Epson EMP-8150 Bedienungsanleitung

Before use Installation Connections Projection Useful Functions Adjustments and Setting Troubleshooting Maintenance Others Using the EasyMP.net Software[...]

Accessory V erification Check to confirm that the following items are included in the package when r emoving the pro- jector and accessories from the box. Contact your dealer if any items ar e found to be missing. ·P r o j e c t o r Lens Cover with string The NL model is not fitted with a lens or lens cover . · Remote Control · 2AA Batteries for[...]

F eatures - 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ Features ● Crystal c lear screen Clarity has been vastly improved. Provides crystal clear pr ojections even in bright areas, perfect for pr esentation purposes. ● Wide range of display resolution Uses a newly-developed high resolution liquid crystal panel. (1024 × 768) ● Compact and light A compact body makes it[...]

2- Contents ■ ■ ■ ■ Contents Accessory Verification 1 Features 1 Contents 2 Using this manual 7 Symbol displays ................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions 8 Before using this equipment 13 Parts, Names and Operations 13 Projector ...................................................................[...]

Contents- 3 Connecting external monitors ............................................ 34 Connecting up the mouse (wireless mouse function) ........ 3 5 Connecting the video equipment 37 In the case of composite image signals ............................. 37 In the case of S image signals ........................................... 37 In the case of[...]

4- Contents Useful Functions 53 Useful Functions 53 Help Function ..................................................................... 53 Projection Cutting 55 A/V Mute Function .............................................................. 55 Freeze Function ................................................................. 55 Switching Image Size[...]

Contents- 5 Using the EasyMP.net Software 77 Introduction of EasyMP.net Software 77 Presentation support software ........................................... 77 EasyMP.net PC applications .............................................. 78 Installation 79 Operating Environment ...................................................... 79 Installation ...[...]

6- Contents Maintenance 94 Cleaning the projector, Cleaning the lens, Cleaning the Air Filter 94 Cleaning the projector ........................................................ 95 Cleaning the lens ............................................................... 95 Cleaning the Air Filter ......................................................... 9 5[...]

Using this manual - 7 ■ ■ ■ ■ Using this manual Symbol displa ys A variety of picture displays have been used in this manual and on the actual pr oduct to ensure that the projector is used corr ectly and safely in order to pr event risks to users and other people, and to prevent damage to pr operty . Explanations for these displays are prov[...]

8 - Saf ety Precautions ■ ■ ■ ■ Safety Precautions Read and observe the following safety precautions to ensur e safe use of the equipment. Wa r n i n g ● If any of the f ollowing abnormalities occur , switch off the po wer supply immediatel y , remove the plug fr om the power socket and contact your dealer or nearest ad dress pro vided at[...]

Saf ety Precautions - 9 ● Never look into the lens when the po wer is switched on. An e xtremely strong light is emitted that may cause sight def ects. Special attention must be paid b y households with children. ● T ake care when handling power plugs and po wer connectors. F ailure to observe these instructions may result in the outbreak of fi[...]

10 - Saf ety Precautions Caution ● Never stand on the pr ojector or place any hea vy objects on it. F ailure to observe this ma y result in it dropping ov er , becoming dam- aged, or causing injur y . ● Never place the pr ojector on unstable surfaces, such as w obbly tables or slanted surfaces. F ailure to observe this ma y result in it droppin[...]

Saf ety Precautions - 11 ● Alwa ys ensure that the power has been s witched off, the plug has been disconnected from the po wer socket, and all other cables have been disconnected when mo ving the projector . F ailure to observe this ma y result in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks . ● Never attempt to remo ve the lamp immediately after t[...]

12 - Saf ety Precautions Safety Pr ecautions ● Using the projector outside of the permissib le temperature range (+5C ° to 40 C ° ) may result in unstab le display and excessive loads being placed on the fan, lead- ing to damage to the equipment. ● Storing the projector outside of the permissib le temperature range (-10C ° to 60C ° ) may re[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 13 Bef ore using this equipment This section pro vides explanations on parts and par t names, and the items that should be verified before operating the remote contr ol. ■ ■ ■ ■ P ar ts, Names and Operations Pr ojector ● Fr ont P anel 1 Operation Indicator 2 Lamp Indicator 3 T emperature Indicator 4 Handle[...]

14 - P ar ts, Names and Operations ● Bac k P anel 1 Remote Control Receiver 2 Fan 3 P ower Inlet 4 I/O P ort 5 EasyMP .net Boar d ● Rear P anel 1 Front Foot 2 Rear Foot 3 Air Filter (suction inlet) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 15 ● Operation P anel 1 [Help] button (see pa ge 53 ) Displays the methods of solving problems. Pr ess this button when trouble occurs. 2 [Video] button (see pa ge 43 ) Switches the images between video images (V ideo), S video (S-V ideo) and component video (BNC (YCbCr)). 3 [Menu] b utton (see page 66 ) Displays [...]

