Epson EMP-811, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ctor at all times and refer to it before starting presentations and while using the projector in order to check details of operation Notations used in this Users Guide When unit or projector appears in the text of this Users Guide they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself General information Caution Indicates procedures which ...

Page 3: ...ies for the remote control Power cord 3 m 9 8 ft For connecting the projector to a wall outlet Computer cable mini D SUB 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin 1 8 m 6 ft For connecting the projector to a computer Audio Video A V cable red white yellow 1 8 m 6 ft For connecting the projector to a video component PS 2 mouse cable 1 8 m 6 ft For connecting to a computer with a PS 2 mouse port in order to use the ...

Page 4: ...reen during projection to carry out operations such as moving to the next page to be projected See Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer on page 25 If using the wireless mouse function with a USB connection you can use the remote control to display the next page or previous page when giving a presentation using PowerPoint documents Compact and lightweight The projector has a compac...

Page 5: ...ts Presentation Support Functions Effect options such as indicating important points using a pointer positioning stamps and drawing lines can be used to provide effective support for presentations P 58 Picture in Picture Function Computer images and VCR images can be played back and projected simultaneously on a single screen A sub screen appearing on the main computer screen can show moving image...

Page 6: ...ector 16 Screen Size and Projection Distance 18 Connecting to a Computer 19 Eligible Computers 19 Projecting Images from the Computer 20 Playing Sound from the Computer 24 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer 25 Connecting to an External Monitor 28 Connecting to a Video Source 29 Projecting Composite Video Images 29 Projecting S Video Images 30 Projecting Component Video Images 31...

Page 7: ...ojection 52 List of Functions 52 Function Details 52 Using the Projector Menu Functions 62 List of Functions 62 Using the Menus 75 Appendices Troubleshooting 78 Using the Help 78 When Having Some Trouble 80 When the Indicators Provide No Help 83 Maintenance 91 Cleaning 91 Replacing Consumables 93 Saving a User s Logo 98 Optional Accessories 100 Glossary 101 List of ESC VP21 Commands 103 Command Li...

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Page 9: ...18 Connecting to a Computer 19 Eligible Computers 19 Projecting Images from the Computer 20 If the monitor port is a mini D Sub 15 pin connector 20 If the monitor port is a digital RGB connector 21 If the monitor port is a 5BNC connector 22 If the monitor port is a 13w3 connector 23 Playing Sound from the Computer 24 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer 25 Connecting to an Externa...

Page 10: ...icate the operating status of the projector Lamp indicator P 80 Indicates a problem with the projection lamp or that the lamp needs to be replaced Handle Hold this handle when liftingandtransporting the projector Lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged Foot adjust button P 42 Press this button while lifting up the projector in order to make...

Page 11: ...nted in orange on the control panel Sync or Tracking A V Mute P 52 Turns off the audio and video Help P 78 Displays the online help menu to assist you if you have a problem Video P 38 Switches the input source between the Video port and the S Video port each time the button is pressed Esc P 75 Stops the current function Pressing Esc whileviewing a menu or the online help displays the previous scre...

Page 12: ... P 29 Inputs composite video signals to the projector from other video sources Use the accessory A V cable for this connection Mouse port P 25 Connects the projector to a computer via the accessory PS 2 mouse cable when using the remote control as a wireless mouse S Video port P 30 Inputs an S Video signal to the projector from other video sources Audio 1 port P 24 Inputs audio signals Connects us...

Page 13: ... P 92 97 Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projector When replacing the lamp replace the air filter also Suspension bracket fixing points 4 points P 16 Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from the ceiling ...

Page 14: ...olume Right Esc P 27 76 Stops the current function Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a menu or the online help Acts as a mouse right click when using the remote control as a wireless mouse Auto P 46 Automatically adjusts the computer image to the optimum image P in P P 60 Activates the Picture in Picture P in P function Menu P 75 Displays or hides the menus Help P 78 Displays the ...

Page 15: ...es are correct 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place Battery Replacement Period and Cautions If the remote control becomes slow in responding or if it stops working the batteries may be spent If this happens replace the batteries with fresh ones The replacement period given above may vary depending on the amount of usage and the ambi...

Page 16: ...osition when not using the remote control Leaving the R C switch on will consume battery power Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below If the distance or angle between the remote control and the remote control receiver is outside the normal operating range the remote control may not work Using the Remote Control Remote Operating Range Operating distance Operating angle Approx 10 m...

