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1. Base e Foot adjust lever p 38 e Front adjustable foot p 38 aa I Z ye o e Lens cover string attaching e stay A Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling e Suspension bracket fixing points 4 points p 15 p 93 ae E Install the optional ceiling mount here i L e Air filter air intake vent when suspending the projector from a p 84 p 89 ceiling This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in It should be cleaned H and replaced periodically 2 T NT ox as Iy e Air intake vent p 84 Clean the air intake vent periodically Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position the over the button icon or button name a description of that button will appear e Page down Page up buttons p 20 e E Zoom button 9 amp p 48 e Enter button p 21 p 66 p 69 e Esc button p 21 e Pointer button p 49 e A V Mute button p 46 e Computer1 button p 33 e Computer2 button p 33 e S Video button p 33 e Video button p 33 e Auto button p 40 C5 A V Mute Freeze Co Color 1 Comp 2 Mode Menu CJ OCI CO S Video Video Resize Help _ d Volume e Remote
2. lt At projector gt PC serial cable lt Atcomputer gt ESIE Function GND 5 5 GND Signal wire ground RD 2 q 3 TD Transmit data TD 3 gt 2 RD Receive data DTR 4 gt 6 DSR Data set ready DSR 6 lt 4 DTR Data terminal ready List of ESC VP21 Commands USB Connection Setup In order to control the projector using ESC VP21 commands via a USB connection the following preparations must be carried out PROCEDURE oF OTOOTO Download the USB driver USB COM Driver from the EPSON website to your computer The URL is as follows http www epson co uk support download index htm Install the downloaded USB driver on your computer Read the instructions displayed on the download screen Change the COM Port setting in the Extended menu to USB Turn the projector s power off Wait until the cool down period has ended and a pip pip confirmation buzzer sounds and then turn on the power Once the projector s power has turned back on communication via a USB Connection will then be possible If you disconnect the power cable before the cool down period has ended and a pip pip confirmation buzzer sounds the communication port will not change List of Supported Monitor Displays Di Computer RGB Video E Component Video RGB Video Resolutions i Resolutions dots Signal Refresh rate Resolution Sere a Signal Refresh RERE Sula Hz dots rate Hz As
3. Color 1 Comp 2 Mode Menu a Cs S Video Video Resize Help Select a menu item Tilt the button on the remote control or press the A and 7 buttons on the projector s control panel to select an item Remote control Projector Page E Zoom Down lt Enter Esc 6 ae ea F o um 69 Help u Help for the sound Help for the source Language change Language Select the relevant item then confim or modify settings and connections Select Enter Enter Help Exit Confirm the selection Press the Enter button to confirm the selection of a menu item Remote control Projector Page E Zoom Down lt Enter Esc A V Mute Freeze Lo wn Using the Help Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items The help menu is cleared when the Help button is pressed He Ip Return The image is not in focus The image is disturbed The color of the image is abnormal The image is too dark The image is distorted Esc Return Select Enter Enter Help Exit If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem refer to Problem Solving amp p 71 70 Problems Solving If you are having a problem with the projector first check the projector s indicators and refer to Reading the Indicators below If the indicators do no
4. Images conform to the sRGB colour standard If the connected source has a sRGB mode set both the projector and the connected signal source to sRGB Blackboard Images with natural tints can be obtained when projecting onto a blackboard green The default setting for the colour mode is as follows When computer or RGB video images are being input Presentation When other images are being input Dynamic 43 PROCEDURE The colour mode changes as follows each time the Color Mode button is pressed amp Dynamic gt Presentation gt Theatre D Blackboard 4 sRGB Living Room Remote control ma A V Mute Freeze Lo wn Comp 2 ode The current setting appears in the top right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed The colour mode can also be set using the Color Mode command in the Image menu p 51 p 53 Adjusting the Volume The volume of the projector s built in speaker can be adjusted as follows PROCEDURE Press the Volume buttons on the remote control or the lt and x buttons on the projector s control panel to adjust the volume When the button is pressed to the lt side the volume increases and when it is pressed to the lt side the volume decreases The volume gauge appears on the screen when the volume is being adjusted Remote control Projector Vo lune 4 zAdjust elf the value displa
5. Remote control Port Display at top right of screen button selected Computer1 Computer Auto Component Computer1 Computer Videol Component Video1l Computer2 Computer2 Auto Component Computer2 Computer2 Video2 Component Video2 S Video S Video S Video Video Video Video The signal name that has been set for the Computer Input and Computer Input in the Signal menu will be displayed 33 e f only one signal source has been connected the signals from that source will be projected without needing to press any of the buttons on the remote control or the projector s control panel elf the No Signal message does not disappear check the connections again e f a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the projector the images may not be projected straight away After starting projection check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings For details refer to the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as External output Connecting an external monitor or similar NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh Fn F3 Fn F3 Fn F5 Fn F7 Fn F7 Fn F10 e elf the same still picture is projected for a long period of time the projected image may become burned into the screen You should avoid leaving the same ima
6. 35 9 ft Set the projector up so that it is within this range p 16 Decrease the projection angle to reduce the amount of keystone correction p 39 If the projector 1s suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur condensation may form on the surface of the lens and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy Set the projector up in the room approximately one hour before it is to be used If condensation forms on the lens turn the power off and wait for the condensation to disappear Problems Solving E Interference or distortion appear in images Check Remedy Are the image signal format settings correct Only when projecting images from a video source Are the cables connected correctly Is an extension cable being used Has the correct resolution been selected Only when projecting computer images Have the Sync and Tracking settings been adjusted correctly Computer and RGB video signals only If a composite video or S Video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the signal format Signal Video Signal p 57 Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected p 18 p 25 If an extension cable is used electrical interference may affect the signals Use the accessory cables and check if this helps Set the computer so that the signals that
7. us TOP This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images Turning the Projector ON ccessssseeseeseesees 31 Adjusting the Image Quallity cccsssseeseeees 40 e Connecting the Power Cable ccccssssssccssssssscccccsssssees 31 e Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images 40 e Turning the Power On and Projecting Images 32 AOMA SCUUD meee ney ete ts E mene net 40 Adjusin ethe Mackino a ey aees eee rene st eect tea eemne ener ee cecen oe 4 Turning the Projector Off sssssssssseeesen 34 e Adjusting the SynC c cccccccssescecsssessecsessesecsesseseeseceesecsecateseeneeecaeen 42 Adjusting the Screen Image cssseeseeeeees 36 e Selecting the Projection Quality e Adjusting the Image Size Zoom Fun ction 0sssees 36 Colour Mode Selection ssccccsssssccssssscccssssccccessscoees 43 e Focusing the Screen mage cccccccccccccccccccccsccccsees 36 Adjusting the VoIUMe ccssccssssssssseseseessssees 44 e Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone Correchon FUNCTIONS sees eisccceccesceccces eos avis cetssceecscueesee ier teezece 37 e Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion sseee0 39 Turning the Projector On Turn on the power to start projecting images Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms be
8. Check Remedy Is the audio source connected correctly Check that the cable is connected to the correct Audio port p 26 Has the volume been adjusted to the Adjust the volume so that sound can be heard p 44 minimum setting Is A V Mute mode active Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to cancel the A V mute function p 46 E The remote control does not work Check Remedy Is the remote control light emitting area Face the remote control towards the remote control light receiving area facing towards the remote control light The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30 horizontally and approximately receiving area when it is operated 15 vertically p 14 Is the remote control too far from the The operating range for the remote control is approximately 6m p 14 projector Is direct sunlight or strong light from Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote receiving area control light receiving area Are the batteries dead or have the batteries _ Insert new batteries while making sure that they are inserted the correct way around p 12 been inserted correctly E The fans do not stop when power is turned off Check Remedy Is the Standby Mode configuration menu set If the menu is set to Network ON the fans will continue to operate after the cool down period has to Network ON finished
9. Menu Sub menu Function Default Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel e To reset settings such as Image or Signal select Reset from the respective sub menus The Computer Input Computer2 Input Video Signal User s Logo Lamp Hours and Language settings will not be reset to their defaults However if Background Color is set to Logo or Startup Screen is set to OFF these settings will not be returned to their defaults when User s Logo Protect is set to ON E p 29 I 1 Select Enter Enter____ Menu Exit Lamp Initialises the lamp operating time When this commandis Hours selected the cumulative lamp operating time is reset to the Reset initial default value Image Return Reset All Signal Lamp Hours Reset Setting Extended Info 66 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menus Confirm the selection Press the Enter button to confirm the selection of a menu item The configuration menus can be operated using either the remote control or the projector s control panel E Return Signal User s Logo PROCEDURE Projection Front Setting Operation Standby Mode Network OFF Press the Menu button con Port RS 2320 _ Language English The configuration menu appears Reset Remote control Projector CIES
10. ON Cancel the Password Protect function before recording a user s logo p 29 Image Return Display Signal User s Logo Projection Front setting Operation Standby Hode Hetwork OFF COM Port RS 2320 Language English Reset 4 Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Using the Configuration Menu Functions Fle 62 Sub menu Function Default Projection Sets the projection position for the projector Front e Front Select when the projector is in front of the screen e Front Ceiling Select when the projector is in front of the screen and suspended from the ceiling e Rear Select when the projector is behind the screen e Rear Ceiling Select when the projector is behind the screen and suspended from the ceiling Operation This lets you make settings related to projector operation Direct Power ON Direct Power When the projector s power cable is connected projection ON OFF starts without needing to press the Power button When Direct Power ON is set to ON turn the power off by pressing the Power button then wait for the cool down period to finish and then disconnect the power cable If the power cable is left connected to the wall outlet when Direct Power ON is set to ON the projector will turn on if a power outage occurs and then the power is restored Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Sets the energy saving operation when no signal is being OFF input When set to ON projection stops
11. fresher and have greater modulation than in signal cannot be adjusted i Presentation mode l ePresentation Brightness is emphasised to produce images Computer RGB video that are ideal for presentations Theatre Images are optimised using natural tints It emphasises colour gradations differences aJ Return Color Mode Presentation Signal AEE i between light and dark when projecting Contrast 0 images that are very dark or very light and Setting Sharpness 0 bright to make such images easier to see Laios a nsineni eLiving Room Brightness is emphasised to produce images Extended Reset a that are ideal for projecting TV images etc Info in bright rooms sRGB Images conform to the sRGB standard Reset If set to sRGB the Abs Color Temp for the Color Adjustment command in the Image menu will be set to 6500K Select Enter Enter Menu Exit eBlackboard Images with natural tints can be obtained when projecting onto a blackboard green 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 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub menu Color Adjustment Reset 52 Function Default Adjusts the absolute colour temperature and the intensity of the red green and blue components for each input source Abs Color Tem
12. you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected p 33 Connecting to a Computer 20 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Wireless Mouse Function eThe USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse USB interface If using a computer which is running Windows the pointer on the computer screen To do this you must use the accessory computer must have had a full version of Windows 98 2000 Me XP USB cable to connect the USB port of the computer to the USB port at Home Edition XP Professional installed If the computer is running the rear of the projector a version of Windows 98 2000 Me XP Home Edition XP Computer Mouse used Applicable cable Professional that has been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows 98 2000 Me Windows correct operation cannot be guaranteed XP Home Edition USB cable accessory eJt may not be possible to use the mouse function under some versions XP Professional of both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems eras 2 10 0 10 3 USB cable accessory e Some computer settings may have to be changed in order for the aes mouse function to be used Consult the documentation for the computer for further details USB cable accessory When using the remote control as a wireless mouse the Page down and Page up buttons on
