Epson EMP-830 manual

User’ s Guide[...]

1 Use r’s G uid e Features of the Pr ojector Y ou can make the projector turn on and be ready to project images simply by connecting the po wer cable. Y ou can also turn the power on for projectors in places such as meeting rooms where the power is centrally controlled, simply by turning the po wer on at the central control point. s p.84 After tu[...]

2 Features of the Projector Features of the Projector Use r’s G uid e When something goes wrong with the projector , such as lamp blo wing during projection, the projector can notify you of the error via e-mail. In addition, if you are using EMP-835, EasyMP allo ws you to; • Make easy network connection with a computer via a wireless LAN. • P[...]

3 Use r’s G uid e Contents Feat ures of the Proje ctor ....... ..... ....... ....... ........ .... .... 1 Befo re Usin g th e Proj ect or Part Names and Functio ns . ..... ....... ..... ....... ....... ..... .. 6 Front/Top/Side ............................................................................. 6 Base ...................................[...]

4 Contents Contents Use r’s G uid e Advanced Operation s Functions for Enhancing Pro jection ..... ....... ....... ..... 51 Selecting an I mage Source While Vi ewing Projected Images (Preview Function) ........................................................ 51 Projecting Easy-to-see Images Without a Scree n (Wall Shot) ... 52 A/V Mute Function .[...]

Before Using the Projector This chapt er describes th e proced ures f or setting up th e projecto r bef ore use. P art Nam es and Func tions..... .............................. 6 • F r ont/T op/Side .......... ................... .................... .................... .. 6 • B ase .............. .................... .................... ....[...]

6 Use r’s G uide P ar t Names and Functions Fr ont/T op/Side • • • • Front adjustable foot s p.39 Extend and ret ract to adjust the projecti on angl e when the proje c tor i s plac ed on a surface such as a she lf. • • • • Air filter (Air intake ve nt) s p.118 , p.123 Prevents dust and other fore ign particles from being drawn int[...]

7 Part Names and Functions Use r’s G uide Base Rear • • • • Suspension bracke t fixing points (4 points) s p.14 , p.127 Connect a n optional c eiling mount he re when suspending the projector from the ceiling. • • • • Air filter s p.118 , p.123 Prevent dust and o ther foreign particles fr om being d rawn into the projector. Cl ean[...]

8 Part Names and Functions Use r’s G uide Remote Control If you position the o ver the button icon or b utton name, a description of that b utton will appear . • • • • Remote control light-em itting area s p.12 • • • • Indicator • • • • [Page] buttons s p.21 • • • • [E-Zoom] buttons s p.55 • • • • [Power] b[...]

9 Part Names and Functions Use r’s G uide Control P a nel Buttons with no description are the same as the remote control buttons. Refer to the remote control descriptions for details. • • • • [Enter] button s p.73 , p.87 , p.93 Operates in the same way as the [Enter] button on the remote control when a config uration menu or help sc reen [...]

10 Part Names and Functions Use r’s G uide Input/Ou tput P or ts • • • • [USB Type B] port s p.21 , p.132 For an USB cab le connectio n to a computer in order to use the wire less mouse functi on when the computer and the project or are connecte d using a compute r cable. • • • • [Video] po rt s p.25 Inputs composite video g signa[...]

11 Use r’s G uide Bef ore Using the Remote Contr ol Inserting the Batteri es The batteries are not already i nserted into the remote control at the time t he projector is purchased. Y ou will need to insert the batteries that are provided with the projector before the remote control can be used. PROCEDURE Remove the battery cover . While pushing [...]

12 Before Using the Remot e Control Use r’s G uide Using the Remote Con tr ol a nd Remote Operating Rang e PROCEDURE Set the [R/C] switch to "ON". P oint the remot e contr ol l ight-emitting area towards one of the remote co ntrol light-receiving areas on the projector and operate the remote control buttons. 1 2 Remote con trol light- r[...]

13 Before Using the Remot e Control Use r’s G uide TIP • Do not allo w sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine directly onto the projector's remote control light-receiving areas, otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the remote control. • When not using the remote control, set the [R/C] switch on the rem[...]

14 Use r’s G uide Installation Settin g Up the Pr ojector The projector supports the follo wing four dif fere nt projection metho ds, allo w ing you to choose the best method for displayin g your images. * A special method of installation is required for suspending the projector from the ceiling. Please contact your supplier if you would like to [...]

15 Installation Use r’s G uide Screen Siz e and Projection Distance The distance from th e lens to the screen de termines the actu al image size. While referring to the follo wing table, position the projector so that the images are projecte d onto the screen at the optimum size. The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector .[...]

16 Use r’s G uide Inser ting and Remo ving Cards (EMP-835 onl y) Y ou can use PC cards such as wireless LAN ca rds and memory cards with the EMP-835. Inserting and removing PC cards will be explained using the included wireless LAN card provided as an example. When using other cards, or inserting or removing a card in a PC card slot on a computer[...]

