Epson EMP 8100NL manual

Before use Installation Connections Projection Useful Functions Adjustments and setting Troubleshooting Maintenance Others Using the projector 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 · Remote Control · 2AA Batteries for the remote contr ol (three-cell alkaline manga- nese b[...]

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 easy for carryi[...]

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

Contents- 3 In the case of S image signals ........................................... 35 In the case of component (color differential*) image signals ....................................... 36 In the case of the digital tuner's D output port* .................. 37 In the case of RGB image signals ...................................... 38 Proj[...]

4- Contents Switching Image Sizes 53 Enlarging Images (E-zooming function) 55 Effect Function 56 Cursor/Stamp ..................................................................... 56 Box ..................................................................................... 56 Spotlight ................................................................[...]

Contents- 5 Troubleshooting 78 Operation Indicator ............................................................ 78 Lamp Indicator ................................................................... 79 Temperature Indicator ........................................................ 79 When the Indicators Provide No Help 81 The image is not projected .[...]

6- Contents Check sheet 100 World-Wide Warranty Terms 103 Index 107[...]

Using this manual - 7 Using this manual Symbol displa ys A variety of pictures 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 ar e provided below . E[...]

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 page 103. · Th[...]

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 +40C ° ) 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 Operations - 13 P ar ts, Names and Operations Pr ojector ● Fr ont P anel 1 Lamp Indicator 2 Operation Indicator 3 T emperature Indicator 4 Handle 5 Lens Shift Knob 6 Foot Adjust Lever 7 Operation P anel 8 Speaker 9 Remote Control Receiver 10 Theft-Prevention Loc k (see page 98 ) 11 Focus Ring 12 Zoom Ring 13 Lens Cover 14 Front[...]

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 ● Rear P anel 1 Front Foot 2 Rear Foot 3 Air Filter (suction inlet) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3[...]

P ar ts, Names and Operations - 15 ● Operation P anel 1 [Help] button (see pa ge 50 ) Displays the methods of solving problems. Pr ess this button when trouble occurs. 2 [Video] button (see pa ge 41 ) Switches the images between video images (V ideo), S video (S-V ideo) and component video (BNC (YCbCr , YPbPr)). 3 [Menu] b utton (see page 63 ) Di[...]

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 ar ts, Names and Operations - 17 Remote Contr ol ● Fr ont P anel 1 [Freeze] button (see page 52 ) T emporarily freezes the image. Press this button once mor e to cancel the freeze mode. 2 Remote control light-receiving area Outputs the remote contr ol unit ’ s signals. 3 Indicator Illuminated when the remote contr ol unit signals are being ou[...]

18 - P ar ts, Names and Operations 11 [ESC] button (see pa ge 34 , 64 ) · Ends the function being used. Returns to the previous stage when the menu or help text is being displayed. · This function operates as a right-hand click on the mouse when computer images are being projected. ● Inside of the Co ver 1 [Menu] b utton (see page 63 ) Displays[...]

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

20 - P ar ts, Names and Operations 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 meters ● Opera[...]

P ar ts, Names and Operations - 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 wi[...]

22 - Installation Procedure Installation Pr ocedure Determines the projection angle and pr ojection distance to ensure the most suitable scr een display . Installation example The projector may be installed in locations that conform to the installation conditions and pr o- jection methods. Viewing pr ojected images from the fr ont Viewing pr ojecte[...]

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 Standar d Lens is approximately a 1.4x zoom lens and the largest scr een size is about 1.4 times the size of the smallest screen. Using the following table f[...]

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 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 computers with which connections cannot be established and computer that cannot be used for projection purposes even though a connecti[...]

26 - 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 - 27 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[...]

28 - Connecting the projector to a computer ● When the monitor port is the 5BNC 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 ins[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 29 In the case of 5BNC (When connected to the second computer) Connects the computer monitor port to the projector ’ s Computer #2 BNC Port with the com- puter cable supplied. Po i n t · Set the BNC parameter to [RGB] when estab lishing the connection. (see page 67 ) · Make the connection with the 5BNC &[...]

30 - 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 - 31 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[...]