Page 17: ...te control for a long period of time The batteries may leak if they are left inside the remote control Some functions can only be carried out using the remote control Keep the remote control near the projector at all times so that you do not lose the remote control Power A V Mute Freeze E Zoom Esc Menu Comp1 Source Video Auto Preset Volume P in P S Video Resize Comp2 YCbCr Help Power A V Mute Free...

Page 18: ... up the projector be sure to first read the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms for information on the safety precautions that must be observed at this time Front projection Front ceiling projection A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method ...

Page 19: ...screen Rear ceiling projection using a translucent screen A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method ...

Page 20: ... at the minimum zoom setting The image size will be reduced when keystone correction is carried out Recommended distance 0 9m 12 4m 3 0 40 7 ft Screen size cm ft Approximate projection distance m ft 30 61 46 2 0 1 5 0 9 1 1 3 0 3 6 40 81 61 2 7 2 0 1 2 1 6 3 9 5 2 60 120 90 3 9 3 0 1 8 2 4 5 9 7 9 80 160 120 5 3 3 9 2 5 3 2 8 2 10 5 100 200 150 6 6 4 9 3 1 4 1 10 2 13 5 200 410 300 13 5 9 8 6 1 8 ...

Page 21: ...ons given below Condition 1 The computer must have a video signal output port Check that the computer has a port such as an RGB port monitor port or CRT port which can output image signals If the computer has a built in monitor or if using a laptop computer it may not be possible to connect the computer to the projector or alternatively you may need to purchase a separate external output port Refe...

Page 22: ...ing the connections change the Comp2 YCbCr Input setting in the Setting menu to Analog RGB P 69 Do not bind the power cord and the computer cable together otherwise image interference or errors in operation may result You may need to purchase a separate adapter to connect the computer to the projector depending on the shape of the computer s monitor port Refer to the documentation for the computer...

Page 23: ...y need to change the computer settings when switching the computer output to digital RGB Refer to the documentation for the computer for details If you are connecting a computer with a mini D Sub 15 pin output port to the projector at the same time connect the computer with the mini D Sub 15 pin output port to the Computer 2 Component Video port of the projector After making the connections change...

Page 24: ...ories P 100 Tip After making the connections change the Comp2 YCbCr Input setting in the Setting menu to Analog RGB P 69 Do not bind the power cord and the computer cable together otherwise image interference or errors in operation may result If the monitor port is a 5BNC port To Computer 2 Component Video port To monitor port Computer cable optional Connecting to a Computer ...

Page 25: ... making the connections change the Comp2 YCbCr Input setting in the Setting menu to Analog RGB P 69 Do not bind the power cord and the computer cable together otherwise image interference or errors in operation may result Some workstations may require a special cable Consult the workstation manufacturer for further details If the monitor port is a 13w3 port 13w3 cable commercially available To Com...

Page 26: ...t the rear of the projector By using a commercially available audio cable to connect the computer s audio output ports to the Audio 1 port stereo mini jack at the rear of the projector It is recommended that you use an audio cable with a 3 5 mm diameter stereo mini jack For a computer which is capable of USB audio output by using the accessory USB cable to connect the computer s USB port to the US...

Page 27: ...oth the Windows and Macintosh operating systems If using a USB cable to output sound from the computer you may need to change the computer settings For details refer to the section of the documentation provided with your computer Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse pointer on the computer screen To do this yo...

Page 28: ... the computer is running a version of Windows 98 2000 Me that has been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows correct operation cannot be guaranteed If using a Macintosh computer the computer must be running OS8 6 9 1 It may not be possible to use the mouse function under some versions of both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems Some computer settings may have to be changed in order f...

Page 29: ...resizing off for resolutions of SXGA and above Moving the mouse pointer Press the edge of the button to move the mouse pointer in the direction of the edge pressed The button can be tilted in any one of 16 directions Left click Press the Left button Right click Press the Right Esc button Power A V Mute Freeze E Zoom Esc Menu Comp1 Source Video Auto Preset Volume P in P S Video Resize Comp2 YCbCr H...

Page 30: ...ble provided with the computer monitor to connect the monitor to the Monitor Out port at the rear of the projector Tip Digital RGB signals that are being input to the Computer 1 port cannot be output to an external monitor Video images cannot be output to an external monitor Cable provided with monitor To Monitor Out port Monitor port Connecting to a Computer ...

Page 31: ...o source to the Video and Audio 2 ports at the rear of the projector If the audio output port of the video source is a stereo mini jack use a commercially available audio cable to connect the video source to the Audio 1 port at the rear of the projector Tip After making the connections change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to either Audio1 Audio2 or USB depending on which input port you...

