Epson EMP-505 / 715 manuel d'utilisation

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

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 · Remote Control · 2AA Batteries for th e re mo te co nt rol (three-cell alkaline batter- i[...]

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 Power cords for use abroad ................................................. 7 Safety Precautions 8 Before Using This Equipment 13 Parts, Names and Operations 1[...]

Contents- 3 Connecting up the mouse (wireless mouse function) ........ 30 Connecting the video equipment 32 In the case of composite image signals ............................. 32 In the case of S image signals ........................................... 32 In the case of component (color differential*) image signals ...............................[...]

4- Contents Useful Functions 49 Help Function ..................................................................... 49 Projection Cutting 51 A/V Mute Function .............................................................. 51 Freeze Function ................................................................. 51 Switching Image Sizes 52 Enlarging Image[...]

Contents- 5 Function description 73 Inserting the memory card 74 Viewing EasyMP files 76 Switching projected images across to EasyMP ................. 77 Operations on the file list display ....................................... 78 Operating scenarios 82 Playing back scenarios ...................................................... 82 Editing scena[...]

6- Contents The projector will not switch off (after the [Power] button has been pressed) .................... 107 Problems with EasyMP images ........................................ 107 Problems when using the EasyMP Software ................... 107 Maintenance 108 Cleaning the Projector, Cleaning the Lens, Cleaning the Air Filter 108 Cleaning th[...]

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 +35C ° ) 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 r[...]

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 P anel 2 Operation Indicator 3 Lamp Indicator 4 T emperature[...]

14 - P ar ts, Names and Oper ations ● Rear surface, Side surface 1 P ower Inlet 2 Mouse/Com P ort 3 USB P ort 4 I/O P ort ● Rear P anel 1 Front Foot 2 Rear Foot 3 Lamp Cover 1 2 4 3 1 2 3[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 15 ● Operation panel (on top of the pr ojector) 1 [P ower] b utton (see page 37 , 40 ) Switches the power supply on and off. · Press twice to switch of f the power supply . 2 [Help] button (see pa ge 49 ) Displays the methods of solving problems. Pr ess this button when trouble occurs. 3 [Source] (Enter) b utton [...]

16 - P ar ts, Names and Oper ations ● I/O P or ts 1 Computer / Component Video P ort Inputs computer analog image signals and A V equipment component image signals. 2 A udio In P ort Inputs the sound signals from equipment connected to the Computer #1 port. Use a ster eo mini-jack when making the connection. 3 A udio Out P ort Outputs the project[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 17 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[...]

18 - P ar ts, Names and Oper ations 10 [Enter] button (see pa ge 31 , 63 ) · 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 as a left-hand click on the mouse when computer images are being projected. The pointer will[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 19 ● Rear P anel 1 Battery Cover 1[...]

20 - P ar ts, Names and Oper ations 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[...]

P ar ts, Names and Oper ations - 21 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 w[...]

22 - Installation Procedure Installation This section pro vides an example of pr ojector installation, and explanations on the projec- tion distances and projection angles. ■ ■ ■ ■ Installation Pr ocedure This section provides an example of pr ojector installation, and explanations on projection dis- tances and angles. Caution · Do not blo[...]

Installation Procedure - 23 Screen size and projection distance Determines the distance that the screen must be fr om the lens in order to obtain the r equired screen size. The projector ’ s Standard Lens is approximately a 1.2x zoom lens and the larg est screen size is about 1.2 times the size of the smallest screen. Using the following table fo[...]

24 - 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[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 25 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[...]

26 - Connecting the projector to a computer Condition #2: The resolution and frequency of the computer m ust be within the boundaries listed in the chart on the next page. Projection will not be possible if the computer does not support the output image signal resolutions and fr equencies shown in the chart on the next page (there ar e cases where [...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 27 In the case of the mini D-Sub 15 pin · Connect the computer's monitor port to the projector's Computer/Component V ideo port with the computer cable supplied. ● When the monitor port is the D-Sub 15 pin Po i n t · Set the input signal parameter on the image menu to [RGB] once the connection [...]