17 Inserting and Removing Cards (EMP-835 only) Use r’s G uide Remov al PROCEDURE Press the e ject button to the right of the card slot. The eject button will pop out. Press the eject button again. Enough of th e PC car d will be eject ed so that yo u can grasp th e edge of the card and pull it st raight out of the slot. Caution • Do not remov e[...]

18 Inserting and Removing Cards (EMP-835 only) Use r’s G uide Access Lamp Stat uses When a memory card has been ins erted into the card slot of the projector , you can check t he access status for the memory card by noting whether the access lamp i s lit and what colour it i s, as described below . The card slot access lamp does not light when a [...]

19 Use r ’ s Guide Connecting to a Computer Eligib le Computers The method for connecting the projector to a computer using a ca ble is explained here. About network connection with a computer , refer to the follo wing documentation. If using the EMP-835 s EasyMP Network Setup Guide. If using the EMP-830 s "Monitoring and Controlling Project[...]

20 Connecting to a Computer Use r ’ s Guide Connec ting to a Comp uter The shape a nd specif ications of the compute r's monitor port will determine what type of cable should be used. Select the port and cable in accordan ce with the computer being used. Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections. If the Monitor P or t is a Min[...]

21 Connecting to a Computer Use r ’ s Guide Using t he Remote Control to Operat e the Mous e P ointer (Wireles s Mouse Fun ction) Y ou can use the remote control as a w ireless mouse to control the mouse pointer on the screen by using the accessor y USB g cable to connect the USB port of the computer to the [USB T ypeB] port at the r ear of the p[...]

22 Connecting to a Computer Use r ’ s Guide Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer c an be operated as follo ws. Moving the mouse pointer Tilt the [ ] butto n on the remote con trol to move th e mo use poi nter in the dire ction of tilt . Left click Press the [Enter ( )] bu tton. If you pres s the [Enter ( )] button twice in rapi d [...]

23 Use r ’ s Guide Connecting an External Monitor While projecting analogue RGB images from a computer connected by a computer cable or projecting RGB-video images from a video equipment, you can giv e a presentation vie w ing the images at an external monitor connected to the projector . Connect the external monitor using the cable that is provi[...]

24 Use r ’ s Guide Netw ork Cable Connections Connect using a commercially-av ailable 100baseTX or 10baseT network cable . Netw ork cable (commerc ially-av ailable) To [Network] p ort To network port Caution T o prevent the possibility of incorrect operation, you should use a category 5 shielded ca ble.[...]

25 Use r ’ s Guide Connecting to a Video Sour ce Pr ojecti ng Compos ite Vi deo g Images Use a commercially-av ailable RCA video cable to make the connections. Caution When connecting the projector to other v ideo sources, take the follo wing precautions. • T urn the po wer off f or both the projector and the video source before connecting them[...]

26 Connecting to a Video Source Use r ’ s Guide Projecting S-Video Images Use a commerc ially- a vailable S-V ideo g cable to make the connections. Projecting Compon ent Video Imag es Use the optiona l c omponent video g cable to make the connections. s "Optional Accessories and Consumables" p.127 S-Vid eo cable (comm ercially- availabl[...]

27 Connecting to a Video Source Use r ’ s Guide Projecting RGB Video Images An RGB video s our ce is a video source other than a computer tha t outputs RGB signals. Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections. If the RGB Output P or t is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin P or t (Example) To RGB ou tput port Comp uter cable (acces sory) To [Compute[...]

28 Use r ’ s Guide Pla ying Sound fr om Connected Equipment The projector has a built-in speak er with a maximum output of 5 W . Y ou ca n output sound from the connected equipment (such as a computer or VCR) through the projector's buil t- in speake r if the equipment has an audio output port. The [Audio] port to use is the port that is in [...]

29 Use r ’ s Guide Pla ying Sound fr om External Speaker s The audio signals from the input source that is currently being projected can be output to ext ernal speakers. When the input source is changed, the a udio signals change a utomatically too. Y ou can connect speakers with bui lt-in amplifiers to the projector's [Audio Out] port in or[...]

30 Use r ’ s Guide Connect ing USB De v ices (Digi tal Camera, Har d Disk Dri ve or Memory Devices) (EMP-8 35 Only) USB1.1-compatible digital cameras, hard disk dri ves and USB storage de vices can be connected to the projector . Image fi les that are stored inside the digital camera and scenarios, images and movies that are stored inside USB sto[...]

31 Connecting USB Dev ices (Digital Came ra, Hard Disk Drive or Memory Device s) (EMP-835 Only) Use r ’ s Guide Disconne cting a USB Device from the Pr ojec tor After projection is finished, dis connect the USB devi ce from the projector by the follo wing procedure . PROCEDURE P osition the cu r sor w ith the "EJECT" button on the CardP[...]

Basic Operations This chapt er describes basic op erations such as turning project ion on and of f and adjusti ng the projecte d images . T urning the Projector On .................................... 33 • C onnecting the Po wer Ca ble ............. .................... ............. 33 • T urning the Po w er On and Projecting Images .... .....[...]