Page 32: ...source s audio output port and on the type of cable you have Tip After making the connections change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to either Audio1 Audio2 or USB depending on which input port you are using The default setting is Audio2 S Video cable commercially available To S Video port A V cable white red accessory When connecting the audio output using an A V cable To video output p...

Page 33: ...After making the connections change the Comp2 YCbCr Input in the Setting menu to either YCbCr or YPbPr to match the signals from these devices P 69 For HDTV 750P or 1125i YPbPr will be selected regardless of the above setting After making the connections change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to either Audio1 Audio2 or USB depending on which input port you are using Component video cable...

Page 34: ...he Audio 2 port at the rear of the projector Alternatively use a commercially available audio cable to connect the video source to the Audio 1 port at the rear of the projector Use either method depending on the shape of the video source s audio output port and on the type of cable you have Computer cable accessory To Computer 2 Component Video port A V cable white red accessory When connecting th...

Page 35: ... Comp2 YCbCr Input setting in the Setting menu to RGB Video For separate sync separate H SYNC and V SYNC signals set to Analog RGB P 69 This can be checked by looking at SYNC Mode in the About menu After making the connections change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to either Audio1 Audio2 or USB depending on which input port you are using The default setting is Audio2 ...

Page 36: ...cable with pin jack stereo mini jack 3 5 mm 0 14 inches plugs or similar Use an audio cable with a connector that matches the port for the audio equipment Tip If a stereo mini jack is connected to the Audio Out port the sound will be externally output and will stop coming out from the projector s built in speaker To Audio Out port Audio cable commercially available To external audio equipment ...

Page 37: ...Turning On the Power and Projecting Images 37 Turning Off the Projector 39 Adjusting the Screen Image 41 Adjusting the Image Size 41 Adjusting the Image Angle 42 Correcting Keystone Distortion 44 Adjusting the Image Quality 46 Focusing the Screen Image 46 Adjusting Computer Images 46 Automatic adjustment 46 Adjusting the tracking 47 Adjusting the synchronization 48 Adjusting the Volume 49 ...

Page 38: ...source to the projector P 19 29 3 Remove the lens cover Place your finger under the top of the lens cover and pull to remove the cover 4 Connect the accessory power cord to the projector Check that the power cord connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector and then insert the power cord connector securely into the projector 5 Connect the other end of the power cord to a gr...

Page 39: ...l or the projector s control panel to turn on the power for the projector The operation indicator flashes green and after a short period projection starts Depending on the settings the message No Signal may appear P 70 5 Check that the operation indicator has stopped flashing and lights green Tip The projector buttons cannot be operated while the operation indicator is flashing green Wait until it...

Page 40: ... with your computer under a heading such as External output Connecting an external monitor or similar If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time the projected image may become burned in on the computer screen You should avoid leaving the same image displayed for long periods Port Button to press Display at bottom left of screen Control panel Remote control Computer1 Computer ...

Page 41: ...lly after seven seconds The power will not turn off at this time 3 Press the Power button once more The lamp unit will turn off and the operation indicator will flash orange as the cool down period starts 4 Check that the cool down is complete When cool down is complete the operation indicator lights orange The cool down period lasts for approximately 2 minutes This varies depending on factors suc...

Page 42: ...on the remote control to the OFF position Tip If you leave the R C switch at the ON position the remote control will continue to consume battery power Move the R C switch to the OFF position when not using the remote control 7 Retract the front adjustable foot if it is extended Gently push down on the projector while pressing the foot adjust button 8 Attach the lens cover Attach the lens cover to ...

Page 43: ...size If you would like to enlarge the image further move the projector further away from the screen P 18 Tip For computer images you can use the Resize button to switch between resized display and normal size display Resized display default The images are processed so that they automatically fill the whole of the projection area regardless of the resolution setting Normal sized display window disp...

Page 44: ...end Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired angle is obtained and then release the foot adjust button Tip When the foot is adjusted it may cause the size of the projected images to become distorted Use the keystone correction function to adjust this distortion P 44 To retract the front adjustable foot keep pressing the foot adjust button The front adjustable foot will slowly retract ins...

Page 45: ...The values given here are for when the image is at the smallest zoom setting telephoto The maximum angles will be smaller if the zoom setting has been increased in the wide angle direction Furthermore if the projector has been tilted both vertically and horizontally the maximum adjustable angle will again be smaller than the maximum angle if the projector had been tilted in only one direction When...

