Epson EMP-TS10, User Manual

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Page 2: ...connecting video equipment or a computer User s Guide this manual This User s Guide contains information on basic operation using the projector menus troubleshooting and maintenance General information Meaning of unit and projector When unit or projector appears in the text of this User s Guide they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector un...

Page 3: ...dio Menu 23 Setting Menu 23 User s Logo Menu 24 Advanced Menu 25 About Menu 26 Reset All Menu 27 Using the Menus 28 Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected 30 A V Mute 30 Freeze 30 E Zoom 31 P in P Picture in Picture 32 Troubleshooting Using the Help 36 When Having Some Trouble 37 When the Indicators Provide No Help 39 Appendices Maintenance 46 Cleaning 46 Replacing Consumables 47 Saving a U...

Page 4: ...ze the projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of luminance providing beautifully clear images even in bright environments 80 inch screen Adoption of a short focal length lens that can project onto 80 inch screens at distances of 2 5m 8 2 ft This lens is ideal for projecting onto large indoor screens The projector can also project onto 100 inch screens in rooms with an ...

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Page 7: ...jector 9 Adjusting the Screen Image 11 Adjusting the Image Size 11 Adjusting the Image Angle 11 Correcting Keystone Distortion 12 Adjusting the Image Quality 14 Focusing the Screen Image 14 Selecting the Color Mode 14 Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio 15 For SDTV 15 For HDTV 15 Changing the display position for 16 9 display 15 Adjusting Computer Images 16 Automatic adjustment 16 Adjusting the track...

Page 8: ...t 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 grounded electrical outlet Wait until the indicator lights orange Connecting the Power Cord The buttons on the projector s control panel and remote control cannot be operated while the indicator is flashing orange Wait until it lights steadily Be sure to read the s...

Page 9: ... control or control panel buttons to select the port which the signal source that you would like to use is connected to while referring to the following table The display disappears after 3 seconds Turning On the Power and Projecting Images The buttons on the remote control and the projector s control panel cannot be operated while the indicator is flashing green Wait until it lights steadily The ...

Page 10: ...ojected straight away After making the connections check that the computer has been set up to output signals 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 F...

Page 11: ...s the cool down period starts 4 Check that the indicator has changed to light orange When the indicator lights orange cool down is complete The cool down period lasts for approximately 2 minutes This varies depending on factors such as the ambient air temperature 5 If not using the projector for long periods of time disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet The buttons on the projector ...

Page 12: ...e projector while pressing the foot adjust button 8 Attach the lens cover Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector in order to stop the lens from getting dusty or dirty 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 ...

Page 13: ...ressing the foot adjust button lift up the front of the projector so that the front adjustable foot can extend Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired angle is obtained and then release the foot adjust button To retract the foot press and hold the foot adjust button and gently lower the projector Adjusting the Image Size If a computer is connected you can press the Resize button on the ...

Page 14: ... 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 tilted vertically When tilted horizontally When the foot is adjusted it may cause the projected images to become distorted Use the keystone correction function to...

Page 15: ...enu p 23 If you carry out both horizontal and vertical keystone correction the correction range will become smaller than it would be if only one type of correction was carried out If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when horizontal or vertical keystone correction is being carried out it indicates that the limit for horizontal or vertical keystone correction has been ex...

Page 16: ...focus correctly If this happens clean or de mist the lens p 46 If the distance from the projector to the screen is less than 0 9 m 3 0 ft the focus will not be correct Check the distance between the projector and the screen Selecting the Color Mode Mode name Use Dynamic Ideal for projecting images with greater modulation and intensity Theatre Ideal for enjoying presentations such as movies which h...

Page 17: ...ize Projector Remote control When 16 9 output squeeze mode images are displayed with an aspect ratio of 4 3 the images are compressed horizontally and elongated vertically 4 3 display 16 9 display When 16 9 output squeeze mode images are displayed with an aspect ratio of 4 3 the center portion of the image is displayed in the whole of the screen 16 9 display 4 3 display While holding down the Shif...

Page 18: ...tomatic adjustment While a menu or help screen is being displayed the Auto button on the projector s control panel can be used to select and accept menu items In such cases press the Auto button of the remote control or exit the menu or help screen before using the Auto button on the projector s control panel If you use the remote control to activate the automatic adjustment function while the E Z...

Page 19: ... pressed Adjusting the sync If you do not adjust the tracking first and then adjust the sync 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 It may al...

Page 20: ...me button on the projector s control panel or the Volume button on the remote control If you press the or side the volume increases and if you press the side or side the volume decreases While the volume is being changed the volume value appears in the volume gauge Volume A V Mute Sync Keystone Shift Resize Remote control Projector ...