16 - P ar ts, Names and Operations ● I/O P or ts 1 Computer 1 mini D-Sub 15 P ort Inputs the computer ’ s analog image signals. 2 Change-over Switch Switches the valid port for Computer #1 across to either mini D-Sub15 (analog) or DVI-D (digital). Operate the switch with the tip of a ballpoint pen or other pointed object. 3 Computer 1 D VI-D P [...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 17 ● EasyMP .net boar d 1. Network Connector Connects the projector to a network. 2. PCMCIA Card Slot For the insertion of memory cards. 3. USB P ort Used for connecting the USB mouse, USB keyboards and USB tablets, etc. Po i n t Ref er to the “ EasyMP .net User ’ s Guide ” f or details on the EasyMP .net fu[...]

18 - P ar ts, Names and Operations Remote Contr ol ● Fr ont P anel 1 Remote control light-receiving area Outputs the remote contr ol unit ’ s signals. 2 Indicator Illuminated when the remote contr ol unit signals are being output. Light will not be emitted when the batteries are getting low or when the [R/C ON OFF] switch is set at [OFF]. 3 [Fr[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 19 10 [Enter] button (see pa ge 36 , 66 ) · Sets the menu item when pressed, and then moves onto the lower stage. Becomes a cur- sor key to select the menu items when moved up, down, left or right. · This function operates with a left-hand click on the mouse when computer images are being projected. The pointer wi[...]

20 - P ar ts, Names and Operations 10 [Resize] button (see page 56 ) Switches between the window display and the resizing display when computer images ar e being projected. Switches the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9 when video images ar e being projected. An application list will be displayed when EasyMP .net images are being pr ojected. 11 [Pr[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 21 Range of Remote Control Operations Depending on the distance and angle from the main unit ’ s light r eceiving area, ther e are cases where the r emote control will not function. Ensur e that the remote contr ol is used within the fol- lowing conditions: ● Operab le distance: Appro ximately 10 metres ● Oper[...]

22 - P ar ts, Names and Operations Inser ting the Remote Contr ol Batteries The remote contr ol batteries are inserted in accor dance with the following procedure: 1 Remove the Battery Cover . Apply pressur e to the clip holding the Battery Cover , and then lift it upwards. 2 Insert the batteries. Ensure that the batteries ar e aligned correctly wi[...]

Installation Procedure - 23 Installation This section pro vides an example of pr ojector installation, and explanations on the projec- tion distances and projection angles. ■ ■ ■ ■ Installation Pr ocedure Determines the projection angle and pr ojection distance to ensure the most suitable scr een display . Installation example The projector[...]

24 - Installation Procedure Viewing pr ojected images from the fr ont with a ceiling suspended projector Use the optional ceiling suspension unit and set the ceiling suspension parameter to [ON]. (see page 72 ) Viewing ima ges projected onto half-transparent screens from the rear . · Set the rear parameter to [ON]. (see page 72 ) · Ceiling suspen[...]

Installation Procedure - 25 Po i n t · The projection distances listed abov e are the distances when the standard lens is in use. If optional lenses are to be used, ref er to the relev ant instruction manuals f or fur ther details. · The screen size will become smaller when the trapez oid correction function is used. Screen Size Approximate Pr oj[...]

26 - Installation Procedure Pr ojection angles The optimum projection scr een is acquired by placing the center of the pr ojector ’ s lens and a right-angle to the screen. When viewing fr om the side It is possible to move the projection position up and down with the lens shift function When viewing fr om the top or bottom Po i n t Although the p[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 27 Connections This section pro vides explanations on connecting the pr ojector to computers and video equipment. ■ ■ ■ ■ Connecting the pr ojector to a computer Switch off the power supply to the pr ojector and computer before attempting to make the connection. Eligible computer s There ar e compute[...]

28 - Connecting the projector to a computer Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution (Dots) Pixels (dots) Used During Resizing Dis- play (Resize On) Pixels (dots) Used During Real Display (Resize Off) Remarks PC98 640 × 400 1024 × 640 640 × 400 VGACGA 640 × 400 1024 × 640 640 × 400 VGAEGA 640 × 350 1024 × 560 640 × 350 VGA 60 640 × 480 1024 ×[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 29 In the case of the mini D-Sub 15 pin · Connect the computer ’ s monitor port to the Computer #1 mini D-Sub 15 Port on the projector with the computer cable supplied. · Set the switch to the analog setting (right-hand side) with the tip of a ballpoint pen or other pointed object. ● When the monitor p[...]