Page 46: ...one distortion occurs you can correct it using the Keystone buttons on the projector s control panel Correcting vertical keystone distortion Correcting horizontal keystone distortion Sync Tracking Tracking Sync Menu Esc Keystone Shift Auto Sync Tracking Tracking Sync Menu Esc Keystone Shift Auto Projector Projector Sync Tracking Tracking Sync Menu Esc Keystone Shift Auto Sync Tracking Tracking Syn...

Page 47: ...hile holding down the Tracking button press the Tracking button for 1 second or more If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out decrease the Sharpness setting P 63 Keystone correction can also be carried out using the projector menu P 69 If you carry out both horizontal and vertical keystone correction the correction range will become smaller than it would b...

Page 48: ... 0 40 7 ft it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus If you have trouble obtaining the correct focus check the projection distance Adjusting Computer Images This procedure adjusts computer images to the optimum settings Automatic adjustment involves adjustment of the following three items Tracking Display position and Synchronization Sync Procedure While an image is being projected from t...

Page 49: ...th some types of signals which are output by computers In such cases you may need to adjust the tracking and synchronization manually If vertical stripes appear in the projected images and this cannot be fixed using automatic adjustment You will need to adjust the tracking manually using the following procedure Procedure While holding down the Shift button on the projector s control panel press th...

Page 50: ...ase by one setting each time the Sync button is pressed Tip If you do not adjust the tracking first and then adjust the synchronization 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 ch...

Page 51: ...the projector s control panel When the button is pressed to the volume increases and when the button is pressed to the volume decreases The volume gauge appears on the screen when the volume has been adjusted Tip When the sound is being output to external speakers the volume from the external speakers is adjusted Source Video Auto Preset Volume P in P S Video Resize Volume A V Mute Resize Sync Key...

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Page 53: ... List of Functions 52 Function Details 52 A V Mute 52 Freeze 54 Wide screen Projection 55 E Zoom 56 Effects 58 Canceling effects 59 Picture in Picture P in P 60 Using the Projector Menu Functions 62 List of Functions 62 Video menu 62 Audio menu 67 Effect menu 68 Setting menu 69 User s Logo menu 71 Advanced menu 72 About menu 73 Reset All menu 74 Using the Menus 75 ...

Page 54: ...l still continue to be played back by the source and you cannot return to the point where the mute function was activated Function Description Reference page A V Mute Momentarily pauses both the image and the sound P 52 Freeze Pauses only the projected image P 54 Wide screen Projection When projecting video images changes the aspect ratio from 4 3 to 16 9 to view the images in wide screen format P...

Page 55: ...mal projection You can use the A V Mute function in the Setting menu to set the screen appearance when the images and sound have been paused to any one of the following three settings P 69 Tip The default user s logo is the EPSON logo You can change the user s logo by recording and setting your own logo P 98 Power A V Mute Freeze E Zoom Volume A V Mute Resize Sync Keystone Shift Projector Remote c...

Page 56: ...Freeze button on the remote control The images will then be paused To continue projecting the images either press the Freeze button again or press the Esc button Tip Pressing the Freeze button also clears menu displays effects functions and help messages If you press the Freeze button while using the E Zoom function or after a P in P sub screen has been set all of the screen displays will be pause...

Page 57: ... button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel The image size will change each time the button is pressed For SDTV For HDTV Changing the display position for 16 9 display While holding down the Shift button on the projector s control panel press the Resize button The display position changes as follows each time the Resize button is pressed Wide screen Projection Auto Preset...

Page 58: ...o be enlarged or reduced Tilt the button on the remote control to move the cross 3 When the E Zoom button is pressed to the image is enlarged with the cross as its center When it is pressed to the enlarged picture is then reduced The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottom left of the screen You can scroll around the image by tilting the button To cancel the zoom press the Esc button E Zoom Po...

Page 59: ...the main screen and the sub screen Effect functions cannot be carried out while the E Zoom function is being used Furthermore keystone correction tracking adjustment and sync adjustment cannot be carried out using the projector s control panel buttons If the E Zoom function is used while the keystone correction amount is near the limit value the keystone correction amount may change ...

Page 60: ...The size of the spotlight changes in the following order each time the 2 button is pressed Medium Large Small The type of bar changes in the following order each time the 3 button is pressed Tip You can use the Effect menu to set the type of icon or bar and the size and display sequence for the spotlight Effects Effect 1 1 Pointer stamp An icon appears on the screen and it can be moved around like...