13. 26 ZAIN INTE ex teet sue hee eee 46 B Background Color eee 6l Blickboard Toae 43 51 53 Bizhtmesio e nE ee 353 Brightness Control D Buzzer for notice of termination 34 C Cleaning the Air Filter 84 Cleamimie the Eens a aa 84 Cleaning the Projector SUCE Aan e a a ces 84 93 Color intensity ees se aE 53 Color Woden eae 43 51 53 Component Video T d 24 CONGR Ont eee er cena es 63 Composite video Ir ni ene 23 Computer1 Component Video OO ine ceva E ramen re at eee ee 9 Computer Input 55 57 Computer2 Component Video2 OO ater rece fer a e E E E 9 Computer Input 53 37 Computer cable nE aen IS 2S Connecting to a Computer 18 Connecting to a Video Source 23 COMIMASU Gites erence eee eee 51 53 Contiol Panel a a 8 Control RS 232C port 9 Cool dowitee ae et 34 73 GOSS Peds GAO NA 48 D DirectRower ON eae a ee 62 IDISplay a ony ete ES 61 Dynamic renee acces 43 51 53 E Eligible computes 0666 18 ESON EP eae Sed teh tek te re heen tees 96 miextended SNICKU sors ce 61 ZOOM aE ats a ences ae 48 F FOC EE EE E a TE 36 FOCUS TING aera a a T 7 Foot adjustment 03203 38 ice A a EEE E EAE ee ee 47 Front adjustable foot 7 10 G GlOSSAEN eer eer eee eros 94 H Hinde Sea a AA eri eee 7 FIDACY ers sent r ediee ktm 99 Fela hie oe ee E 59 JmaseS Menu ate ote estes anes 51 Image Si
14. Cs Ga 1 Comp 2 M Esc Return Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Select a menu item Tilt the button on the remote control up and down or press the A and buttons on the projector s control panel to move to the item to be set Image Return Display Signal User s Logo Projection Front Setting Operation Standby Mode Network OFF COM Port RS 232C Language English Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Using the Configuration Menu Functions Select a sub menu item Tilt the button on the remote control up and down or press the A and buttons on the projector s control panel to move to the sub item to be set and then press the Enter button The items that are displayed in the Image menu Signal menu and Info menu vary depending on the input source that is being projected Image Return Display Signal User s Logo Setting Operation Standby Mode Network OFF m e 222 Language English Info Reset Reset Esc Return 4 Select Enter Enter Menu Exit 67 Change the setting e Tilt the button on the remote control or press the A 7 9 and D buttons on the projector s control panel to change the setting 0 Current setting value 0 Currently selected setting item elf you press the Enter button when at items with a displayed the setting screen for that item will be displayed After making the setting p
15. Extended Standby Mode p 63 ia os TOP Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector Maintenance aa E EE ee eeepeee severe 84 List of ESC VP21 Command6 cceeeeeee 96 CTC AMIN E T E E T 84 AC ommand TISE e eae aeee erano eaa EEE AE EEEE ER e 96 eCleaning the Projector s Surface cccccccccsscceessseeeeeesseeeeeees 84 e Communication Protocol eesccsssssccccccsssscecocosssssceeesosssee 96 eanne EEES ec cachet a 84 sC able Say QUES a E E E E iE 97 eCleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent eee 84 Serale onne c Hona a ese eee 97 e Replacing ConsumableSs ee ssoesssooessoosssooessoessooessooessoosssss 85 O Connect E E E ne eee ee 97 Lamp Replacement Pernod aee a a ene ene sone ede isan 85 e USB Connection Setup cccssssssssccccssssssscecssessesscssees 98 Repkicine uve eat a a a Ure get eee eterno 86 E e Resetting the Lamp Operating Time cccccccssssseseeeeeeees 88 List of Supported Monitor Displays es 99 sRephicine the Wik bic teres cere cer erate net ase weer e 89 ACO NTIS Y DE NEI see e A i l Component Video RGB Videoe eoe eresses teed een deze 99 Saving a User s Logo eae eres oe ee eee eee AERE 90 Composite Video S Videon e e eecee nee eec erste ieee fondue ceccnenns 99 Optional Accessories and Consumables 93 Specifications ccsccesssseesesssceessssseesesssseeeeee
16. Low Brightness e The Lamp Hours item appears as OH for 0 10 hours e When the lamp warning period is reached the display and after that it appears in units of 1 hour characters appear in red Source Displays the input source which is currently being projected Computer RGB Video Component video Input Displays the input signal settings Signal Does not appear when the input source is composite video Image or S video Signal pole E it Resolution Displays the input resolution a Source Conputer1 Does not appear when the input source 1s composite video Setting Input Signal or S video Resolution Extended Refresh Rate a Video Shows the video signal format Sync Info Signal Not displayed for computer RGB video or component video images Refresh Displays the refresh rate Rate Does not appear when the input source 1s composite video 4 or S video Select Menu Exit Sync Informations in this menu may be required in case that you Info ask for service to your dealer or the nearest address provided at International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet Does not appear when the input source is composite video Composite video S Video Image or S video Lamp Hours High Brightness Signal Low Brightness Source Video Setting Video Signal Auto Extended Using the Configuration Menu Functions Tiy 65 Reset
17. Other problems Source Search button p 75 p No sound can be heard or the Projection stops automatically p 76 sound is faint p 82 The message Not Supported is displayed p 76 The remote control does not work The message No Signal is displayed p 77 p 82 Images are fuzzy or out of focus p 77 The fans do not stop when power is turned off p 82 Interference or distortion appear in images p 78 Problems such as interference distortion or black amp white checked patterns appear Image is truncated large or small p 79 Only part of the image is displayed Image colours are not right p 80 The whole image appears purplish or greenish images are black amp white colours appear dull etc Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match but this is not a sign of a problem lmages appear dark p 81 Nothing appears on the external monitor p 81 Problems Solving E Problems relating to images E No images appear Check Was the Power button pressed Are both indicators switched off Is A V Mute mode active Has Message been set to OFF Have the configuration menu settings been made correctly Is the projected image completely black Only when projecting computer images Are the image signal format sett
18. The Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC IEC60950 3 Edition EMC USA FCC Part15B Class B DoC Canada ICES 003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 1998 Class B EN55024 1998 IEC EN61000 3 2 IEC EN61000 3 3 Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 Class B Appearance Centre of lens Q 109 2 asa 53 4 D a 14 2 2 98 351 Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 4 M4x9 i r 18 jccooooy 136 ele roo UCI 23 x C 6 l 41 2 i j 36 187 1 72 9 Units mm A Abs Color Temp 04 52 54 Ait CxMalst yent TE aa sree easnece 7 AE E ewe re aye wn ee 10 Air intake vent aAa 9 10 FASE CIM All Open eae aren etn aces 47 Audiol Porn nn 9 26 Audio2 Pon e eeeeeeees 9 26 Audio Outport e a a a 9 Audiol pore aAa a 9 26 AMO Keystone w S e rcateene 59 AMO SEUD acc eee ce 40 55 AIN CDE EE tn hati eem aren neteae 23
19. Tracking USB UXGA VGA XGA This function is used to allow images that have a resolution more than or less than the projector s panel resolution to be projected so that they fill the whole of the projection area An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions for High Definition Television 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 In this mode wide screen images in 16 9 mode are compressed in the horizontal direction so that they are stored on the recording medium as 4 3 images When these images are played back by the projector in squeeze mode they are restored to their original 16 9 format 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 A type of video signal with a resolution of 800 horizontal x 600 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers 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 col
20. Weight Multimedia Projector EMP 821 81 61 350 W x 109 H x 272 D mm 12 4 W x 4 3 H x 9 45 D in not including feet EMP 821 0 8 inches EMP 81 61 0 7 inches Polysilicon TFT active matrix EMP 821 81 XGA 786 432 pixels 1024 W x 768 H dots x 3 EMP 61 SVGA 480 000 pixels 800 W x 600 H dots x 3 Manual EMP 821 Manual approx 1 1 6 EMP 81 61 Manual approx 1 1 2 UHE lamp 200 W Model No ELPLP30 5W monaural 1 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 3 2 1 6A 5 35 C 41 95 F No condensation 10 60 C 14 140 F No condensation Approx 4 0 kg 8 9 Ibs Connectors Computer1 Component Videol Audiol Computer2 Component Video 2 Audio2 S Video Audio Video Audio USB Control RS 232C Monitor Out Audio Out p lt pi O ee ee en 1 Mini D Sub 15 pin female Blue Stereo mini jack Mini D Sub 15 pin female Blue Stereo mini jack Mini DIN 4 pin Stereo mini jack RCA pin jack Stereo mini jack USB connector B series D Sub 9 pin male Mini D Sub 15 pin female Black Stereo mini jack The USB interface complies with the USB 1 1 standard The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB compatible devices pixelworks Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this Projector Specifications Safety USA UL60950 Third Edition Canada CSA C22 2 No 60950 cUL European Community
21. 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 is pressed lt i gt Using the Configuration Menu Functions EMP Monitor Allows you to monitor multiple projectors on the network and control them all at once using functions such as turning the power on and off and switching input sources To use the EMP Monitor an adapter and cable for conversion are required The followings are available products As of May 2004 For details on the products visit LANTRONIX s website Adapters UDS100 UDS200 LANTRONIX Cables For the UDS100 RS 232C cable straight mini D Sub9pin female mini D Sub25pin male For the UDS200 RS 232C cable cross mini D Sub9pin female mini D Sub9pin female For the detailed and current information about the software please visit the following website http www epson co uk support download Sub menu Standby Mode COM Port Language Reset Default Set to Network ON to use network monitoring and control Network OFF functions and the standby monitor out function while the projector is in standby mode If you change the setting the new setting will be enabled after the power is turned off We provide softwares for network monito
22. can set the time Hold down the Freeze button for approximately 5 that the projector can be used without needing to enter a seconds password If setting the time continue on to the next step If not setting the The Password Protect menu will be displayed i time continue on to step 5 This can also be displayed by pressing the Menu button while holding down the D button continuously for about 5 seconds Remote control PEs A V Mute Freeze Fa q D o The portion of the length of time set that has already been used can be checked using the Timer elapsed command wun Password Protect Menu d User s Logo Protect T et 3 Select Timer and then press the Enter button Preventing theft Password Protect Enter the setting time as a number of up to 4 digits While holding down the Num button use the numeric keypad buttons to enter the setting time within the range of 0 to 9999 hours and then press the Enter button If you make a mistake entering the time press the Esc button and re enter the time A message will appear after this When you have finished using the Password Protect menu the countdown for the elapsed time will start If the setting time is set to 0 projection will not be possible when the power cord ts disconnected from the wall outlet and then reconnected unless you first enter the password Turn User s Logo Protect on 1 Selc
23. control light emitting area p 13 e Power button p 32 p 34 e buttons p 21 p 66 p 69 e Freeze button p 47 e Num button p 27 e Color Mode button p 43 e Menu button p 66 e Resize button p 47 e Help button p 69 e Volume buttons p 44 e Search button p 33 e Numeric buttons p 27 Before Using the Remote Control Py Inserting the Batteries Insert the batteries Check the positions of the and marks inside the battery holder to ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way The batteries are not already inserted into the remote control at the time the projector is purchased You will need to insert the batteries that are provided with the projector before the remote control can be used Be sure to read the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms before handling the batteries PROCEDURE Replace the battery cover Remove the battery cover Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place While pushing the catch of the battery compartment cover lift the cover up If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat Have two spare AAA size alkali batteries ready to use when required Before Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range E Using the Remote C
24. control panel the image signal will be displayed at their original resolution so if a signal with a resolution that is different from the panel resolution of the projector is projected or if a video image is being projected the display size will change User s logos can be saved at up to 480 x 360 dots in size 91 The image to be recorded and a selection marquee box will be displayed Move the marquee box to select the part of the image to use Tilt the button on the remote control or press the A V lt j and D buttons on the projector s control panel to select the area of the image to use as the user s logo and then press the Enter button Esc Return 44 gt Move Enter Set lt i gt Saving a User s Logo Select Yes at the confirmation screen and then press the Enter button User s Logo Select this image Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screen and then press the Enter button User s Logo Set the zoom rate Zoom rate Select Yes at the confirmation screen and then press the Enter button The image will then be saved Once the image has been saved the message Completed will be displayed User s Logo Save image as user s logo A Ho If you save it the previous user s logo will be overwritten e Saving the user s logo may take a few moments about 15 seconds Do not use the projector or any other sources which a
25. different quality settings depending on the surroundings Dynamic _ Brightness is emphasised so that images are fresher and have greater modulation than in Presentation mode ePresentation Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for presentations Images are optimised using natural tints It emphasises colour gradations differences between light and dark when projecting images that are very dark or very light and bright to make such images easier to see eLiving Room Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for projecting TV images etc in bright rooms Images conform to the sRGB standard If set to SRGB the Abs Color Temp for the Color Adjustment command in the Image menu will be set to 6500K Blackboard Images with natural tints can be obtained when projecting onto a blackboard green Brightness Adjusts the image brightness Median value 0 Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images Median value eTheatre esRGB 0 Color Adjusts the colour intensity for the images Median value Intensity 0 Tint Adjustment is only possible when component video or Median value NTSC signals are being input 0 Adjust the image tint Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness Median value 0 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub menu Color Adjustment Reset 54 Function Default Adjusts the ab