30 - Connecting the projector to a computer Po i n t · Do not bind the P ow er Cable and the Computer Cable together . F ailure to obser v e this ma y result in malfunctions. · An adapter ma y be required when making the connection depending on the stand of the computer ’ s por t. Ref er to the computer instruction manual for further details. ?[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 31 In the case of 5BNC (When connected to the second computer) Connects the computer monitor port to the projector ’ s Computer 2/Component V ideo-BNC Port with the computer cable supplied. Po i n t · Set the BNC parameter to [RGB] when estab lishing the connection. (see page 70 ) · Make the connection w[...]

32 - Connecting the projector to a computer In the case of D VI-D* Digital signals are output to the pr ojector without amendment if a digital video card for liquid crystal displays and output port are mounted onto the computer . · Connect the computer's digital output port to the projector's computer #1 DVI-D port with the optional digi[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 33 Sound connection The projector is equipped with two built-in speakers capable of outputing a maximum of 3W , and it is also possible to output computer sound from the pr ojector ’ s speakers. ● Connecting the computer to Computer #1 Connect the projector ’ s Audio Port (stereo mini jack) to the comp[...]

34 - Connecting the projector to a computer Connecting external monitor s It is possible to display the image projected with the pr ojector onto a computer simultaneously . Connect the projector's monitor out port to the computer monitor with the cable attached to the monitor . Po i n t · There are cases where the optional (ELP AP01) Mac Desk[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 35 Connecting up the mouse (wireless mouse function) This enables the computer ’ s mouse pointer to be operated with the remote contr ol in the same way as a wireless mouse. Connect the projector ’ s Mouse/Com Port to the computer ’ s mouse port with the mouse cable and Main Cable. Refer to the above t[...]

36 - Connecting the projector to a computer Perform the following mouse operations after the connection has been established: Left click - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pr ess the [Enter] button. Right click - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pr ess the [Esc] button. Mouse pointer movement - - - - - Lowers the r emote control [Enter] button Po i n t[...]

Connecting the video equipment - 37 ■ ■ ■ ■ Connecting the video equipment Switch off the power supply to the pr ojector and video equipment prior to attempting to make the connection. Po i n t The audio signals output the selected image ’ s sound. In the case of composite image signals · Connect the projector ’ s V ideo Port to the vi[...]

38 - Connecting the video equipment In the case of component (color differential*) ima ge signals · Connect the projector ’ s Computer 2/Component V ideo-BNC Port to the video equipment with the component video cable (available on the open market) so that the following table is supported. · Connect the S-Audio/Audio #2 ports with the RCA audio [...]

Connecting the video equipment - 39 In the case of the digital tuner's D output por t · Connect the digital tuners to the projector ’ s Computer 2/Component V ideo- BNC port with the optional D port cable (ELPKC23). · Connect the supplied RCA Audio Cable (Red/White) to the S-Audio/Audio2 Port if the sound is to be output from the pr ojecto[...]

40 - Connecting the video equipment In the case of RGB image signals · Connect the projector ’ s Computer 2/Component V ideo- BNC Port to the video equipment with the component image cable (available on the open market). · Connect the supplied RCA Audio Cable (Red/White) to the S-Audio/Audio #2 Port if the sound is to be output from the pr ojec[...]

Projection - 41 Pr ojecting This section pro vides explanations on starting and ending projection, and on the basic functions for adjusting pr ojected images. ■ ■ ■ ■ Pr ojection Images can be projected after all connections have been completed. Preparations 1 Connect the projector to a computer and video equipment. (see page 27 , 37 ) 2 Re[...]

42 - Projection 4 Plug the Power Plug into the power socket. The Operation Indicator will be illuminated in orange. Po i n t Button operations are not possib le when the Operation Indicator is blinking in or ange. Commencing pr ojection 1 Press the [Power] button to turn on the power supply . The Operation Indicator will begin to blink in green, an[...]

Projection - 43 The projected scr een will appear as follows in accordance with the situation. Po i n t · Set the date and time when the EasyMP .net def ault setting screen is display ed. (Ref er to the “ EasyMP .net User ’ s Guide ” .) · Button operations are not possib le when the Operation Indicator is blinking in g reen. 2 Select the Po[...]

44 - Projection Po i n t Only one of the BNC por t's sources (BNC (RGB) or (BNC (YCbCr)) that are altern ately s witched with [Comp/EasyMP .net] and [Video] on the projector and [Comp2/YCbCr] on the remote control will be displa yed with the BNC setting. (see page 70 ) 3 Starting projection. Switch on the power supply to the computer or video [...]

