Epson EMP-9000 manual

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Important Information Please read the following important information about your projector. Important Safety Information W arning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. W arning: Never open any covers on the projector except the [...]

Button Function Power Turns the projector on or off. Help Displays the Help menu. Menu Displays or hides the menu. Esc Terminates the current function that you have been executing . If you press the Esc button when a menu or help is displayed, you can go back to the previous menu layer. Computer Switches the computer input source.Pressing the butto[...]

Button Function Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen. A/V Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector. To turn on the audio/video output, press either the A/V mute button again or Esc button. E-Zoom Executes the E-zoom function. When you press the right of the button, it enlarges the image. When you press the[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ iii ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Contents Contents iii Introduction vii Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ................................ ix Remote control .......................................................................... ix Optional Accessories ..................................[...]

Contents ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ iv 2 Using the Projector 33 Turning the Equipment On and Off ..................................... 35 Turning the Projector On and Off ............................................ 35 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image .......................... 37 Resize Button ....................................................[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ v Connecting the Cables .......................................................... 69 Connecting to your PC ............................................................ 69 Connecting to your Macintosh ................................................. 70 Installing the Projector Software on Your PC ........................ 71[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ vii Intr oduction Y our compact, lightweight EPSON EMP-9000/9000NL/ 8000/8000NL projector lets you project full-color images and video onto a large screen for presentations. You can connect it simultaneously to two image sources: one PC or Apple® Macintosh® comput[...]

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ viii Your projector features the newest resizing technology DAR (Digital Active Resizing) which supports the true XGA (EMP- 8000/8000NL) and SXGA (EMP-9000/9000NL) computer output, as well as VGA, SXGA (EMP-9000/9000NL) output and SVGA, XGA (EMP-8000/8000NL) output. No matter what type of computer output is used, th[...]

Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ix Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Your projector comes with a full set of features that enable you to control the settings for the image display, video and audio. To get the most out of your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the important features. Remote contr[...]

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ x • Hard Travel Case ELPKS15 • Long Throw Zoom Lens ELPLL02 • Portable Screen ELPSC06 • VGA-Computer Cable (1.8m) ELPKC02 • VGA-Computer Cable (3.0m) ELPKC09 • VGA-Computer Cable (1.8m) ELPKC11 • Work Station Cable (5BNC/13W3) ELPKC12 • Work Station Cable (5BNC/5BNC) ELPKC13 • Work Station Cable (H[...]

About This Manual ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xi About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation”, gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source, or other external speaker or PA system. Read the installation procedures that apply to your configuration. Chapter 2, “Using the Projector”, d[...]

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xii Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: 1. Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. 3. Use attachments only as recommended. 4. Use the type of power source indicated on the pro[...]

Safety Instructions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xiii 11. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not place the projector on a sofa, rug or other soft surface, or in a closed-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. 12. Never push objects of any kind thro[...]

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xiv Where to Get Help If you are having trouble setting up or running your projector, first see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting”. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the appropriate representative listed in the section entitled “After sales service contact addresses” at the end of this manual. Before you [...]

Where to Get Help ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xv Transporting your projector The projector contains many glass parts and precision parts. If you need to transport it, please follow these packing guidelines to prevent damaging the projector: • When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original packaging material. If you don’t have the origina[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 1 Installation T his chapter describes how to unpack and set up your projector, and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player before it c[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: • Projector • Remote control • 2 AA batteries • Power cord • Computer cable (mini D-sub 15pin) • Computer cable (5BNC) • Audio cable • RCA audio cable (Red/White) • RCA video cable (Yellow) • Mac Desktop adapter [...]

Unpacking the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3 Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need these additional components: • To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.) A separate cable is required for each video source. • To connect the projec[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. ♦ Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2. Place the projector at a correct distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines th[...]