26. orange operation of the Power buttons is disabled Wait until the indicator lights continuously elf Standby Mode in the configuration menu is set to Network ON fans will continue operating This is normal and does not indicate a problem If not using the projector for a long period 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 Attach the lens cover Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector in order to prevent the lens from getting dusty or dirty 3 Q z Lens cover Adjusting the Screen Image op 36 These functions correct and adjust the projected images so that optimum Focusing the Screen Image images can be obtained PROCEDURE Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus If keystone correction or Sharpness settings have been made it may The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance not be possible to adjust the focus correctly from the projector to the screen p 16 The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up Q TIP The E Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image p 48 Adjusting the Image Size Zoom Function PROCEDURE Adjust by turning the z
27. problems with the operation of the projector 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 An abbreviation for High Definition Television It refers to high definition systems which satisfy the following conditions e 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 A method of image scanning whereby the image data is divided into fine horizontal lines which are displayed in sequence starting from left to right and then from the top to the bottom of the screen The even numbered lines and odd numbered lines are displayed alternately 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 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 Glossary Resize display SDTV Security lock Squeeze mode sRGB SVGA S Video SXGA Sync synchronisation
28. setting will take effect after exiting the configuration menu The shape of the pointer icon that appears when you press Pointer 1 the Pointer button on the remote control can be selected from the following three shapes Pointer 1 W Pointer 2 Wp Pointer 3 This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings High Select Low if the images being projected are too bright such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen When Low is selected the brightness of the images is reduced the amount of electricity consumed and noise produced during projection are reduced and the lamp s operating life is extended Volume Adjusts the volume Median value 10 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Ts 60 Sub menu Function Default Resets all adjustment values for the Setting menu functions to their default settings ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel eTo return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset All from the Reset menu p 65 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Ely 61 Extended Menu Sub menu e The User s Logo setting can not be adjusted if no signals are being input Function Default Display This lets you make settings related to the projector s display Message Message ON Sets whether display of the following messages is turn
29. the remote control can be used to scroll back and forth through pages when projecting a PowerPoint presentation Connecting to a Computer 21 Once the connection has been made the mouse pointer can be operated as N 27 TIP follows y TIP Moving the mouse pointer Left click elf the mouse button settings have been reversed at the computer the If you tilt the button on the remote Press the Enter button operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed control the mouse pointer will move in If you press the Enter button twice in eThe wireless mouse function cannot be used while the following the direction of tilt rapid succession it has the effect of a functions are being used double click While a configuration menu is being displayed While a help menu is being displayed While the E Zoom function is being used While a user s logo is being captured Pointer function While adjusting sound volume Drag and drop If you tilt the button while keeping the Enter button pressed down you can carry out drag operations Press the Enter button at the desired location to drop the item being dragged Right click Press the Esc button A R A K Y Connecting to a Computer Connecting to an External Monitor Analogue RGB images and RGB video images from a computer that are being input to the Computer 1 Component Video1l po
30. video signals Auto Input are being input Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the Computer1 Component Video1 port If set to Auto the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment If you select Auto and the colours appear unnatural select Component Videol Computer2 Adjustment is only possible when component video signals Auto Input are being input Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the Computer2 Component Video2 port If set to Auto the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment If you select Auto and the colours appear unnatural select Component Video2 Video Adjustment is only possible when composite video S Video Auto Signal signals are being input Sets the video signal format ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel and then make the selection from the video signal format selection menu that appears When set to Auto the video signal format is set automatically Resize Sets the aspect ratio for projected images Depends on connection Using the Configuration Menu Functions Fiy 58 Sub menu Function Default Returns Position Video Signal and Resize in the Signal menu to their default setting ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the pr
31. you press the Auto button on the remote control while any of the following functions are in use the function in use will be cancelled and then the adjustment will be carried out E Zoom function Configuration menu display Freeze function Help menu display If you press the Enter button on the projector s control panel while any of the following functions are in use the function in use will be cancelled and then the adjustment will be carried out E Zoom function Freeze function e Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of computer or RGB video signals being output In such cases use the configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking and sync settings manually p 41 p 42 Adjusting the Image Quality 41 E Adjusting the Tracking Tilt the button on the remote control or press the If vertical stripes appear in the projected lt and gt buttons on the projector s control panel computer or RGB video images and this cannot to adjust the tracking value until the vertical stripes be fixed using automatic setup you will need to disappear from the images adjust the Tracking manually using the The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is following procedure pressed PROCEDURE Press the Menu button on the remote control or the projector s control panel and then select Tracking from the Signal configuration menu After making the adjustment p
32. Auto Setup o Tracking SYNC setting Position Computer Input Extended Computer Input Reset Info Reset Select Enter Enter enu Exit 55 Sub menu Function Default Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for ON automatically optimising images when the input source is changed is turned ON or OFF Tracking Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the Depends on images connection Sync Adjusts computer images when flickering fuzziness or Depends on interference appear in the images connection e Flickering and fuzziness may also appear when the brightness contrast sharpness or keystone settings are adjusted eYou can obtain the best results if you adjust the tracking first and then adjust the sync Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally Depends on ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the connection projector s control panel and then make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears Position Computer Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment Auto Input that is connected to the Computer1 Component Video port If set to Auto the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment If you select Auto and the colours appear unnatural select Computer Computer2 Selects the input signal in accordance with
33. CORPORATION Macintosh Mac and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Pixelworks and DNX are trademarks of Pixelworks Inc 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 This product uses open source software Copyright 2004 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Part Names and Functions Remote Control e Page down Page up buttons p 20 When using the remote control as a wireless mouse press these buttons to scroll back and forth through pages in a PowerPoint file e E Zoom button 9 amp p 48 Enlarges parts of images without changing the size of the projection area Reduces the part of images that have been enlarged using the button e Enter button p 21 p 66 p 69 Accepts a menu or help item or displays the next screen or menu when viewing a configuration menu or help menu Acts as a mouse left click when using the wireless mouse function e Esc button p 21 Stops the current function Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu Acts as a mouse right click when using the wireless mouse fu
34. Computer1 Component Video1 port e x lt utton p 44 p Press to adjust the sound volume If a Computer2 Component Video2 port configuration menu or help screen is displayed it selects menu items and setting values e 7 7 button amp p 38 p 66 p 69 Press to correct keystone distortion Video port If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed it selects menu items and setting values S Video port Part Names and Functions Rear e Monitor Out port p 22 Outputs the projected computer s analogue RGB signals or RGB video signals to an external monitor from the source that is connected to the Computer1 Component e Computer1 Component Video 1 port e Computer2 Component Video2 port p 19 p 24 p 25 Input analogue RGB video signals from a computer and RGB video signals and component video signals from other video sources Videol port This feature is not available for video equipment signals e Audio Out port This outputs the audio signals from the currently selected input source to external speakers e Speaker e Power inlet p 31 Connects to the power cable e Rear adjustable foot e Video port p 23 Inputs composite video signals to the projector from other video sources e Audio port p 26 This is used to input audio signals from the equipment that is connected to the Video port e Audiol port p 26 This is used to input audio s
35. EPSON User s Guide AAPA PROJECTOR EMP 821 EMP 8I EMP 61 Notations Used in This User s Guide camo ir C om gt gt Name Menu Name Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found Click on the page number to display that page Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms Click the underlined word or words to display the corresponding entry in the Glossary section of the Appendices p 94 Indicates operating methods and the order of operations The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbered steps Indicates the name of the buttons on the control panel or the remote control And also port names Example Esc button Audiol port Indicates configuration menu items mont Example Image Brightness 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 Features of the Projector 2 Te CALG a hel The following six preset colour modes are provided so that you can easily The brightness of the lamp can be set to one of two settings obtain th
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39. are output are compatible with this projector List of Supported Monitor Displays p 99 Computer documentation Press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector s control panel to carry out automatic adjustment If the images have not been adjusted correctly after using automatic adjustment you can make the adjustments using the Sync and Tracking menus p 41 p 42 Problems Solving E Image is truncated large or small Check Remedy Has the Resize been set correctly Is the image still being enlarged by the E Zoom function Has the Position setting been adjusted correctly Has the computer been set for dual display Only when projecting computer images Has the correct resolution been selected Only when projecting computer images Press the Resize button on the remote control p 47 Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E Zoom function p 48 If analogue RGB images from a computer or RGB video images are being projected press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector s control panel to carry out automatic adjustment If the images have not been correctly adjusted after using the automatic setup function adjust the setting manually using the Position menu command If signals other than analogue RGB images from a computer or RGB video images are being input adjust the setting manually using th
40. ause the projector to warp and make the coating finish peel off If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they have been cleaned they should be replaced Replace with a new air filter See Appendices Optional Accessories p 93 Cleaning the Lens Use a commercially available air blower or use a lens cleaning paper to gently wipe the lens Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks as it can easily become damaged Maintenance Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filters Lamp Replacement Period It is time to replace the lamp when e The message Replace the Lamp appears on the screen when projection starts A message will be displayed e When the Lamp indicator is flashing orange Flashing orange e The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following periods of time in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images When used continuously at high brightness Approx 1900 hours When used continuously at low brightness Approx 2900 hours Brightness Control p 59 e f 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 possi
41. ble even if it is still working e Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used the lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message appears You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed e Contact your dealer for a spare lamp Maintenance Replacing the Lamp e f you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped working it is possible that the lamp is broken If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on a ceiling you should always assume that the lamp is broken and be extremely careful when removing the lamp cover Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before removing the lamp cover It takes a further one hour after the cool down period has finished for the lamp to be cool enough PROCEDURE Turn off the projector s power wait until the cool down period has ended and a pip pip confirmation buzzer sounds and then disconnect the power cable The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds oi QR 3 Wait until the lamp has cooled down then remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector It takes approximately one hour for the lamp to cool down by itself after the cool down period has finished Loosen the lamp cover fixing screw with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or your own cross head screwdriver Then slide the lamp cover straight forward and
