Guide EMP 30 About the Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals Refer to the manuals in the order given below Unpacking and Installation Guide This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the projector and also describes the included accessories Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms This manual contains information on using the projector safely and also includes safety instructions world wide warranty terms and a troubleshooting check sheet Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector Setup Guide This manual describes the preparations required in order to start using the projector such as remote control preparation and connecting video equipment or a computer user s Guide this manual This User s Guide contains information on basic operation using the configuration menus troubleshooting and maintenance Notations Used in This User s Guide General information D Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly Q Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of th
29. RA ice E Zoom Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected gt This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations This function momentarily pauses the image and sound For example it can be used when you do not want to show viewers details of operations such as selecting different files while computer images are being projected However if you use this function when projecting moving images the images and sound will still continue to be played back by the source and you cannot return to the point where the mute function was activated PIOSENES Remote control Press the A V Mute button on the Fees remote control Men AN Mute C D gt The image and sound will then be paused Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to continue normal projection Solid black Solid blue Default setting When the images and sound have been momentarily paused one of the following two types of display appears depending on the A V Mute setting in the Setting menu p 24 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 E Remote control Press the Freeze button on the remote Menu Ca Freeze control The images will then be paused i
30. SC 800 x 600 800 x 450 TV PAL SECAM 800 x 600 800 x 450 Signal Refresh rate Hz Resolution dots Eun cue PC98 640x400 800x500 EGA 640x350 800x438 VGA 60 640x480 800x600 VGACGA 640x400 800x500 VGAEGA 640x350 800x438 VON 720x400 800x444 720x350 800x388 VESA 60 72 75 85 iMac 640x480 800x600 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 iMac 800x600 800x600 XGA 43i 60 70 75 85 iMac 1024x768 800x600 MACI3 640x480 800x600 MACI6 832x624 800x600 MAC19 1024x768 800x600 MAC21 1152x870 800x600 NTSC 640x480 800x600 PAL SECAM 720x540 800x600 HDTV 525i 800x600 HDTV 525p 800x600 HDTV 750p 60 1280x720 800x450 o HDTV 11251 60 1920x1080 800x450 8 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port E Q It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table However not all functions may be supportable with such signals 51 52 Product name Specifications Multipurpose Entertainment Projector EMP 30 Dimensions 309 W x 93 H x 219 D mm 12 2 W x 3 7 H x 8 6 D in not including feet and lens Panel size 0 5 in Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Drive method Full line 6 phase block sequential writing Resolution SVGA 480 000 pixels 800 W x 600 H dots x 3 Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Electronic approx 1 1 2
31. Warm up time is approximately 40 seconds After warm up is complete the flashing green indicator changes to steady green e f 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 e H an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at International Warranty Conditions in Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms 34 When the Indicators Provide No Hel If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution refer to the pages given for each problem No images appear p 35 Poor image quality out of focus or p 36 distorted Only part of the image is displayed p 37 Large small The image colours are not right p 38 Images appear dark p 39 Images appear greenish p 39 Images appear purplish No sound can be heard p 39 The remote control does not work p 40 The power does not turn off p 40 gt Condition No images appear Nothing at all appears Probable cause Remedy Was the power turned off and then straight back on again After the power is turned off during cool down the Power buttons on the projector s control panel and the remote control will not work Wait until cool down has finished You can then use the Power buttons p 9 I
32. a 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 display maintains the same luminosity and colour for an extremely short time Because of this the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light emitting element The number of refresh operations per second is called the refresh rate and is expressed in hertz Hz Resize display This function is use to project computer images that have a resolution or 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 systems 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 59 Appendices Glossary
33. aking the adjustment press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu Q The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out but this is normal 17 Adjusting the Image Quality Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio Selecting the Colour Mode Adjusting Computer Images E 1 Adjusting the Sync 3 m e Procedure 1 Audio Setting Advanced About Return Select Return Select EPSON Cinema Filter ION OFF Position gt Adjust Tracking 0 Brightness 0 Contrast H og Sharpness 0 B Color Mode Select Normal Input Signal RGB YUV I YCbCr IYPbPr Auto Setup ION 1OFF Reset gt Execute gt Adjust EPSON Cinema Filter ON OFF Position gt Adjust Tracking 0 Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Mode Select Normal Input Signal RGB YUV YCbCr IYPbPr Auto Setup ION OFF Reset gt Execute Adjust If flickering fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from the computer and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup you will need to adjust the sync manually using the following procedure Press the Menu button on the remote control and then select Sync from the Video menu For details on this operation refer to Using the Configuration Menus p 27 Press the and gt buttons
