Epson EMP-S1 manuale d’uso

1 EMP-S1 User’s Guide User's Guide[...]

1 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Meaning of Symbols The term s "this u nit" an d "this project or" whi ch appe ar in thi s manua l may a lso ref er to the accessori es suppl ied w ith the p roj e ctor and othe r opti onal pr oduct s. c Indicates t he possibil ity that people ma y be injured or the equip ment ma y be damaged i f thes e sy[...]

2 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Features f Auto setup (Computer connections) The projector analyses the signal of the computer to which it is connected and automatica lly makes ad justments to ensure optima l projection resu lts. s "Auto setup (Computer connections)" P .27 f Colour mode Image qua lity can be sele cted ac cording to the type of sc[...]

3 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Contents Meaning of Symbol s .............. .......... ......... ......... .......... .............. ...... 1 Features .. .............. ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... .............. .......... ...... 2 Contents . .............. ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... .......... ......... .....[...]

4 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Usi ng the Projector Part Names and Functions Fron t/To p • remote control infrared re ceiver s P. 9 Receives signals from the remote control. • ventilation outlet • lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged. • focus ring s P. 2 3 Adjusts the image focus.[...]

5 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Part Names and Functions Contr ol pane l • [Power] button s P. 2 0 Turns the proj ector on and off. • Power indicator s P .20, P .42 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector. • [ u ][ d ][ l ][ r ] buttons s P. 3 2 • [ w ][ v ]: keystone [...]

6 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Part Names and Functions Rear • Computer/Component Vide o port s P .13, P . 18 Inputs analog ue video sig nals from a computer and Component Video g signals from other video sources. • Monitor Out port s P. 1 4 Outputs the projected analogu e computer signal to an external monitor. This fe[...]

7 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Part Names and Functions Base • Ceiling mount fixing points (3 points) Install the optional ceiling mo unt here when suspending the proj ec tor fro m th e ceil i ng. • lamp cover s P. 5 6 Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside the projector. • air filter (air intak e vent) s P .5[...]

8 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Remote Control • remote control infra red transmitter Transmits remote control signals. • [Aspect] button s P. 2 9 Changes the aspect ratio of imag es from 4:3 to 16:9. • [Source] buttons s P. 2 6 [Computer]: Switches to the signal source being input to the Computer/Component Video port. [S-Video/Video]: Switches betwe[...]

9 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Remote Control f Before using the Re mote Control Remove the insulating tape. f Using the Remote Co ntrol Operate the remote control by aiming it at the remote control infrar ed receiver on the proje ctor. f Operating range Operable distance: Max. approx. 6m (20ft.) (May be shorter depending o[...]

10 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Installation Install ation method Set up th e proj ector so t hat i t is at r ight an gles to a scree n. Proj ection dista nce and screen size The values should be used as a guide for setting the projector. c Be sure to read the "Safety In structions / W orld-W ide W arranty T erms" gui de before installation. p W[...]

11 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Installation Other installati on methods f Rear projection (Using a translucent screen) f Ceiling projection f Ceiling/Rear projec tion (Using a translucent screen) * The optional ceiling m ount is required when i nstalling the projector from a ceiling. Please contact your dea ler if you wish[...]

12 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Connecting to a Computer Compati ble com puter s Con dit ion 1 : Check that the comp uter ha s an im age outp ut port, such as an RGB port, mo nitor po rt or CR T port. Some computers wi th an in-bu ilt monitor and some l aptop computers may not be compatible. Please refer to your computer manua l for further details. Con d[...]

13 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Connecting to a Computer Proj ecting image s from a compu ter Differ ent cabl es are u sed depend ing on w heth er the m onito r por t of your compute r is a Mini D- Sub 1 5Pin, 5BNC g or 13w3 p ort. f When using a Mini D -Sub 15 pin conne ctor f When using a 5BNC port f When usin g a 13w3 po[...]

14 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Connecting to a Computer Play ing so und from a comp uter You can p lay sound from a comp uter thr ough th e proj ector's in-bui lt speaker. f Volume adjustment Press [ a ] or [ b ] on the remote control. You can also adjust the volume from the configuration menu. [Menu] button → "[...]