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43. ction is paused and so it will not be possible to resume projection from the point where it was paused PROCEDURE Press the Freeze button The images will then be paused To cancel the pause press the Freeze button once more You can also cancel it by pressing the Esc button Remote control pe A V Mute Freeze ay 7 5 q br I Volume e Pressing the Freeze button also clears configuration menu displays and help messages o The freeze function still works while the E Zoom function is being used Wide screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment Changing the Aspect Ratio This function changes the aspect ratio of images from 4 3 to 16 9 when component video images S Video or composite video images are being projected Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16 9 wide screen format When images in Squeeze mode are projected at 4 3 PROCEDURE The aspect ratio changes each time the Resize button is pressed Remote control pamer A V Mute Freeze Lo wm 1 Com 2 When images in squeeze mode are projected at 16 9 You can also make this setting using the Resize command in the Signal menu Functions for Enhancing Projection When the button is pressed the image is enlarged E Zoom with the cross at its centre When the button is This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part o
44. dicate problems with the internal temperature of the projector e Lamp indicator p 71 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the projection lamp e Power indicator p 71 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector e Handle Hold this handle when lifting and transporting the projector e Remote control light receiving area p 13 Receives signals from the remote control Part Names and Functions Control Panel e Enter button p 40 p 66 p 69 e Menu button p 66 Di Automatically adjusts analogue RGB images from isplays and hides the configuration d RGB video i h een computers an video images to the optimum images If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed it accepts the current selection and moves on to the next lowest level e Esc button p 21 Stops the current function Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu e Power button p 32 p 34 Turns the projector power on and off connected equipment is projected each time this button a X e Source Search button amp p 33 j gt Help button p 69 _ The next input source is searched for automatically in Each time this button is pressed it displays the following order and the image input from the and hides the online help menu that can assist you if you have a problem is pressed ne eee
45. dition I O Power Green Warm up in progress Warm up time is approximately 40 seconds After warm up is complete the indicator stops or flashing O i O Power Green Projection in progress Sde iO Cool down in progress Please wait Power Orenge I O The cool down period lasts about 20 seconds The Power button will not operate if it is pressed while cool down is in progress When the cool down period is finished and the confirmation buzzer has sounded and the indicator changes to light orange repeat the operation elf 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 elf an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet Problems Solving ite 74 When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution refer to the pages given for each problem Problems relating to images Problems when projection starts No images appear p 75 Power does not turn on p 81 Projection does not start the projection area is completely black the projection area is completely blue etc Can not switch projection to a video source by pressing the
46. djust Menu Exit After making the adjustment press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu elf 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 Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness contrast sharpness and keystone correction settings are adjusted Adjusting the Image Quality Selecting the Projection Quality Colour Mode Selection The following six preset colour modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of the images that are being projected You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by 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 Dynamic Brightness is emphasised so that images are fresher and have greater modulation than in Presentation mode Presentation Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for presentations Theatre Movie images are optimised using natural tints Living Room Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for projecting TV images etc in bright rooms sRGB
47. e Position menu command Signal Position p 55 p 57 If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the computer s Control Panel the projector will only project 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 Computer video driver documentation Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector List of Supported Monitor Displays p 99 Computer documentation Problems Solving E Image colours are not right Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the signals from the connected device Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly Are the cables connected correctly Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Has the colour been adjusted correctly Have the colour intensity and tint been adjusted correctly Only when projecting images from a video source If you connect a computer or RGB video to the Computer 1 Component Videol or Computer2 Component Video2 port and select Component Videol or Component Video2 for Computer1 Input or Computer2 Input in the configuration menu the projected image is tinged with purplish red If you connect a component video to the Computer1 Component Video1 or Computer2 Component Video2 port and select Computer or Computer2 for the Computer Input or Computer2 Inp
48. e optimum images simply by selecting the image quality Fine and clear images can be obtained even in a bright room like a In addition if projecting onto blackboards rather than projection screens in conference room and a classroom places such as schools you can select the Blackboard setting to allow If projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen and the images are images to be projected in their natural tints too bright change the setting to Low p 43 p 51 p 53 Merit of Low e Reduction in power consumption of approximately 20 e Dynamic e Presentation e Theatre e Reduction in operating noise of approximately 17 e Living Room e sRGB e Blackboard e Approximately 1 5 times longer lamp life p 59 Presentation a Blackboard Automatic keystone correction function O The vertical angle of the projector is detected so that any vertical keystone distortion in the projected images can be automatically corrected p 37 Living Room Features of the Projector p 3 ZOA ECCO The accessory remote control can be used to carry out operations such as Password protect function assists administration O and theft prevention pausing projection Freeze function p 47 zooming in on important parts Password protection function allows you to limit using and changing the of images E Zoom function p 48 and pointing out important parts of settings of the projector This means that t
49. eck When the Sleep Mode menu command has been set to ON the lamp turns off automatically if no operations are carried out for about 30 minutes while no video signal is being input The Power indicator will flash orange at this time Press the Power button to turn the power on If you do not want sleep mode to be used change the Sleep Mode setting to OFF Extended Operation Sleep Mode p 62 Are the image signal format settings correct Only when projecting images from a video source Does the mode match the frequency and resolution of the image signals Only when projecting computer images Remedy If a composite video or S Video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the signal format Signal Video Signal p 57 Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the resolution and frequency of the image signals being output from the computer List of Supported Monitor Displays p 99 Problems Solving E The message No Signal is displayed Check Remedy Are the cables connected correctly Has the correct video input port been selected Is the power for the computer or video source turned on Are the image signals being output to the projector Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built in LCD screen E Images are fuzzy or out of focus Check Ch
50. eck that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected p 18 p 25 Press the Computer1 Computer2 S Video or Video button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the remote control or the projector s control panel to change the image E p 33 Turn the power on for the devices p 32 If the image signals are only being output to the computer s LCD monitor or to the accessory monitor you need to change the output to an external destination as well as the computer s own monitor For some computer models when the image signals are output externally they no longer appear on the LCD monitor or accessory monitor Computer documentation under a title such as External output or Connecting an external monitor If the connection is made while the power is already turned on the function Fn key that switches the computer s video signal to external output may not work Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again p 32 p 34 Remedy Has the focus been adjusted correctly Is the lens cover still attached Is the projector at the correct distance Is the keystone adjustment value too large Has condensation formed on the lens Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus p 36 Remove the lens cover p 31 The recommended projection distance range of the EMP 821 is 86 1473 cm 2 8 48 3 ft and that of the EMP 81 61 is 87 1094 cm 2 9
51. ed ON or OFF e Signal name when the video signal is switched e Colour mode name when the colour mode is switched e When no image signals are being input e When an incompatible signal is input When the air Taig needs replacing Ba keow Background Color Calon Sets the screen status when the A V Mute button on the Blue remote control is being pressed or when no image signals are being input to Black Blue or Logo e To change the user s logo you need to record your own logo p 90 e If the User s Logo Protect function of Password Protect has been set to ON the Logo setting cannot be changed from Logo to Black or Blue or from Black or Blue to Logo Cancel the Password Protect function before changing these settings p 29 Startup Screen Startup Screen Sets whether the startup screen is displayed or not ON To change the user s logo you need to record your own user s logo amp p 90 This cannot be changed from enabled ON to disabled OFF if the User s Logo Protect function of Password Protect has been set to ON Cancel the Password Protect function before changing the setting p 29 User s Records a user s logo p 90 EPSON logo Logo ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen e A user s logo cannot be recorded if the User s Logo Protect function of Password Protect has been set to
52. ed 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 equ
53. ed to the W setting the available angle of tilt for automatic adjustment will be less e Automatic keystone correction is not carried out when the Projection command in the Extended menu is set to Front elf you would like to make further fine adjustments after automatic keystone correction has been carried out press the 7X and Sa buttons on the projector s control panel p 39 e When keystone correction ts carried out the projected image will become smaller elf the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out decrease the sharpness setting p 51 p 53 e f automatic keystone correction is not required set Auto Keystone in the Setting menu to OFF p 59 Adjusting the Screen Image 39 Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion The projector is provided with an automatic keystone correction function which detects the vertical angle of the projector and carries out keystone correction automatically If you would like to make further fine adjustments to the results of automatic keystone correction press the 2x and XZ buttons e When keystone correction is carried out the projected image will become smaller elf the text part of the image is blurred after keystone correction is carried out decrease the sharpness setting p 51 p 53 e Keystone correction can also be carried out using the configuration menu p 59 elf the value displayed in the gauge on the screen st
54. efore connecting them If the power for either device is on at the time of RETO AGRO GDS LEN TSE e Condition 1 The computer must have an image signal output port eCheck the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before Check that the computer has a port such as an RGB port monitor port making the connections If you try to force a connector to fit a device or CRT port which can output image signals port with a different shape or number of terminals damage to the If the computer has a built in monitor or if using a laptop computer it connector or port may result may not be possible to connect the computer to the projector or Do not bind the power cable and the connecting cable together If the alternatively you may need to purchase a separate external output port power cable and the connecting cable are bound together image Refer to the documentation for your computer under a heading such as interference or errors in operation may result Connecting an external monitor or similar for further details Eligible Computers The projector cannot be connected to some types of computer or projection of images may not be possible even if actual connection is possible Make sure that the computer you intend to use satisfies the conditions given below e Condition 2 The display resolution and frequency of the computer must be listed in the List of Supported Monitor Displays Appendices List of Supported Monitor Di
55. f projected images such as pressed the enlarged image is then reduced Propi cute ICS The enlargement ratio will appear on the screen You can scroll the screen by tilting the button PROCEDURE Press the E Zoom button A cursor cross indicating the centre point for the area to be enlarged will appear on the screen Remote control Shows enlargement ratio To cancel the E Zoom press the Esc button The selected area can be enlarged to between I 4 times in 25 steps of x 0 125 Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be enlarged or reduced Tilt the button on the remote control to move the cross Cross Functions for Enhancing Projection Pointer function This function lets you use the remote control to move a pointer icon around on the images being projected This function can be used to emphasise parts of an image that you want to draw attention to Use the remote control to carry out pointer function operations You can use the Pointer Shape command in the Setting menu to change the shape of the pointer to one of three different shapes E p 59 PROCEDURE Press the Pointer button The pointer icon will appear in the middle of the projection area Remote cont
56. fore projecting images Connecting the Power Cable When the Extended Operation Direct Power ON menu item is set to ON a confirmation buzzer sounds and the projector s power turns on as soon as the power plug is inserted into the electrical outlet and projection then starts p 62 The power for the equipment that is connected to the projector should be turned on beforehand PROCEDURE Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all components connected to the projector Connect the computer or other video source to the projector p 18 p 23 Remove the lens cover Hold the lens cover by the knob in the middle of the cover and remove it 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 NE ea BOO aj Connect the other end of the power cable to an earthed electrical outlet The Power indicator will light orange Lit orange Turning the Projector On 32 Turning the Power On and Projecting Images Press the Power button on either the projector s power for the projector A beep will sound to indicate that the projector is starting up The Password Protect setting may cause the password entry screen to The Power indicator starts to flash green as the projector warms be displayed each time the