28 - Connecting the projector to a computer ● When the monitor port is 13w3 The Computer/Component V ideo port is also connected to the D-Sub 15 port with the use of the conversion cable when the 13w3 port is used for connecting the computer ’ s monitor port to a work station. · Connect the computer's monitor port (13w3) to the projector&[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 29 Connecting external audio equipment It is possible to enjoy dynamic sound by connecting the Audio Out port on the projector to a P A system, an active speaker system, or other speakers equipped with built-in amplifiers. Use audio connection cables available on the open market (pin plug <--> 3.5mm st[...]

30 - Connecting the projector to a computer 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 computer's mouse port to the projector's Mouse/Com port or USB mouse port with the mouse cable. PS/2 mouse conn[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 31 Perform the following mouse operations after the connection has been established: Left click - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Press the [Enter] button. Right click - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Press the [Esc] button. Mouse pointer movement - - - Lower the remote control [Enter] button. Po i n t · The operati[...]

32 - Connecting the video equipment ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 sound f or the selected image will be output. In the case of composite image signals · Connect the video port, the projector's video port [...]

Connecting the video equipment - 33 In the case of component (color differential*) ima ge signals · Connect the video equipment to the projector's Computer/Component V ideo port with the optional component video cable (ELPKC19.) · Connect the L-Audio-R ports with the RCA audio cable supplied (red/white/yellow) to out- put sound from the pr o[...]

34 - Connecting the video equipment In the case of the digital tuner's D output por t · Connect the digital tuner to the projector's Computer/Component V ideo port with the optional D port cable (ELPKC22). · Connect the L-Audio-R ports with the RCA audio cable supplied (red/white/yellow) to out- put sound from the pr ojector's spea[...]

Projection - 35 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 25 , 32 ) 2 Ro[...]

36 - Projection 4 Attach the supplied Power Cord to the projector . Check to confirm the shape of the projector ’ s Power Inlet and Power Connector , align the connector in the correct dir ection, and then insert it as far as it will go. 5 Plug the Power Plug into the power socket. The Operation Indicator will be illuminated in orange. Po i n t B[...]

Projection - 37 Commencing pr ojection 1 Press the [Power] button to turn on the power supply . The Operation Indicator will begin to blink in green, and projection will be started. The operation indicator will change from blinking to being illuminated in gr een after a while. Po i n t Button operations are not possib le when the Operation Indicato[...]

38 - Projection 3 Select the Port to which the connection has been made when more than one item of equipment has been connected. Press the port button connected to the computer or video equipment to switch the input source. Po i n t · Projection will take place without pressing the b utton if only one item of equipment is con- nected. · It is not[...]

Projection - 39 4 Starting projection. Switch on the power supply to the computer or video equipment. If the equipment con- nected is video equipment, then also press the [Playback] or [Play] buttons. The [No Signal] display will be erased, and projection will commence. Po i n t · If [No Signal] remains displa yed, chec k the connections once agai[...]

40 - Ending ■ ■ ■ ■ Ending End projection in accor dance with the following procedur e. 1 Switch 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 Indic[...]

Ending - 41 4 Check to ascertain that the cooling down period has ended (the operation indicator will be illuminated in orange), and then remove the power plug from the socket. 5 Set the R/C ON OFF switch to [OFF] when not 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[...]

42 - Ending 7 Attach the lens cover . 8 Rotate the zoom lever to store the lens inside the projector .[...]

Adjusting the Projection P osition - 43 ■ ■ ■ ■ Adjusting the Pr ojection P osition The projector can be adjusted into the following vertical pr ojection positions. Feet adjustments Adjusts the projection angle of the pr ojector . 1 Lift the Foot Adjust Lever with a finger and raise the front part of the projector . The Front Foot will pr o[...]

44 - 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 52 ) and an E-Zoom function f or enlarging cer tain areas (see page 54 ) are also av ailable . Zoom adjustment 1 T urn the zoo[...]