15 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Connecting to a Computer Presen tation Remote Con troll er You can u se the Presentation R emote Con troller as a wi reless mouse to contro l the mouse poi nter o n the com puter scr een. f Compatible compute rs Windows: Windows 98 / 2000 / Me / XP (Only compatible with the full versions of W[...]

16 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Connecting to a Computer C Keeping the defaults, clic k "Next". D Click the check box nex t to "Specify a location" and type "C:WINDO WS". Click "Ne xt" E Click on "Next" to con firm the message which is displayed. F Click on "Finis h&qu[...]

17 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Connecting to a Computer f Part Names and Fu nctions Operate t he Prese ntation Remot e Control ler by aiming it a t the Present ation Remote Receiver . When using the Freeze or A/V Mute f unctions, aim the presentation remote control towards the remote control infrared re ceiver o f the proj[...]

18 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Connecting to Video Equipment Proj ectin g vi deo im ages f For Composite Vide o (DVD, VHS, Vide o games) f For S-Video (DVD, S -VHS, Video gam es) f For Component Vide o (DVD, Video gam es) c When connecting, be sur e to: • Turn of f the pow er for both the projector and the v ideo equi pme nt. Damage may result if you t[...]

19 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Before Using the Projector > Connecting to Video Equipment f For RGB Video Playing so und from vid eo equipment f Volume adjustmen t Press [ a ] or [ b ] on the remote control. You can also adjust the volume with the configuration menu. [Menu] button → "Setting" → " Volume" s "Setting menu&qu[...]

20 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Basic Operat ion Turning on the Projector A Connect the computer/vid eo. s "Connecting to a C omputer" P .12 , "Connecting to V ideo Equipment" P .18 B Remove the lens cover. C Attach the power cable to the projector. D Insert the power plug into a wall socket. The power indicator lights orange. E Turn o[...]

21 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Basic Operation > Turning on the Pr ojector F Press the [Power] button. The projector beeps and the power supply indicator begins to blink green. G Wait until the power indic ator lights green. It takes about 40 seconds.[...]

22 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Turning off the Projector A Turn off the power to the c omputer/video equ ipment. B Press the [Power] button. A confirmation screen is displayed. C Press the [Power] button again. The power indicator begins to blink. D Wait until the power indic ator lights orange . Cool-down g takes place. It takes about 20 seconds. E Unpl[...]

23 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Adjusting the Display Adjust ing the projec tion si ze The size o f the pr ojected ima ge is ba sically determin ed by the distance fr om the p rojecto r to the screen. s "Projection distance and screen size " P .10 A Press the [Wide] or [Tele ] buttons on the con trol panel to adjust the projection si ze. [Wide] [...]

24 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Basic Ope ration > Adju sting the Di splay Adjusting the projection angle Set up th e proj ector so t hat i t is at r ight an gles to a screen. If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is at right angles to a screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. (Max 10°) A Raise the front of the [...]

25 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Basic Ope ration > Adju sting the Di splay Keyst one When th e proj ector is not set at right ang les to a screen, th e displ ay distorts in the shape of a trap ezoid. Th is disto rtion can be corrected. A Press the [ v ] or [ w ] buttons. Images can be corrected without distortion when the projector is tilted to a maxim[...]

26 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Selecting the Input Source When a device is connec ted, pr oject ion com mence s automa ticall y without h aving to select th e input source, h owever when conn ected t o two or more device s, select desired the input source. Projector The input source changes each time [Source ] is pressed. * The items selected using the &[...]

27 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Op eration Functions for Enhancing Projection Adjusting computer generate d images f Auto setup (Computer connections) The computer signal is analysed and the following settings are adjusted to ensure the optimum ima ge quality. • Tracking g • Position • Sync. g When Auto setup is set to off, press the [Auto][...]

28 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Funct ions for Enhancing Proje ction A/V Mute Temporar ily stop s the im age a nd sound. A Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote co ntrol. The sound and image disappear. Projection is resumed when you press the [A/V Mute] button again or press the [Esc] button. Free ze Pauses the proje cted im ag[...]