33 Use r ’ s Guide T urning the Pr ojector On T urn the power on to start projecting image s. Connec ting the P ower Cable PROCEDURE Check that the po wer is turned off for the projector and, if necessar y , that a ll components are connec ted to the projector . Connect the computer or other video so ur ce to the projector . s p.19 , p.25 Remove [...]

34 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide T urn ing the P ower On and Pr oje cting Images PROCEDURE Check that the Powe r indicator is lit o range. If using the remote control, set the [R/C] switch on the remote cont r ol to "ON ". Press the [P ower] b utton on either the rem ote control or the projector'[...]

35 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide T urn the power on for all equipme nt connected to t he projector . For a video source, p ress the [P lay] b u tton at the vid eo source to start playback if necessary . When projection starts, the automatic focu s function will operate and adjustment of the focus will start. A [...]

36 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide Y ou can press the buttons sho wn in the follo wing table to select the desired input source direct ly . Y ou can also u se the pre view function to select the input source while viewing the input signal images. s p.51 • If using the EMP-835 , EasyMP will be detected as a sour[...]

37 Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide *1 Only changes when using the EMP-835. s EasyMP Operation Guide and the EasyMP Network Setup Guide for deta ils on using EasyMP . *2 The input signal will not change to the ne xt signal source unless a button is pressed while the current signal name is still being displayed on the screen. *3 The status[...]

38 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide Adjusting the P osition and Siz e of the Projection Area If the images are being projec ted onto a screen that is higher than the position of the proj ector , extend the front adjust able foot to tilt the projector . Adjusting the V er tical P osition of the Projection Area (Foo[...]

39 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide PROCEDURE While pulling the foot adjust lever at the front of the projector , lift up the fr o nt of the projector to e xte nd the front adjustable f oot. Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust lever . T o retract t[...]

40 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide The size of the projected images is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. s p.15 The follo wing procedures explain ho w to adjust the screen images once the projector itself has been set up. PROCEDURE Press the [Zoom] buttons to adjust the size .[...]

41 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide PROCEDURE Press the [Quick Setup] button on either the remote control or the projector's contr ol pane l. The message "The Quick Set up is in preparation" wi ll be displayed and the zoom is ad justed to wide automati cally . projection area so that it fits within [...]

42 Turning the Projector On Turning the Projector On Use r ’ s Guide TIP • Y ou can cancel Quick Setup operation at any time by p ressing the [Esc] bu tton on either the remote c ontrol or the projector's control panel. • When Auto Quic k Corner detects a "frame" (d etecting 3 or more sides, or top and bottom sides , or 2 adjac[...]

43 Use r ’ s Guide T urning the Pr ojector Off Follo w the procedure below to turn the projector of f . PROCEDURE T urn the power off for the signal sources that are connected to the projector . Check that the power for all connected components has been turned off. Press the [P ower] b utton on either the rem ote control or the projector's c[...]

44 Turning the Projector Off Turning the Projector Off Use r ’ s Guide Set the [R/C] switch to "OFF". Attach the lens cover . Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector, in order to stop the lens from getting dusty or dirty . Push the lens cover on until it clicks into place. Caution Y ou should wait for at least 10 [...]

45 Use r ’ s Guide Adjusting the V olume Y ou can adjust the volum e for the sound from the projector's b uilt-in speaker or from the external speakers that are connected to the projector . PROCEDURE The volume can be adjusted using either the remote control, the projector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedure expl [...]

46 Use r ’ s Guide Pre v enting Theft (P assw or d Pr otect) When the Passw or d Protect function is enabled, people who do not kno w the password cannot project images e ven though they can turn on the projector's power . Furthermore, it will not be possible to change the compan y logo or other logo that is displayed when the po wer is turn[...]

47 Preventing Theft (Password Protect) Preventing Theft (Password Protect) Use r ’ s Guide The password entry screen will not be displayed at all when the po we r is turned on until the l e ngth of time that has been set has elapsed. When the set length of time ha s elapsed, the pas sword entry screen will be disp layed each time the power is tur[...]

48 Preventing Theft (Password Protect) Preventing Theft (Password Protect) Use r ’ s Guide Settin g P ass w or d Pro tect Follo w the procedure below to make Passw ord Protect settings. PROCEDURE Press the [Freez e] button on the remote control f or appro x imately five seconds. If using the projector's control panel, hold down the [ ] butto[...]

49 Preventing Theft (Password Protect) Preventing Theft (Password Protect) Use r ’ s Guide Enable "User's Logo Protect". (1) Select "User's Logo Protect" and then press the [Enter] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. (2) Select "ON" and then press t he [Enter] b utton [...]

Advanced Operations This ch apter descr ib es func tions f o r enha ncing the pro jecti on of image s, and how to use the co nfigu ration menus. Functions for Enhancing Projection ................. 51 • Selecting an Image Source While V iewing Pr ojected Images (Pre view Function) ......... .................... .................... 51 • Project[...]