Page 61: ...n be displayed at any one time If you press a different effect button while using an effect function the current effect will be canceled and the effect function for the new button pressed will start The normal wireless mouse function of the remote control cannot be used while an effect function is in use If the effect function is used while the keystone correction amount is near the limit value th...

Page 62: ...unction cannot be used when TV 525i component video images are being projected Procedure 1 Connect all components set the type of sub screen using the Setting menu and then press the P in P button on the remote control The sub screen will appear at the top right of the screen and the operation guide will appear at the bottom left of the screen 2 Tilt the button on the remote control to change the ...

Page 63: ... of the sub screen the sub screen will appear in the last position which was set next time the P in P function is used The E Zoom function can be used at the same time that the P in P function is being used If the audio input connector for the main screen and the sub screen have already been set using the Audio Input command in the Audio menu you can use the Effect buttons to switch between the so...

Page 64: ...nus Refer to Using the Menus P 75 for details on using the menus List of Functions The functions in the Video menu cannot be adjusted while no video signal is being input The functions which appear in the Video menu will change depending on the type of input source being used for the video signal Functions which are not available in the Video menu for a particular input source cannot be adjusted V...

Page 65: ...ight and shade in the images If Auto is selected automatic gain adjustment is carried out at periodical intervals Auto Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness Median value 0 Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image color The settings can be saved separately for each type of source computer or video source You can select from six different quality settings depending on the surroundings sRGB Ima...

Page 66: ...Video Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Video menu functions to their default settings Press the button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes Select Reset All to return all menu settings to their default settings P 74 Main menu Sub menu Function Default setting Using the Projector Menu Functions ...

Page 67: ...Depends on connection Brightness Adjusts the image brightness Median value 0 Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images Median value 0 Color Not available for RGB Video Adjusts the color intensity for the images Median value 0 Tint Not available for RGB Video Adjust the image tint Adjustment is only possible for NTSC signals Median value 0 Sharpness Adjusts the image sha...

Page 68: ...ts in order to make the images easier to see Amusement Produced modulated images with natural tints Ideal for games Theater Video Signal Sets the video signal format Press the button and choose the setting from the video signal format selection sub menu which appears When set to Auto the video signal format is set automatically but if projecting signals in PAL 60 Hz format the setting needs to be ...

Page 69: ...s on connection Volume Adjusts the volume 15 Treble Adjusts the treble setting Median value 0 Bass Adjusts the bass setting Median value 0 Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Audio menu functions to their default settings Press the button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes Select Reset All to return all menu settings to their default settings P 74 ...

Page 70: ...selects the sequence of sizes for the spotlight which appear each time the 2 button is pressed The spotlight function can be used by pressing the 2 button on the remote control P 58 Size Medium Large Small Bar Sets the color direction and thickness of the bar which appears when the 3 button on the remote control is pressed Press the button and choose the setting from the Bar sub menu which appears...

Page 71: ... keystone correction the correction range will become smaller than it would be if only one type of correction was carried out Median value 0 H Keystone Corrects horizontal keystone distortion in images When keystone correction is carried out the image becomes smaller If using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction first make the vertical correction and then make the horizontal correction...

Page 72: ...the user s logo you need to record and set your own logo Black Comp1 Input Sets the video signal for Computer 1 input Digital RGB Analog RGB Comp2 YCbCr Input Sets the video signal for Computer 2 input Analog RGB Sleep Mode Sets the energy saving operation when no video signal is being input When set to ON projection stops automatically and the projector changes to sleep mode if no operations are ...

Page 73: ...71 User s Logo menu Main menu Sub menu Function Default setting User s Logo Execute Records a user s logo P 98 Press the button and follow the procedure appearing on the screen EPSON logo ...

Page 74: ...t sub menu and make the required setting for each color You can adjust the colors while viewing the results on the screen This item cannot be selected if sRGB has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Video menu ColorTemp Depends on connection Rear Proj Use when projecting images from behind a translucent screen When set to ON the projected images are horizontally reversed OFF Ceiling Use...

Page 75: ...d the display characters appear in red 0H Reset Lamp Timer Initializes the lamp operating time When this command is selected the cumulative lamp operating time is reset to the initial default value Video Source Displays the input source which is currently being projected Input Signal Displays the input signal settings Frequency Displays the horizontal scanning frequency SYNC Polarity Displays the ...