57. ge displayed for long periods Turning the Projector Off Py a Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector CAUTION PROCEDURE If the message The projector is over heating Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent and clean or replace the air filter appears on Turn off the power for the signal sources that are the screen press the Enter button on either the projector s control connected to the projector panel or on the remote control to turn the power the air filters Check that the power for all connected components has been E p 84 turned off Press the Power button once more Press the Power button The lamp will switch off The Power indicator will flash orange Remote control Projector and cool down will start The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds When the cool down is complete a pip pip confirmation Source Search buzzer will sound and the Power indicator will change to light orange Stops flashing and lights orange The following confirmation message will appear Power OFF Yes Press button Ho Press any other button If you do not want to turn the power off press any button except the Power Page down Page up and Num button If you do not press any button the message will disappear automatically after seven seconds The power will not turn off at this time Turning the Projector Off elf the Power indicator is flashing
58. h different colours from the original images If this happens set the input source to Component Videol or Component Video2 p 57 e f more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected p 33 Connecting to a Video Source Projecting RGB Video Images Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections Computer cable accessory or Computer2 Component Video2 port blue The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals Some video signals may be reproduced with different colours from the original images If this happens set the input source to Computerl or Computer2 p 55 e f more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected p 33 25 Playing Sound from Video Equipment TE The projector has a built in speaker with a maximum output of 5 W You can output sound from connected video equipment such as a computer or video deck through the projector s built in speaker if the video equipment has an audio output port The Audio port to use is the port that is in the same box as the port being used to input the video signals p 9 Select the audio cable that is used for this connection from the following depending on the shape of the other e
59. he lamp operating time except after the lamp has been replaced otherwise the lamp replacement period will not be indicated correctly PROCEDURE Connect the power cable turn on the projector s power and then press the Menu button The configuration menu will be displayed Remote Control Projector ma A V Mute Freeze Lo n 1 Comp 2 saci Select Lamp Hours Reset from the Reset menu and then press the Enter button Image Return Reset All Signal setting Extended Info Esc Return Select Enter Enter Henu Exit Select Yes and then press the Enter button The lamp operating time will then be reset Lamp Hours Reset Execute 88 Maintenance 89 Replacing the Air Filter Install the new air filter If the air filters are broken or 1f the warning message reappears after they Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in have been cleaned they should be replaced until they click into place The air filter can be replaced even 1f the projector is installed on a ceiling PROCEDURE Turn off the projector s power wait until the cool down period has ended and a pip pip confirmation buzzer sounds and then disconnect the power cable The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds N are Baan GO W gE o O0o009 Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations A
60. he projector cannot be used if it is images using a pointer icon Pointer function p 49 taken without authorisation and thus serves as a theft prevention feature In addition the remote control can be used to move the pointer around on the p 27 computer screen during projection see Wireless Mouse Function p 20 Contents Notations Used in This User s Guide l a 1 Features of the Proje CtOr ccccccccceeccceeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeeees 2 Before Using the Projector Part Names andik UncCHOnNS a eanet E E 7 Fe BOIL rare eines eee ce ee ae meets aaa ante an eee 7 COmirOlWR AN elie A ne eee nen hon ee are eens 8 EG eile ec aan OMe a E E A Sey ean AMY een ee te 9 PB US ete esa See eae ce ae ne nee omc gee ere 10 FRE THOCS EE OIE Olbsaae tere aerate em eee seed A 11 Before Using the Remote Control ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 inserting tie B ateme S AeneA A a E N E aN 12 Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range 13 mstalaton oaee cea a eee are eee tte E a E a 15 Setin eU pihe Froje cto aeae a a cis amen A 15 Sereen SiZe and Projection Distance aa a a a ee 16 Connecting to a1 Computere ee ee ee ee ee 18 EHS Computer engene e te One A eet ee 18 Projecting Images from the Computei a a 19 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Wireless Mouse PUncUon erect cae eee 20 Connecting to an External Monitor a a E 2 Connecting to a VIDEO ource or a 23 Proje
61. ies any more The projector s operation will be locked Contact the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet Preventing theft Password Protect 28 E When User s Logo Protect is enabled ON If an attempt is made to carry out any of the following user logo operations a message is displayed and the setting cannot be changed To If Password Protect has already been enabled the Password change the setting set User s Logo Protect to OFF first p 29 screen will be displayed e Capturing a user s logo If the password has been entered correctly the Password Protect e When the Extended Display Background Color menu setting is ides will be displayed l P changed from Logo to Black or Blue or changed from Black or When Password Protect is enabled p 27 Blue to Logo elf Password Protect is set to ON attach the accessory Password e When the Extended Display Startup Screen menu setting ON Protect sticker to your preferred position on the projector as a theft or OFF is changed prevention measure Setting Password Protect 2 Turn Power ON Protect on 1 Select Power ON Protect and then press the Enter Use the following procedure to set Password Protect A 2 Select ON and then press the Enter button 3 Press the Esc button In the following Timer setting you
62. ignals from the equipment that is connected to the Computer 1 Component Videol1 port e Audio2 port p 26 This is used to input audio signals from the equipment that is connected to the Computer2 Component Video2 port e USB port p 20 p 97 Connects the projector to a computer via the USB cable when using the wireless mouse function D Computer images cannot be projected by the projector by using the USB cable to a connect the computer OLORO e Remote control light receiving area p 13 Receives signals from the remote control e Rear adjustable foot e Security lock A p 95 e S Video port p 24 y a Fp Inputs S Video signals to the projector from other video sources e Audio port p 26 This is used to input audio signals from the equipment that is connected to the S Video port e Air intake vent p 84 Clean the air intake vent periodically e Control RS 232C port amp p 97 Connects the projector to a computer using an RS 232C cable This port is for control use and should not normally be used Part Names and Functions 10
63. ing about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode so check the following two points K After checking press the Power button to turn the power back on i Red eCheck that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear and that the projector is not positioned against a wall p 17 elf the air filters are blocked clean or replace them p 84 p 89 If this does not solve the problem and the projector continues to overheat or the indicators continue to show a problem when the power is turned on stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet Power Red Lamp timer failure Take out the lamp and check if itis broken p 86 B Red Lamp out If the lamp is not broken put it back in and then turn the power on If the lamp still does not turn TS on replace it with a new lamp IO If this does not solve the problem stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp or contact your local dealer for further advice If replacing the lamp yourself be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass Projecti
64. ings correct Only when projecting images from a video source Remedy Press the Power button to turn the power on The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally Connect the projector s power cable correctly p 31 Check that your power supply socket is working Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to cancel the mute p 46 If the Message command is set to OFF set it to ON so that messages can be displayed When a message is displayed refer to the item that it indicates Extended Display Message p 61 Reset all of the settings Reset Reset All p 65 Some input images such as screen savers may be completely black If a composite video or S Video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the signal format Signal Video Signal p 57 E Can not switch projection to a video source by pressing the Source Search button Check Is the image signal output from the video equipment Only when projecting images from a video source Remedy Press the Play button of the video equipment Or press one of the source buttons on the remote control Computer1 Computer2 S Video or Video button to switch to the desired source Problems Solving E Projection stops automatically Check Remedy Is Sleep Mode set to ON E The message Not Supported is displayed Ch
65. ipment 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 Lele 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 the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse 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 EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON
66. ir filter frame Polycarbonate ABS plastic Air filter Polyurethane foam Remove the air filter Put your finger into the recess of the air filter and slide it forward to remove it saving a User s Logo ey You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user s logo Select User s Logo from the Extended menu and then press the Enter button When a user s logo is recorded the previous user s logo will be Image ET keturn erased Signal a Projection Front Setting Operation Etenda Standby Mode Network OFF COM Port RS 232C PROCEDURE Language English Info Reset Project the image that you would like to use as a mai user s logo and then press the Menu button Remote Control Projector Esc Return Select Enter Enter Menu Exit fe A V Mute Freeze Lo mn 1 Comp 2 Saor elf the User s Logo Protect function of Password Protect is set to ON a message is displayed and the user s logo can not be recorded To record a user s logo set User s Logo Protect to OFF first p 29 e f keystone correction or E Zoom have been carried out they will be cancelled when the User s Logo menu is Selected Saving a User s Logo Select Yes in the sub menu then press the Enter button User s Logo Accept the present image as user s logo When you press the Enter button on either the remote control or the projector s
67. le together If the power cable and the connecting cable are bound together image 4 interference or errors in operation may result To video a port yellow A V cable To audio output COMmercially available To Audio port port p 26 Connect the cable using the audio adapter that is supplied with the projector p 26 If more than one input source ts connected to the projector at the same time you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected p 33 Connecting to a Video Source Projecting S Video Images Use a commercially available S Video cable to make the connections To S Video output port aN Y To S Video port S Video cable commercially available If more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected p 33 24 Projecting Component Video Images Use the optional component video cable to make the connection Appendices Optional Accessories p 93 Use to connect the projector to a commercially available component video cable RCA x 3 male A oN Tocomponent video output Ye L port Component video cable optional or Computer2 Component Video2 port blue The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals Some video signals may be reproduced wit
68. lift it to remove Loosen the two lamp fixing screws Loosen the two lamp fixing screws with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or your own cross head screwdriver Maintenance 4 Take out the lamp Hold the lamp as shown in the illustration below and lift it up and out of the projector If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp or contact your local dealer for further advice If replacing the lamp yourself be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass 5 Install the new lamp Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits the place correctly and once it is fully inserted tighten the two screws 87 Install the lamp cover Slide the lamp cover and tighten the cover fixing screws eInstall the lamp securely If the lamp cover is removed the lamp turns off automatically as a safety precaution Moreover the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly The lamp contains mercury Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations Maintenance E 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 t
69. llation is required for suspending the projector from the ceiling Please contact your supplier if you would like to use this installation method The optional ceiling mount is required when installing the projector on the ceiling p 93 When using ceiling projection or projection using a translucent screen set the Projection command in the Extended menu to match the installation method p 62 Installation ty 16 Screen Size and Projection Distance EMP 81 61 The distance between the projector s lens and the screen determines the Recommended distance 87 1094 cm 2 9 35 9 ft actual image size Units cm in Units cm ft Units cm in While referring to the following table position the projector so that the Projection distance ARA Hii i i 4 3 Screen size images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size Shortest Longest to bottom edge The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector The ae a wide tele of screen actual values will vary depending on projection conditions and the zoom i i 61 x 46 setting 30 24 0 x 18 1 87 2 9 104 3 4 4 1 6 7 81 x 61 E EMP 821 40 B19 x 24 0 117 3 8 141 4 6 6 2 2 100 x 76 Recommended distance 86 1473 cm 2 8 48 3 ft 50 39 4 x 30 0 148 4 9 177 5 8 7 2 7 i 120 x 90 Units cm in Units cm ft Units cm in 60 47 2 x 35 4 179 5 9 214 7 0 8 3 3 Projecti