29 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Funct ions for Enhancing Proje ction Project ing in widescr een (changin g aspect ratio) This function chan ges the Aspect ra tio g of im ages from 4:3 to 16:9 when co mpon ent vide o imag es (YCbCr and YPbPr ) or vid eo images (S-Vid eo or composi te vide o) are be ing pr ojecte d. Imag es which hav[...]

30 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Funct ions for Enhancing Proje ction E-Zo om The imag e is enlarg ed or reduced . A Press the [E-Zoom z ] button on the remote control. A target scope is displayed on the screen. B Press the [ u ][ d ][ l ][ r ] buttons to move the target scope to the centre of the part you wish to enlarge/ reduce. C[...]

31 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Configuration Menus Variou s adjustme nts and se ttings can be mad e within th e config uratio n menus. Imag e rr Color Mode Image rr Color Mode (Computer Images) (V ideo Images) r Picture Quality rr Brightness r Picture Quality rr Brig tne ss r Contrast r C ontrast r Sharpness r Satura tion r T racking r Ti n t r Sync. r C[...]

32 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus Menu oper atio n A Press the [Menu] button The top configuration menu is displayed. B Press the [ u ] or [ d ] buttons to s elect the Top Menu item. Top Menu Su b Menu 1[...]

33 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus C Press the [ e ] button. Sub Menu 1 is displayed. D Press the [ u ] or [ d ] buttons to select the Sub Men u 1 items, then press the [ e ] button. E For Sub Menu 2, press th e [ u ] or [ d ] buttons in the same way, then press the [ e ] b utton. F Settings can be changed in the [...]

34 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus (c)Press the [ l ] or [ r ] buttons to select the value. Then, press the [ e ] button. (d)Press the [ u ] [ d ] [ l ] [ r ] buttons to move the image display position. G Set other items in the sa me way. Press the [Esc] button to return to the previous item or menu, or select &qu[...]

35 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus Functio n list f Image menu • When no signal is being input, only the settings for " Auto Setup" and "Input Signal" can be adjusted. • The functions in the "Image" Menu will be different according to the type of signal which is being input. "[...]

36 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus Sub me nu Function Color Mode Corrects the vivi dness of the image colour . The settings can be sa ved separately for each type of source (computer or video). Select from 5 dif ferent quality settings depending on the type of scene. • Dyna mic: Images are modulated a nd made fr[...]

37 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus Pictur e Quality Sync. g (Computer images only) Adjusts the image when flickering, fuzziness or interferenc e occur in the image. Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness, contrast, sharpness or keystone correction settings are adjusted. Best results can be obt[...]

38 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus f Setting menu Sub me nu Function Screen K eystone Corrects vertical k eystone distortion in the image . • The projected image cha nges when ke ystone correction is carried out. • If the images become unev en in appearance af ter ke ystone correction has been carried out, dec[...]

39 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus Display Message When set to "OFF", messages such as "No signal", and the name of the selected input source or colour mode will no longer be dis played. W arning messages such as "Replace the lamp" will conti nue to be displayed. Background Color Sets[...]

40 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus f Info menu Computer images Video images Sub menu Function Lamp Hours Displays t he cumulati ve lamp ope rating time. • When the accumulated usage time of the lamp reaches about 1900hours, a warning will be displayed in red. Source Displays the input source being projected. Inp[...]

41 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration M enus f Reset menu Sub menu Function Lamp-Hours Reset Resets the l amp operating time . When this command is selected, the cumulati v e lamp operat ing time is reset to t he defa ult val u e . All Reset Resets all items in the conf iguration menus to their default settings. • Press t[...]

42 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting When You Suspect a Problem First, check th e indicators on the p rojector. There ar e two i ndicat o rs on the p rojecto r un it whi ch not ify you of pr ojec tor cond itio ns. Power indi cato r lit flas hing • If the indicat or is not lit, the power supply is n ot on. Condition Cau se/ Rem ed y s Orange S[...]