32 - 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 Mac Desktop Adapter[...]

Connecting the projector to a computer - 33 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[...]

34 - Connecting the projector to a computer 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 contr ol [Enter] button Po i n t · The [...]

Connecting video equipment - 35 Connecting 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 video equipment with the s[...]

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

Connecting video equipment - 37 In the case of the digital tuner's D output por t* · Connect the digital tuners to the projector ’ s computer 2 BNC port with the optional D port cable. · Connect the supplied RCA Audio Cable (Red/White) to the S-Audio/Audio2 Port if the sound is to be output from the pr ojector ’ s speakers. Po i n t · S[...]

38 - Connecting video equipment In the case of RGB image signals · Connect the projector ’ s Computer #2 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 ojector ’ s speakers. P[...]

Projection - 39 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 , 35 ) 2 Remove the Lens Cover . 3 Attach the supplied Power Cord to the projector . Check to confirm the shape of the projector ’ s Power Inlet and Power Connector , a[...]

40 - Projection 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 blink and then be illuminated in green after appr oximately thirty seconds. Po i n t Button operations are not possib le when the Operation Indi[...]

Projection - 41 2 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. · Computer [...]

42 - Projection 3 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[...]

Ending - 43 Ending End projection in accor dance with the following procedur e. 1 Press the [Power] button. A message to confirm that the power needs to be switched off will be displayed. 2 Press the [Power] button once more. The lamp will be extinguished, the Operation Indicator will blink in orange, and the cool- down process will commence. The O[...]

44 - Ending 3 Check to confirm that the Operation Indicator is illuminated in orange, and then unplug the Power Plug from the socket. 4 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 P osition - 45 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 . As far as possible, make the necessary adjust- ments while making sure that the pr ojector is facing the screen at right angles[...]

46 - 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 53 ) and an E-Zoom function f or enlarging cer tain areas (see page 55 ) are also av ailable . Zoom adjustment 1 Rotate the Zoom Ring to make [...]

Picture Quality Adjustment - 47 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 the lens according[...]

48 - Picture Quality Adjustment T rac king 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 [...]

Introduction of Functions - 49 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 prob- lems when trouble occurs. Help Help 50 A/V Mute T emporarily mutes the [...]

50 - Useful Functions Useful Functions Help Function The methods of solving trouble when it occurs ar e devided into separate sections and explained below for use when problems arise. 1 Press the [Help] button. The help menu will be displayed. 2 Select the item. Press the [Sync+, -] button on the main unit (move the [Enter] button up and down on th[...]

Useful Functions - 51 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 man ual if the help text does not solv e your prob lems. (see page 78 ) · The help menu can be canceled b y pressing the [ESC] or [Help] buttons. (HELP Menu) An image does not appear o[...]

52 - Projection Cutting 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 project the user logo at this time. 1 Press the [A/V Mute] button. The images and sound will be erased. W ill be canceled when the [A/V Mute] button is pr essed aga[...]

Switching Image Sizes - 53 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 display: Pr ojected[...]

54 - Switching Image Sizes ● In the case of video ima ges Switching will be performed for 4:3 and 16:9 image sizes. Images recor ded with digital videos and DVD images can be projected on 16:9 wide screens. 4:3 display 16:9 display[...]

Enlarging Images (E-zooming function) - 55 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 stages betw een[...]

56 - Eff ect Function 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 66 ) Cursor/Stamp Imprints a stamp on the image. 1 Press the [1] button. The selection will switch between three dif ferent cursor/stamps whenever the [1] button[...]

Eff ect Function - 57 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 canceled and the cursor will disappear when the [Esc] button is pressed prior to setting the position. · The decoration will be erased wh[...]

58 - Eff ect Function 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 canceled and the bar will disappear when the [[...]

P in P Function - 59 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 the remote contr[...]

60 - V olume Adjustment 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 on the remote control). Po i n t Adjustment is not possible when no sound signals are being input. Power Video Computer A/V mute Resize Esc He[...]

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

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. Sound menu Effect menu Setup menu Capture menu Advance settings menu Information menu The information menu displays the setup status of the projected input sour ce All reset menu Volume T reble B[...]

