Epson EMP-821, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...n be found Click on the page number to display that page Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms Click the underlined word or words to display the corresponding entry in the Glossary section of the Appendices sp 94 Indicates operating methods and the order of operations The procedure indicated should be carried out in t...

Page 3: ...e set to one of two settings Fine and clear images can be obtained even in a bright room like a conference room and a classroom If projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen and the images are too bright change the setting to Low Merit of Low Reduction in power consumption of approximately 20 Reduction in operating noise of approximately 17 Approximately 1 5 times longer lamp life sp ...

Page 4: ... remote control can be used to move the pointer around on the computer screen during projection see Wireless Mouse Function sp 20 Password protection function allows you to limit using and changing the settings of the projector This means that the projector cannot be used if it is taken without authorisation and thus serves as a theft prevention feature sp 27 Easy to Operate Password protect funct...

Page 5: ...s 25 Playing Sound from Video Equipment 26 Preventing theft Password Protect 27 When Password Protect is enabled 27 Setting Password Protect 28 Basic Operations Turning the Projector On 31 Connecting the Power Cable 31 Turning the Power On and Projecting Images 32 Turning the Projector Off 34 Adjusting the Screen Image 36 Adjusting the Image Size Zoom Function 36 Focusing the Screen Image 36 Adjus...

Page 6: ...Appendices Maintenance 84 Cleaning 84 Replacing Consumables 85 Saving a User s Logo 90 Optional Accessories and Consumables 93 Glossary 94 List of ESC VP21 Commands 96 Command List 96 Communication Protocol 96 Cable Layouts 97 USB Connection Setup 98 List of Supported Monitor Displays 99 Specifications 100 Appearance 102 Index 103 ...

Page 7: ...P 81 61 16 Connecting to a Computer 18 Eligible Computers 18 Projecting Images from the Computer 19 If the Monitor Port is a Mini D Sub 15 pin Port Example 19 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Wireless Mouse Function 20 Connecting to an External Monitor 22 Connecting to a Video Source 23 Projecting Composite Video Images 23 Projecting S Video Images 24 Projecting Component Vide...

Page 8: ...Lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged Focus ring sp 36 Adjusts the image focus Handle Hold this handle when lifting and transporting the projector Foot adjust lever sp 38 Pull out the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot Lamp indicator sp 71 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the projection lamp Ai...

Page 9: ... image input from the connected equipment is projected each time this button is pressed Computer1 Component Video1 port Computer2 Component Video2 port S Video port Video port Enter button sp 40 p 66 p 69 Automatically adjusts analogue RGB images from computers and RGB video images to the optimum images If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed it accepts the current selection and moves ...

Page 10: ...logue RGB signals or RGB video signals to an external monitor from the source that is connected to the Computer1 Component Video1 port This feature is not available for video equipment signals Control RS 232C port sp 97 Connects the projector to a computer using an RS 232C cable This port is for control use and should not normally be used Speaker Audio Out port This outputs the audio signals from ...

Page 11: ...uld be cleaned and replaced periodically Suspension bracket fixing points 4 points sp 15 p 93 Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling Air intake vent sp 84 Clean the air intake vent periodically Front adjustable foot sp 38 Lens cover string attaching stay Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling Foot adjust lever sp 38 ...

Page 12: ...tting area sp 13 A V Mute button sp 46 E Zoom button sp 48 Enter button sp 21 p 66 p 69 Esc button sp 21 Auto button sp 40 Menu button sp 66 Power button sp 32 p 34 Color Mode button sp 43 buttons sp 21 p 66 p 69 Freeze button sp 47 Page down Page up buttons sp 20 Computer1 button sp 33 Computer2 button sp 33 Resize button sp 47 Pointer button sp 49 Search button sp 33 Help button sp 69 Volume but...

Page 13: ...t the batteries Check the positions of the and marks inside the battery holder to ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way Replace the battery cover Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place CAUTION Be sure to read the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms before handling the batteries 1 Catch 2 3 TIP If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control ...

Page 14: ...o the projector s remote control light receiving areas otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the remote control If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time it probably means that the batteries are getting flat If this happens replace the batteries with new ones sp 12 If any of the buttons on the ...