Ending - 45 ■ ■ ■ ■ Ending End projection in accor dance with the following procedur e. 1 Swith off the power supply to the connected equipment. 2 Press the [Power] button. A message to confirm that the power needs to be switched off will be displayed. 3 Press the [Power] button once more. The lamp will be extinguished, the Operation Indica[...]

46 - Ending 4 Check to confirm that the Operation Indicator is illuminated in orange, and then unplug the Power Plug from the socket. 5 Set the R/C ON OFF switch to [OFF] when using the remote contr ol. Po i n t The batteries are being consumed when the [R/C ON OFF] switch on the remote control unit is set at [ON]. Ensure that the [R/C ON OFF] s wi[...]

Adjusting the projection position - 47 ■ ■ ■ ■ Adjusting the pr ojection position The projector can be adjusted into the following vertical pr ojection positions. Feet adjustments Adjusts the projection angle of the pr ojector . As far as possible, make the necessary adjust- ments while making sure that the pr ojector is facing the screen a[...]

48 - Adjusting the projection size ■ ■ ■ ■ Adjusting the pr ojection size It is possible to adjust the size of the projection and corr ect any trapezoid distortion. Po i n t A function to resize the screen (see page 56 ) and an E-Zoom function f or enlarging cer tain areas (see page 58 ) are also av ailable . Zoom adjustment 1 Rotate the Zo[...]

Adjusting the projection size - 49 Ke ystone adjustment Make the necessary adjustment when the screen has been distorted into a trapezoid with foot adjustment. 1 Press the [Keystone +, -] button to lengthen the screen sidewards. Keystone correction can be adjusted 30 degr ees upwards (64 stages) and 30 degr ees down- wards (64 stages). Po i n t · [...]

50 - Picture Quality Adjustment ■ ■ ■ ■ Picture Quality Adjustment Adjusts image focus and disturbance. Focus adjustment Aligns the focus of the image. 1 Rotate the Focus Ring to make the required adjustment. Po i n t · It is not possible to align the f ocus if the lens is dir ty or f ogged ov er with condensation. In this e vent, clean th[...]

Picture Quality Adjustment - 51 T racking adjustments (when pr ojecting computer images) Adjusted when vertical stripes are appar ent on the computer image. 1 Press the [T racking +, -] button on the projector . Synchr onization adjustments (when pr ojecting computer images) Adjusted when flashing, blurring and vertical noise are appar ent on the c[...]

52 - Introduction of Functions ■ ■ ■ ■ Intr oduction of Functions The functions that can be operated by pressing buttons when images ar e being projected ar e listed below . Function Outline Button Reference Page Main Unit Remote Con- trol Unit Help Displays the method of solving problems when trouble occurs. Help Help 53 A/V Mute T emporar[...]

Useful Functions - 53 Useful Functions This section pro vides explanations on the effective and useful functions, suc h as presenta- tions, av ailable with this projector . ■ ■ ■ ■ Useful Functions Help Function The methods of solving trouble when it occurs ar e divided into separate sections and explained below for use when problems arise.[...]

54 - Useful Functions 3 Set the item. Set the item by pressing the [Enter] button on the main unit (the [Enter] button on the rem ot e c on tro l u ni t) . 4 Repeat the operations explained in procedures 2 and 3 to select and set the detailed items. Po i n t · Ref er to [T roubleshooting] in this manual if the help te xt does not solve y our probl[...]

Projection Cutting - 55 ■ ■ ■ ■ Pr ojection Cutting It is possible to temporarily erase and stop images and sound. A/V Mute Function T emporarily erases images and sound. It is also possible to pr oject the user logo at this time. 1 Press the [A/V Mute] button. The images and sound will be erased. T o r esume projection, pr ess the [A/V Mut[...]

56 - Switching Image Sizes ■ ■ ■ ■ Switching Ima ge Siz es The window display and resizing display ar e switched when projecting images onto a com- puter . V ideo image pr ojections are switched between an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 16:9. 1 Press the [Resize] button. The screen size will switch. ● In the case of computer ima ges W indows dis[...]

Switching Image Sizes - 57 Po i n t · The size will not be s witched if the displa y resolution of the liquid cr ystal is the same as the entered resolution (1024 x 768 dots). · A cer tain por tion of the image will not be display ed if the entered resolution is larger than the displa y resolution of the liquid cr ystal. · Lower the [Enter] b ut[...]

58 - Enlarging Images (E-zooming function) ■ ■ ■ ■ Enlar ging Images (E-zooming function) It is possible to enlarge pr ojected sizes without amendment. 1 Press the [E-Zoom] button. The size percentage will be displayed in the bottom right-hand corner to enable the image to be reduced or enlar ged. Po i n t · Enlargement is possible with 24[...]