Adjusting the Projection Size - 45 Ke ystone adjustment Make the necessary adjustment when the screen has been distorted into a trapezoid with foot adjustment. 1 Press the [Keystone +, -] button on the projector to change the screen into a rectangle. It is possible to make adjustments with keystone correction (thr ough 30 stages) as long as the til[...]

46 - 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 - 47 T racking adjustments (when pr ojecting computer images) Adjusted when vertical stripes are appar ent on the computer image. 1 Make the adjustment with the [Menu] - [V ideo] - [T racking] function. Synchr onization adjustments (when pr ojecting computer images) Adjusted when flashing, blurring and vertical noise are [...]

48 - 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 49 A/V Mute T e mpora[...]

Useful Functions - 49 Useful Functions This section pro vides explanations on the effective and useful functions, suc h as presenta- tions, av ailable with this pr ojector . ■ ■ ■ ■ 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[...]

50 - Useful Functions 3 Set the item. Press the [Enter] button to select the r equired item. 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 problems . (see page 96 ) · The help menu can be cancelled b y pres[...]

Projection Cutting - 51 ■ ■ ■ ■ Pr ojection Cutting It is possible to temporarily mute or pause images and sound. A/V Mute Function T emporarily mutes the images and sound. 1 Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control. The images and sound will be erased. T o r esume projection, pr ess the [A/V Mute] button once more, adjust the volu[...]

52 - Switching Image Sizes ■ ■ ■ ■ Switching Ima ge Siz es Switches between the window display and the resize display when pr ojecting computer images. Switches between an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 16:9 when projecting video images. 1 Press the [Resize] button on the remote control. The screen size will switch. ● In the case of computer ima[...]

Switching Image Sizes - 53 (Example) When the input resolution is greater than the display resolution (in the case of 1600 x 1200) 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 displa yed if the ent[...]

54 - Enlarging Images (E-zooming function) ■ ■ ■ ■ Enlar ging Images (E-zooming function) The projected size will r emain as it is while the image will be proportionally enlar ged. 1 Press the [Zoom] button on the remote control. The size percentage will be displayed in the bottom right-hand corner to enable the image to be reduced or enlar[...]

Eff ect Function - 55 ■ ■ ■ ■ Effect Function Effects can be added to the pr esentation images with the use of the [Effect1] to [Ef fect4] but- tons on the remote contr ol. The effects used can be amended on the [Ef fect] screen . (see page 66 ) Cursor/Stamp Imprints a stamp on the image. 1 Press the [1] button on the remote control. The Cu[...]

56 - Eff ect Function Bo x Draws a Box on the image. 1 Press the [2] button on the remote control. A box will be displayed. 2 Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control unit to move the cursor to the starting position. 3 Press the [Enter] button to set the start position. 4 Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control unit to move the cursor [...]

Eff ect Function - 57 Spotlight Shines a spotlight on a certain part of the image. 1 Press the [3] button on the remote control. The spotlight will be displayed. 2 Lower the [Enter] button to move the spotlight. Po i n t · The eff ect function will be cancelled and the spotlight will disappear when the [Esc] or [5] button is pressed. · The mouse [...]

58 - Eff ect Function Bar Draws a bar line on the image. 1 Press the [4] button on the remote control. A bar will be displayed. 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 [Esc] or [5] but- ton is pressed. · There are cases where the eff ect will be diff[...]

P in P Function - 59 ■ ■ ■ ■ P in P Function It is possible to display a video image as a sub-screen within a computer image or component video image. It is also possible to output the sound. 1 Press the [P in P] button on the remote control. An operation guide will be displayed in the top left-hand corner of the screen and the sub- screen [...]

60 - V olume Adjustment Adjustment 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 on the remote control. Po i n t · Adjustment is not [...]

Menu Configuration - 61 ■ ■ ■ ■ Menu Configuration The 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 Po i n t · The items [...]

62 - Menu Configuration Po i n t The lamp illumination time is displa yed in units of 0H between 0 and 10 hours , and, in units of 1 hour abov e 10 hours. Audio menu Effect menu Setting menu Capture menu Advanced menu About menu The information menu displays the setup status of the projected input sour ce Reset All menu Volume T one Reset Execute :[...]