Page 21: ...ent Setting Menu Functions and Operations 20 Video Menu 20 Video 20 Computer 22 Audio Menu 23 Setting Menu 23 User s Logo Menu 24 Advanced Menu 25 About Menu 26 Composite Video S Video 26 Component Video Computer 26 Reset All Menu 27 Using the Menus 28 Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected 30 A V Mute 30 Freeze 30 E Zoom 31 P in P Picture in Picture 32 ...

Page 22: ...urther divided into other sub menus The functions in the Video menu cannot be adjusted while no image signal is being input The items appearing in the Video menu will vary depending on the input signal that is being projected Items in menus other than the menu for the signal currently being input cannot be adjusted Video Menu Video RGB Video YCbCr YPbPr S Video Video Main menu Sub menu RGB Video C...

Page 23: ...esentations such as movies which have large numbers of dark scenes Natural Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natural atmosphere PC Ideal for use in making images as bright as possible when projecting computer images sRGB Images conform to the sRGB standard Dynamic Video Signal S Video and Video only Sets the video signal format Press the button on the projector s control panel or the Enter but...

Page 24: ...mages If Auto is selected contrast 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 are saved separately for each source You can select from five different quality settings depending on the surroundings Dynamic Ideal for projecting images with greater modulation and intensit...

Page 25: ...n Default setting Setting V Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images When keystone correction is carried out the projected image will become smaller If using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction first make the vertical correction and then make the horizontal correction in that order The keystone correction settings are memorized so that if you change the position or ang...

Page 26: ...set your own logo p 51 Blue Prompt Sets whether the source prompt for the input image is displayed on the screen or not ON A V Mute Sets the screen status when the A V Mute button is pressed To change the user s logo you need to record and set your own logo Black Comp1 Input Sets the image signal for Computer 1 input Digital RGB Analog RGB Comp2 YCbCr Input Sets the image signal for Computer 2 inp...

Page 27: ... each color red green and blue Press the button on the projector s control panel or the Enter button on the remote control select R red G green or B blue from the color definition menu that appears and then make the adjustment 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 Color Te...

Page 28: ...which is currently being projected Video Signal Displays the video signal format Auto Component Video Computer Main menu Sub menu Function Default setting About Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time When the lamp warning period is reached the display characters appear in red 0H Reset Lamp Timer Initializes the lamp operating time When this command is selected the cumulative lamp operati...

Page 29: ...the projector s control panel or the Enter button on the remote control to display the confirmation screen and select Yes Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in each sub menu The User s Logo Lamp and Language settings will not return to their default settings Video Menu Setting Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu Audio Menu User s Logo Menu About Menu Using th...

Page 30: ...s the button on the projector s control panel or the Enter button on the remote control to accept a selection The sub menu that corresponds to the currently selected item in the main menu appears 4 Select the setting item in the sub menu If using the projector s control panel press the or button If using the remote control press the top or bottom of the Enter button The commands appearing in the V...

Page 31: ...r s control panel or the remote control If a setting is executed or a sub menu item continues to another level Execute or Select appears after the item name In such cases press the button the projector s control panel or the Enter button on the remote control to select a setting value in the displayed menu Refer to list of functions for details on the functions of each menu item p 20 Sync Tracking...

Page 32: ...s only the projected images The sound keeps playing without pausing Furthermore for moving pictures the playback signal continues to be input even while the picture is paused so playback will not resume from the point from where it was paused Procedure Press the Freeze button on the remote control The images will then be paused To continue projecting the images either press the Freeze button again...

Page 33: ...ge that was enlarged will then be reduced in size again You can scroll around the image by tilting the Enter button To cancel the zoom press the Esc button E Zoom The selected area can be enlarged to between 1 4 times in 25 steps of x 0 125 If a sub screen has been set using the P in P function the enlargement function is applied to both the main screen and the sub screen If the E Zoom function is...

Page 34: ... the remote control to change the position of the sub screen 3 Press the E Zoom button on the remote control to change the size of the sub screen P in P Picture in Picture The P in P function cannot be used if the refresh rate for the computer images is set to interlaced The P in P function cannot be used when TV 525i component video images are being projected The size of the sub screen can be cha...

Page 35: ...om function can be used at the same time that the P in P function is being used If the audio input ports for the main screen and sub screen are preset using the Audio Input command in the Audio menu you can change the selected audio source by pressing buttons 1 or 2 on the remote control Button 1 Main screen audio Button 2 Sub screen audio Buttons 3 to 5 do not work at this time If the P in P func...

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Page 37: ...3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the projector Using the Help 36 When Having Some Trouble 37 When the Indicators Provide No Help 39 ...

Page 38: ...or the Enter button on the remote control to accept a selection The sub menu appears 4 Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items To return to the previous menu press the Esc button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel You can exit the Help menu at any time by pressing the Help button on either the projector s control panel or...