43 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem Warnin g indicator lit flas hing • Not li t und er no rmal oper ating co ndit ions. Condition Cause /Remedy s Red High int er nal temp erat ur e (ov erh eatin g) The lamp turns off automatically and projection stops. W ait for about 5 minutes w ithout operating the project[...]

44 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem p • If problems with projection do occu r , b ut the indicators do not show any abnormal conditions, please refer to the section "Whe n the indicators provide no help" on the next page. • If a cond ition occurs which is not listed in this table, please consult [...]

45 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem When the indica tors pr ovide no help • No images appear (Nothi ng is displayed) s P. 4 5 • No images appear (Mess ages are displayed 1) s P. 4 6 • No images appear (Mess ages are displayed 2) s P. 4 6 • Image is out of f ocus ( unclear) s P. 4 7 • Vertical stripes[...]

46 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem f No images appear (Messages are d isplayed 1) f No images appear (Messages are d isplayed 2) "Not supported" • Check the mode which corresponds t o the frequency of the image signal s being output from the c omputer. Refer to the documentation provided with your[...]

47 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem f Image is out of focu s (unclear) • The image is fuzzy • Part of the image is out of focus • The whole image is out of focus • Have the " Sync. g ", " Tra cking g " and "Position " settings been adjus ted correc tly? If the configuratio[...]

48 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem f Vertical stripes ap pear in the imag e f Image is distorted / Image contains interference • Has the " Tracking g " setting been a djusted? Set the tracking v alue until the v ertical stripes disappear . ([Menu] b utton "Image" → "P icture Quali[...]

49 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem f Only part of the image is displayed (large/small) • Change the resolu tion for the lapt op computer or computer wit h a LCD screen. Change the resolution so that the image is displayed in the whole of the projection area, or set the image signal to external output only .[...]

50 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem f Image colours are poor, tinted green or tinted red/purple • Are the image signal for mat settings corr ect? If a component video device is connected and "Computer" is set as the "Image" → "Input S ignal" configuration menu setti ng, the pr[...]

51 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem f Image is dark f No sound can be he ard • Does the lamp need replac ement? When the la mp is due for replac ement, colours will we aken a nd the image will become dark. Re place the lamp when this is the case. s "La mp replacement period" P .56 • Has the image[...]

52 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > Whe n You Suspect a Pr oblem f The remote control does not work f The power does no t turn off (after the [P ower] button is pressed) • Is direct sunlight o r strong light from fluores cent lamps s hining onto the remote control infrar ed receiver ? s "Using the Remote Control " P .9 • Is [...]

53 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appe ndices Projector Care Clea ning You shoul d clea n the pr ojector if it beco mes dirty or if the project ed image starts to det eriorate . f Cleaning the projec tor case Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a smal[...]

54 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Projector Care f Cleaning the air filte r If the air filter become s clogged with dust, it can cause overheating and damage the projector. Keeping the projector horizontal, use a vacuum cleaner to clean a way the dust from the air filt er. p • If the air filter is difficult to clean or if it is broken, it [...]

55 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Projector Care Replac ing co nsuma bles f Changing the battery (Remote Control, Pre sentation Remote Controller) Replacement battery: 1 × CR2025 lithium battery A Remove the battery holde r. While pressing the catch of the battery holder inwards, pull the battery holder out. B Remove the old battery a nd in[...]

56 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Projector Care f Lamp replacement period • It is time t o change the l amp when the "R eplace Lamp" m essage appears in the bottom left hand corner of the scree n at the commencement of projection and remains for 30 seconds. • It is also time to change the lamp when the Warning indicator flas h[...]

57 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Projector Care C Loosen the fixing screws holding the lamp in place. D Remove the old lamp. E Install the new lamp. Press the lamp until it clicks into place, then tight en the two fixing screws. F Replace the lamp cover . First insert the tabs, and then press down on the opposite side until it clicks into p[...]

58 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Projector Care f Resetting the lamp operating time The projector has a built-in counter whic h keeps track of the lamp operating time and causes the replaceme nt warning message to be displayed when the cumulative operating time reac hes a certain point. Therefore, the counter needs to be rese t from the con[...]