Menu Operations - 63 ■ ■ ■ ■ Menu Operations The menu is operated with the remote contr ol. Operation method 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote control. The top menu will be displayed. 2 Select the required item. Move the [Enter] button on the remote contr ol up and down to select the requir ed item. 3 Set the selected item. Press the [...]

64 - Menu Operations 5 Select the parameter value. Move the [Enter] button to the left and right to select the requir ed setting. 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 [Enter] b utton to set this selection, and then select the parameter set[...]

Menu Operations - 65 Setting items To p Menu Sub Menu Function Default V alue V ideo Position Moves the position of the image display up, down, left and right. Press the [Enter] button to perform the adjust ments on the display position adjustment screen. Depends on the connection signals T racking Adjusts vertical stripes that appear on the Comput[...]

66 - Menu Operations Audio V olume Adjusts the volume. 15 T one Adjusts the tone 0 Reset Returns all sound menu adjustment values to the default val- ues. Press the [Enter] button and then select [Y es] on the confir- mation screen displayed. · Select [Reset All] to return all image and sound values to the default settings. (see page 68 ) - Effect[...]

Menu Operations - 67 Set- ting Keystone Corrects scr eens distorted into trapezoid shapes. · The screen will be r educed in size when trapezoid correction has been performed. · The status of trapezoid correction will be r ecorded. Perform readjustments that match the installation position when the projection position or angle have been changed. ?[...]

68 - 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. Adva nced Language Sets the language with which[...]

Menu Operations - 69 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 [...]

70 - Menu Operations Po i n t · A cer tain amount of time is required f or the saving 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 ects. · Images cannot be sav ed if the memory card has not been inser ted. · Do not remov e the memor y card while images are[...]

Menu Operations - 71 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 ’ s Logo Capture]. A confirmation screen will be displayed. 3 Select [Y es] and then press the [Enter]. A screen to save will be[...]

72 - Menu Operations 5 Select [Y es] and then press the [Enter]. The enlargement/r eduction screen will be displayed. 6 Select the enlargement/reduction rate and then press the [Enter]. A screen to confirm saving will be displayed. 7 Select [Y es] and then press the [Enter]. The image will be saved. W ait for a moment until the saving completion sc[...]

Function description - 73 Using the EasyMP Function This section pro vides explanations on the EasyMP functions that enable the contents of memory cards to be confirmed and scenarios to be created and pla yed back. ■ Function description The following functions are available for use with EasyMP ● Ima ge capturing It is possible to save projecte[...]

74 - Inser ting the memor y card ■ Inser ting the memory car d A memory car d is requir ed when using the EasyMP functions. ● Memory car ds that can be used The following memory cards which ar e compatible with the T ype II A T A standard can be used. · Compact flash (a PC card adapter is r equired during mounting) · Smart media (a PC card ad[...]

Inser ting the memor y card - 75 ● Remo ving the card Po i n t · Do not remov e the memor y card when the access lamp is illuminated in orange , or when scenarios are being play ed back. · Replace the memor y card with a dummy card to pre v ent dust and dir t from entering the slot. 1 Press the button on the left-hand side of the PCMCIA card sl[...]

76 - Viewing EasyMP files ■ Vie wing EasyMP files It is possible to view the folders and files stored on the memory car d with EasyMP . It is possible to display a list of files contained within the memory card inserted in the pr ojector , and enlarge each image for confirmation purposes (pr eview). The preview function can be used on the followi[...]

Viewing EasyMP files - 77 Switching pr ojected images acr oss to EasyMP 1 Press the [EasyMP] button on the remote control. The projected image will switch acr oss to a list of EasyMP files, and the contents of the memory car d will be displayed. Po i n t · A message stating [No Memor y Card] will be displa yed when no memory card has been inser te[...]