Page 76: ...lue Video Source Displays the input source which is currently being projected Video Signal Displays the video signal format Auto Reset All menu Main menu Sub menu Function Default setting Reset All Execute Resets all items in all setting menus to their default settings Press the button to display the confirmation screen and select Yes Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings f...

Page 77: ...r bottom of the button 3 Confirm the selection Press the button to confirm the selection of a menu item The selected sub menu will then be displayed 4 Select a sub menu item If using the control panel press the Sync or Sync button If using the remote control press the top or bottom of the button The items appearing in the Video menu and the About menu will vary depending on the type of input sourc...

Page 78: ...d have Enter after them If you select such menu items and press the button you can then change the settings in the next sub menu which appears Refer to List of Functions for details on the functions of each menu item P 62 6 Select other menu items in the same way Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change the setting for other menu items To return to a previous menu press the Esc button 7 Close the menu Press ...

Page 79: ...he Projector Case 91 Cleaning the Lens 91 Cleaning the Air Filter 92 Replacing Consumables 93 Lamp Replacement Period 93 Replacing the Lamp 94 Resetting the Lamp Operating Time 96 Replacing the Air Filter 97 Saving a User s Logo 98 Optional Accessories 100 Glossary 101 List of ESC VP21 Commands 103 Command List 103 Communication protocol 104 USB Connection Setup 104 Cable layouts 105 Serial connec...

Page 80: ...be displayed 2 Select a menu item If using the control panel the Sync and Sync buttons function as the up and down keys If using the remote control press the top or bottom of the button 3 Confirm the selection Press the button to confirm the selection of a menu item You can press the Esc button to return to the previous menu Esc Menu Comp1 Source Video S Video Comp2 YCbCr Help Power Menu Esc Help ...

Page 81: ...through the menu to more detailed items You can exit the Help menu at any time by pressing the Help button Tip If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem refer to When Having Some Trouble P 80 or When the Indicators Provide No Help P 83 ...

Page 82: ...r or the nearest address provided at International Warranty Conditions in Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms included in the package Fan problem Sensor problem Stop using the projector disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at International Warranty Conditions in Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms included ...

Page 83: ...ackage High temperature inside projector overheating The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector After 5 minutes have elapsed the projector s cooling fan will stop Once the cooling fan has stopped unplug the power cord and then plug it back in again If the projector overheats check the following two points Is the setting up...

Page 84: ...come shorter than normal as a result of the usage conditions and so the lamp should be replaced as soon as possible The appearance of the operation indicator at this time will vary depending on the sta tus of the projector P 94 Standby condition No abnormality Projection starts when the Power button is pressed P 37 Warm up in progress No abnormality Wait for a short while The indicator will stop f...

Page 85: ...own has finished You can then use the Power button P 39 Is sleep mode active When sleep mode has been set to ON the lamp turns off automatically if no operations are carried out for 30 minutes while no video signal is being input The operation indicator lights orange at this time Setting Sleep Mode P 70 Have you pressed the Power button P 37 Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly Video B...

Page 86: ...e Computer YCbCr or Video button on the projector s control panel or the Comp1 Comp2 YCbCr Video or S Video button on the remote control to change the image source P 38 Is the power for the computer or video source turned on P 37 If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector it is necessary to output the video signals to the projector rather than to the s...

Page 87: ...the images to appear fuzzy If this happens turn off the power and wait for the condensation to disappear Have the synchronization tracking and display position been adjusted correctly Press the Auto button to adjust these settings You can also use the menus to make the adjustment P 46 Video P 63 Are the image signal format settings correct Use the Video Signal command in the Video menu to select t...

Page 88: ...sion cable is used electrical interference may increase Use the accessory cables provided or connect a signal amplifier and see if this helps Are the image signal format settings correct Use the Video Signal command in the Video menu to select the video signal format The projector may not be able to automatically identify some types of video signal that are input P 66 Does the input signal match t...

Page 89: ...ideo signal to external output only P 38 Has the computer been set for dual display If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the computer s Control 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 Refer to the video driver manual for the computer s m...

Page 90: ...t P 65 Is the lamp due for replacement If the lamp indicator is flashing orange it means that the lamp will soon be due for replacement When the lamp is nearly due for replacement the image will become darker and so the lamp should be replaced with a new one P 93 Does the input signal match the connected source Use the Comp1 Input or Comp2 YCbCr Input command in the Setting menu to select the sign...