51 Use r ’ s Guide Functions f or Enhancing Pr ojection This section describes the v arious useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations. Selecting an Image Source While V ie win g Projected Images (P revie w Fu nction) Y ou can momentarily project images from the currently-selected input source, and switch images while viewing them[...]

52 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Press the [Enter] button. The selected images are then pro jected in the activ e window . If you press the [Enter] button once m ore, the pre vie w functio n is cancelled and the images in the acti ve window are projected. T o return to the images t hat were being projected be fore the previe [...]

53 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide PROCEDURE The W all Shot function can be oper ated using either the remote control or the projector's control panel. Press the [W al l Shot] b utto n on either the remote control or the projector's contr ol pane l while the images are being p r o jected. When the button is pressed, t[...]

54 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide A/V Mute Funct ion This function momentarily pauses the images and sound. For e xample, it can be used whe n you do not wish to sho w details of operations such as selecting dif fer ent f iles while computer image s are being projected. Howe ve r, if you use this function when projecting movin[...]

55 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Free z e Fun ction This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing without pausing. The signal source will s till be playing back the ima ges ev en while projection is paused, and so i t will not be possible to resume projection from the point where it was paused. PROCE[...]

56 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide When the [ ] button is press ed, the image is enlarged with the cross at its centre . When the [ ] button is pressed, the enlarged im age is then redu ced. The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottom-right o f the screen. Y ou can scroll around the im age by tilting the [ ] button. T o can[...]

57 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control to change the position of the sub -screen. When y ou press th e [Enter] button, the operation guide screen will di sappear and the sub-screen display position will be set. T o cancel the PinP function, press the [PinP] button once m ore. P ointe r Func[...]

58 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Tilt the [ ] button to move the pointer . Press the [Pointer] button again to cancel the pointer . The pointer will then disappear . 2 Point er[...]

59 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Preset Fu nction While projecting analogue RGB images from a computer connected via a computer cable, you can store the following s e ttings in the conf iguration menu. • All item s in the "Image" menu • All items in the "Si gna l" menu e xc ept for "Computer1 Inpu[...]

60 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Press the [Enter] button on either the rem ote control or the projector's control panel to store the setting values. When the settings have been sa ved, the input resolution will appear . PROCEDURE While images from analogue RGB signals are being input from a computer which is connected b[...]

61 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Chang ing th e Resize/Aspe ct Ratio Y ou cannot switch to real display or change the aspec t ratio while EasyMP is running (EMP-835 only). When projecting computer images, the display method can be changed between resiz ed display (in which the images are projected so that the y fill the a vai[...]

62 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Y ou can switch the aspect rati o g between 4:3 and 16:9 when component video g ( YCbCr g and YPbPr g ), S-V ideo g and composite video g signals are being projected. Images that hav e been r ecorded in digital video and D VD images can be projected in 16:9 wide-screen format. PROCEDURE The di[...]

63 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Fo r HDTV g When 16:9 format images in squeeze mode ar e projected at 4:3 aspect ratio, the ima ges are re sized so that the y fill the full vert ical area of the screen, and the left and right edges are truncated and are not displayed. Pr ojector ID/Remote Contr ol ID If using more than one p[...]

64 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Use the [ ] button on the remote cont r ol or the [ ] or [ ] button on the projector's contr ol panel to select the desired I D number (1 – 9). Press the [Enter] button on either the remote control or th e projector's control panel to accept the ID number se tting. Once the setting[...]

65 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Operat ion Button Lock Function This function locks the butt ons on the pr ojector's control panel and the remote control. • Locking th e contro l panel button This function is useful at times such as during sho w e vents so that only projection is carried out deactiv ating all b uttons[...]

66 Functions for Enhancing Projection Use r ’ s Guide Y ou can lock some of the re mote control b uttons to prev e nt mis-operations during presentations. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button on either the remo te contr ol or the projector's control panel, and then select "Setting" - "O peration Lock" - "Remote Control&[...]

67 Use r ’ s Guide Adjusting Pr ojected Images Manuall y Focusing the Scre en Images ( Focus Adjus tment) PROCEDURE Press the [Focus] button to adjust the focus. The images may lose their focus when ke y stone correction and sharpness are adjusted. Manually Correcting Projection Area Dist or tion (Ke ys tone) This projector is equipped with an &q[...]

68 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide • Quick Cor ner : This correction function is used when both horizontal and vertical ke ystone distortion occ urs in the projection area to adjust the projection area so that it f its the screen exa ctly . s p.71 The abov e correction method is selected automatically when automatic vertica[...]

69 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide V ertical and horizontal correction can be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedure explains ho w to use the projector's control panel to correct keystone distortion. For adju stment using the conf iguration menus: s "Se[...]