34. amp and the lamp cover are securely p 46 installed If the lamp or lamp cover is not securely installed the lamp will not switch on 33 When Having Some Trouble E 0 SH Warning Indicator Power Indicator Status Cause Remedy or Status See Page Red Internal problem Stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from s the electrical outlet and contact your dealer or the nearest i W et address provided at International Warranty Conditions DEE in Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms Orange High speed This is not an abnormality but if the temperature rises too St cooling in high again projection will stop automatically BT F ae progress e Set the projector up in a place which is well ventilated Setup Guide and so that the air filter and exhaust vents are clear eClean the air filter p 44 Power Indicator Im dE flashing Status Cause Remedy or Status See Page Orange Standby status Not abnormal p 6 e The power cable should only be disconnected when the projector is in this condition Press the Power button to start projection Orange Cool down in Not abnormal p 9 progress e Please wait Kai The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds e The Power button does not work during cool down Press the button again after cool down ends Green Projection in Not abnormal p 7 e progress Green Warm up in Not abnormal p 7 WS progress Please wait Tei
35. ay position connection adjustment sub menu that appears Tracking Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images Depends on connection Sync Adjusts computer images when flickering fuzziness or interference appearin Depends on the images connection e Flickering and fuzziness may also appear when the brightness contrast sharpness or keystone settings are adjusted e You can obtain the best results if you adjust the tracking first and then adjust the sync Brightness Adjusts the image brightness Median value 0 Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images Median value 0 Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness Median value 0 Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image colour The settings can be saved separately Normal for each type of source video source or computer You can select from six different quality settings depending on the surroundings esRGB gt gt Images conform to the sRGB standard eNormal Brightness is emphasised For presentation in bright rooms eMeeting Images are modulated using their original tints with no colour enhancement e Presentation For presentations in dark rooms eTheatre Movie images are optimised using natural tints Game Brightness is emphasised Ideal for playing video games in bright rooms Input Signal Selects the input source to be used Depends on eSelect RGB when projecting computer images or RGB video images conn
36. b menu Function Default Prompt Sets whether the input signal name is displayed on the screen or not when the ON input signal is changed Color Mode Sets whether the colour mode prompt is displayed on the screen or not when ON Prompt the colour mode is changed A V Mute Sets the screen status when the A V Mute button on the remote control is Black pressed Sleep Mode Sets the energy saving operation when no signal is being input ON e When set to ON projection stops automatically and then after the cool down period is finished the projector changes to sleep mode if no operations are carried out for 30 minutes while the No Signal message is being displayed The Power indicator lights orange e Projection starts again when the Power button on the projector s control panel or the remote control is pressed Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Setting menu functions to their default settings e Press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes e Select Reset All to return all menu settings including settings for the Video and Audio menus to their default settings p 26 Advanced Menu Video Language gt Select English Audio Color Adjustment Setting Color Temp RGB f Adjust Rear Proj VON OFF About Ceiling HON OFF Reset All Reset gt Execute Select Enter Sub menu Function Default Language Sets the language for messa
37. ce to start playback if necessary 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 The Power indicator flashes green and after a short period it stops flashing and projection starts Wait until the Power indicator lights green it normally takes about 40 seconds to change 2 ba d Remote control The projector s control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Q Power indicator is flashing green Depending on the settings the message No Signal may appear See Setting No Signal Msg p 23 3 If more than one signal source has been connected use the projector s control panel or the remote control buttons to select the port which the signal source that you would like to use is connected to while referring to the following table Port Button to press Display at top right of Projector Remote control screen Computer Computer Component Video The image source Computer YCbCr o changes each time YPbPr S Video Source is pressed f S Video S S Video Video Video Video The items selected using the Input Signal command in the Video menu will appear Basic Operations Connecting the Power Cable Turning On the Projector Turning On the Power and Projecting Images eee ER
38. deo Source Displays the input source which is currently being projected Video Signal Shows the video signal format Does not appear when the input source is component video RGB video or computer Input Signal Displays the input signal settings Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S Video Frequency Displays the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S Video SYNC Displays the sync polarity Polarity Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S Video SYNC Mode Displays the sync attributes Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S Video Resolution Displays the input resolution Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S Video Refresh Rate Displays the refresh rate Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S Video 25 26 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Reset All Menu Video Audio Setting Advanced About Select Execute Sub menu Function Default Execute Resets all items in all menus to their default settings Press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes eSelect Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in each sub menu e The EPSON Cinema Filter Input Signal Video Signal Lamp and Language se