70. n you do not want to show details of operations such as selecting different files while computer images are being projected However if you use this function when projecting moving images the images and sound will still continue to be played back by the source and you cannot return to the point where the mute function was activated PROCEDURE Press the A V Mute button The image and sound will then be paused Projection starts again when the A V Mute button on the remote control is pressed You can also continue normal projection by pressing the Esc button Remote control Color Volume D You can use the Extended Display Background Color menu setting to select the screen status when video and audio are paused from the following three options p 61 Solid black Solid blue User s logo Default setting o The default user s logo is the EPSON logo To change the user s logo you need to record your own logo amp p 90 e When the A V Mute function is being used the Brightness Control setting in the Setting menu to will automatically change to Low When the A V mute function is cancelled the Brightness Control setting will return to the original setting Functions for Enhancing Projection Freeze EEEE 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 proje
71. nal with a resolution of 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers List of ESC VP21 Commands 96 Command List Communication Protocol When a power on command is sent to the projector the power will turn on AA 9600 bps and the projector will change to warm up mode When the power has turned on a colon 3Ah will be returned e Data length 8 bits When the projector executes a command it returns a and waits for the e Parity None next command to be sent Stop bit Abi If command processing terminates with an error the projector outputs an ae e Flow control None error message and then returns the code e Connector shape D Sub 9 pin male ltem Command l e Projector input port Control RS 232C PWR ON Power ON OFF OFF PWR OFF Computer Auto SOURCE IF Component Videol SOURCE 14 Computer2 Auto SOURCE 2F Signal selection Component Video2 SOURCE 24 A V Mute ON OFF A V Mute Selection MSEL 01 When issuing any of the above commands tack a Carriage Return CR code ODh on to the end List of ESC VP21 Commands 97 USB connection Cable Layouts i e Connector shape USB type B E Serial connection E l lt At projector gt lt At computer gt e Connector shape D Sub 9 pin male e Projector input connector Control RS 232C oK lt At projector gt lt At computer gt type B OFeyalige RS 232C
72. nction e Pointer button p 49 Press to indicate part of an image being projected as part of a presentation e A V Mute button p 46 The audio and video are turned turn on or off each time the button is pressed e Computer1 button p 33 Switches to images from the Computer Component Video port e Computer2 button p 33 Switches to images from the Computer2 Component Video2 port e S Video button p 33 Switches to images from the S Video port e Video button p 33 Switches to images from the Video port e Auto button p 40 Automatically adjusts and optimises analogue RGB computer video signals A V Mute Freeze CI k Color 1 Comp 2 Mode Menu 2 a O S Video Video Resize Help D C_ lt Volume e Remote control light emitting area p 13 Outputs remote control signals e Power button p 32 p 34 Turns the projector power on and off e 6 buttons p 21 p 66 p 69 When a configuration menu or help menu 1s displayed these buttons select menu items and setting values When the wireless mouse function is activated tilting this button moves the pointer in the direction of tilt e Freeze button p 47 Images are paused or unpaused each time the button is pressed e Num button p 27 This is used when entering and changing passwords e Color Mode button p 43 Selects the colour mode The colour mode changes in the order of Dynamic Pre
73. o of 16 9 and appear elongated The aspect ratio for standard images is 4 3 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 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 overlapped to form a single signal 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 This is the process by which the projector s lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use Cool down is carried out automatically when the Power button is pressed to turn off the power Do not disconnect the power cable while cool down is in progress otherwise the cool down process will not work properly If the cool down period is not allowed to finish normally the projector s lamp and internal components will remain at high temperatures and this may shorten the operating life of the lamp or cause
74. ojector s control panel eTo return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset All from the Reset menu p 65 Using the Configuration Menu Functions E Setting Menu Image Return Keystone 0 Signal Auto Keystone 4 Operation Lock Pointer Shape Brightness Control Extended Vo lume Reset Info Reset Sub menu Keystone Auto Keystone Operation Lock Pointer Shape Brightness Control Default Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images Median value When keystone correction is carried out the projected 0 image will become smaller eIf the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out decrease the sharpness setting Function Sets the function for automatically detecting the projector angle and correcting keystone ON or OFF when the projector is tilted vertically This function is only enabled when the Projection command in the Extended menu is set to Front If it is set to something other than Front this menu cannot be selected When set to ON the operation of all buttons on the OFF projector s control panel except for the Power button will be disabled When Operation Lock is set to ON the operation lock function can be cancelled by holding down the Enter button on the projector s control panel for approximately 7 seconds eIf you change the setting the new
75. on cannot be carried out until the lamp is replaced Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed If the lamp or lamp cover is not securely installed the lamp will not switch on E Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange lit flashing O off Status Cause Remedy or Status Power Red High speed cooling in progress A E abnormality but if the temperature rises too high again projection will stop amp O eCheck that the air filters and air exhaust vent are clear and that they are not up against a surface Ya such as a wall p 17 i Orange gi elf the air filters are clogged clean or replace them p 84 p 89 lt I gt Problems Solving 73 lit flashing O off Status Cause Remedy or Status Power Lamp replacement notification Replace the lamp with a new one p 86 B A Oran If you continue to use the lamp after it has passed the replacement period the possibility that the eee gS lamp may break will increase Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible The Power I O indicator status will vary depending on the projector status at the time E Power indicator lights green or orange flashes green or orange AOne lit flashing O off Status Cause Remedy or Status Power Orange Standby condition Projection starts again when the Power button is pressed oa You can disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet when the status light is in this O p plug g a con
76. on distance Distance from 80 ee 240 7 9 287 9 4 11 4 4 4 3 Screen size centre of lens 63 0 x 47 2 Shortest _ Longest to bottom edge 100 a 301 9 9 361 11 8 14 5 5 wide tele Of screen 78 7 x 59 1 j 61 x 46 410 x 300 30 24 0 x 18 1 86 2 8 142 4 7 4 1 6 200 161 4 x 118 1 608 19 9 728 23 9 28 10 9 81 x 61 7 610 x 460 40 31 9 x 24 0 117 3 8 192 6 3 6 2 2 300 240 2 x 181 1 915 30 0 1094 35 9 42 16 4 100 x 76 50 39 4 x 30 0 147 4 8 241 5 9 7 2 7 7 120 x 90 60 47 2 x 35 4 178 5 8 290 9 5 8 3 3 160 x 120 80 63 0 x 47 2 239 7 8 389 12 8 11 4 4 200 x 150 100 78 7 x 59 1 300 9 8 487 16 0 14 5 5 410 x 300 200 161 4 x 118 1 604 19 8 980 32 2 28 10 9 610 x 460 300 240 2 x 181 1 909 29 8 1473 48 3 42 16 4 Installation 17 Centre of lens When installing against a wall leave a space of about 20 cm 7 9 in between the projector and the wall e The lens allows a zoom ratio of up to the following ratio EMP 821 Approx x 1 6 EMP 81 61 Approx x 1 2 The projected images can be enlarged up to the following ratio EMP 821 Approx x 1 6 EMP 81 61 Approx x 1 2 oThe image size will be reduced when keystone correction is carried oul Connecting to a Computer Py When connecting the projector to a computer be sure to check the following e Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer b
77. ontrol The remote control is used in the following way PROCEDURE Point the remote control light emitting area toward one of the remote control light receiving areas on the projector and operate the remote control buttons OP a Remote control Remote control light receiving light receiving area back area front 13 e Do not allow sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine directly onto the projector s remote control light receiving areas otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the remote control e f delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time it probably means that the batteries are getting flat If this happens replace the batteries with new ones p 12 elf any of the buttons on the remote control are pressed down for more than 30 seconds the remote control stops to send signals remote control s sleep mode The purpose of this is to prevent the batteries from being consumed due to something being placed on top of the remote control When the button is released normal remote control operation will resume Before Using the Remote Control 14 Remote Operating Range Ope
78. oom ring The maximum zoom ratio of the EMP 821 is x 1 6 and that of the EMP 81 61 is x 1 2 elf the surface of the lens is dirty or misted over as a result of Turn to T tele to condensation it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly reduce the images If this happens clean or de mist the lens p 77 p 84 elf the distance from the lens to the screen is not within the recommended distance it is impossible to bring the lens into focus s If you have trouble obtaining the correct focus check the projection distance p 16 Turn to W wide to enlarge the images A If you would like to enlarge the image further move the projector further away from the screen p 16 C Zoom ring Adjusting the Screen Image Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the Correction Function screen it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead You can adjust the upward projection angle of the projector to a maximum of 12 and the The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as downward projection angle to a maximum of 4 by extending and possible retracting the front adjustable foot and rear adjustable feet Seen from the side CAUTION Do not tilt the projector at more than the maximum angle Doing so may cause the projector to fall down or fall off a desk and may resul
79. ops changing when keystone correction ts being carried out it indicates that the limit for keystone correction has been reached Check that the projector has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit lf the bottom of the If the top of the image is elongated image is elongated gt EE Projector Projector Adjusting the Image Quality ay e The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows elf Auto Setup in the Signal menu is set to OFF the default Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images setting for this item is ON automatic setup is not carried out In EE S ce this case press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter E Automatic Setup button on the projector s control panel to make the adjustment while Automatic setup detects analogue RGB signals coming from a connected computer or RGB video images are being projected computer and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum Remote control Projector images can be obtained TETEE Automatic setup involves adjustment of the following three items Tracking Position and Sync synchronisation B a When you press the Auto button the screen will turn to solid black colour for a moment and then return to a previous image The auto adjustment is still in progress even after returning to the previous image Wait about 3 seconds before pressing any other buttons e f
80. our signal A type of video signal with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 1024 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers The signals output from computers and RGB video equipment have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a good quality The process of matching the phases of these signals the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal is called synchronisation If the signals are not synchronized problems such as flickering blurriness and horizontal interference can occur The signals output from computers and RGB video equipment have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a good quality The process of matching the frequency of these signals the number of crests in the signal 1s called tracking If tracking is not carried out correctly wide vertical stripes will appear in the projected images An abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus USB is an interface for connecting personal computers to peripheral devices which only support relatively low data transmission speeds A type of video signal with a resolution of 1600 horizontal x 1200 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers A type of video signal with a resolution of 640 horizontal x 480 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers A type of video sig
81. p Abs Color Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish Temp 7500K tinges to bluish tinges If the colour temperature is lower colours appear reddish and color tones appear softer If the colour temperature is higher colours appear bluish and colour tones appear sharper Red Red Adjust the intensity of the red components Va Sanae 0 Green Green Adjusts the intensity of the green component Median value 0 Blue Blue Adjusts the intensity of the blue component Median value 0 This item cannot be selected if SRGB has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Image menu Resets all adjustment values for the Image menu functions to their default settings ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel eTo return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset AH from the Reset menu p 65 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component video Composite video S Video Return Color Mode Dynamic Signal Brightness 0 Contrast Setting Color Intensity Tint Extended Sharpness Color Adjustment Into Reset Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit sub menu Function Default Color Corrects the vividness of the image colour The settings can Dynamic Mode be saved separately for each type of source computer or video source You can select from six
82. pect Aspect Aspect Aspect EMP EMP 61 ratio ratio ratio ratio 640x480 800x600 y D VGA 60 6404B0 SDTV 525i VGAEGA 640x350 1024x560 300438 EDD 6 _ 10zeres 102x76 sooxsoo sooxaso VESA 300x600 SDTV 625 500x600 800x450 oi 85 iMac D2 SXGAP 300x600 16 9 DA SXGA 800x600 a 60 1024x768 1024x576 800x600 800x450 SXGA 750x600 16 9 D3 UXGA eo ieo 1024x768 __ Macis __ eas 1024x768 800600 Composite Video S Video Macie s364 102968 800x600 Macio iosas 1024x768 800x600 Resolutions dots MACI 60 1024x768 1024x768 800x600 Siana Refresh _ EMP 821 81 EMP 61 Macar f f 11s2870 1016x768 704x600 anal rate Hz Aspect Aspect Aspect Aspect SDTV 625i 800x600 ae l e l aa l SDTV 5251 60 720x4880 1024x768 800x600 TV NTSC 60 1024x768 1024x576 800x600 800x450 SDTV 525p 60 640x480 1024x768 800x600 AS HDTS 6o 1280x720 1024x576 00450 SECAM sooxaso HDTV 125 60 1920x1080 1024x576 800x450 Connection is not possible 1f the equipment does not have a VGA output port The projection of some signals not listed in the table may still be possible However not all functions may be supported Specifications Product name Dimensions Panel size Display method Resolution Focus adjustment Zoom adjustment Lamp light source Max audio output Speaker Power supply Operating temperature Storage temperature