Eff ect Function - 59 ■ ■ ■ ■ Effect Function The [Effect] buttons add decorations to images displayed during pr esentations. The decora- tion settings can be amended on the effect menu. (see page 69 ) Cursor/Stamp Imprints a stamp on the image. 1 Press the [1] button. The selection will switch between three dif ferent cursor/stamps wheneve[...]

60 - Eff ect Function 4 Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control unit to move the cursor to the ending position. 5 Press the [Enter] button to set the end position. Po i n t · The eff ect function will be cancelled and the cursor will disappear when the [Esc] button is pressed prior to setting the position. · The decoration will be erased w[...]

Eff ect Function - 61 Bar Draws a bar line on the image. 1 Press the [4] button to display the required cursor/stamp. The selection will switch between three dif ferent bars whenever the [4] button is pr essed. 2 Press the [Enter] button to set the end position. Po i n t · The eff ect function will be cancelled and the bar will disappear when the [...]

62 - P in P Function ■ ■ ■ ■ P in P Function The video image will be displayed as a sub-screen inside the computer image or video image. 1 Press the [P in P] button. Operation instructions will be displayed at the bottom left-hand side of the sub-screen sit- uated at the top right-hand side of the main screen. 2 Press the [Enter] button on [...]

V olume Adjustment - 63 Adjustments and settings This section pro vides explanations on adjusting the pr ojector volume and on setup men u operations. ■ ■ ■ ■ V olume Adjustment The volume can be amended when sound is emitted from the pr ojector speakers. 1 Press the [V olume+, -] button while pressing the [Shift] button([V olume+, -]button[...]

64 - Menu Configuration ■ ■ ■ ■ Menu Configuration The setup menu enables the various adjustments and settings to be made. Menu items The menus are split into top menus and sub menus and consist of a hierar chy structure. Also, the image menu will differ in accor dance with the input source (connected port). ● Men u items Image menu · Co[...]

Menu Configuration - 65 Po i n t · The items displa yed on the image menu will diff er in accordance with the projected input source, and the adjustment of menu items that are not displa y ed is not possible. · The image menu cannot be adjusted when no image signals are being input. Po i n t The lamp illumination time is displa yed in units of 0H[...]

66 - Menu Operations ■ ■ ■ ■ Menu Operations The menus can be operated from both the pr ojector and the remote control unit. Operation method 1 Press the [Menu] button. The top menu will be displayed. 2 Select the required item. Press the [Sync +, -] button on the pr ojector (lower the [Enter] button up or down on the remote contr ol unit) [...]

Menu Oper ations - 67 5 Select the parameter value. Press the [T racking +, -] button on the projector (lower the [Enter] button left or right on the remote contr ol unit) to select the parameter value. Po i n t · (Enter) is attached to the rear of the sub item names that e xecute the par ameters and continue onto the low er hierarchies. Press the[...]

68 - Menu Operations Setting items To p Menu Sub Menu Function Default V alue V ideo Position Moves the image ’ s display position up, down, left and right. Press the [Enter] button to make the r equired adjustments on the adjustment screen displayed. Depends on the connection signals T racking Adjusts vertical stripes that appear on the Computer[...]

Menu Oper ations - 69 V ideo Smooth Motion Images, etc., will move smoothly when seen after this has been set at [ON]. Set this at [OFF] if the colors appear to flicker . ON V ideo Signal Sets the video signal method. Press the [Enter] button and select the r equired setting from the video signal method selection menu displayed. · The video signal[...]

70 - Menu Operations Effect Bar Sets the color , direction and width of the bar allocated to the [4] button. Press the [Enter] button and select the r equired item fr om the bar setup menu. The color , direction and width can be selected independently for each of the settings between 1 and 3. · The [4] button executes the bar function. The bar typ[...]

Menu Oper ations - 71 Setting Sleep Mode Sets the energy-saving function for when no image signals are being input. When this is set at [ON], pr ojection will be automatically ended and the projector will enter the sleep mode if no image signals are input and no operations ar e performed for a period of thirty minutes (the operation indi- cator wil[...]

72 - Menu Operations · The image menu and information displayed will differ in accor dance with the projected input source, and Menus other than that belonging to the pr ojected input source cannot be adjusted. · The information menu displays the status of the input source settings being pr ojected. · If a message stating [Image capture failed] [...]

Menu Oper ations - 73 Image capture The image currently being displayed will be saved onto the memory car d. 1 Displays the images that are to be captured. 2 Press the [Menu] button and then select [Capture] - [Image Capture]. A confirmation screen will be displayed. 3 Select [Y es] and then press the [Enter]. A screen to r econfirm the image to be[...]