39. ds on Selects the input source to be used connection Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio for projected images Depends on connection Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Video menu functions except for the EPSON Cinema Filter Input Signal and Video Signal setting to their default settings e Press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes eSelect Reset All to return all menu settings to their default settings p 26 Tf set to SRGB the colour temperature for the Color Adjustment command in the Advanced menu will be set to 6500K 21 Settings and Useful Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Computer Analogue RGB RGB video Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All Select Enter EPSON Cinema Filter ON OFF Position gt Adjust Color Mode Select Normal Input Signal RGB YUV IYCbCr YPbPr ON OFF gt Execute Video Menu Sub menu Function Default EPSON Cinema This turns the function for automatically adjusting signals to the optimum tint OFF Filter for movie images on and off When set to ON the proper effect will not be obtained unless the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the lens of the projector p 14 Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally Depends on e Press the Enter button and make the adjustment using the displ
40. e Power button is pressed to turn off the indicator changes to a steady orange and you can power the cool down period starts then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature 41 Troubleshooting Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time Maintenance eese 44 CIANING I 44 Cleaning the Projector Case 44 Cleaning the Lens and EPSON Cinema Filter eee 44 Cleaning the Air Filt r eee ee nes e Replacing Consumables Inserting the Batter e Lamp Replacement Penodi sees Replacing the E e Resetting the Lamp Operating Time ss ssssssesesesserssererisssssreresesen 48 Replacing the Air Filter seen 49 Optional Accessories 50 List of Supported Monitor Displays 51 e Component Video Input RGB Video Input 51 e Composite Video S Video Input ese 51 Computel eiie eege euer dedegeeed 51 SDeGcIfiCalloHS cannes nico hinibis Do Keicc ed eiinibdeefk X 52 Appear aC coeusieei a aoi bii en deelt Gugtegerdeg 54 Part Names and Functions 55 FLOM TO me M Control Panel EE
41. e f only one signal source has been connected the signals from that source will be projected without needing to press one of the buttons from the previous table e If the No Signal message does not disappear check the connections again e 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 making the connections check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings For details refer to the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as External output Connecting an external monitor or similar NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh After startup change the Fn F3 Fn F3 Fn F5 Fn F7 Fn F7 Fn F10 Control Panel adjustments so that Mirroring is active e f the same still picture is projected for a long period of time the projected image may become burned in on the computer screen You should avoid leaving the same image displayed for long periods Turning Off the Projector Follow the procedure below to turn off the power for the projector Procedure 2 Remote control Power OFF Please press Power key again to power off 3 Stops flashing and lights orange gt Turn off the power for the signal sources that are co
42. e cool down period has finished for the lamp to be cool enough 46 Procedure 7 2 Cleaning Replacing Consumables Turn off the projector power wait for the cool down period to end and then disconnect the power cable The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature Wait until the lamp has cooled down and then remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector It takes approximately one hour for the lamp to cool down by itself after the cool down period has finished Put your finger into the recess and pull straight out to remove the lamp cover Loosen the two lamp fixing screws Use the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two lamp fixing screws that are securing the lamp to the projector Take out the lamp Hold the lamp by the two tabs to lift it up and out from the projector If the lamp is broken replace by a new lamp or contact your local dealer for further advise If replacing the lamp yourself be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass Projection cannot be carried out until the lamp is replaced Install the new lamp Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector and then insert the lamp and tighten the two lamp fixing screws Install the lamp cover Slide the cover in from the outside and then push 9 it in u
43. ection Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for automatically ON optimising images when the input source is changed is turned ON or OFF Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Video menu functions except for the EPSON Cinema Filter and Input Signal setting to their default settings e Press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes e Select Reset All to return all menu settings to their default settings p 26 Tf set to SRGB the colour temperature for the Color Adjustment command in the Advanced menu will be set to 6500K Video Setting Advanced About Reset All Select Enter About Menu Setting Menu Using the Configuration Menus Reset All Menu Advanced Menu Volume Tone Audio Input Reset gt Execute Setting Menu Sub menu Function Default Volume Adjusts the volume Median value 10 Tone Adjusts the tone Median value 0 Audio Input Selects the input source for audio signals Depends on The default setting varies depending on the type of signal being input for connection component video RGB video and computer input signals Computer for video input signals Video Therefore if audio signals are being input to a different port from the default port you will need to select the audio signal input source e Computer
44. ector Turn the projector upside down and use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust from the air filter e f the air filter is difficult to clean or if it is broken it should be replaced Contact your dealer for a spare air filter e Spare lamps are provided with a spare air filter The air filter should also be replaced when the lamp is replaced p 50 Replacing Consumables Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the remote control battery the lamp and the air filter Inserting the Battery Use the following type of battery as a replacement 1 CR2025 lithium battery Be sure to read the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms before handling the battery Procedure 4 New battery GE eg Q mark um nA Old battery N Remove the battery holder While pushing the catch of the battery holder inwards pull the battery holder out Remove the old battery and insert the new battery Check the position of the mark inside the battery holder to ensure that that battery is inserted the correct way Insert the battery holder into the remote control Push the battery holder in until it clicks Dispose of used batteries in accordance Q with local waste disposal regulations Appendices Maintenance EH Lamp Replacement Period It is time to replace the lamp when e The message Lamp Replace appears on the screen when projection starts
45. eiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident m
46. enu button on the remote control The configuration menu will be displayed Select Reset Lamp Timer from the About menu and then press the Enter button Select Yes and then press the Enter button The lamp operating time will then be reset Cleaning Replacing Consumables ao Replacing the Air Filter Procedure 1 2 Turn off the projector power wait for the cool down period to end and then disconnect the power cable The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature Put your finger into the recess and pull straight out to remove the air filter Install the new air filter Slide the cover in from the outside and then push it in until it clicks into place Q Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations Appendices 49 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required This list of optional accessories is current as of August 2002 Details of accessories are subject to change without notice 50 Spare lamp Silver model ELPLP19 Spare lamp Blue model ELPLP19C Use as a replacement for spent lamps The colour of the air filter that is included with the spare lamp should match the colour of the projector 50 portable screen ELPSCO6 A compact screen which can be carried easily Aspect ratio 4 3 Hi
47. er using the automatic setup function and after pressing the Auto button adjust the settings manually using the respective menus p 16 22 Has the correct resolution been selected When connected to a computer Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the settings p 51 om Condition mage is too large Only part of the image is displayed e Image is too small Probable cause Remedy Is the Zoom button setting correct Use the Zoom button to adjust the size of the image p 11 Has the Aspect Ratio setting been selected correctly Use the Aspect Ratio command to set the aspect ratio to 4 3 Video Aspect Ratio p 21 Is the E Zoom function being used to enlarge the image Press the ESC button on the remote control to cancel E Zoom p 30 Has the Position setting been adjusted correctly Use the Position command to adjust Video Position p 20 22 Troubleshooting Has the correct resolution been selected When connected to a computer Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the settings p 51 Change the resolution for the laptop computer or
48. ere enne nennen trementes 16 E Settings and Useful Functions Ce Using the Configuration Menu Functions sss 20 2 S Mideo Menu s oen e etenim e PR PSODBneSonm re 20 c m Audio Meni xe tU po iue ME 23 Sc Setting Menu odo usps 23 ki ie Advanced Menu inii ete eid le cece teh saad teens eae 24 About MODUL e ence depen Ce Wollen pimp epp 25 Reset A Menu ne rete REP HERE er delere etes 26 Using the Configuration Meng 27 gt Useful Functions When a Computer is Conneched 29 g ALN Mute ERE 29 a lor E 29 S EZOM PEE 30 Es Troubleshooting zb Using be Te acne ee re dg eve eese e et Sees 32 E When Having Some Trouble sse enne nnne 33 e HEP Warning Indicator sees o enne entente eterne nennen 33 P PowerdIndicator eur dee eh dire deant fd d e e E e 34 When the Indicators Provide No Help 35 Appendices Mantenan TEE 44 Kleng eer on siete EE EE dips 44 Replacing Consumables eg A Men e Reels 45 A Optional ACCESSOr ES d ss atcur nuns MSs ne CUI Re NC dart ss AN tt lad 50 List of Supported Monitor Displays sseesseeesseeeeeeeeeeeinessrrssrrnnsrnsnsrnssrn nenn nnennnnt 51 p Component Video Input RGB Video Input 51 2 Composite Video S Video Input 51 Q VE 51 lt Specifications oria tecto e bu Pe rt e Po t nde teet ote ete Re ede gt 52 Lee le ue 54 Part Names and FUnctiOns ett te trn tte n eret b tet 55 Front Top orent e EI HE CERO TD RE FH EROR 55 Control Panel
49. ettin Brightness D Se Cora from the Video menu About Color H B Reset All mo For details on this operation refer to Using the T Configuration Menus p 27 Video Signal Select Auto Seet KE mm f Return gt Select 9 Set Press the and gt buttons to set the xm Poston iA aspect ratio to either 4 3 or 16 9 Setting Brightness Advanced pen o B and then press the Enter button About Color E Reset All Tint Sharpness Color Mode gt Select Theatre Video Signal Select Auto Reset gt Execute Return Select Set 3 After making the adjustment press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu Adjusting Computer Images Automatic Setup Automatic setup detects the status of the signals coming from the connected computer and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained It involves adjustment of the following three items Tracking Position and Sync e If Auto Setup in the Video menu is set to OFF the default setting for this item is ON automatic setup is not carried out If you press the Auto button on the remote control while computer signals are being projected adjustment will then be carried out Remote control Ee e f you press the Auto button while the E Zoom or Freeze function is being used or while a configuration menu or help menu is being displayed the function will be cancelled
50. for the may form on the surface of the lens and this may condensation to disappear cause the images to appear fuzzy Is the EPSON cinema filter attached gt Remove the EPSON cinema filter and reattach it correctly If it is not attached correctly the images may appear uneven or out of focus p 14 M Probable cause Remedy Are the image signal format settings correct If a component video RGB video or computer source is connected to the projector use the Input Signal command to select the signal format which matches the signal connected source Video Input Signal p 21 22 If a composite video gt gt or S Video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal command to select the video signal format Video Video Signal p 21 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly Setup Guide Is an extension cable being used If an extension cable is used electrical interference may affect the signals Use the accessory cables and check if this helps Have the Sync gt Tracking and Position been adjusted correctly When connected to a computer If the Auto Setup command in the Video menu is set to OFF press the Auto button on the remote control to adjust these settings If the images have not been correctly adjusted aft