Page 15: ... angle Approx 6 m 20 ft Approx 30º horizontally Approx 15º vertically Remote control light receiving area Remote control light emitting area Approx 30º Approx 30º Approx 30º Operating angle horizontal Operating distance approx 6 m 20 ft Approx 30º Approx 15º Approx 15º Approx 15º Operating angle vertical When suspended from the ceiling Operating distance approx 6 m 20 ft Operatingdistance approx 6...

Page 16: ... mount is required when installing the projector on the ceiling sp 93 CAUTION Before setting up the projector be sure to first read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms Front projection Front projection Rear projection using a translucent screen Rear projection Front ceiling projection Front Ceiling projection Rear ceiling projection using a translucent screen Rear Ceiling pr...

Page 17: ... 61 31 9 24 0 117 3 8 192 6 3 6 2 2 50 100 76 39 4 30 0 147 4 8 241 5 9 7 2 7 60 120 90 47 2 35 4 178 5 8 290 9 5 8 3 3 80 160 120 63 0 47 2 239 7 8 389 12 8 11 4 4 100 200 150 78 7 59 1 300 9 8 487 16 0 14 5 5 200 410 300 161 4 118 1 604 19 8 980 32 2 28 10 9 300 610 460 240 2 181 1 909 29 8 1473 48 3 42 16 4 EMP 81 61 Recommended distance 87 1094 cm 2 9 35 9 ft Units cm in Units cm ft Units cm i...

Page 18: ...the wall Screen 90º Centre of lens TIP The lens allows a zoom ratio of up to the following ratio EMP 821 Approx 1 6 EMP 81 61 Approx 1 2 The projected images can be enlarged up to the following ratio EMP 821 Approx 1 6 EMP 81 61 Approx 1 2 The image size will be reduced when keystone correction is carried out ...

Page 19: ...e 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 CAUTION When connecting the projector to a computer be sure to check the following Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer before connecting them If the power for either device is on at t...

Page 20: ...i D Sub 15 pin Port Example Computer cable accessory To monitor port To Computer1 Component Video1 or Computer2 Component Video2 port blue TIP The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals Some computer signals may be reproduced with different colours from the original images If this happens set the input source to Computer1 or Computer2 sp 55 If more than one input sourc...

Page 21: ... USB mouse USB cable accessory Macintosh OS 8 6 9 2 10 0 10 3 USB mouse USB cable accessory USB cable accessory To USB port To USB port TIP The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard USB interface If using a computer which is running Windows the computer must have had a full version of Windows 98 2000 Me XP Home Edition XP Professional installed If the computer is running a v...

Page 22: ...f 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 TIP If the mouse button settings have been reversed at the computer the operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed The wireless mouse function cannot be used while the following functions are being used ...

Page 23: ...imes 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 Cable provided with monitor To Monitor Out port black Monitor port TIP Video images cannot be output to an external monitor ...

Page 24: ...ry 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 Do not bind the power cable and the connecting cable together If the power cable and the connecting cable are bound together image interference or errors in operation may result To video output port yellow To Video port yellow A V cable commercially...

Page 25: ...lect the signals to be projected sp 33 Component video cable optional Tocomponent video output port To Computer1 Component Video1 or Computer2 Component Video2 port blue Use to connect the projector to a commercially available component video cable RCA 3 male TIP The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals Some video signals may be reproduced with different colours from...

Page 26: ...omponent Video2 port blue TIP 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 Computer1 or Computer2 sp 55 If more than one input source is connected to the projector at the same time you can use button operations to select the signals to be projected...

Page 27: ...computer Use a commercially available stereo mini jack audio cable to make the connection If connecting to an RCA pin jack 2 red white such as the audio output port of video equipment Use the audio adapter that is supplied with the projector and a commercially available A V cable to make the connection If the image signals are being input to the Computer1 Component Video1 port If the video signals...

Page 28: ...es 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 ...

Page 29: ... 5 seconds Turn Power ON Protect on 1 Select Power ON Protect and then press the Enter button 2 Select ON and then press the Enter button 3 Press the Esc button In the following Timer setting you can set the time that the projector can be used without needing to enter a password If setting the time continue on to the next step If not setting the time continue on to step 5 Select Timer and then pre...