78 - Viewing EasyMP files Operations on the file list displa y ● Basic operations The contents of folders and files can be verified with the EasyMP file list display function. The requir ed folder or file is selected with the [Enter] button on the remote contr ol. 1 Align the cursor with the required folder , and then press the [Enter] button. Th[...]

Viewing EasyMP files - 79 3 Press the [ESC] button when the preview is being displayed. The preview will end and the scr een will return to the list of files. ● Functions a vailab le on the file list display screen [Execute] Shows a preview of the s elected file. When a folder has been selected, the files con- tained within that folder will be di[...]

80 - Viewing EasyMP files Po i n t It is possible to bro wse through the memor y card from a computer that has a USB connec- tion when the file list is being displa yed. (see page 94 ) ● List pre view f or each f older It is possible to show a preview list of files contained within a folder with the file list display . 1 Align the cursor with the[...]

Viewing EasyMP files - 81 ● Setting up the displa y conditions This sets up the list preview and scenario playback display conditions. 1 Align the cursor with the required folder or scenario, and then press the [Esc] button. The folder or scenario will remain selected and the menu on the left-hand side will be enabled for use. 2 Align the cursor [...]

82 - Operating scenarios ■ Operating scenarios It is possible to play back scenarios stored in the memory car d. Pla ying back scenarios 1 Press the [EasyMP] button on the remote control to switch across to EasyMP images. The projected image will switch acr oss to a list of EasyMP files, and the contents of the memory car d will be displayed. Po [...]

Operating scenarios - 83 Po i n t · The pla yback conditions must be set at the time of creation, b ut the playbac k sequence and displa y/non-display parameters can be amended with the [Edit Scenario] b utton. (see page 83 ) · A confirmation message will be displayed when the [Easy/MP] b utton is pressed during scenario playbac k. Press the [Ent[...]

84 - Operating scenarios 3 Perform the following procedure to amend the sequence. (1) Align the cursor with the screen to be moved, and then pr ess the [Enter] button. (2) Align the cursor with the place the screen is to be moved to, and then pr ess the [Enter] button. 4 Perform the following procedure to prevent a selected screen from not being di[...]

Operating scenarios - 85 5 Align the cursor with [Return] and then press the [Enter] button. The results of editing will be automatically saved in the scenario, and the scr een will return to the list of files. Select [Cancel] if the details are not to be saved. Po i n t The scenario will be play ed back with the edited conditions when [Ex ecute] i[...]

86 - Creating scenarios ■ Creating scenarios Scenarios are cr eated with the special [EasyMP software] softwar e. Install the EasyMP Software ● Operating en vironment Check to ascertain that this software can be operated on the computer in use. ● Installation W indows 98 scr eens are used here for explanatory purposes, but the pr ocedures ar [...]

Creating scenarios - 87 Creating scenarios It is possible to create image scenarios that combine several Micr osoft PowerPoint (97 or above) and image files for presentation purposes with the use of [EasyMP Softwar e]. Po i n t · Suppor ts both P ow erP oint 97 (SR-1 or higher) and P ow erP oint 2000 (P owerP oint 2000 is recommended). · Ensure t[...]

88 - Creating scenarios 4 Specify the document folder to be added to the scenario with the folder window on the left. A list of files will be displayed in the file window at the bottom left-hand side of the screen. When PowerPoint files have been selected, each page will be displayed in thumbnail win- dows. Po i n t Only thumbnails that hav e been [...]

Creating scenarios - 89 6 Follow the same procedure to add required items to the scenarios. When it is necessary to switch across to other sour ce images, such as computer images or video images, during the scenario playback, click on the right-hand mouse button at the relevant line and specify [Sour ce Control] to insert a contr ol line that will [...]

90 - Creating scenarios Po i n t · It is possible to select the s witching source when control lines ha ve been inser ted with the source s witching function. · It is possible to set eff ect functions to be enab led during playback b y clicking on the right- hand mouse button and specifying [Cell Eff ect]. The eff ect functions are activated with[...]