51. ge displays English e Press the Enter button and select the language from the selection menu that appears Color Adjusts the colour temperature and intensity of each RGB colour for each Color Adjustment input source Temp Color Temp Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish Depends on tinges to bluish tinges connection If the colour temperature is lower colours appear reddish and colour tones appear softer If the colour temperature is higher colours appear bluish and colour tones appear sharper Press the Enter button and make the adjustment in the colour adjustment sub menu that appears e RGB Sets the colour intensity for each RGB red green blue colour in the image Press the Enter button select R red G green or B blue and make the adjustment in the colour adjustment sub menu that appears You can adjust the colours while viewing the results on the screen This item cannot be selected if sRGB has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Video menu 24 Video Menu MEIST Ma tare About Menu Using the Configuration Menus Audio Menu MANI EHI Maem Reset All Menu gt Sub menu Function Default Rear Proj Use when projecting images from behind a translucent screen OFF When set to ON the projected images are horizontally reversed Ceiling Use when installing the projector to a ceiling When set to
52. is symbol appears in the glossary of terms Refer to the Glossary in the Appendices p 59 Indicates operating methods and the order of operations Procedure The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers Meaning of unit and projector When unit or projector appears in the text of this User s Guide it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself Contents EE Features of the Projector ccccecesccccceeeseeceeeeeeeeceeeeseeeceeeeesaeceeeeseeaaeeneneeeaeeeeeneees 2 Basic Operations a gt Turning Orn the ee 6 o Connecting the Power Cable eoa dg tee i e e ess 6 T Turning On the Power and Projecting Images 7 D Turning Off the Prolechor senten een nnne enn snnt enn 9 e Adjusting the Screen Image 11 Oo Adjusting the Image Size ois tette ee e a EEUU Uie eet re exerce HEU 11 o Focusing the Screen Image ccsscccsssesssvessoossetsvevennseesaecnseseesesnssvsecsensesnsevenseventen ss 11 b Adjusting the Image Angle idee eret re eh Eee tope pea e eee P see pied 12 Correcting Keystone Distortion sees nennen rennen 13 Adjusting the Image Quality sess nnns 14 Using the EPSON Cinema Filter 14 selecting the Colour Mode ege etr e ie ipae niece 15 5 Wide screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images D Changing the Aspect Ratio eieiei 15 3 Adjusting Computer Images ess
53. isuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION General Notice The following trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used in this publication for identification purposes only EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Macintosh Mac iMac Apple Computer Inc IBM International Business Machine Corp Windows Windows NT Microsoft Corporation Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 62002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION O dW3 aping sjesn EPSON PRINTED WITH SOY INK Printed in Japan Printed on 10096 recycled paper 404003503 02 09 2 4A C05 qv
54. iving presentations using the same projector the optimum picture quality can be obtained simply by disconnecting and reconnecting the computers Each individual setting can also be adjusted manually p 16 asy to operate The accessory remote control can be used for operations such as pausing projection see Freeze on p 29 and zooming in on important areas of an image see E Zoom on p 30 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images Turning On the Projector 6 e Connecting the Power Cable eere eee eeeeene 6 e Turning On the Power and Projecting Images 7 Turning Off the Projector 9 Adjusting the Screen Image 11 e Adjusting the Image Size e Focusing the Screen Image cssccsssscsccssssssesessssesees 11 e Adjusting the Image Angle eeeeeeeeee eee enetnne 12 e Correcting Keystone Distortion eere 13 Adjusting the Image Quality 14 e Using the EPSON Cinema Filter esee 14 e Selecting the Colour Mode eere 15 e Wide screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images Changing the Aspect Ratio 15 e Adjusting Computer Images
55. lapped 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 The cooling process for the projector s lamp unit continues even after the Power button on the projector s control panel or the remote control has been pressed to turn off the lamp After the lamp turns off the cooling fan continues operating but all button operations are disabled The length of time that this is happening is called the cool down period The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature 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 scanning i interlaced scanning Screen aspect ratio of 16 9 Dolby Digital audio reception and playback or output Interlaced scanning A method of image scanning whereby the image dat
56. le is plugged back in the projector will return to its previous state so press the Power button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to turn it back on If the projector continues to overheat even after the above points have been checked or if the indicators show a problem when the power is turned back on stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at International Warranty Conditions in Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms Red Problem with Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and p 46 de lamp then remove the lamp and check if it is broken If the lamp 0 5 SO d is not broken reinstall it Then reconnect the power cable interval 5 and press the Power button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to turn the power back on If the indicators still show a problem stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at International Warranty Conditions in Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms Troubleshooting If the lamp is broken replace by a new lamp or contact p 46 your local dealer for further advise 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 l
57. nnected to the projector Check that the power for all connected components has been turned off Press the Power button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control Basic Operations The confirmation message shown left will appear If you do not want to turn off the power press any button except the Power button If you do not press any button the message will disappear automatically after seven seconds The power will not turn off at this time Press the Power button once more The lamp will switch off The Power indicator will flash orange and cool down will start The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds This varies depending on factors such as the ambient air temperature When cool down is complete the Power indicator lights orange The projector s control panel and remote Q control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing orange Wait until it lights steadily Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet while the Power indicator is still flashing orange otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation and reduce the lamp unit operating life 10 Turning Off the Projector Lens cover Retract the front adjustable feet if they are extended Gently push down on the projector while simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust buttons Attach the lens cover A