Page 30: ...hown at step 1 will be displayed again 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 passw...

Page 31: ...tor Off 34 Adjusting the Screen Image 36 Adjusting the Image Size Zoom Function 36 Focusing the Screen Image 36 Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone Correction Function 37 Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion 39 Adjusting the Image Quality 40 Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images 40 Automatic Setup 40 Adjusting the Tracking 41 Adjusting the Sync 42 Selecting the Projection ...

Page 32: ...ame way as the power inlet on the projector and then insert the power cable connector securely into the projector Connect the other end of the power cable to an earthed electrical outlet The Power indicator will light orange CAUTION Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms before projecting images TIP When the Extended Operation Direct Power ON menu item is set to...

Page 33: ...e Power indicator starts to flash green as the projector warms up and an image begins to appear TIP The Password Protect setting may cause the password entry screen to be displayed each time the power is turned on If this happens enter the password sp 27 1 Lit orange 2 3 Remote control Changes from flashing to lit green TIP If the Power indicator is flashing green operation of the Power buttons is...

Page 34: ... source has been connected the signals from that source will be projected without needing to press any of the buttons on the remote control or the projector s control panel If the No Signal message does not disappear check the connections again If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the projector the images may not be projected straight away After starting proj...

Page 35: ...y after seven seconds The power will not turn off at this time Press the Power button once more The lamp will switch off The Power indicator will flash orange and cool downg will start The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds When the cool down is complete a pip pip confirmation buzzer will sound and the Power indicator will change to light orange 1 2 Projector Remote control CAUTION If the...

Page 36: ...wer indicator is flashing orange operation of the Power buttons is disabled Wait until the indicator lights continuously If Standby Mode in the configuration menu is set to Network ON fans will continue operating This is normal and does not indicate a problem 4 CAUTION Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet while the Power indicator is still flashing orange otherwise it may result in er...

Page 37: ...y from the screen sp 16 Focusing the Screen Image PROCEDURE Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus If keystone correction or Sharpness settings have been made it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly TIP The E Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image sp 48 Turn to W wide to enlarge the images Zoom ring Turn to T tele to reduce the images Focus ring TIP If the surface of...

Page 38: ... it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead You can adjust the upward projection angle of the projector to a maximum of 12 and the downward projection angle to a maximum of 4 by extending and retracting the front adjustable foot and rear adjustable feet Seen from the side Seen from above 10 1 Centre of lens 5 5 CAUTION Do not tilt the projector at more than the maximum angle Doing so may ...

Page 39: ...he zoom ring is turned to the maximum T setting If the zoom ring is turned to the W setting the available angle of tilt for automatic adjustment will be less Foot adjust lever Front TIP 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 ...

Page 40: ...he image is elongated If the top of the image is elongated TIP When keystone correction is carried out the projected image will become smaller If the text part of the image is blurred after keystone correction is carried out decrease the sharpness setting sp 51 p 53 Keystone correction can also be carried out using the configuration menu sp 59 If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stop...

Page 41: ...n the screen will turn to solid black colour for a moment and then return to a previous image The auto adjustment is still in progress even after returning to the previous image Wait about 3 seconds before pressing any other buttons If you press the Auto button on the remote control while any of the following functions are in use the function in use will be cancelled and then the adjustment will b...

Page 42: ...gnal configuration menu For details on this operation refer to Using the Configuration Menus sp 66 Tilt the button on the remote control or press the and buttons on the projector s control panel to adjust the tracking value until the vertical stripes disappear from the images The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed After making the adjustment press the Menu button t...

Page 43: ...just the synchronisation value until the flickering fuzziness or interference disappears from the images The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed After making the adjustment press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu Adjusting the Sync 1 2 3 TIP If you adjust the sync without adjusting the trackingg first it will not be possible to get the best adjustment resul...

Page 44: ...ting appears in the top right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed 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 ...

Page 45: ... volume increases and when it is pressed to the side the volume decreases The volume gauge appears on the screen when the volume is being adjusted Projector Remote control TIP If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when the volume is being adjusted it indicates that the limit for volume adjustment has been reached Volume adjustments are stored separately for each input so...