Page 91: ...n been turned on The projector may be in A V Mute mode Press the A V Mute button on the projector s control panel or the remote control to cancel the A V Mute sub menu command P 52 Is sound being output to external speakers If a stereo mini jack is connected to the Audio Out port no sound will be output from the projector s built in speaker P 34 Have the correct USB audio settings for this project...

Page 92: ...eries been inserted correctly P 13 If the mouse function does not work after connecting a PS 2 mouse you will need to restart the computer The operation indicator remains orange This projector is designed so that the operation indicator remains lit even when after the power has been turned off The operation indicator will switch off when the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet Co...

Page 93: ...ojector is particularly dirty moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case Then wipe the case again with a soft dry cloth Caution Do not use volatile substances such as wax alcohol or thinner to clean the projector case These can cause the case to warp and make the coating finish peel off ...

Page 94: ...projector and then use a vacuum cleaner to clean away the dust from the air filter Tip If the air filter is difficult to clean or if it is broken it should be replaced Contact your dealer for a spare air filter Replacement lamps are provided with a spare air filter The air filter should also be replaced when the lamp is replaced Cleaning the Air Filter Maintenance ...

Page 95: ... the projected images If you continue to use the lamp after this period the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible even if it is still working The warning message appears after 1400 hours of use but the actual life of each individual lamp will vary depending on the characteristics of the lamp an...

Page 96: ... down period lasts for about 2 minutes The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature 2 Wait until the lamp has cooled down and then remove the lamp cover It takes approximately 30 minutes for the lamp to cool down by itself Use the screwdriver that is provided with the replacement lamp to slide the lamp cover opening switch so that the lamp cover lifts up Hold the raised sect...

Page 97: ...Insert the two cover tabs into the projector and then press the other side of the lamp cover until it clicks into place Tip Install the lamp 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 Replacement lamps are provided with a spare air filter The air filter sho...

Page 98: ...the remote control or the projector s control panel The Main menu will be displayed 2 Select Reset Lamp Timer from the About menu and then press the button 3 Select Yes and then press the button The lamp operating time will then be reset Tip Do not reset the lamp operating time except after the lamp has been replaced otherwise the lamp replacement period will not be indicated correctly Resetting t...

Page 99: ...into the recess in the air filter hook and lift up the air filter to remove it In order to prevent any dust on the air filter from getting into the projector be sure to stand up the projector so that the handle is at the top 3 Install the new air filter First insert the tabs and then press down on the opposite side until it clicks into place Tip Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance w...

Page 100: ...rrection has been carried out it will be canceled when the User s Logo menu is selected 3 Select Yes in the sub menu and then press the button 4 The image to be recorded and a selection marquee box will be displayed Move the marquee box to select the part of the image to use Tilt the button on the remote control to select the part of the image to use as the user s logo and then press the button Ti...

Page 101: ...ed will be displayed Tip Saving the user s logo may take a few moments about 40 seconds Do not use the projector or any other sources which are connected to the projector while the user s logo is being saved otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation User s logos can be saved at up to 400 x 300 dots in size If the image resolution is not XGA or if a video image is being projected the...

Page 102: ...ion cable if the accessory computer cable is too short Computer cable ELPKC11 1 8 m 6 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin 5BNC Use to connect the projector to a workstation Digital video cable ELPKC20 3 m 9 8 ft DVI D male male DVI cable for connecting the projector to a computer with a digital RGB output interface Digital video cable ELPKC21 3 m 9 8 ft for DVI D DFP 20 pin DFP cable for connecting the proje...

Page 103: ...ideo Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together The type of signals commonly used by household video equipment NTSC format The signals consist of the carrier signal Y luminance signal and the chroma color signal which are contained in the color bar signal Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreas...

Page 104: ...of 1 280 horizontal x 1 024 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers DOS V computers Synchronization Sync The signals output from computers have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a good quality The process of matching the phases of these signals the relative position of the crests and troughs in th...

Page 105: ...mmand processing terminates with an error an error message is output and then the code is sent Item Command Power ON OFF ON PWR ON OFF PWR OFF Signal selection Computer1 Analog RGB SOURCE 11 Computer1 Digital RGB SOURCE 12 Computer1 RGB Video SOURCE 13 Computer2 Component Video Analog RGB SOURCE 21 Computer2 Component Video RGB Video SOURCE 22 Computer2 Component Video YCbCr SOURCE 23 Computer2 Co...

Page 106: ... software please contact one of the service offices listed in the catalog 2 The USB driver will be downloaded at the same time Install this USB driver to the computer For details on installing the software refer to the EMP Link21L User s Guide which was downloaded together with the software 3 Set the COM Port setting in the Advanced menu to USB Communication via a USB connection will then be possi...