59 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Projector Care f Replacing the air fi lter Replacing th e air filter can al so be performed whe n the projec tor is mounted to a ceiling. A Turn off the projector powe r, wait for the coo l-down period to end, then discon nect the power c able. Cool-down takes about 20 seconds. B Put your finger into the re [...]

60 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Optional Accessories The follow ing o ptional a ccessories are ava i lable for purchase if requ ired. Th is l ist of op tional accessori es is cur rent as o f M a y 2003. Details of accessories a re subj ect to change w ithout notice . Pa r t n u m b e r Pa r t n a m e Use ELPLP25 Spare l amp Use as a repla cement for spent[...]

61 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Optional Accessories * A spec ial m ethod of installation is re quire d in or der to suspe nd the p r ojecto r fr om the ce ilin g. Please conta ct your dealer i f you requ ire this installation meth od. ELPMB11 Ceiling mount* Use when installing th e projector to a ceiling. ELPFC03 Ceiling plate* Use when i[...]

62 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Glossary Complex te rms used in thi s book, or ter ms not ex plained i n the body of the text, will be briefl y explained here. For furthe r explanation , please consu lt comm erciall y ava ilable refe rence texts . 5BNC A type of connector used to input analog video signals. Aspect rati o The ratio between an image 's[...]

63 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Glossary Refresh Rate The light-e mitting elem ent of a display m a intains t he same luminosity and colour for an extremely short time. For this reason, th e image must b e scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light- emitting element. The number of refresh operations per second is called th[...]

64 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appendices > Glossary YCbCr The ca rrier signal contained in the colour bar signal used in modern (NTSC) TV transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the CbCr (chroma (colour)) signals. YPbPr The ca rrier signal contained in the colour bar signal used in high-definit ion TV (HDTV) transmissions. The[...]

65 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Cable Format f Serial connection • Connector type: D-Sub 9 pin(male) • Projector input port type : RS-232C <Proje ctor > <Com puter > <Projector> (PC serial cable) <Comput er> Signal name Function GND Si gnal line grounding TD T ransmitting data RD Recei ving data DSR Data se t ready DTR Data ter[...]

66 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Supported Display Resolutions f Computer * Conn ectio n is not po ssib le if the equipme nt doe s not ha ve a VG A outp ut port . f Component Video f Composite Video/S -Video It may be possibl e to pro ject sig nals w hich ar e not listed in the a b ove table. Ho wever, not all functio ns may be support ed with such sign al[...]

67 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Specifications Pixelworks ICs are used in this projector. Pr o duct name LCD Projector EMP- S1 Saf ety USA (100-12 0V A C) UL1950 3 rd Edition Canada (1 00-120V A C) CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL) European Comm unity ( 200-240V A C) The Lo w V oltage Directi ve ( 73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 E[...]

68 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Appearance 3.4 56.4* 370 87.5 8 106 * Distance from cent re of lens to c eiling mount Centre of projector Centre of lens 114 80 12 265 45.5 127 115 82.5 3-M4 × 8[...]

69 EMP-S1 User’s Guide Index Numerics 13w3 port ... ................... ............. ................... .................... ............. ................... .. 13 5BNC port ........ ............. ................... ............. .................... ............. ................... .. 13 A A/V Mut e .......... ............. ................[...]

70 EMP-S1 User’s Guide > Index J Joystic k ............ ................... ............. .................... ................... ............. ............... 17 K Keystone .......... ................... .................... ............. ................... ............. ......... 25, 38 L Lamp co ver ............. ................... .....[...]

71 EMP-S1 User’s Guide > Index S-Video port .................. ............. ................... ............. .................... ................... .... 6 Sync Info ....................... ............. ................... ............. .................... ................... .. 40 Sync. ... ............. ................... .............[...]

72 EMP-S1 User’s Guide We :EPSON AM ERICA, INC. Loc ated at :3840 Kil roy Airp ort W ay MS: 3-13 Long Beac h, CA 9080 6 Tel : 562- 290-525 4 Declare under so le resp onsibil ity tha t the product id entified here in, complies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 o f the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each pr oduct mar keted, is identical to the repr[...]