70 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide When vertical ke ystone correction is carried out automatica lly or manually , the height of the projected images will become shorter . Use the height correction function to adjust the height of the projection area. The height correction function is accessible from the configuration menu. Th[...]

71 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide Quick Corner correction can be ca rried out using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedure expl a ins ho w to use the projector's control panel to correct keystone distortion. If using the configuration m e nu: s "Setting" - "K [...]

72 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] b uttons on the remote control to correct the angle position. Y o u can also tilt the [ ] b utton on the remote control to correct the angle position. When the adjustment is complete , press the [Menu] button on either the remote control or the projector'[...]

73 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide Adjusting Computer Images Automatic setup detects analogue RGB signals coming from a computer connected by a computer cable, and automatica lly adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained. The defa ult setting for the automa tic setup functi on is "ON", but if [...]

74 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide l If vertical stripes appear in the proje cted images, and this cannot be fix ed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the tracking g manually using the follo wing procedure. (Only ef f ecti ve when RGB signals are being input) PROCEDURE T racking adjustm ent can be carried out usin[...]

75 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide If flickering, fuzziness or interference a ppear in images that are input from the computer , and this cannot be f ixed using aut omatic setup, you will need to adjust the sync g manually using the follo wing procedure . (Only ef f ecti ve when RGB signals are being input) PROCEDURE Sync adj[...]

76 Adjusting Projected Images Manuall y Use r ’ s Guide Selectin g the Projection Qualit y (Colour Mode S election) The followi ng fi ve preset colour modes are av ailable for use de pending on the characteristics of the images that are be ing projected. Y ou can ea sily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour mode that co[...]

77 Use r ’ s Guide Configuration Men us The configuration menus can be used to carry out a v ar iety of settings and adjustments. The menus hav e a hierarc hical structure, with a main menu that is di vided into sub-menus, which are f urther divi de d into other sub-menus. Refer to "Using the Conf iguration Menus" ( s p.86 ) for details[...]

78 Use r ’ s Guide List of Configuration Men u Commands Follo wing is a list of the functions that can be set using the conf igura tion menus and the defa ult setting values. The menu items displayed and the default v alues will vary depending on the type of image signals. If you click *1 to *7, you ca n check the setting conditions (*3 to *7) an[...]

79 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Signal Auto Setup *1 Resolution *1 Tracking *1 Sync. *1 The items that can be set will v ary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting detai ls ar e sa ved separately for ea ch source. If using the EMP-835, you cannot change any of the "Signal" conf ig[...]

80 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Setting This is used for Quick Setup settings. Quick Setup Startup Options Quick Setup Options Auto Focus Auto Quick Corner Wall Shot , OFF ON Lets you select which operations are to be carried out whe n the [Quick Setup] b u tton is pressed. s p.40 Sets the items that are to be set up automa[...]

81 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Operation Lock All butto ns on the contro l panel e xce pt the [Po wer ] b utton will be disabled. The remote control can be used to operate the projector . All buttons ex c ept the [Po wer], [Quick Setup], [Source Search], [Zoom W] and [Zoom T] buttons are disabled. The remote control can be[...]

82 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Lets you select the brightness of the lamp from one of two settings. If projecting images in a dark room or onto a small scre en and the images are too bright, change the setting to "Lo w". Compared with the "High" setting, the "Lo w" setting reduces power consum[...]

83 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Extended Projector ID , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 1 Display Message Sets whether the input source name or colour mode name or a message is displayed on the screen ("ON") or not displayed ("OFF") at times such as when the input source or colour mode is changed or when no image[...]

84 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Conf igure ne twork connection. (EMP-830 only) For details about settings s p.89 If using the EMP-835, network settings are made using EasyMP . s EasyMP Network Setup Guide Network Reset Returns all adjustme nt values in the "Extended" menu e xcept for the "Projector ID", [...]

85 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Info Lets you check the statuses of the image signals being projecte d and the projector . (Display only) Sho ws the cumulati ve lamp operating time. When it re aches the lamp warning time , the characters are displayed in red. The cumulati ve operating time from 0 to 10 hours will be display[...]

86 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Using the Conf iguration Menus The configuration menus can be ope rated using either the remote control or the projector's control panel. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button. The main configuration menu appears. Select an item in the main menu. If using the remote control, ti lt the [ ] bu[...]

87 List of Configuration Menu Commands Use r ’ s Guide Change the settings. (1) Tilt the [ ] b utton on the remote control up or do wn o r press the [ ] o r [ ] button on the projector's control panel to select the desired i tem. The item which is presentl y set is displayed with (green). The item which is now selected is displayed with (ora[...]

88 Use r ’ s Guide Monitoring and Controlling Pr ojectors via a Netw ork (f or the EMP-830) Y ou can monitor the status of the projector and control operations such as turning the power on and of f from a computer via a network. A vail able Net wor k Functions f or the EM P-830 The EMP-830 is compatible with SNMP g . In addition, you ca n use the[...]