58. nt with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name EPSON Type of Product Projector Model EMP 30 ELP 30 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and rec
59. ntil it clicks into place 9 E Q Q x 47 Maintenance installed correctly lamp is replaced p 49 e 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 e Spare lamps are provided with a spare air filter The air filter should also be replaced when the e Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The projector has a built in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point it causes the replacement 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 Do not reset the lamp operating time except after the lamp has been replaced otherwise the lamp Q replacement period will not be indicated correctly Procedure 7 Projector Power z zi Help Remote control Menu AN Mute Freeze Lamp H GIS Video Source Computer Input Signal Frequency SYNC Polarity SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate Execute YES C No 48 Connect the power cable and then press the Power button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to turn on the power for the projector Press the M
60. of the image signals being output from the computer p 51 Condition v Poor image quality out of focus or distorted e The image is fuzzy e Part of the image is out of focus e The whole image is out of focus e mage is distorted e Image contains interference Probable cause Remedy Has the focus been adjusted correctly gt Adjust the focus p 11 Is the lens cover still attached gt Remove the lens cover p 6 Has the front adjustable feet been adjusted gt Adjust the front adjustable feet to reduce the angle so that the image angle is too big of tilt to 10 or less p 12 If the image angle is too big the image will be out of focus vertically Is the projector at the correct distance gt The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 0 9 11 3 m 2 9 37 0 ft Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range Setup Guide Is the projector beam perpendicular to the gt Adjust the projection angle so that the projector screen beam is perpendicular to the screen p 12 Is the lens dirty gt Clean the lens p 44 Has condensation formed on the lens gt Set the projector up in the room approximately one If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold hour before it is to be used If condensation forms on environment to a warm environment condensation the lens turn off the power and wait
61. orrection function to adjust this distortion p 13 e f the projector is tilted horizontally turn the bases of the front adjustable feet to adjust the angle Front adjustable foot e Extend Retract 12 Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle Focusing the Screen Image Lech os GV COT PITE CT R EST Correcting Keystone Distortion When the projector is tilted it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image but this distortion can be corrected using the keystone correction function as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15 Approx 15 above Approx 15 below Basic Operations Procedure Keystone correction can be carried out using either the projector s control panel or the configuration menu The following explanation describes how to correct keystone distortion using the projector s control panel For adjustment using the configuration menu Setting Keystone p 23 If the bottom of the If the top of the image image is elongated is elongated Projector Projector Source 7 Keystone 0 18 e N Enter e Selec e When keystone correction is carried out the projected image will become smaller Q e The keystone correction settings are memorised If you change the position or angle of the
62. perating range Remote control Setup Guide Operating temperature eee eect ceeeeteeeeeeeeeee 52 Optional accessories sse 50 Overheating eet sone ene eden 33 Part Names and Functions esee 55 lo 7 56 Position este etie eR RERERS 16 20 22 Power cable 55 eee eet 6 Power indicator ne ess 55 61 Appendices Index GD Power met aod ede ee een 57 9 PtojectiQn ei EE REESE 7 Using the Configuration Menu Functions 20 Projection angle eee teet 12 Projection distance sss Setup Guide diu X 24 Video 20 25 Video Menu emet ep teeth 20 fi VICEO POLE i petites ame aceon 56 RCA video cable eee Setup Guide Eege 21 25 Rear Drot een 25 Setup Guide Video Source 25 Refresh Rate En 25 KILL 23 Remote control sess 58 Setup Guide Remote control light emitting area 58 W Remote control light receiving area 55 57 Warning indicator eese 55 Replacing the Air Filter 49 When Havna Some Trouble ceps eae ES Replacing the omg 46 47 Wide screen Projection 0 0 0 eee eeeecseeseceeeeeeeensees 15 Reset All Menu eene 26 Reset Lamp Timer EE 25 48 KR 7 20 25 Resized display En 51 bingo M C 7 20 25 Resolution eee te teer metet 25 RGB E 24 H B LOOM s eet Rie Ne Penes 11 Sc
63. ponent video gt gt RGB video or computer source is connected to the projector use the Input Signal command to select the signal format which matches the signal connected source Video Input Signal p 21 22 If a composite video or S Video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal command to select the video signal format Video Video Signal p 21 Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Use the Contrast command to adjust Video Contrast p 20 22 Has the colour been adjusted correctly Use the Color Adjustment command to adjust the contrast Advanced Color Adjustment p 24 Have the colour intensity and tint been adjusted correctly The colours may not exactly match the colours in the image on the computer screen or LCD screen but this is normal and is not the sign of a problem Use the Video menu to adjust the Color and Tint settings Video Color Tint p 20 21 Is the lamp due for replacement When the lamp is nearly due for replacement the image will become darker and the colour quality will become poorer When this happens the lamp should be replaced with a new one p 46 The accessory EPSON cinema filter has been removed from the lens but the EPSON Cinema Filter command in the Video menu is still set to ON Change the EPSON Cinema Filter setting in the Video menu to OFF Video EPSON Cinema Filter