74 - Menu Operations 5 Press the [Enter] button or the [Esc] button. The capture function will be ended and the scr een will return to the menu. Po i n t · A cer tain amount of time is required for the sa ving process. Do not oper ate the projector or connected equipment while saving is in prog ress. F ailure to observe this ma y result in def ect[...]

Menu Oper ations - 75 User logo registration Registers the images currently displayed as the user logo. 1 Displays the image that is to be registered as the user logo. 2 Press the [Menu] button and select [Capture] - [User Logo Capture]. The confirmation screen will be displayed. 3 Select [Y es] and then press the [ (Enter)] button on the main unit[...]

76 - Menu Operations 5 Select [Y es] and then press the [ (Enter)] button on the main unit (the [Enter] button on the remote control). The enlargement setup scr een will be displayed. 6 Select the enlargement rate and then press the [ (Enter)] button on the main unit (the [Enter] button on the remote control). The screen to confirm saving will be d[...]

Introduction of EasyMP .net Software - 77 Using the EasyMP .net Software This section pro vides explanations on the operations required f or installing the optional EasyMP .net Software and EMP link V . ■ ■ ■ ■ Intr oduction of EasyMP .net Software The EasyMP .net PC applications and EMP Link V presentation support softwar e is stored on th[...]

78 - Introduction of EasyMP .net Software EasyMP .net PC applications ● EMP File It is possible to control the files saved onto the pr ojector's memory card r emotely from a com- puter . ● EMP T ablet It is possible to operate the cursor and execute functions remotely with the computer mouse when EasyMP .net images are being pr ojected. ?[...]

Installation - 79 ■ ■ ■ ■ Installation This section explains how to install the EasyMP .net Software. Four types of softwar e (EMP Scenario, EMP T ablet, EMP File Utility and EMP Link V) and the PDF users' guide for EMP Link V will be installed simultaneously when the installation procedur e is executed. Operating En vironment Check th[...]

80 - Installation Installation This section explains how to install the software using the W indows 98 screens. Softwar e instal- lation into the W indows 95 platform follows the same pr ocedure. Po i n t The EMP Link V users' guide will be installed onto the personal computer together with the software in the PDF f ormat. Acrobat reader is re[...]

Installation - 81 ● In the case of the Macintosh 1 Start up the Macintosh and then set the CD-ROM in place. 2 Double-click on the EMP Link Installer icon. The set-up program will start up automatically . 3 Select the language and click on the [OK] button. Proceed with all subsequent scr eens in accordance with the instructions pr ovided. Po i n t[...]

82 - Computer Connections ■ ■ ■ ■ Computer Connections Establish a serial connection between the computer and projector when EMP Link V is being used. The computer and projector can be connected together with serial. Serial Connections Po i n t · Depending on the shape of the computer por t, an adapter ma y be required for connection pur p[...]

Computer Connections - 83 ● Macintosh Computer s Connect the projector ’ s Mouse/Com Port to the computer ’ s printer port or modem port with the use of the Mac Serial Cable and main cable supplied. MAC SERIAL Mouse/Com Port Main Cable (supplied with the projector) Mac Serial Cable (supplied with the projector) Printer Port or Modem Port[...]

84 - T roubleshooting T r oub leshooting This section pro vides explanations on potential pr oblems and the methods of taking care of them. ■ ■ ■ ■ T r oubleshooting When you think you have a problem, first of all check the Indicators on the pr ojector . The projector is fitted with Operation Indicator , Lamp Indicator and T emperature Indi[...]

T roubleshooting - 85 Lamp Indicator Blinking in Green W arm-up in progr ess (Not an error) · W ait for a moment. · The amount of time requir ed for the warm-up procedur e is approximately 30 seconds. · The green lamp will stop blinking and become illuminated once the warm-up procedur e has been completed. 42 Illuminated in Red Internal error Ce[...]

86 - T roubleshooting T emperature Indicator Po i n t · Ref er to the section on [When the Indicators Provide No Help] on the f ollowing page if the Indicators appear normal but the projected image is defectiv e. · Contact your dealer if an Indicator status not co vered b y the abov e table is apparent. Indicator Status Cause Recovery and Status [...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 87 ■ ■ ■ ■ When the Indicator s Pro vide No Help Refer to each relevant item if the following situations arise but the indicators pr ovide no help. · The image is not projected page 87 · No sound page 92 · The image is out of focus page 89 · The remote contr ol won ’ t work page 92 · The image is[...]

88 - When the Indicators Provide No Help ● Messa ge s [Not Supported] will be displayed [No Signal] will be displayed ● Is the resolution of the image signal output from the computer higher than UXGA (1,600 x 1,200)? see page 27 ● Check to ensure that the mode supports the frequency of the image signals output from the computer . Refer to the[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 89 The image is out of f ocus · The screen is blurred. · Focus can only be attained in certain areas. ● Has the focus been set correctly? see page 50 ● Has the projection angle been increased by adjusting the feet? There ar e cases where the vertical focus is dif ficult to align if the projection angle is[...]