Creating scenarios - 91 T ransmitting scenarios It is necessary to transmit created scenarios to the memory car d for projection purposes. 1 Set the memory card in the computer . Set the memory card in a car d adapter if necessary . 2 Specify [Scenario Option] - [Send Scenario]. The forward scenario dialog box will be displayed. 3 Specify the drive[...]

92 - Creating scenarios 5 Click on the [Y es] button. Click on the [Y es] button and pr oceed onto the following procedures if the auto-r un and repeat functions ar e to be set. Click on [No] if these function do not need to be set. Operations will be ended if [No] is clicked. 6 Amend the settings and then click on the [OK] button. When the auto-ru[...]

Connecting up computer with USB cables - 93 ■ Connecting up computer with USB cables By connecting the computer and projector together with an USB cable, it is possible to view the contents of the memory card inserted in the pr ojector from the computer . Po i n t The computers that can be connected to the projector with a USB connection and used[...]

94 - Connecting up computer with USB cables 3 The [Add New Hardware W izard] and the setup program can be ended with [Cancel]. 4 Open the [Specify and Execute File Name] dialog box with [Start] - [Specify and Exe- cute File Name]. 5 Enter [CD-ROM drive name:USB-DriverW in98languageDisk1Setup] in the [Open] field, and then click on [OK]. Instal[...]

Connecting up computer with USB cables - 95 3 Select the added drive. All subsequent operations are the same as W indows file operations. Po i n t · Y ou cannot connect to Macintosh. Do not transf er or connent to Macintosh, as it might cause a data crush. · Projector memor y card operations from a connected computer are only possib le when the p[...]

96 - T roub leshooting T r oubleshooting This section pro vides explanations on potential pr oblems and the methods of taking care of them. ■ ■ ■ ■ T roub leshooting 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 roub leshooting - 97 Lamp Indicator Blinking in Green Wa r m - u p i n progr ess (Not an error) · W ait for a moment. · The green lamp will stop blinking and become illuminated once the warm-up procedur e has been completed. 37 Blinking in Red Internal error Cease operations, remove the Power Plug from the socket and contact your dealer or near[...]

98 - T roub leshooting 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 or nearest address pro vided at page 121 if an Indicator status not cov ered by the abo ve tab le is apparent. I[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 99 ■ ■ ■ ■ When the Indicator s Pr o 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 99 · No sound page 106 · The image is unclear page 103 · Th e re mo te co nt rol wi ll no t w or k p ag e 1 06 · The[...]

100 - 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 26 ● Check to ensure that the mode supports the frequency of the image signals output from the computer . Refer to th[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 101 A message stating [No displayable files] will be displayed. ● Have displayable files be saved onto the memory card? The files that can be displayed with EasyMP are scenario files (.sit), jpeg files (.jpg) and bitmap files (,bmp). Other files will not be recognized. · Although files with a log extension o[...]

102 - When the Indicators Provide No Help A message stating [File cannot be saved] will be displayed. ● Is the memory card full? If there is no mor e space left to save files, increase the capacity of the memory card by deleting other files. A message stating [Capture failed] will be displayed. ● W as an image captured while the computer was co[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 103 The image is unc lear · The screen is blurred. · Focus can only be attained in certain areas. ● Has the lens been stored in the projector? Images will be out of focus if the position of the zoom lever is outside of the [W] to [T] range. Ensure that the lever is set within the [W] to [T] range. ● Has t[...]

104 - When the Indicators Provide No Help The image is cut up (Large)/Small · The image is disturbed. · Noise appears ● Has the cable been connected correctly? see page 25 , 32 ● 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 ho[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 105 The image color is bad The image is dark ● Has the image brightness been correctly adjusted? see page 65 ● Have the cables been connected correctly? see page 25 , 32 ● Has the contrast been correctly adjusted? see page 65 ● Has the color setting been correctly adjusted? see page 68 ● Have the colo[...]

106 - When the Indicators Provide No Help No sound The remote contr ol will not work ● Has the sound input been connected correctly? see page 28 , 32 ● Has the image for which sound is required been selected? see page 38 ● Has the volume been set to the minimum? see page 60 ● Is sound being emitted from connected equipment? Confirm the soun[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 107 The pr ojector will not switch off (after the [P o wer] button has been pressed) Pr oblems with EasyMP images Pr oblems when using the EasyMP Software 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 contact your dealer[...]