Page 46: ...r Enhancing Projection 46 A V Mute 46 Freeze 47 Wide screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment Changing the Aspect Ratio 47 E Zoom 48 Pointer function 49 Using the Configuration Menu Functions 50 List of Functions 51 Image Menu 51 Signal Menu 55 Setting Menu 59 Extended Menu 61 Info Menu 64 Reset Menu 65 Using the Configuration Menus 66 ...

Page 47: ...A V Mute button The image and sound will then be paused Projection starts again when the A V Mute button on the remote control is pressed You can also continue normal projection by pressing the Esc button You can use the Extended Display Background Color menu setting to select the screen status when video and audio are paused from the following three options sp 61 Remote control Default setting So...

Page 48: ...nt Changing the Aspect Ratio This function changes the aspect ratiog of images from 4 3 to 16 9 when component videog images S Videog or composite videog images are being projected Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16 9 wide screen format PROCEDURE The aspect ratio changes each time the Resize button is pressed Remote control TIP Pressing the Freeze but...

Page 49: ... image that is to be enlarged or reduced Tilt the button on the remote control to move the cross When the button is pressed the image is enlarged with the cross at its centre When the button is pressed the enlarged image is then reduced The enlargement ratio will appear on the screen You can scroll the screen by tilting the button To cancel the E Zoom press the Esc button 1 Remote control 2 Cross ...

Page 50: ...e control to carry out pointer function operations PROCEDURE Press the Pointer button The pointer icon will appear in the middle of the projection area Tilt the button to move the pointer icon To cancel the Effect function press the Pointer button The pointer icon will then disappear from the screen TIP You can use the Pointer Shape command in the Setting menu to change the shape of the pointer to...

Page 51: ...carry out a variety of settings and adjustments The menus have a hierarchical structure with a main menu that is divided into sub menus which are further divided into other sub menus Refer to Using the Configuration Menus sp 66 for details on using the menus Main menu Sub menu Image ...

Page 52: ...sentation mode Presentation Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for presentations Theatre Images are optimised using natural tints It emphasises colour gradations differences between light and dark when projecting images that are very dark or very light and bright to make such images easier to see Living Room Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for proje...

Page 53: ...ed Adjust the intensity of the red components Green Adjusts the intensity of the green component Blue Adjusts the intensity of the blue component This item cannot be selected if sRGBg has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Image menu Abs Color Temp 7500K Red Median value 0 Green Median value 0 Blue Median value 0 Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Image menu functions to their ...

Page 54: ...n projecting images that are very dark or very light and bright to make such images easier to see Living Room Brightness is emphasised to produce images that are ideal for projecting TV images etc in bright rooms sRGBg Images conform to the sRGB standard If set to sRGB the Abs Color Temp g for the Color Adjustment command in the Image menu will be set to 6500K Blackboard Images with natural tints ...

Page 55: ...ed Adjust the intensity of the red components Green Adjusts the intensity of the green component Blue Adjusts the intensity of the blue component This item cannot be selected if sRGBg has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Image menu Abs Color Temp 6500K Red Median value 0 Green Median value 0 Blue Median value 0 Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Image menu functions to their ...

Page 56: ...r keystone settings are adjusted You can obtain the best results if you adjust the trackingg first and then adjust the sync Depends on connection Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel and then make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears Depends on conne...

Page 57: ... their default settings except for Computer1 Input and Computer2 Input Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel To return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset All from the Reset menu sp 65 Sub menu Function Default ...

Page 58: ...elect Auto and the colours appear unnatural select Component Video1 Auto Computer2 Input Adjustment is only possible when component video signals are being input Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the 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 ...

Page 59: ...ize in the Signal menu to their default setting Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel To return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset All from the Reset menu sp 65 Sub menu Function Default ...

Page 60: ...nel 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 If you change the setting the new setting will take effect after exiting the configuration menu OFF Pointer Shape The shape of the pointer icon that appears when you press the Poi...

Page 61: ...etting menu functions to their default settings Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel To return all settings such as the Image and Signal menu settings to their default values select Reset All from the Reset menu sp 65 Sub menu Function Default ...