89 Monitoring and Controlling Projectors via a Network (for the EMP-830) Use r ’ s Guide Follo w the procedure below to monitor and control the projector ov er a network. PROCEDURE Install the software f r o m the Pr ojector Software CD - ROM onto the computer that is to be used . s " Installation and Uninst allation " in the EMP Networ[...]

90 Monitoring and Controlling Projectors via a Network (for the EMP-830) Use r’s G uide The table belo w gives details of the settings for each item. DHCP g Sets wheth er DHCP is used or not. ON :DHCP is used OFF :DHCP i s not used IP address g Settings can be entered whe n "DHCP" i s set to "OFF". Enter the IP address that ha[...]

91 Monitoring and Controlling Projectors via a Network (for the EMP-830) Use r ’ s Guide Entering Number s Use the follo wing procedure to enter numbers. 1.Mov e the c ursor to the item to be entered, and then press the [Enter] bu tton on the remote control. The cursor will change to gre e n and entry mode will be enabl e d. 2.Press the [Num] b u[...]

Troubleshooting This cha pter describes ho w to identi fy proble ms and what t o do if a prob lem is f ound. Using the Help .... ................................................. 93 Pr oblem Solving . ................................................. 95 • Reading the Indicators ... .................... .................... ............. 95 • Wh[...]

93 Use r ’ s Guide Using the Help When you hav e any problems, such as no image appears, or make no sound, press [Help] b utton on the remote control. The interacti ve help sc reen will be displayed. Most of your problems can be solved by answering the displayed questions. PROCEDURE Press the [Help] button. The help screen will be displa yed. Sel[...]

94 Using the Help Using the Help Use r ’ s Guide Repeat steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the men u to more detailed items . Press the [Help] button to clear the help screen. 4 TIP If the Help function does not pro vide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving". s p.95[...]

95 Use r ’ s Guide Pr oblem Solving If you are having a problem with the projector , f irst che ck the projector's indicators while referring to "Reading the Indicato rs" belo w . If the indicators do not sho w clearly what the problem might be, r efer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". s p.98 Readi ng the I ndica [...]

96 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Fan related error Sensor error Stop using the projector , disconnect the po we r cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest addr ess pro vide d in the "International W arranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/W orld-W ide W arranty T erms booklet. Lamp error [...]

97 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide When the Lamp/T emp Indicator is L it/Flashing Orang e : lit : flashing : of f Status Cause Remedy or Status High-speed cooling in progress (This is not an abnormality . Howe ver , if the temperature rises too high again, projection wil l stop au toma tic ally .) • Check that the air filters and air e xha ust [...]

98 Problem Solving Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide When the Indica tors Pr ovide No Help First refer to the follo wing problems to determine w hat type of problem it is that you are ha ving, and then ref er to the page containing details of the problem. No image s appear s p .100 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black,[...]

99 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Mail notification messa ges are not being sen t when a pr ob lem occurs with t he projector s p. 1 0 7 The proj ector cannot be monitore d and contr olled usi ng the EMP Monitor function s p. 10 8 An error me ssage is display ed (err or message whe n EMP Monito r is runnin g) s p. 11 6 Y ou cannot conn ect from [...]

100 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide No ima ges appear Projecti on stops autom atically Prob le ms Relating to Images Check Reme dy W as the [P ower] b utton pressed? Press the [Po wer] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel to turn the po we r on. The remote control cannot be used unless the [R/C] switch of the [...]

101 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide The me ssage "Not S uppor ted." is displa y ed The messa ge "No S ignal ." is disp la yed Check Reme dy Are the image signal f ormat set tings correct? If a composite video g or S-V ideo g source is connected to the projector , use the "V ideo Signal" menu command to select the sig[...]

102 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Images are fuzzy or out of f ocus Inter f e rence or dist or tion appea rs in im ages Check Reme dy Has the f ocus been adjusted corre ctl y? Press the [Focus] b uttons on either the remote control or the projector 's control panel to adjust the focus. s p.67 Is the lens cov er still attached? Remo ve the [...]

103 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Imag e is tr uncate d (larg e) or sma ll Check Reme dy Is th e image in real disp lay? Is the as pect ratio setti ng correct? Press the [Resize] butt on on either the remote control or the projector's control pane l. s p.61 Is the ima ge still being enlar g ed b y the E-Zoom function? Press the [Esc] butto[...]

104 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Image colours are no t r ight Check Reme dy Do the inp ut signal sett ings match the sign als from the connec ted device? If a composite video g or S-V i deo g source is connected to the projector , use the "V ideo Signal" menu command to select the video signal format. s "Signal" - "V [...]

105 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Image s appear da rk No sou n d can be heard or the soun d is f aint Check Reme dy Have the image brightness and luminance been adjusted correctl y? Use the "Brightness" and "Brightness Control" menu commands to adj ust the brightness and luminan ce. s "Image" - "Brightness&qu[...]