108 - 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 [...]

Cleaning the Projector , Cleaning the Lens, Cleaning the Air Filter - 109 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, [...]

110 - 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 Raise the air filter with a screwdriver or similar o[...]

Replacing the Lamp - 111 ■ ■ ■ ■ Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp at the following times (model number: ELPLP14). 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[...]

112 - 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 W ait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently , and then remove the lamp cover . · Approxi[...]

Replacing the Lamp - 113 5 Attach the lamp cover . Align the direction, insert the fan, and then secur e it in place with the one screw . Po i n t · Attach the lamp firmly . A safety mechanism on the projector s witches off the pow er auto- matically when the lamp cov er has been remov ed. The power will not be reinstated unless the lamp and lamp [...]

114 - 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 ransportation - 115 ■ ■ ■ ■ T ranspor tation The projector contains many glass and pr ecision parts. Ensure that the following pr ecautions are observed to pr event the projector fr om being damaged by impact during transportation. ● When sending the pr ojector to the manufacturer f or repairs, etc. · Use the box in which the projector[...]

116 - T erminology ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 . P[...]

T erminology - 117 Contrast By strengthening or weakening the tone of the colors, it is possible to project characters and pictures mor e clearly and attain a softer tint. This is known as contrast adjustment. T racking Outputs computer signals at a pre-determined fr equency . The image will not be projected clearly unless this fr equency is aligne[...]

118 - Specifications ■ ■ ■ ■ Specifications * The USB port does not guarantee the operations of all equipment that supports USB. Product Name Multi-Media Projector Model EMP-715/505 External Dimen- sions Wi d t h 2 6 7 × Height 72 × Depth 213 mm(excluding the lens and feet) Panel Size 0.9-inch (W idth 18.5mm × Height 13.9mm × Corner-to-[...]

Check Sheet - 119 ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 [...]

120 - Chec k Sheet ● 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[...]

W orld-Wide Warr anty T erms - 121 ■ ■ ■ ■ W orld-Wide W arranty T erms This product includes a world-wide warranty , which allows the equipment to be repaired 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 su[...]

122 - W orld-Wide W arranty T erms <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 We b A d d r e s s : http:[...]

W orld-Wide Warr anty T erms - 123 <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 Desk: 02.29400341 We b A d d r e s s : http://www .epson.it SLO V AKIA : Print T rade spol[...]

124 - W orld-Wide W arranty T erms <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 .epso[...]

Inde x - 125 ■ ■ ■ ■ Inde x Numerics 13w3 28 A A/V Mute 67 A/V Mute button 17 A/V Mute Function 51 About 68 About menu 62 Adjusting the Projection Position 43 Adjusting the Projection Size 44 Advanced 68 Advanced menu 62 Audio 66 Audio In Port 16 Audio menu 62 Auto adjustment 46 Auto button 18 Auto Setup 65 B Bar 58 , 66 Battery Cover 19 , [...]

126 - Inde x G Gamma 65 H Help button 15 Help Function 49 I I/O Terminal 14 Image capture 67 image signals 33 Indicator 17 Installation Procedure 22 K Keystone 67 Keystone button 15 L Lamp Cover 14 Lamp Indicator 13 , 97 Language 68 Left click 31 Lens Cover 13 , 35 lens cover 42 Light button 17 M Maximum Sound Output 118 Menu button 63 Menu Configu[...]

Inde x - 127 Sound connection 28 Source 38 Speaker 13 Specifications 118 Spotlight 57 , 66 Stamp 55 Startup Screen 68 sub menus 61 S-Video button 18 S-Video Port 16 S-Video port 32 Symbol displays 7 Sync. 65 Synchronization 47 T Temperature Indicator 13 , 98 temperature range 12 Temperature range during storage 118 Temperature range during use 118 [...]

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-715/505 /[...]

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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