64. projector you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings e If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out decrease the sharpness setting p 21 22 e f 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 exceeded Check that the projector has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit 13 Adjusting the Image Quality The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows Using the EPSON Cinema Filter When the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the projector and the EPSON Cinema Filter command is set to ON the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theatre images If a computer is connected and the projector is being used for a presentation at such times images will appear darker than normal so remove the EPSON cinema filter and change the EPSON Cinema Filter setting to OFF Procedure 7 Attach the accessory EPSON cinema filter Align the projection on the focus ring with the notch in the EPSON cinema filter and attach the EPSON cinema filter gt Projection The EPSON cinema filter should always be installed so that the notch is aligned with the projection on the focus ring If the EPSON cinema filter is not installed correctly unevenness or lack of focus may occur in the projected images
65. r RGB video Median Adjustment is only possible when component video or NTSC signals are value 0 being input Adjust the image tint Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness Median value 0 Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image colour The settings can be saved separately Theatre for each type of source video source or computer You can select from six different quality settings depending on the surroundings esRGB gt gt Images conform to the sRGB standard eNormal Brightness is emphasised For presentation in bright rooms eMeeting Images are modulated using their original tints with no colour enhancement e Presentation For presentations in dark rooms es Theatre Movie images are optimised using natural tints The black amp white extension function operates so that differences in colour gradations darkness and lightness of colours are accentuated even for images that are very dark or very bright to make them easier to view e Game Brightness is emphasised Ideal for playing video games in bright rooms Video Signal Adjustment is only possible when composite video S Video signals are being Auto input Sets the video signal format e Dress the Enter button and choose the setting from the video signal format selection sub menu which appears e When set to Auto the video signal format is set automatically Input Signal Adjustment is only possible when component video signals are being input Depen
66. reen SIZE ieiunare Setup Guide Securty lock acere ni 57 Setting MENU ertet e RENE 23 Setting Up the Projector Setup Guide Sharpn ess iios e teen 21 22 Sleep mode haee ties eene 24 Speaker Matinee a neon anaes 55 Setup Guide Specifications eege ees ag ad eri der 52 Squeeze mode nos der ete e 15 SRGB iii hele ee eee 15 21 22 Stereo mini jack audio cable Setup Guide Storage temperature eeeseeeeseeeeresreerrerererrsreerrrrere 52 el lu EE 20 Supported Monitor Displays esee 51 S Video eene 20 25 Setup Guide c 16 18 SYNC Mode DRE one 25 SYNG Polarity ech onini o dedi oat 25 Tint isto ET 21 TONG ts sista note eae neers ee ES 23 Tracking iie tbt tei e em 16 17 Translucent screen eese Setup Guide Turning oft e vtr e urere tq 9 62 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We EPSON AMERICA INC Located at 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 3 13 Long Beach CA 90806 Tel 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be complia
67. s sleep mode active When sleep mode has been set to ON the lamp turns off automatically if no operations are carried out for 30 minutes while no image signal is being input The Power indicator lights orange at this time Turn the projector power back on To cancel the sleep mode setting set Sleep Mode to OFF Setting Sleep Mode p 24 Have you pressed the Power button Press the Power button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to turn on the power for the projector p 7 Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly Use the Brightness command to adjust Video Brightness p 20 22 Is A V Mute mode active 4 Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to cancel the A V Mute mode p 29 Is the projected image completely black Some input images such as screen savers may be completely black Cancel the screen saver or re check the images being input Is an image signal being input If No Signal Msg has been set to OFF no messages will be displayed Change the No Signal Msg setting to Black or Blue for messages to be displayed Setting No Signal Msg p 23 If a message is displayed refer to the item indicated Try resetting all of the current settings gt Reset All Execute p 26 LL Condition No images appear Messages do appear Not Supported is displayed No Signal
68. s the A and Y buttons to select an item Confirm the selection Press the Enter button to confirm the selection of a menu item Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items You can exit the help menu at any time by pressing the Help button If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem refer to When Having Some Q Trouble p 33 or When the Indicators Provide No Help p 35 SH Warning Indicator When Having Some Trouble Power Indicator gt If you are having a problem with the projector first check the projector s indicators The projector is provided with the following two indicators These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation Power indicator anng indicator The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate ZS Warning Indicator lit S flashing Status Cause Remedy or Status See Page Red High internal The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will e temperature stop Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the overheating projector After about 5 minutes have elapsed unplug the power cable and then check the following two points eCheck that the air inlet and air outlet are clear and that Setup Guide the projector is not positioned against a wall elf the air filter is dirty it should be cleaned p 44 When the power cab
69. tion it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly If this happens clean or de mist the lens p 36 44 e f the projector is positioned outside the normal projecting range of 0 9 11 3 m 2 9 37 0 ft it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus If you have trouble obtaining the correct focus check the projection distance 11 Basic Operations Adjusting the Screen Image Adjusting the Image Angle The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible Seen from the side Seen from above e LE 9 6 E SCHEER Set S e EH Centre of 3 lens 1 Leer e If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to adjust the projection angle within a maximum range of 10 While pressing the two foot adjust buttons at either side lift up the front of the projector so that the front adjustable feet can extend Extend the front adjustable feet until the desired angle is obtained and then release the foot adjust buttons To retract the front adjustable feet gently push down on the projector while pressing the two foot adjust buttons Procedure Foot adjust buttons side e When the foot is adjusted it may cause the projected images to become distorted Use the Q keystone c