106 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide The re mote contro l does n ot work The e xhaust fan do es not stop whe n the power is turned off Check Reme dy Is the [R/C] s witch at the "ON" position? Set the [R/C] switch to the "ON" position. s p.34 Is the remote contr ol light-emitting area facing to wards the remote contr ol light- r[...]

107 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Mail n otification m e ssages are not bein g sent when a problem occurs with the projector Prob le ms Relating to Monitoring a nd Contr oll ing Projector s Using a Network Check Reme dy Is the network cab le connected co rrectly? Check that the network cable is connected correctly . If it is not connected or is[...]

108 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide The pr ojector cannot be mon i tor ed and co ntrolled u sing the EMP Monito r function Check Reme dy Is the network cab le connected co rrectly? Check that the network cable is connected correctly . If it is not connected or is connec ted incorrectly , reconnect it. Is t he w irele ss LAN card inser t ed? Check[...]

109 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide When Network Screen i s running , the current im age sta ys projected and connection from anothe r computer is not possib le (EMP-83 5 o nly) EMP N S Conn ection star ts, but a pr ojector is no t f ound (EMP-8 35 only) Check Remedy Has the per son making the presentation left the meeting room without c losing t[...]

110 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Connect ion can not be est ablished in access point mode or wired LAN conn ection mo de (EMP -835 only ) Is the w ireless LAN setting for the computer set to ad hoc mode? Change the wireless LAN settings at the computer to ad hoc mode. s "Computer W ireless LAN Settings" in the EasyMP Network Setup Gu[...]

111 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Conn ection is not p ossib le in easy conn ection mode (ad hoc mode ). (EMP-835 only) Networ k Screen images ar e not disp la yed or the speed is slow (EMP-83 5 only) Are the connection refusal functions of the access point , such as the MA C addres s and port restrictions, set correct ly? Set the projector con[...]

112 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide P owerP oint slideshows will not play bac k in Networ k Screen (EMP-835 only) Networ k Screen cannot be used (EMP -835 on ly) Files do not work correctl y with EMP Sl ideMake r2 (EMP-835 only) An e rror mes sage is d ispla yed Error messages from EMP NS Connection (EMP-835 only) Check Remedy Are y ou trying to [...]

113 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Network settings are being made automatically . If the computer ha s been set to use DHCP , it may tak e some time for the IP addres s to be set. If the IP address has not been determined within about 70 seconds after the message is displayed, an error message will be displayed. If this happens, try closing EMP[...]

114 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Failed to obtain netw ork adaptor information. Check network settings and restart. Check the follo wing: • Is a network adapter installed in the computer ? • Is the dri ver for the network adapter installed in the computer ? After checking, restart the computer and try to conne ct. If connection is still no[...]

115 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide If an error message not described abov e is displayed, ref er to the EMP NS Connection help. Error messages from EMP SlideMaker2 (EMP-835 only) Imag e tran sfer slows i f scree n color is mor e than 24 bits. NS Connection con ver ts it to 16 bits. Do y ou want to continue? The display colours of the computer be[...]

116 Problem Solving Use r ’ s Guide Error messages from EMP Monitor Cannot open the pr oposed file. The Po werPoint file to be added to the scenario is damaged or corrupted and ca nnot be used. Use a dif fere nt Po werPoint fi le. Change name or directory A f ile or scenario folder of the same na me already exists. C ha nge the scenario name or t[...]

Appendices This cha pter pro vides inf ormation on m a int e nance procedures t o ensure the b est le vel of perf or mance f or the projec tor f or a long time. Maintenance ....... ............................................... 118 • Clea ning .................... ................... .................... ............. ..... 118 • Cleaning the [...]

118 Use r ’ s Guide Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the proje ctor and replacing consumable parts. Clea ning Y ou should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is part[...]

119 Maintenance Maintenance Use r ’ s Guide Replacing C onsumables This section describes ho w to replace the lamp and the air filters. It is time to replac e the lamp whe n: • The message "R eplace the lamp ." appear s on the scr een when proj ectio n star ts . • When the L amp indicator is flashing orange • The p roject ed image[...]

120 Maintenance Maintenance Use r ’ s Guide PROCEDURE T urn the projector's power off, then disconnect the power cable. W ait until the la mp has cooled down, and then remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector . It takes about one hour after the power has been turned off for the lamp to be cool enough. Use the scr e w d r i v e r [...]

121 Maintenance Maintenance Use r ’ s Guide Install the new lamp. Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector , and then in sert the lamp until it clicks into pl ace and tighten the two lamp fixing scre ws. Install the lamp cover . Slide the cover to replace it, and tighten the lamp cover f ixing screw on the side of [...]

122 Maintenance Maintenance Use r ’ s Guide Be sure to re set the lamp ope rating time after replacing the lamp. The projector has a built-in counter which k ee ps track of the lamp operating time, and this counter i s use as the basis for displaying the replacement warning message. PROCEDURE Connect the power cable and turn the projector on, the[...]