Page 62: ...tion 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 sp 29 Startup Screen Sets whether the startup screen is displayed or not To change the user s logo you need to record your own user s logo sp 90 This cannot be changed from enabled ON to disabled ...

Page 63: ...ton When Direct Power ON is set to ON turn the power off by pressing the Power button then wait for the cool downg period to finish and then disconnect the power cable If the power cable is left connected to the wall outlet when Direct Power ON is set to ON the projector will turn on if a power outage occurs and then the power is restored Sleep Mode Sets the energy saving operation when no signal ...

Page 64: ...power is turned off We provide softwares for network monitoring and controlling projectors When set to Network ON the Power indicator will flash orange and then remain orange after disconnecting the power plug and reinserting it into the electrical outlet Network OFF COM Port This can be set to either RS 232C or USB depending on the port that is being used for communication with a computer If you ...

Page 65: ...ed Input Signal Displays the input signal settings Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S video Resolution Displays the input resolution Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S video Video Signal Shows the video signal format Not displayed for computer RGB video or component video images Refresh Rateg Displays the refresh rate Does not appear when the i...

Page 66: ...m the respective sub menus The Computer1 Input Computer2 Input Video Signal User s Logo Lamp Hours and Language settings will not be reset to their defaults However if Background Color is set to Logo or Startup Screen is set to OFF these settings will not be returned to their defaults when User s Logo Protect is set to ON sp 29 Lamp Hours Reset Initialises the lamp operating time When this command...

Page 67: ...ector s control panel PROCEDURE Press the Menu button The configuration menu appears Select a menu item Tilt the button on the remote control up and down or press the and buttons on the projector s control panel to move to the item to be set Confirm the selection Press the Enter button to confirm the selection of a menu item 1 Projector Remote control 2 3 ...

Page 68: ...that is being projected Change the setting Tilt the button on the remote control or press the and buttons on the projector s control panel to change the setting Current setting value Currently selected setting item If you press the Enter button when at items with a displayed the setting screen for that item will be displayed After making the setting press the Enter button to accept the setting The...

Page 69: ...Solving 71 Abnormal 71 Reading the Indicators 71 Power indicator lights red 71 Warning 72 Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange 72 Normal 73 Power indicator lights green or orange flashes green or orange 73 When the Indicators Provide No Help 74 Problems relating to images 75 Problems when projection starts 81 Other problems 82 ...

Page 70: ...nd answer format PROCEDURE Press the Help button The help menu will be displayed Select a menu item Tilt the button on the remote control or press the and buttons on the projector s control panel to select an item Confirm the selection Press the Enter button to confirm the selection of a menu item 1 Projector Remote control 2 Remote control Projector 3 Remote control Projector ...

Page 71: ...rations 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 4 TIP If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem refer to Problem Solving sp 71 ...

Page 72: ...is connected correctly and that power is being supplied normally Power indicator lights red lit flashing off Status Cause Remedy or Status Internal error Stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet F...

Page 73: ...f the lamp still does not turn on replace it with a new lamp If this does not solve the problem stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp or co...

Page 74: ...After warm up is complete the indicator stops flashing Projection in progress Cool down in progress Please wait The cool downg period lasts about 20 seconds The Power button will not operate if it is pressed while cool down is in progress When the cool down period is finished and the confirmation buzzer has sounded and the indicator changes to light orange repeat the operation lit flashing off Sta...

Page 75: ... such as interference distortion or black white checked patterns appear Image is truncated large or small sp 79 Only part of the image is displayed Image colours are not right sp 80 The whole image appears purplish or greenish images are black white colours appear dull etc Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance so that the colours projected by the projecto...

Page 76: ...e is displayed refer to the item that it indicates Extended Display Message sp 61 Have the configuration menu settings been made correctly Reset all of the settings Reset Reset All sp 65 Is the projected image completely black Some input images such as screen savers may be completely black Are the image signal format settings correct If a composite videog or S Videog source is connected to the pro...

Page 77: ...ange the Sleep Mode setting to OFF Extended Operation Sleep Mode sp 62 Check Remedy Are the image signal format settings correct If a composite videog or S Videog source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the signal format Signal Video Signal sp 57 Does the mode match the frequency and resolution of the image signals Refer to the documentation provided with y...