70. ttach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector in order to stop the lens from getting dusty or dirty Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle Ne KE OUER OH Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting the Screen Image gt gt You can correct and adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture Adjusting the Image Size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen Setup Guide If further minor adjustment is required press the Zoom button on the projector s control panel to make the adjustment Minor adjustments can be made to the image size to between a zoom ratio of approximately 1 0 to 1 2 in 33 steps Q The E Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image p 30 Procedure Focusing the Screen Image Procedure Projector w Im T LY Source ystone ES WES ci Enter V Select A Projector w lee T M Zs Source Ke adis l Wa ACE Enter V Select A Press the Zoom button on the projector s control panel When pressed to the W side the images become larger When pressed to the T side the images become smaller Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus e f the surface of the lens is dirty or misted over as a result of condensa
71. ttings will not return to their default settings Video Menu Setting Menu About Menu Using the Configuration Menus Audio Menu Advanced Menu Using the Configuration Menus The configuration menus can be operated using the remote control only Procedure 1 Remote control Menu AN Mute y amp Freeze Main menu Sub menu Video EPSON Cinema Filter ON OFF Audio Position gt Adjust Setting i amp Advanced About Reset All Color Mode f sSelect Theatre Video Signal f Select Auto Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 gt Execute Select Enter Remote control Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All Color Mode Select Theatre Video Signal Select Auto Aspect Ratio 4 3 116 9 gt Execute Select D Enter Reset All Menu Press the Menu button on the remote control The configuration menu appears The configuration menu consists of a main menu and sub menus The sub menu that corresponds to the currently selected item in the main menu displayed in yellow appears Select a menu item Press the A or button to move to an item to be selected Confirm the selection Press the Enter button to confirm the selection of a menu item The sub menu that corresponds to the currently selected item in the main menu appears Select a sub menu item Press the A or bu
72. tton to move to an item to be selected The items appearing in the Video menu and the About menu will vary depending on the type of input source being projected gt 27 Settings and Useful Functions Video Menu Setting Menu About Menu Using the Configuration Menus Audio Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu Using the Configuration Menu Functions 5 Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All Color Mode Aspect Ratio Select Enter EPSON Cinema Filter ION OFF gt Select Theatre 9sSelect Auto 116 9 Execute Select a setting value Press the lt a and gt buttons to change the setting value For commands which have ON OFF settings use the 4 and gt buttons to select the desired setting and then press the Enter button e Sub menu items which cause another sub menu to be displayed when they are selected have after them If you select such menu items and press the Enter button you can then change the settings in the next sub menu which appears e Refer to list of functions for details on the functions of each menu item p 20 K 28 Remote control Menu AN Mute Freeze Select other menu items in the same way Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change the setting for other menu items To return to a previous menu press the ESC button Close the menu Press the Menu button P
73. when you press the Auto button and then the adjustment will be carried out e Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of signals being output by the computer In such cases use the configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking and sync settings manually p 17 18 Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Leide TIT BU M CT TT M a Eu Selecting the Colour Mode Adjusting Computer Images Adjusting the Tracking If vertical stripes appear in the projected images and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup you will need to adjust the tracking manually using the following procedure Procedure 1 Press the Menu button on the remote EPSON Cinema Filter ION OFF o Postion 6 Adjust control and then select Tracking from c NEN the Video menu 2 Sands For details on this operation refer to Using the o Sid RGB YUV IYCbCr ae Configuration Menus p 27 2 Auto Setup ION OFF OH Reset A Execute Return Select gt Adjust o a Press the and gt buttons to set the i EPSON Cinema Filter ION OFF D Postion 776 Adus tracking value om The tracking value increases or decreases each Cows 0 time a button is pressed larpness o g Cor be Select Normal Input Signal RGB YUV IYCbCr IYPbPr Auto Setup ION IOFF Reset Execute Return Select gt Adjust 3 After m
74. y Use the remote control within these ranges Setup Guide Is the remote control too far from the projector gt The operating distance for the remote control is approximately 6 m 20 ft Use the remote control within this distance Setup Guide Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote control light receiving area gt Avoid using projector in places where the remote control light receiving area is exposed to strong light Has the battery insulating tape been removed gt When using the remote control for the first time pull out the insulating tape that is protruding from the battery holder Setup Guide Is the battery inserted Insert the battery p 45 Is the battery spent Replace the battery with a new one p 45 Is the battery inserted incorrectly DEE Reinsert the battery so that it faces correctly p 45 Condition The power does not turn off after the Power button is pressed Probable cause Remedy The Power indicator remains orange This projector is designed so that the Power gt The Power indicator will switch off when the power cable is disconnected from the electrical outlet indicator remains lit even when after the power has been turned off 40 Probable cause Remedy The cooling fan does not stop gt After the cool down period is complete the Power After th

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