90 - When the Indicators Provide No Help The image is distor ted · The image is disturbed. · Noise appears ● Has the cable been connected correctly? see page 27 , 37 ● Is the selected resolution correct? Align the computer with the signals supported by the projector . Refer to the computer ’ s instruction manual for details on how to amend [...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 91 The image color is bad The image is dark ● Has the image brightness been correctly adjusted? see page 68 ● Have the cables been connected correctly? see page 27 , 37 ● Has the contrast been correctly adjusted? see page 68 ● Has the color setting been correctly adjusted? see page 71 ● Have the color[...]

92 - When the Indicators Provide No Help No sound The remote contr ol won ’ t w ork ● Has the sound input been connected correctly? see page 33 , 37 ● Has the image for which sound is required been selected? see page 43 ● Is sound being emitted from connected equipment? Confirm the sound from connected equipment, etc. Has the volume been tu[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 93 The pr ojector will not switc h off (after the [P ower] b utton has been pressed) EMP Link V will not function Po i n t If an abnormality remains after checking the results of the abov e inspections, disconnect the P ow er Plug from the sock et and consult with your dealer . ● Is the Operation Indicator il[...]

94 - Cleaning the projector , Cleaning the lens, Cleaning the Air Filter Maintenance This section pro vides explanations on taking care of the pr ojector , replacing consumable items and other maintenance procedures. ■ ■ ■ ■ Cleaning the pr ojector , Cleaning the lens, Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the projector if it becomes soiled or if t[...]

Cleaning the projector , Cleaning the lens, Cleaning the Air Filter - 95 Cleaning the pr ojector · Gently wipe the soiled parts of the projector with a soft cloth. · When the soiling is severe, wipe the ar ea with a cloth moistened with a medium-strenth cleaning agent diluted with water , and then gently wipe it with a dry cloth. Never use wax, B[...]

96 - Replacing the Air Filter ■ ■ ■ ■ Replacing the Air Filter Replacement method 1 Switch off the power supply , allow the projector to cool down*, and then disconnect the Power Cord. The amount of time required for the projector to cool down will depend on the surrounding temperature. 2 Remove the Air Filter . Po i n t Ensure that the pro[...]

Replacing the lamp - 97 ■ ■ ■ ■ Replacing the lamp Replace the lamp at the following times (model number: ELPLP1 1). When a message stating [Lamp Replace] is display ed for thirty seconds after the start of projection When the lamp indicator is blinking in orange When the brightness and picture quality has deteriorated below the initial lev[...]

98 - Replacing the lamp Replacement method 1 Switch off the power supply , allow the projector to cool down*, and then disconnect the Power Cord. The amount of time requir ed for the projector to cool down will depend on the surround- ing temperature. 2 Once the projector has cooled down sufficiently , remove the Fan. · Approximately sixty minutes[...]

Replacing the lamp - 99 5 Attach the Fan. Align the direction, insert the fan, and then secur e it in place with the two screws. Po i n t · Ensure that the lamp has been firmly secured in place. For saf ety reasons, this projector has been designed so that the power supply is automatically disconnected when the f an is remov ed. It will not be pos[...]

100 - Optional P ar ts Other s This section pro vides explanations on optional items and after service care, as well as pro- viding details on specifications, terminology and other technical inf ormation. ■ ■ ■ ■ Optional P ar ts The following optional parts are available for pur chase in accordance with your needs. Mac Adapter Set ELP AP01[...]

T er minology - 101 ■ ■ ■ ■ T erminology This section provides simple explanations for the terminology used within the manual, items for which explanations are not available, and other complex pr ocesses. A/V Mute T emporarily erases the image and sound. The sound and image can be muted by pressing the [A/V Mute] button on the pr ojector . [...]

102 - T er minology Cool-down A lamp cooling pr ocedure continues to operate even after the power supply has been switched of f and the lamp extinguished. The cooling fan will begin to operate when the lamp is extinguished, and button operations will no longer be possible. This period is known as the cooling down period. The amount of time requir e[...]

Specifications - 103 ■ ■ ■ ■ Specifications Product Name Multi-Media Projector Model EMP-8150/8150NL External Dimensions Wi d t h 3 0 3 × Height 179 × Depth 389 mm(excluding the lens and feet) Panel Size 1.3-inch (W idth 27mm × Height 20mm × Corner-to-corner 34 mm) Display Emthod Poly-silicone TFT Drive Method Full-line 12-phase block s[...]