Page 78: ...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 sp 32 p 34 Check Remedy Has the focus been adjusted correctly Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus sp 36 Is the lens cover still attached Remove the lens cover sp 31 Is the projector...

Page 79: ... Use the accessory cables and check if this helps Has the correct resolution been selected Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector List of Supported Monitor Displays sp 99 s Computer documentation Have the Sync g and Trackingg settings been adjusted correctly Press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector s control p...

Page 80: ...he 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 the Position menu command Signal Position sp 55 p 57 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...

Page 81: ...57 If a composite videog or S Videog source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the video signal format Signal Video Signal sp 57 Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly Use the Brightness menu command to adjust the brightness Image Brightness sp 51 p 53 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all of the cables required for projection are secure...

Page 82: ...or are those from the Computer1 Component Video1 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 sp 22 Problems when projection starts Check Remedy Have you pressed the Power button Press the Power button to turn the power on Are all of the indicators switched off The pow...

Page 83: ...emote control light receiving area The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30º horizontally and approximately 15º vertically sp 14 Is the remote control too far from the projector The operating range for the remote control is approximately 6m sp 14 Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote control light receiving area Set the projector up...

Page 84: ...5 Replacing the Lamp 86 Resetting the Lamp Operating Time 88 Replacing the Air Filter 89 Saving a User s Logo 90 Optional Accessories and Consumables 93 Optional Accessories 93 Consumables 93 Glossary 94 List of ESC VP21 Commands 96 Command List 96 Communication Protocol 96 Cable Layouts 97 Serial connection 97 USB connection 97 USB Connection Setup 98 List of Supported Monitor Displays 99 Compute...

Page 85: ...o rise and this can lead to problems with operation and shortening of the optical engine s service life It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months Clean them more often than this if using the projector in particularly dusty environments Cleaning the Projector s Surface Cleaning the Lens CAUTION Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty ...

Page 86: ...n the initial brightness and quality of the projected images When used continuously at high brightness Approx 1900 hours When used continuously at low brightness Approx 2900 hours Brightness Control sp 59 If you continue to use the lamp after this period the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possibl...

Page 87: ...s head screwdriver Then slide the lamp cover straight forward and lift it to remove Loosen the two lamp fixing screws Loosen the two lamp fixing screws with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or your own cross head screwdriver Replacing the Lamp CAUTION If you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped working it is possible that the lamp is broken If replacing the lamp of a p...

Page 88: ...lamp Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits the place correctly and once it is fully inserted tighten the two screws Install the lamp cover Slide the lamp cover and tighten the cover fixing screws 4 5 6 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 install...

Page 89: ...onfiguration menu PROCEDURE Connect the power cable turn on the projector s power and then press the Menu button The configuration menu will be displayed Select Lamp Hours Reset from the Reset menu and then press the Enter button Select Yes and then press the Enter button The lamp operating time will then be reset Resetting the Lamp Operating Time TIP Do not reset the lamp operating time except af...

Page 90: ...tion buzzer sounds and then disconnect the power cable The cool down period lasts for about 20 seconds Remove the air filter Put your finger into the recess of the air filter and slide it forward to remove it Install the new air filter Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in until they click into place Replacing the Air Filter 1 2 Recess 3 TIP Dispose of used air filters p...

Page 91: ...then press the Enter button TIP When a user s logo is recorded the previous user s logo will be erased 1 Projector Remote Control 2 TIP If 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 sp 29 If keystone correction or E Zoom have been carried out they will ...

Page 92: ...ol panel to select the area of the image to use as the user s logo and then press the Enter button 3 TIP When you press the Enter button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel the image signal will be displayed at their original resolution so if a signal with a resolution that is different from the panel resolution of the projector is projected or if a video image is being p...

Page 93: ...tton The image will then be saved Once the image has been saved the message Completed will be displayed 5 6 7 TIP Saving the user s logo may take a few moments about 15 seconds Do not use the projector or any other sources which are connected to the projector while the user s logo is being saved otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation Once a user s logo has been saved the logo set...