Page 39: ...nstalled If the lamp or lamp cover is not securely installed the lamp will not turn on p 48 Lamp operating error If the power cord plug is disconnected before the cool down had not completely finished before this may happen the next time you try to turn on the lamp Wait for about 2 minutes without operating the projector After about 2 minutes the cooling fan will stop When the cooling fan stops di...

Page 40: ...n a place which is well ventilated and so that the air inlet and exhaust vents are clear Clean the air filter Setup Guide p 46 Lamp will soon need to be replaced No abnormality Have a new replacement lamp ready The lamp service life can become 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 indicator at this time ...

Page 41: ...n on either the remote control or the projector s control panel Press the Power button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel p 7 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 indicator lights orange at this time Turn the projector power back on...

Page 42: ... connected to the projector it is necessary to output the image signals to the projector rather than to the screen Normally image signals are output to only the computer s LCD screen so you need to change the output to an external destination For some computer models when the image signals are output externally they no longer appear on the LCD screen For details refer to the section of the documen...

Page 43: ...tracking and display position been adjusted correctly When connected to a computer Press the Auto button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel to adjust these settings You can also use the environment setting menus to make the adjustment p 16 22 Has the correct resolution been selected When connected to a computer Set the computer so that the signals that are output are com...

Page 44: ... menu Video Contrast p 21 22 Has the color been adjusted correctly Use the Color Adjustment command in the Advanced menu to adjust the contrast Advanced Color Adjustment p 25 Have the color intensity and tint been adjusted correctly The colors may not exactly match the colors in the image on the computer screen or LCD screen but this is normal and is not the sign of a problem Use the Video menu to...

Page 45: ...g menu to select the signal format that matches the connected source Setting Comp2 YCbCr Input p 24 Condition No sound can be heard Probable cause Remedy Is the audio source connected correctly Check that the cable being used matches the input port Setup Guide Has the correct audio input port been selected Use the Audio Input command in the Audio menu to set the port for audio signal input p 23 Is...

Page 46: ...sing projector in places where the remote control light receiving area is exposed to strong light Are there batteries in the remote control Insert batteries into the remote control Setup Guide Are the batteries dead Replace the batteries with new ones Setup Guide Have the batteries been inserted correctly Insert the batteries so that they face in the correct direction Setup Guide Condition The pow...

Page 47: ...onsumables 47 Lamp Replacement Period 47 Replacing the Lamp 48 Resetting the Lamp Operating Time 49 Replacing the Air Filter 50 Saving a User s Logo 51 Optional Accessories 53 List of Supported Signal Resolutions 54 Component Video Input RGB Video Input 54 Composite Video S Video Input 54 Computer 55 Specifications 56 Appearance 58 Part Names and Functions 59 Front Top 59 Control Panel 60 Rear 61 ...

Page 48: ...and damage the projector Stand up the projector in order to prevent dust getting inside the projector and then use a vacuum cleaner to clean away the dust from the air filter Cleaning Cleaning the Projector Case Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Air Filter 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 ...

Page 49: ...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 2900 hours of use but the actual life of each individual lamp will vary depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used Some lamps ...

Page 50: ...r 4 Take out the lamp Hold the lamp by the two recesses on the side to lift it up and out from the projector 5 Install the new lamp Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector and then insert the lamp until it clicks into place and tighten the two fixing screws Replacing the Lamp If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced there is the danger that the lamp may b...

Page 51: ... control panel or the Enter button on the remote control 3 Reset the lamp operating time Select Yes and then press the button on the projector s control panel or the Enter button on the remote control 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 correc...

Page 52: ...he 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 Replacing the Air Filter Dispose of used air filters properly ...

Page 53: ... marquee box to select the part of the image to use Tilt the Enter button on the remote control to select the part of the image to use as the user s logo and then press the button on the projector s control panel or the Enter button on the remote control 5 Select Yes at the confirmation screen and then press the button on the projector s control panel or the Enter button on the remote control When...

Page 54: ... image will then be saved Once the image has been saved the message Saving the user s logo is completed will be displayed 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...

Page 55: ...9 3 m 9 8 ft for mini D Sub 15 pin RCA x 3 Use to connect a component video source 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 projector to a computer with a digital RGB output interface DVI analog cable ELPKC25...

Page 56: ... 3 aspect 800 450 16 9 aspect SDTV 525p D2 800 600 4 3 aspect 800 450 16 9 aspect HDTV 750p 16 9 D4 800 450 16 9 aspect 800 600 4 3 aspect ratio with zoom HDTV 1125i 16 9 D3 800 450 16 9 aspect 800 600 4 3 aspect ratio with zoom Composite Video S Video Input Signal Refresh rate Hz Resolutions for resized display dots TV NTSC 800 600 4 3 aspect 800 450 16 9 aspect TV PAL SECAM 800 600 4 3 aspect 80...