83. power is turned on up and an image begins to appear If this happens enter the password p 27 Changes from flashing to lit green PROCEDURE Check that the Power indicator has stopped flashing and is lit orange Lit orange 2 Auto Search Source Volume Remote control elf the Power indicator is flashing green operation of the Power buttons ts disabled Depending on the settings the message No Signal may appear Extended Display Message p 61 Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the elf the Setting Operation Lock menu setting is set to ON projector none of the buttons on the projector s control panel will work except for the Power button p 59 Use the remote control buttons at such times For a video source press the Play button at the video source to start playback if necessary Turning the Projector On 4 If more than one external device is connected to the projector use the remote control or projector control panel buttons to select the image source to be projected while referring to the following table The input source can also be searched for automatically by pressing the Source Search button Images from the connected equipment will be projected in turn Projector Remote control poet A V Mute Freeze Lo um 1 Comp 2 Source Search Resize Help Volume ed Power O l l l e
84. quality will become poorer When this happens the lamp should be replaced with a new one p 86 Remedy Are images from a port other than the Computer1 Component Video1 port being projected E Problems when projection starts E Power does not turn on Check The only images that can be displayed on an external monitor are those from the Computer 1 Component Videol port The Computer2 Component Video2 port cannot be used for an external monitor and images from a video equipment cannot be send to the external monitor regardless of the port p 22 Remedy Have you pressed the Power button Are all of the indicators switched off Do the indicators turn off and on when the power cable is touched Press the Power button to turn the power on The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied Connect the power cable to the projector correctly p 31 Alternatively check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied There is probably a poor contact in the power cable or the power cable may be defective Reinsert the power cable If this does not solve the problem stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet and contact the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet Problems Solving Tp j 82 Other problems E No sound can be heard or the sound is faint
85. quipment s port e If connecting to a stereo mini jack such as the audio output port of a computer Use a commercially available stereo mini jack audio cable to make the connection e If connecting to an RCA pin jack x2 red white such as the audio output port of video equipment Use the audio adapter that is supplied with the projector and a commercially available A V cable to make the connection e You can adjust the volume after projection has started p 44 elf using a commercially available 2RCA L R stereo mini jack audio cable use one that is marked as No resistance lf the image signals are being input to the Computer1 Component Video port Control RS235 b i Iz v N GUN XX M Y LYS Stereo mini jack audio cable commercially available lf the video signals are being input to the Video port 02 CaA EAA IZZ Ry Li sy io i Audio Audio adapter A V cable accessory commercially available Preventing theft Password Protect When the Password Protect function is activated people who do not know the password cannot use the projector to project images when the power is turned on Furthermore the user s logo that is displayed on the background of the screen cannot be changed This is effective against theft When Password Protect is enabled E When Power ON Protect is enabled ON When the power is
86. r setting up the projector before use Part Names and Fun ctions ccscccseeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 SFront TOD ee e sce ecceececeesstcaceeesrstercoceaseceentcsteoeeeioeee 7 AEn e E E E E cere cececcrecscetececciersers 8 SUGAR E E E E sees cows S E E T E 9 SS e EEE T E E A NEE E EE T 10 Remote COmMmrOl aeee eeaeee ae Esas ae ESE ERa EEan 11 Before Using the Remote Control 12 s Inserting the Batteries cccccsssscccssssssssccccsssssscccsssssses 12 e Using the Remote Control and Remote Operatine Rangere eaae aE a EE Ee 13 Umetne Remote Controle a aae ce ci uere rrr nie cette 13 eRe mole Operating Rinse a saree ne kes cures een mene teeraae renee ce 14 NEVS CON ALTON e e E a 15 e Setting Up the Projector sssccccssseecsscccsscceccsececssecessseecssoe 15 e Screen Size and Projection DistanCe sssccsscccecsseccecsseecee 16 sE MESS Se E A ER em E 16 sEMEP S VORA a ee errr pee nner er emir ter tnnCR es treet etter rere 16 Connecting to a COMPUTEY cceseeeeeeeeeeees 18 2 EMO MIE Computers oaee aaeeea Eeoae essee AEEA ESES 18 e Projecting Images from the Computel ccccosssssseees 19 e If the Monitor Port is a Mini D Sub 15 pin Port Example 19 e Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Wireless Mouse Function ccccccccsscsscccscccccsscccscccccees 20 e Connecting to an External MOnitor sssssssccssssssees 22 Connecting to
87. rating angle vertical Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below If the distance or Operating distance Operating distance angle between the remote control and the remote control light receiving approx 6 m 20 ft approx 6 m 20 ft area is outside the normal operating range the remote control may not 1 a gt work Approx 15 Approx 15 Operating distance Operating angle I A Approx 6110041 Approx 30 horizontally Approx 15 Approx 15 ae Approx 15 vertically Operating angle horizontal When suspended from the ceiling Remote control light receiving area Approx 15 ui fe l aa i Approx 15 Operating distance A g approx Operating distance Operating distance 6 m 20 ft approx 6 m 20 ft approx 6 m 20 ft Remote control light emitting area Installation Setting Up the Projector The projector supports the following four different projection methods allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images Before setting up the projector be sure to first read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms e Front projection Front projection e Rear ceiling projection using a translucent screen Rear Ceiling projection A special method of insta
88. re subject to change without notice Ceiling plate ELPFC03 Pipe 370 370 mm 14 57 in silver ELPFP04 Pipe 570 570 mm 22 44 in silver ELPFPO5 Pipe 770 770 mm 80 31 in silver ELPFP06 Use when installing the projector on a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels Image presentation camera ELPDC04 Use to project books OHP films and slides A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact your dealer if you would like to use this installation method Consumables Spare lamp ELPLP30 Use as a replacement for used lamps Filter kit ELPAFO6 2 air filters Use as a replacement for used air filters Glossary Abs Color Temp Aspect ratio Component video Composite video Contrast Cool down Dolby Digital HDTV Interlaced scanning Progressive scanning Refresh rate The following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which are not explained in the text of this guide itself Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially available publications The temperature of an object which is emitting light If the absolute colour temperature is high the colours tend to take on a bluish tinge If the absolute colour temperature is lower the colours tend to take on a reddish tinge The ratio between an image s length and its height HDTV images have an aspect rati
89. re connected to the projector while the user s logo is being saved otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation eOnce a user s logo has been saved the logo setting cannot be returned to the factory default Optional Accessories and Consumables p 2 Optional Accessories Soft carrying case ELPKS27 Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand 60 screen ELPSCO7 80 screen ELPSCO08 100 screen ELPSC10 A portable roll type screen Aspect ratio 4 3 50 portable screen ELPSCO6 A compact screen which can be carried easily Aspect ratio 4 3 VGA HD15 PC cable ELPKCO2 1 8 m 6 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin This 1s the same computer cable as the projector s accessory computer cable VGA HD15 PC cable ELPKCO9 3 m 9 8 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin VGA HD15 PC cable ELPKC10 20 m 65 6 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin Use this extension cable if the accessory computer cable is too short Component video cable ELPKC19 3 m 9 8 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin RCA male x 3 Component video cable ELPKC27 0 35 m 1 15 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin RCA female x 3 Use to connect a component video source Ceiling mount ELPMBO7 Use when installing the projector to a ceiling The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required This list of optional accessories is current as of June 2004 Details of accessories a
90. ress the Enter button to accept the setting The 0 will change to green Projection Return Evont sss JFront Ceiling JRear JRear Ceiling Close the menu Refer to List of Functions for details on the functions of each menu item p 51 ins 1E TOP Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found USING the Helba aaa 69 Problems SOIVING veccecccesccccsteessseeesserenteccsa ress ieesete 71 AUN EVAN Ge renee thes oe tonne ne E a cece 71 e Reading the Indicators sccccccsssccccssssscccssssccccsssssccseses 71 S ROWER maic tor H2NtS he Cl erate eee sete eee ace teece ne ten ence 71 Wn orescence eres ae een ere aay se eee neers nies et 72 eLamp or Temp indicator flashes orange ccccsssseeeeeeeeeeeees 12 SUN ORINDA te eee E E E A E ene 73 e Power indicator lights green or orange HASHES eree mor orne eaa ten nen cme rate senene trae me 73 e When the Indicators Provide No Help ssssssscceeees 74 Problems relatin 0 images een e a 75 e ProDlems when projection starls een a e 81 SOMMET PrODI MIS teen cre eee eee ees 82 Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector the Help function uses on screen displays to assist you in solving the problem It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format PROCEDURE Press the Help button The help menu will be displayed Remote control Projector
91. ress the Menu button to exit the configuration menu For details on this operation refer to Using the Configuration Menus p 66 Auto Setup The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out but this is normal Sync setting Position Computer Input Extended Computer Input Reset Info Reset Esc Return Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Adjusting the Image Quality E Adjusting the Sync If flickering fuzziness or interference appear in computer or RGB video images and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup you will need to adjust the Sync synchronisation manually using the following procedure PROCEDURE Press the Menu button on the remote control or the projector s control panel and then select Sync from the Signal configuration menu For details on this operation refer to Using the Configuration Menus p 66 4 Auto Setup Tracking E setting Position Computer Input Extended Computer Input Reset Info Reset Esc Return Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Tilt the button on the remote control or press the lt and buttons on the projector s control panel to adjust the synchronisation value until the flickering fuzziness or interference disappears from the images The sync value increases or decreases each time a button 1s pressed I eT ee eee Esc Return Select 4 gt A
92. ring and controlling projectors e When set to Network ON the Power indicator will flash orange and then remain orange after disconnecting the power plug and reinserting it into the electrical outlet This can be set to either RS 232C or USB depending on RS 232C the port that is being used for communication with a computer If you change the setting the new setting will be enabled after the power is turned off Function Sets the language for message displays English Varies depending on country of purchase ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel and then make the selection Returns Display and Operation settings in the Extended menu to their default settings However if Background Color has been set to Logo or if Startup Screen has been set to OFF the settings will not be returned to their defaults if User s Logo Protect is set to ON amp p 29 ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel eTo return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset All from the Reset menu p 65 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Ts 64 Info Menu Sub menu Function Default j The Info menu shows the setting details for the current Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time for both OH image source Hours High Brightness and
93. rn nr 2 S Video pork 9 Part Names and Functions 7 Reset All 65 SG en cree eee Aen aera med 40 55 Password Protect a a 27 Reset Menu n O STIG EO coo cesceosseocconcnnceosneaseoscen 64 lt i gt a Fa W Wide screen Projection 47 Wireless Mouse Function 20 Z ZOO A E A Men i oe aaa 7 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 compliant 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 821 81 61 FCC Compliance Statement For Unit
94. rol Color I amp Volume Tilt the button to move the pointer icon To cancel the Effect function press the Pointer button The pointer icon will then disappear from the screen Pointer icon 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 for details on using the menus Refer to Using the Configuration Menus amp signal setting Extended Info Reset 2 Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Return Color Hode Presentation Brightness I Contrast Sharpness 0 Color Adjustment Reset TOP 50 Using the Configuration Menu Functions te 51 List of Functions E Image Menu Sub menu Function Default None of the settings can be adjusted if no signals are Color Corrects the vividness of the image colour The settings can Presentation being input Mode be saved separately for each type of source computer or e The commands displayed in the Image menu change video source You can select from six different quality depending on the input sinal that is being projected settings depending on the surroundings Menu commands that do not apply to the current input Dynamic Brightness is emphasised so that images are
95. rt can be viewed on an external computer monitor at the same time they are being projected by the projector so that the images can be checked at times such as when giving presentations If the images being projected are from a source that is connected to the Computer2 Component Video2 port these images cannot be output to an external monitor Connect the external monitor using the cable that is provided with the monitor Monitor port Ty To Monitor Out port black e Video images cannot be output to an external monitor eThe setting gauge for keystone correction and the configuration menus and help menus are not output to the external monitor 22 Connecting to a Video Source Py 23 m m m m gt gt Projecting Composite Video Images When connecting the projector to video equipments take the Use a commercially available A V cable to make the connection following precautions e Turn off the power for both the projector and the video equipments before connecting them If the power for either device is on at the time of connection damage may result eCheck the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or number of terminals a malfunction or damage to the connector or port may result e Do not bind the power cable and the connecting cab