Page 107: ...232C USB connection Connector shape USB type B At projector At computer At projector PC serial cable At computer Signal Function GND 5 5 GND GND Signal wire ground RD 2 3 TD TD Transmit data TD 3 2 RD RD Receive data DTR 4 6 DSR DSR Data set ready DSR 6 4 DTR DTR Data terminal ready At projector At computer ...

Page 108: ...0x438 640x350 VGA text 720x400 1024x568 800x444 720x400 720x350 1024x498 800x388 720x350 VESA 72 75 85 120 iMac 3 640x480 1024x768 800x600 640x480 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 120 iMac 3 800x600 1024x768 800x600 800x600 XGA 43i 60 70 75 85 120 iMac 3 1024x768 1024x768 800x600 1024x768 SXGA 70 75 85 100 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 1152x864 1 SXGA 60 75 85 1280x960 1024x768 800x600 1280x960 1 SXGA 43i 60 75 85...

Page 109: ...s adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual approx 1 1 35 Lamp light source UHE lamp 200 W Model No ELPLP15 Max audio output 5W monaural Speaker 1 Power supply 100 120 VAC 3 1A 200 240 VAC 1 5A 50 60 Hz Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F No condensation Storage temperature 10 C 60 C 14 F 140 F No condensation Weight Approx 4 2 kg 9 3 lbs Connectors Computer 1 1 DVI I Computer 2 Component Vide...

Page 110: ...EMC USA FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B DoC Canada ICES 003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 1998 Class B EN55024 1998 IEC61000 4 2 IEC61000 4 3 IEC61000 4 4 IEC61000 4 5 IEC61000 4 6 IEC61000 4 8 IEC61000 4 11 IEC61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 3 Australia New Zealand AS NZS 3548 1995 A1 1997 A2 1997 Class B CISPR Pub 22 1993 A1 1995 A2 1996 Class B ...

Page 111: ...109 Appearance Units mm 274 348 104 114 187 73 33 4 18 136 23 44 3 33 7 103 2 46 8 97 2 116 5 90 8 16 7 12 8 M4x10 R3 8 ...

Page 112: ...button 12 38 Source button 12 Sync button 9 48 75 78 Tracking button 9 47 76 Video button 9 38 Volume button 9 12 49 General Terms 13w3 cable 23 13w3 connector 23 5BNC connector 22 A V cable 1 24 29 30 31 32 A V mute function 52 70 101 About menu 73 Advanced menu 72 Air filter 11 Air filter cleaning 92 Air filter replacement 97 Air inlet 11 Analog RGB 38 62 73 Aspect ratio 55 101 Audio input 67 Au...

Page 113: ...e 20 32 E Zoom function 56 Effect menu 68 Effects 58 Eligible computers 19 Exhaust vent 8 External monitor 28 External speakers 34 49 Focus 46 Focus ring 8 46 Foot adjust button 8 Foot adjustment 42 Freeze function 54 Frequency 73 Front adjustable foot 8 11 42 Glossary 101 Handle 8 HDTV 55 101 Help function 78 Horizontal keystone 44 69 Image adjustment 46 Image size 41 Indicators 8 12 83 Input sig...

Page 114: ...et 10 36 Preset 63 Projection 16 37 Projection angle 42 Projection distance 18 Prompt 70 PS 2 mouse 25 PS 2 mouse cable 1 25 R C switch 12 14 Rear adjustable foot 10 11 Rear Proj 72 Refresh Rate 73 102 Remote connector 10 102 107 Remote control 12 13 14 25 Remote control transmitter 12 14 Remote operating distance 14 Remote operating range 14 Remote control receiver 8 10 14 Reset All menu 74 Resiz...

Page 115: ...8 Turning off 39 USB cable 1 24 25 USB connector 10 24 25 107 USB mouse 25 User s Logo menu 71 User s Logo saving 98 Vertical keystone 44 69 Video 65 75 Video connector 10 29 38 107 Video menu 62 Video Signal 66 74 Video Source 73 74 Video source connection 29 Volume 49 67 Warranty Separate When Having Some Trouble 80 Wide screen 55 Window display 41 Wireless mouse 25 26 Workstation 23 100 World w...

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Page 117: ... 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 810UG EL...

Page 118: ...aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equip...

Page 119: ...ct 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 EPSON is a registered trademark...

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