Menu Operations - 63 Menu Operations The menus can be operated from both the pr ojector and the remote contr ol 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) to select the r[...]

64 - Menu Operations 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 [...]

Menu Operations - 65 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. Center value T racking Adjusts vertical stripes that appear on the Computer image. Depends on th[...]

66 - Menu Operations V ideo V ideo Signal Sets the video signal method. Press the [Enter] button and select the r equired setting fr om the video signal method selection menu displayed. · The video signal method will be automatically set up in the [Auto] mode, but do not use the [Auto] mode for the P AL system (60Hz). Auto Reset Returns all image [...]

Menu Operations - 67 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[...]

68 - Menu Operations Setting DPMS 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 will be il[...]

Menu Operations - 69 · 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. Ad- vanced Comp2Sync Te r m i n a t i o n Sets [...]

70 - Menu Operations 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]. The confirmation screen will be displayed. 3 Select [Y es] and then press the [ (Enter)] button on the main[...]

Menu Operations - 71 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[...]

72 - Introduction of Projector Software Intr oduction of Pr ojector Software The projector softwar e includes the following. Outline of Pr ojector Software The various types of Projector Softwar e available are explained below . ● EMP Link V Enables the projector settings to be amended fr om the computer . This allows functions to be allocated to[...]

Computer Connections - 73 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 may be required f or connection pur poses. Ref er to [...]

74 - Computer Connections ● 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[...]

Installation - 75 Installation This section explains how to install the EMP Link V . Operating en vironment Check the following to ensure that the softwar e can operate on the computer in use. ● Windo ws Operating En vir onment *20MByte or more is r equired for the Chinese and Kor ean languages. ● Macintosh Operating En vironment *15MByte or mo[...]

76 - 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 User ’ s Guide is stored on the CD-ROM in the PDF f ormat. As Acrobat Reader is required to read this, it is recommended that it[...]

Installation - 77 ● 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[...]

78 - T roubleshooting 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 Indicator to advise the user of the projector ’ s status. Operation Indicator Indicator Status Cause Recovery or Status Reference Page I[...]

T roubleshooting - 79 Lamp Indicator T emperature Indicator Extinguished The power is not switched on The power is not switched on. · Check to ensure that the lamp or fan ar e correctly attached if the lamp has been replaced. If the lamp or fan ar e not correctly attached, the projector will assume the same status as if the power has not been swit[...]

80 - T roubleshooting 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. Blinking in Orange High-temperature cooling in progr ess (This is [...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 81 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 81 · No sound page 86 · The image is unclear page 83 · Th e re m ot e c o nt rol wo n ’ t work page 87 · The image is cut up (Larg[...]

82 - 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 25 ● 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 - 83 The image is unc lear · The screen is blurred. · Focus can only be attained in certain areas. ● Has the focus been set correctly? see page 47 ● 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 too [...]

84 - When the Indicators Provide No Help · The image is disturbed. · Noise appears ● Has the cable been connected correctly? see page 25 , 35 ● 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 the signals. see page 25[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 85 The image is cut up (Large)/Small The image color is bad · The image is cut up · The image is small ● There is a possibility that the [Resize] setting has not been correctly selected. Press the [Resize] button. see page 53 ● Has the [Position] been adjusted? Adjust with [Menu] − [V ideo] − [Positio[...]

86 - When the Indicators Provide No Help The image is dark No sound ● Is it time to replace the lamp? If the Lamp Indicator is blinking, it means that the time to replace the lamp is drawing near . When the time to replace the lamp draws near , the image will appear dark and the tint will deteriorate. In this event, replace the lamp with a new on[...]

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 87 The remote contr ol won ’ t w ork Cannot end (after the [P ower] b utton has been pressed) ● Is the [R/C ON OFF] switch on the remote control on? see page 40 ● Is the remote control being aimed in the correct direction? The operable range of the remote contr ol unit is 30 ° to the left and right, and [...]

88 - When the Indicators Provide No Help 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 . ● Are the connection settings correct? Select a COM port number that is not being used by a printer or modem. ●[...]