96. s 100 SO PMOMAlNCCESSOMCS greece cosa eae crete teen amen eane eens etene cen 93 CONSUMIAD IES a a en ee ee eee eee 93 Appearance a ei Ral a 102 Glossary ee ae an aT E S EEEE EE E 94 Nala EEA EEN E E E E A E A E E 103 Maintenance p ea This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts E Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent If dust collects on the air filter or the air outlet it can cause the internal r temperature of the projector to rise and this can lead to problems with Cleaning operation and shortening of the optical engine s service life It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months Clean them more often than this 1f using the projector in particularly dusty environments You should clean the projector if 1t becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms before cleaning E Cleaning the Projector s Surface Clean the projector s surface by wiping it gently with a soft cloth If the projector is particularly dirty moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector s surface Then wipe it again with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as wax alcohol or thinner to clean the projector s surface These can c
97. sentation Theatre Living Room sRGB and Blackboard each time the button is pressed e Menu button p 66 Displays and hides the configuration menu e Resize button p 47 When component video composite video or S Video signals are being projected the aspect ratio changes each time this button is pressed e Help button p 69 Each time this button is pressed it displays and hides the online help menu that can assist you if you have a problem e Volume buttons p 44 Adjust the sound volume e Search button p 33 The next input source is searched for automatically in the following order and the image input from the connected equipment is projected each time this button is pressed Computerl Component Videol port Computer2 Component Video2 port S Video port Video port e Numeric buttons p 27 Use these buttons to enter a password when using Password Protect 11
98. solute colour temperature and the intensity of the red green and blue components for each input source Abs Color Temp Abs Color Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish Temp 6500K tinges to bluish tinges If the colour temperature is lower colours appear reddish and color tones appear softer If the colour temperature is higher colours appear bluish and colour tones appear sharper Red Red Adjust the intensity of the red components Median value 0 Green Green Adjusts the intensity of the green component oe value 0 Blue Median value 0 Adjusts the intensity of the blue component This item cannot be selected if SRGB has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Image menu Resets all adjustment values for the Image menu functions to their default settings ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel eTo return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset AH from the Reset menu p 65 Using the Configuration Menu Functions E Signal Menu e The Tracking Sync Position and Resize settings can not be adjusted if no signals are being input e The items displayed in the Signal menu change depending on the input signal that is being projected Menu commands that do not apply to the current input signal cannot be adjusted Computer RGB video
99. splays p 99 Some computers allow you to change the output resolution so if necessary change the resolution to one that matches a setting in the List of Supported Monitor Displays while referring to the documentation provided with the computer e You may need to purchase a separate adapter depending on the shape of the computer s port Refer to the documentation provided with the computer for further details e f the computer and projector are too far away from each other for the accessory computer cable to reach use the optional VGA HDI5 PC cable Appendices Optional Accessories p 93 Connecting to a Computer Projecting Images from the Computer The shape and specifications of the computer s monitor port will determine what type of cable should be used Check the following to see which type of port your computer has E if the Monitor Port is a Mini D Sub 15 pin Port Example Use the accessory computer cable to make the connection Audio Out jm Computer cable To Computer1 Component Video1 accessory or Computer2 Component Video2 port blue The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals Some computer signals may be reproduced with different colours from the original images If this happens set the input source to Computerl or Computer2 p 55 e f more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time
100. t User s Logo Protect and then press the Enter button 2 Select ON and then press the Enter button 3 Press the Esc button 6 To set a password select Password and then press the Enter button 7 The message Change the password will be displayed so select Yes and then press the Enter button The default setting for the password is 0000 but you should change this to your own desired password If you select No the screen shown at step 1 will be displayed again 8 Enter a 4 digit password While holding down the Num button use the numeric keypad buttons to enter a 4 digit number The number entered will be displayed as Once four digits have been entered the confirmation screen will be displayed Re enter the password that you entered in step 8 The message The new password is stored will be displayed If you enter the password incorrectly a message will be displayed prompting you to re enter the password 10 Once the setting is complete press the Menu button e When the time period has elapsed and the password is entered projection will start again the Timer elapsed setting will be reset to 0 and the countdown will start again o Make a note of the password so that you do not forget it and keep it in a safe place e f you lose the remote control you will not be able to enter the password Keep the remote control in a safe place at all times ia
101. t in injury 10 Centre of lens Seen from above Adjusting the Screen Image PROCEDURE While pulling the foot adjust lever at the front of the projector lift up the front of the projector to extend the front adjustable foot Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired angle is obtained and then release the foot adjust lever To retract the front adjustable foot gently push down on the projector while pulling the foot adjust lever Foot adjust lever Front If the projector is tilted vertically or horizontally turn the bases of the rear adjustable feet to make fine adjustments to the height of the projector When the projector is tilted horizontally the correction may not be carried out correctly p 38 aD Rear adjustable foot Extend 3 Retract 38 When the projector is tilted vertically it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image However the projector 1s equipped with an automatic keystone correction function that can automatically correct this keystone distortion as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15 Automatic keystone correction is carried out approximately one second after the projector is tilted vertically while the power is on m m This value applies when the zoom ring is turned to the maximum T setting If the zoom ring is turn
102. t show clearly what the problem might be refer to When the Indicators Provide No Help p 74 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector Power indicator Lamp indicator Temp indicator The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate If all indicators are switched off check that the power cable is connected correctly and that power is being supplied normally E Power indicator lights red lit flashing off Status Cause Remedy or Status Power Red Internal error Stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your B A Red dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the eS Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet 120 Fes Power Red Fan related error Stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your BO Sensor error dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the cae Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet 12 Fes Problems Solving he 72 lit flashing O off Status Cause Remedy or Status Power Red Internal temperature error The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop Wait for about 5 minutes After BO overheat
103. the equipment Auto Input that is connected to the Computer2 Component Video2 port If set to Auto the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment If you select Auto and the colours appear unnatural select Computer2 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Eie 56 Sub menu Function Default Reset all adjustment values for the Signal menu functions to their default settings except for Computer1 Input and Computer2 Input ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel eTo return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset AH from the Reset menu p 65 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component video Return Position a Computer Input Computer Input setting Resize Reset Extended Info Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Composite video S Video Return Position Video Signal Resize setting Reset Extended Info Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit 57 Sub menu Function Default Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally Depends on ePress the Enter button on the remote control or on the connection projector s control panel and then make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears Computer Adjustment is only possible when component
104. turned on the password entry screen is displayed If a window asking you to enter a password is displayed press the Num button to switch the buttons shown in the box in the illustration below to numeric keypad mode Remote control Password Enter the password Refer to the User s Guide for the operation 0 9 Enter Numeric buttons While holding down the Num button press the numeric keypad buttons to enter the password If the password is entered correctly projection will then start e f an incorrect password is entered three times in succession the message The projector s operation will be locked will be displayed for approximately five minutes and then the projector will switch to standby mode If this happens disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet and then reinsert it and turn the projector s power back on A window requesting you to enter the password will be displayed so enter the correct password If you happen to forget the password make a note of the Request Code xxxxx number that appears in the Password screen and contact the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet elf you repeat the above operations ten times resulting in an incorrect password being entered thirty times the following message will be displayed and the projector will not accept password entr
105. ut in the configuration menu the projected image is tinged with green Signal Computer Input Computer2 Input p 55 p 57 If a composite video or S Video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the video signal format Signal Video Signal p 57 Use the Brightness menu command to adjust the brightness Image Brightness p 51 p 53 Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected p 18 p 25 Use the Contrast menu command to adjust the contrast Image Contrast p 51 p 53 Use the Color Adjustment menu command to adjust the colour Image Color Adjustment p 52 p 54 Use the Color Intensity and Tint menu commands to adjust the colour and tint Image Color Intensity Tint p 53 Problems Solving E Images appear dark Check Remedy Have the image brightness and luminance been adjusted correctly Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Is the lamp due for replacement E Nothing appears on the external monitor Check Use the Brightness and Brightness Control menu commands to adjust the brightness and luminance Image Brightness p 51 p 53 Setting Brightness Control p 59 Use the Contrast menu command to adjust the contrast Image Contrast p 51 p 53 When the lamp is nearly due for replacement the images will become darker and the colour
106. yed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when the volume is being adjusted it indicates that the limit for volume adjustment has been reached o Volume adjustments are stored separately for each input source The volume can also be adjusted using the configuration menu E p 59 ia TR TOP Advanced Operations This chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of images and how to use the configuration menus Functions for Enhancing Projection 46 Using the Configuration Menu Functions 50 AVAE S iets cecec E E T E TEY 46 OPIS OF PUNCHONS seccccs cee ccccsececescccecc eencscecssxcceecceeectecssexcectseee 51 COZ A T E T E T E E E E ces 47 a SE N e 6 RRR an ee ce ee Ea 51 e Wide screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment SSM N eee eerie geet ee ee eee ane 55 Changing the Aspect Ratio sssscccsssscccsssssccccssssccees 47 eS ne Men cen mee ceee net nec Men Ne te ner eee 59 ON ZO OMN a E e E EE EEEE eE 48 Extended Mie ma a net arte ee 61 Pointer function cococcocococcocccccccccccccecoccecccccccccccccecccccceccccecccses 49 MITE ITS eae rs 64 SP IRCSCE M MU E E eee 65 e Using the Configuration Menus ssesecssceccsecccssseccseeccsscee 66 Functions for Enhancing Projection This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations A V Mute This function momentarily pauses the image and sound For example it can be used whe
107. ze en ee eee 16 36 iE OS Een tae eee eae Ii O M e E a E T 64 loput sie nal ae eee EE 64 Inserting the Batteries 12 K Keystone SE ye mene 3 Dy L Limp covor eer eeeecee emer ene eect 7 Kimp a Lelia a e MeernsTe 64 Lamp Hours Reset 65 88 Lamp mdi ator arm ete 7 71 Lamp replacement period 85 IS AMG WAC T PEAT EN 63 ECTS COVEI ae ee eee 7 Living Room 066 43 51 53 EON ieee cin ene hrs Mie ct meee 59 M Password Protect stickers 28 Resize d displi Sona nny na 99 T Porote ona E E E 49 Resolution a E 64 99 Main Menu s s s 50 Pointer Shape sceccecssesseeseeeseeeeees 59 RGB Videot erei a t 25 Temp indicator 7 1 Manually Correcting Keystone cary fee Ree Pee er ered 9 33 Thean S Ea 43 51 53 IDES ROTC TOSI ma 39 Poon a a 40 55 57 S E aA E E E E T RE 53 Menu ssssssssseseesesseresreseeseseeseseesesees 50 TCS EEE EE S 31 a Tackad TOA EE 40 41 55 Message sssesseseeseeressesrerreresressesees 61 Ponar nd COL Ea T SCE ESZE nae A A on ate 16 Translucentscree miaa a 15 See ee T a Serpe HP AA lice ooeae Q SCULLY LOCK ss eseeeeseeesstersteeeeesneeen 9 Monitor ub POLE eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees Be GDR SONG DTo Re etn eden a Senos Men ecpcarcecsceomdcenaccee 55 U Mouse pointer Tsetse ee 21 eo a a a a 43 51 53 Setting Up the Projector 15 Pob Solving EREA 7 Sharpness aA E at te A 51 53 USB Tee T E A feeieecraes 20 N a T ceaetea Ae 39 Signal Menu 55 U

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