123 Maintenance Maintenance Use r ’ s Guide The air filt e rs can be replaced ev en if the projec tor is installed on a ceiling. PROCEDURE T urn the projector's power off, then disconnect the power cable. Remove the air filters. Press the tabs to re lease the lock, and lift the air filters to remove them. The projector has two air filters. I[...]

124 Use r ’ s Guide Sa ving a User's Logo Y ou can record the image that is curre ntly being projected as a user's logo. PROCEDURE Project the image that you w ould like to use as a user's logo, a nd then press the [Menu] button on either the remote co ntrol or the pr ojector's c ontr ol panel. Select "Extended" - &q[...]

125 Saving a User's Logo Saving a User's Logo Use r ’ s Guide Select "Y es" in the sub-menu, and then p ress the [Enter] button on either the remot e contr ol o r the projector's contr o l panel. The image to be rec orded and a selection marquee bo x w ill be display ed, s o move the mar que e bo x to select the par t of [...]

126 Saving a User's Logo Saving a User's Logo Use r ’ s Guide Select "Y es" at the confirmation screen, and then press the [Enter] button on either the rem ote control or the projector's control panel. Select the zoom rate in the zoom rate setting screen, and then p ress the [Enter] button on either the remote control or [...]

127 Use r ’ s Guide Optional Accessories and Consumab les The follow ing optional acc essories and consumables are a vailable for purchase if required. All items in thi s list i s current as of July 2004. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Optio nal Acce ssorie s * Information in this menu may be required if you ask for [...]

128 Use r ’ s Guide Glossar y Follo wing is an explanation of some of the terms used in t his guide which may be unfa miliar or w hich were not ex plained in the text of this gui de itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other comme rcially-a v ailable publications. 3-2 pull-do wn function This functi on di rectl y conv e rts[...]

129 Glossary Glossary Use r’s G uide ESSID ESS is an abbre viati on of Extended Ser vice Set. The ESSID is an ident ificati on number for connect ing with a counterpar t on a wi reless LAN. W ireless communic ation is possible between de vices with correspo nding ESSID numbers . Film jud gment function A functio n for judging whet her an image so[...]

130 Glossary Glossary Use r ’ s Guide SNMP An abbre viation f or Simple Network M anage ment Protoc ol, which is the p rotocol f or monitor ing and controll ing devi ces such as ro uter s and com puter s co nnec ted to a TCP /IP ne twor k. Squeeze mode T o reduce the wi dth of a 16:9 wi de-screen video image, record the video image as 4:3 in the [...]

131 Use r ’ s Guide List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command Lis t When a power on command is sent to the projector , it goes into a warm- up state. When the po w er comes on, a colon ":" is returned. After ex e cuting a command, the projector returns a colon ":" and handles the next command. When there is a problem with shutting do [...]

132 List of ESC/VP21 C ommands List of ESC/VP21 C ommands Use r’s G uide * The [USB T ype A ] port (EMP-835 only) cannot be used as a USB hub . USB Conne ction Set up In order to control the projector using ESC/VP21 commands via a USB connection, the follo wing preparations must be carried out. PROCEDURE Download the USB driver ( USB-COM Driver2)[...]

133 Use r ’ s Guide List of Suppor ted Monitor Displa ys *1 Co nnectio n is not possible if the equ ipment doe s not hav e a V GA output port. *2 The resolut ion for real display is t he virtual (wi ndow) display resol ution. It may be possible to project signals which ar e not listed in the abov e table. Howe ve r, not all functions may be suppo[...]

134 Use r ’ s Guide Specifications Product n a me Multimedia Proje c tor EMP -835 Multimedia Projector EMP-830 Dimens ions 365 (W) × 114 (H) × 280 (D ) mm (14.4 (W) × 4.5 (H) × 11.0 (D) in.) (Not including projections) Pa n e l s i z e 0.8 inches Display method Polysilicon TFT Resolution XGA g 786,432 pixels (1024 (W) × 768 (H) dots) × 3 F [...]

135 Specifications Specifications Use r ’ s Guide *The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB-compatible de vice s. Saf ety USA UL60950 Third Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.60950 European Communi ty The Lo w V oltage Dire ctiv e (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 3 rd Edit ion EMC USA FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B E[...]

136 Use r ’ s Guide Appearance *Distanc e from c entre of lens to s uspensi on bracket fixing p oint Centre o f lens 125.5 112 367 57.9* 6 10 4-M4 × 10 57 7 2.9 187.1 62 23 136 18 70 Units: mm 283[...]

137 Use r ’ s Guide W e :EPSON AMERICA, INC . Located at :3840 Kil r o y Airpor t Wa y MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 T el :562-290-5254 Declare unde r sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR P ar t 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital de vice. Each product marketed, is identical to the representativ e[...]

138 Use r ’ s Guide All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retriev al system, or transm itted in any form or by an y means, electronic, mechanical, pho tocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior wri tten permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORA TION. No patent li ability is assumed with respect to th e[...]