Cleaning the Projector , Cleaning the Lens, Cleaning the Air Filter - 89 Cleaning the Pr ojector , Cleaning the Lens, Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the projector if it becomes soiled or if the quality of the pr ojected images deteriorate. Please clean the air filter about every 100 hours of operation. Switch off the power supply and disconnect the [...]

90 - Cleaning the Projector , Cleaning the Lens, Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the Air Filter Air ventilation will deteriorate and the internal temperature of the pr ojector will rise if the Air Filter becomes blocked with dirt and dust, and this may result in damage. Ensure that the pr ojector is stood on its end and the Air Filter cleaned with[...]

Replacing the Air Filter - 91 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 requir ed for the projector to cool down will depend on the surround- ing temperature. 2 Remove the Air Filter . Po i n t Ensure that the projector is stoo[...]

92 - Replacing the lamp 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 levels Po i n t · [...]

Replacing the lamp - 93 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 [...]

94 - Replacing the lamp 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[...]

Optional P ar ts - 95 Optional P ar ts The following optional parts are available for pur chase in accordance with your needs. MAC Adapter Set ELP AP01 Image Presentation Camera (XGA) ELPDC02 Image Presentation Camera (V ideo) ELPDC03 Computer Cable ELPKC02 VGA-HD15 PC Cable (3.0m) ELPKC09 Digital I/F Cable (DVI-D/DVI-D 3.0m) ELPKC20 Digital I/F Ca[...]

96 - T ranspor tation 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 was packed at t[...]

T er minolog y - 97 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 at the same time. The sound and image can be muted by pressing the [A/V Mute] button on the pr ojector .[...]

98 - T er minolog y Contrast By str engthening or weakening the tone of the colors, it is possible to project char- acters and pictures mor e clearly and attain a softer tint. This is known as contrast adjustment. Stack projection Refers to the simultaneous duplicate projection of images with the use of multiple projectors in or der to increase pr [...]

Specifications - 99 Specifications Product Name Multi-Media Projector Model EMP-8100/8100NL External Dimen- sions Wi d t h 3 0 3 × Height 147 × 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 sequential writi[...]

100 - Check 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 derails 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 screen ❒ A mes[...]

Check sheet - 101 ● 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?[...]

102 - Check 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 Comput[...]

W orld-Wide Warr anty T er ms - 103 W orld-Wide W arranty T erms This product includes a world-wide warranty , which allow s 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 supplied when t[...]

104 - 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 We b A d d r e s s : http[...]

W orld-Wide Warr anty T er ms - 105 <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 spo[...]

106 - 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 - 107 Inde x Numerics 13w3 28 5BNC 28 , 29 A A/V Mute 67 A/V Mute button 15 , 17 A/V Mute Function 52 About 69 Adjusting the Projection Position 45 Adjusting the projection size 46 adjustment values 48 Advance settings menu 62 Advanced 68 , 69 Air Filter (suction inlet) 14 All reset menu 62 Audio 66 Audio #1 Port 16 Audio Cable 31 Auto adjus[...]

108 - Inde x EMP Link V Installation 75 Ending 43 Ending images 55 Enlarging images (zoom function) 55 Enter button 15 , 17 ESC button 15 , 18 Execute 69 E-Zoom button 17 E-zooming function 55 F Fan 14 Feet adjustments 45 Focus 47 Focus Ring 13 , 47 Foot Adjust Lever 13 , 45 Freeze button 17 Freeze Function 52 frequency 25 Front Foot 13 , 14 , 44 ,[...]

Inde x - 109 Preset button 18 , 48 Projection 39 Projection angles 24 Projection cutting 52 projection distance 23 Projector Software 72 Prompt 67 R R/C ON OFF switch 17 , 40 , 44 Rear Foot 14 Rear Proj. 69 Remote Control 17 , 20 Remote control light-receiving area 17 Remote Control Receiver 13 , 14 Remote Port 16 Replacing the Air Filter 91 Replac[...]

110 - Inde x Z Zoom 46 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-8100/8100[...]

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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