Page 94: ...me computer cable as the projector s accessory computer cable VGA HD15 PC cable ELPKC09 3 m 9 8 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin VGA HD15 PC cable ELPKC10 20 m 65 6 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin Use this extension cable if the accessory computer cable is too short Component video cable ELPKC19 3 m 9 8 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin RCA male 3 Component video cable ELPKC27 0 35 m 1...

Page 95: ...ooled 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...

Page 96: ...two independent signals Y luminance signal and C colour signal SXGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1280 horizontal 1024 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers Sync synchronisation The signals output from computers and RGB video equipment have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a good ...

Page 97: ...e When issuing any of the above commands tack a Carriage Return CR code 0Dh on to the end Communication Protocol Item Command Power ON OFF ON PWR ON OFF PWR OFF Signal selection Computer1 Auto SOURCE 1F Computer1 SOURCE 11 Component Video1 SOURCE 14 Computer2 Auto SOURCE 2F Computer2 SOURCE 21 Component Video2 SOURCE 24 Video SOURCE 41 S Video SOURCE 42 A V Mute ON OFF ON MUTE ON OFF MUTE OFF A V ...

Page 98: ...ntrol RS 232C 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 USB connection Connector shape USB type B At projector At computer type B ...

Page 99: ...ed 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 downg 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 1 2 3 4 5 CAU...

Page 100: ...0 600 MAC19 1024 768 1024 768 800 600 MAC19 60 1024 768 1024 768 800 600 MAC21 1152 870 1016 768 794 600 SDTVg 625i 50 720 576 1024 768 800 600 SDTV 525i 60 720 480 1024 768 800 600 SDTV 525p 60 640 480 1024 768 800 600 HDTVg 750p 60 1280 720 1024 576 800 450 HDTV 1125i 60 1920 1080 1024 576 800 450 Component Video RGB Video Signal Refresh rateg Hz Resolutions dots EMP 821 81 EMP 61 Aspect ratiog ...

Page 101: ...P 81 61 Manual approx 1 1 2 Lamp light source UHE lamp 200 W Model No ELPLP30 Max audio output 5W monaural Speaker 1 Power supply 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 3 2 1 6A Operating temperature 5º 35ºC 41º 95ºF No condensation Storage temperature 10º 60ºC 14º 140ºF No condensation Weight Approx 4 0 kg 8 9 lbs Connectors Computer1 Component Video1 1 Mini D Sub 15 pin female Blue Audio1 1 Stereo mini jack Compute...

Page 102: ...an Community The Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC IEC60950 3rd 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 ...

Page 103: ...102 Appearance Units mm 4 M4 9 72 9 187 1 18 136 23 351 98 53 4 2 109 Centre of lens 36 14 Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 41 2 272 ...

Page 104: ...Computer1 Input 55 57 Computer2 Component Video2 port 9 Computer2 Input 55 57 Computer cable 19 25 Connecting to a Computer 18 Connecting to a Video Source 23 Contrast 51 53 Control Panel 8 Control RS 232C port 9 Cool down 34 73 Cross 48 D DirectPower ON 62 Display 61 Dynamic 43 51 53 E Eligible computers 18 ESC VP21 96 Extended Menu 61 E Zoom 48 F Focus 36 Focus ring 7 Foot adjustment 38 Freeze 4...

Page 105: ...20 Remote control light emitting area 11 Remote control light receiving area 7 9 Replacing the Air Filter 89 Replacing the Lamp 86 Request code 27 Reset All 65 Reset Menu 65 Resized display 99 Resolution 64 99 RGB Video 25 S Screen size 16 Security lock 9 Setting Menu 59 Setting Up the Projector 15 Sharpness 51 53 Signal Menu 55 Sleep Mode 62 Source 64 Speaker 9 26 Specifications 100 Squeeze mode ...

Page 106: ...105 Index W Wide screen Projection 47 Wireless Mouse Function 20 Z Zoom ring 7 ...

Page 107: ...rdance 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...

Page 108: ...o 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 CO...

Page 109: ...on Esc button s s s sp 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 function Auto button s s s sp 40 Automatically adjusts and optimises analogue RGB computer video signals Menu button s s s sp 66 Displays and hides the configuration menu Power button s s s sp 32 p 34 Turns the projec...