Page 57: ...2 640 480 800 600 640 480 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 120 iMac 2 800 600 800 600 800 600 XGA 43i 60 70 75 85 120 iMac 2 1024 768 800 600 1024 768 1 SXGA 70 75 85 100 1152 864 800 600 1152 864 1 SXGA 60 70 85 1280 960 800 600 1280 960 1 SXGA 43i 60 75 85 1280 1024 750 600 1280 1024 1 SXGA 60 75 85 1400 1050 800 600 1400 1050 1 MAC13 640 480 800 600 640 480 MAC16 832 624 800 600 832 624 1 MAC19 1024 768 800...

Page 58: ...ox 1 1 35 Lamp light source UHE lamp 150 W Model No ELPLP17 Max audio output 5W monaural Speaker 1 Power supply 100 120 VAC 2 7A 200 240 VAC 1 3A 50 60 Hz Operating temperature 5 C 35 C No condensation Storage temperature 10 C 60 C No condensation Weight Approx 4 2 kg 9 3 lbs Connectors Computer 1 1 DVI I Computer 2 Component Video 1 Mini D Sub 15 pin female Audio 1 1 Stereo mini jack Video 1 RCA ...

Page 59: ...md 4 EMC USA FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B DoC Canada ICES 003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 1998 Class B EN55024 1998 IEC61000 4 2 IEC61000 4 3 IEC61000 4 4 IEC61000 4 5 IEC61000 4 6 IEC61000 4 8 IEC61000 4 11 IEC61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 3 Australia New Zealand AS NZS 3548 1995 A1 1997 A2 1997 Class B CISPR Pub 22 1993 A1 1995 A2 1996 Class B ...

Page 60: ...58 Appearance 274 10 79 114 4 49 348 13 7 104 4 09 Units mm inch ...

Page 61: ...he projector Security lock p 64 Air exhaust vent Remote control light receiving area Setup Guide Receives signals from the remote control Front adjustable foot p 11 Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle Lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged Foot adjust button p 11 Press this button while lifting up the projector in order to ma...

Page 62: ...control panel Sync or Tracking A V Mute button p 30 Turns off the audio and video Volume button p 18 Adjusts the volume of the built in speaker Resize button p 11 15 Changes the aspect ratio Auto button p 16 28 36 Automatically adjusts the computer image to the optimum image Functions as an button when an environment setting menu or help screen is being displayed Press to select an item and procee...

Page 63: ...uts component video images from a video source or analog video signals from a computer Monitor Out port Setup Guide Outputs the projected analog image signal from a computer to an external monitor This is not available for digital image signals being input to the Computer 1 port or signals from other video sources Remove the cover when using this port Video port Setup Guide Inputs composite video ...

Page 64: ... computer or video image on the screen Power button p 7 Turns the projector power on and off Cover Open to use the buttons that are underneath the cover Esc button p 29 36 Setup Guide Press to cancel the function currently being used Pressing Esc while viewing an environment setting menu or the online help displays the previous screen or menu If a computer is connected and the remote control is be...

Page 65: ...ative 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 Cool down The cooling process for the projector s lamp unit continues even after the Power button has been pressed to turn off the lamp After the lamp turns off the cooling fan continues operating but all button operations ar...

Page 66: ...ting 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 synchronization If the signals are not synchronized problems such as flickering blurriness and horizontal interference can occur Tracking The signals output from computers have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not ...

Page 67: ... Computer2 Component Video port 7 61 Setup Guide Connectors 56 61 Contrast 21 22 Control RS 232C port 61 Control panel 60 Cool down 9 37 Cross 31 DFP 53 Digital video cable 53 Digital RGB 53 61 Setup Guide DVI 53 Environment Setting Menu Functions 20 External monitor Setup Guide E Zoom function 31 Focus ring 14 59 Focus 14 Foot adjust button 11 59 Foot adjustment 11 Freeze function 30 Frequency 26...

Page 68: ...tup Guide Screen size Setup Guide SDTV 15 54 Security lock 59 Setting menu 23 Sharpness 21 22 Sleep mode 24 Speaker 61 Specifications 56 sRGB 14 21 22 Startup screen 25 Storage temperature 56 Sub menu 20 Supported Signal Resolutions 54 S Video 54 64 Setup Guide S Video port 7 61 Setup Guide SYNC Mode 26 SYNC Polarity 26 Sync 17 22 Synchronization 17 22 Temperature indicator 37 59 Tint 21 Tracking ...

Page 69: ...t 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 P...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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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