104 - Chec k Sheet ■ ■ ■ ■ Chec k Sheet Kindly take a copy of the check sheet and fill out the relevant items befor e contacting us in order to pr ovide us with details on the systems of the trouble that has occurr ed with your projector . ● Ima ges Inquiry details ❒ The power supply cannot be switched on ❒ Nothing is displayed on the[...]

Chec k Sheet - 105 ● Sound Inquiry details ❒ No sound can be heard ❒ The volume is too low ❒ The sound breaks up ❒ A different sound is emitted Menu ❒ The menu is displayed Sound ❒ Volume( ) EMP Serial number Purchasing time Year, month Connector ❒ Is it plugged in firmly? ❒ Is the sound emitted when connected to external speakers[...]

106 - Chec k Sheet ● Remote contr ol unit, wireless mouse, EMP-Link Inquiry details ❒ The remote control unit cannot be used ❒ The remote mouse cannot be used ❒ The EMP-Link cannot be used Menu ❒ Advanced settings for the menu displayed with the use of the remote control unit ❒ 1 ↔ 2 EMP Serial number Purchasing time Year, month Compu[...]

W orld-Wide Warr anty T erms - 107 ■ ■ ■ ■ W orld-Wide W arranty T erms This product includes a world-wide warranty , which allows the equipment to be repair ed in more than forty-five countries of the world. Note that pr oduct is not covered by the terms of warranty stated here, but by the terms of warranty laid out on the warranty car d s[...]

108 - W orld-Wide W arranty T er ms <EUR OPE> AU S T R I A : EPSON Support Center Au s t r i a T ech. Help Desk: 00491805 235470 W eb Address: http://www .epson.at FINLAND : T ech. Help Desk: 0800.523010 (note. Some geographical areas excluded) LUXEMBURG : EPSON Support Center BeNeLux T ech. Help Desk: 0032 70 222082 W eb Address: http://www [...]

W orld-Wide Warr anty T erms - 109 <NOR TH, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN ISLANDS> DENMARK : T ech. Help Desk: 80881127 IT AL Y : EPSON Italia s.p.a. Assistenza e Servizio Clienti V iale F . Lli Casiragi, 427 20099 Sesto San Giov anni (MI) T ech. Help D esk: 02.29400341 We b A d d r e s s : http://www .epson.it SLO V AKIA : Print T rade spo[...]

110 - W orld-Wide W arranty T er ms <SOUTH AMERICA> <ASIA & OCEANIA> ARGENTINA : Epson Argentina S.A. A venida Belgrano 964/970 (1192), Buenos Aires T el: (54 11) 4346-0300 W eb Address: http://www .epson.com.ar CHILE : Epson Chile S.A. La Concepcion 322 Providencia, Santiago T el: (562) 236-2543 We b A d d r e s s : http://www .eps[...]

Inde x - 111 ■ ■ ■ ■ Inde x Numerics 13w3 30 5BNC 29 , 31 A A/V Mute 70 A/V Mute button 15 , 18 A/V Mute Function 55 About 72 Adjusting the Projection Position 47 Adjusting the projection size 48 adjustment values 51 Advance settings menu 65 Advanced 71 , 72 Air Filter (suction inlet) 14 All reset menu 65 Audio 69 Audio #1 Port 16 Audio Cab[...]

112 - Inde x Ending images 58 Enlarging images (zoom function) 58 Enter button 15 , 19 ESC button 15 , 19 Execute 72 E-Zoom button 18 E-zooming function 58 F Fan 14 Feet adjustments 47 Focus 50 Focus Ring 13 , 50 Foot Adjust Lever 13 , 47 Freeze button 18 Freeze Function 55 frequency 27 Front Foot 13 , 14 , 46 , 47 Functions 52 G Gamma 68 H half-tr[...]

Inde x - 113 Preset 68 Preset button 20 , 51 Projection 41 Projection angles 26 Projection cutting 55 projection distance 24 Prompt 70 R R/C ON OFF switch 18 , 42 , 46 Rear Foot 14 Rear Proj. 72 Remote Control 18 , 21 Remote control light-receiving area 18 Remote Control Receiver 13 , 14 Remote Port 16 Replacing the Air Filter 96 Replacing the lamp[...]

114 - Inde x World-Wide Warranty Terms 107 Z Zoom 48 Zoom Ring 13[...]

DECLARA TION of CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer : SEIKO EPSON CORPORA TION Address : 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative : EPSON EUROPE B. V . Address : Entrada 701,1096 EJ AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands Declares that the Product Kind of Equipment : LCD Projector Model : ELP-8150/8150N[...]

DECLARA TION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers W e : EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at : MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport W ay Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 T elephone: (562) 290- 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that t[...]

FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate[...]

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