Setting Up the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 5 ♦ W arning: Never look into the lens when the projector is on. There is a risk that the projector might come on suddenly even though it is not in use. The light from the lamp can damage your eyes. It is especially important that children should not be allowed to look into the lens. 5. To insert t[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 6 Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to a computer capable of SVGA, VGA, SXGA and XGA output. The following types of computers are supported: • IBM desktop PC or compatible • IBM laptop or compatible • Apple Macintosh desktop computer, including Macintosh Quadra®, Macintosh Centris®, and Power Macinto[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 7 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to: • Connect the computer cable and computer monitor cable • Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software) • Connect t[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 8 1. If you will be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as the projector screen, disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of your computer. Then connect the monitor cable to the projector’s Computer Out port, as shown below. (This is useful when you need to view the video output but the proje[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 9 Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables If you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software, you need to connect the main cable. It provides connectors for: • The PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable (to use the remote control as a mouse) • The serial cable (to use th[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 10 2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable included with the projector to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable. 3. Disconnect your mouse from the mouse port on the back of your computer and replace it with the other end of the PS/2 mouse[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 11 Connecting the Audio Cable 1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.) 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on the computer’s sound [...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 12 Connecting the Video Cable First connect the projector’s video cable to your laptop. ♦ Note: If your computer output is a 5BNC type, use the computer cable (5BNC). 1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) 2. Connect th[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 13 Refer to this illustration while following the steps below. 1. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) 2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mous[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 14 ♦ Note: If your laptop uses a serial mouse, perform steps 2 and 3 using the PC serial mouse cable instead of the PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable (not shown in the illustration). 4. To use the ELP Link IV software or to use the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the serial cable to the SERIAL termi[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 15 Connecting the Audio Cable 1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.) 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop. Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh To connec[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 16 Connecting the Video and Monitor Cables First connect the video and monitor cables. Refer to this illustration as you follow the steps below. 1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) ♦ Note: If your computer output is a [...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 17 2. Remove the small cover on the Macintosh desktop adapter (as shown below) and set its DIP switches in accordance with the resolution you want to use, such as 16-inch mode. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions. 3. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the oth[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 18 5. To also view the video on the computer’s monitor, attach the large end of the Macintosh monitor adapter to the monitor cable and connect the other end of the adapter to the projector’s Computer Out port. 6. Tighten the screws on all the connectors. Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables If you want to use the remote co[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 19 Refer to this illustration while following the steps below. 1. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port to connect a second computer.) Mouse/Com 1 port Mac mouse cable (or USB mouse cable) Mac serial cable main cable[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 20 2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect one end of the projector’s Mac mouse cable or USB mouse cable to the MOUSE terminal on the large end of the main cable. 3. Disconnect your Macintosh’s mouse cable. Connect the other end of the projector’s Mac mouse cable or USB mouse cable to the mouse port on yo[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 21 Connecting the Audio Cable 1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.) 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio-out port on your computer. Connecting to a Pow[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 22 Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. ♦ Note: PowerBook configurations vary, so the location of your computer’s ports may not match the illustrations. See your PowerBook manual for the port locations if necessary. Connecti[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 23 1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) 2. Remove the small cover on the Macintosh desktop adapter and set its DIP switches in accordance with the resolution you want to use (such as 16-inch m[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 24 4. Connect the computer cable (with the Macintosh desktop adapter attached) to the video-out port on the PowerBook. If a video-out cable was provided with your PowerBook, connect the smaller end of the video-out cable to the video- out port on the back of the PowerBook. Connect the other end to the Macintosh desktop adapter o[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 25 Refer to this illustration while following the steps below. 1. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) Mac serial cable Mouse/Com 1 port main cable Mac mouse cable (or USB mouse cable)[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 26 2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect one end of the projector’s Mac mouse cable or USB mouse cable to the MOUSE terminal on the large end of the main cable. 3. Connect the other end of the Mac mouse cable or USB mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the PowerBook. 4. To use the ELP Link IV softwa[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 27 Connecting the Audio Cable 1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.) 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio-out port on your PowerBook. ♦ Note: After yo[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 28 In addition, workstations pass the sync (synchronization) signal differently, so the VGA-13W3 computer cable (Epson Recommended) has a DIP switch to control sync routing. Contact your audio/video dealer for information on connecting your workstation. Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a VCR, a camcorder, a laser dis[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 29 For component video, use the BNC type cable that came with your video source. The illustration below shows the S-Video, component, and composite connectors. To connect a video source to the projector: 1. Turn off the projector and video source if they are on. 2. If your video source uses a small, [...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 30 4. Connect the RCA audio cable to the Audio jacks of the projector: insert the white plug into the L jack and the red plug into the R jack of Composite Video. Connect the plug at the other end of the RCA audio cable to the audio output jacks of the video source. 5. For S-Video, insert one end of an S-Video cable into the proj[...]

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 31 ♦ Note: Use a standard BNC cable, which you can purchase from any computer store. The 5BNC video cable supplied by EPSON as an optional accessory does not work with component video. Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System Although the projector’s internal speakers are enough for most sm[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 32 3. Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio R jack, and the white plug into the Audio L jack. ♦ Note: The internal speakers are disabled when an external audio system is used.[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 33 2 Using the Pr ojector T his chapter provides the following information about using your projector: • Turning the equipment on and off • Focusing and positioning the screen image • Controlling the projector with the remote control and the operation panel ?[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 34 The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector. operation panel operation indicator zoom ring focus ring front foot foot adjust lever speaker remoto control receiver speaker[...]

Turning the Equipment On and Off ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 35 Turning the Equipment On and Off Turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order. 1. Video source 2. Audio source (if different from computer or video source) 3. Projector 4. External speaker or PA system 5. Computer When you turn off the equipment, do so in the rev[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 36 After you press the power button to turn off the projector, a confirmation message appears. If you want to turn off the projector, press the power button again. If you don’t want to turn off the projector,press any button. The fan will remain on and the operation indicator will flash orange for about one minute as the proje[...]

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 37 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check that it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen. • To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (the outer ring on the lens). • To adjust the size of the image, rotate the inner zoom r[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 38 If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the two feet at the bottom of the projector as follows: 1. Stand behind the projector and support the front of it while you lift the foot adjust levers above the feet. This unlocks the feet so they can move up and down freely. Do not let the projector dr[...]

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 39 Resize Button The Resize button allows you to select the projection method for certain types of image input signals from a computer. With images up to 1024 × 768 for the EMP-8000/8000NL and 1280 × 1024 for the EMP-9000/9000NL, you can choose from two projection methods. You can [...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 40 Controlling the Projector You can use the operation panel on top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions: • Turn power on or off • Auto set-up of the computer image • Switch between input images (Computer 1, Computer 2, video-computer) • Access the projector menus to adjust the image, a[...]

Controlling the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 41 Using the Remote Control To use the remote control, point it towards the remote control receivers located at the front and back of the projector. To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse, connect the mouse cable to the projector and your computer. You can use the remote control up[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 42 This table summarizes the functions on the remote control. Button Function Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen. A/V Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector. To turn on the audio/video output, press either the A/V mute button again or Esc button. E-Zoom Executes the E-zoom function.[...]

Controlling the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 43 Help Displays the Help menu. Comp 1 Switches to the computer image from Computer 1. Comp2/BNC Switches to the image from Computer2 / Component Video. S-Video Switches to the video image from S-Video. Video Switches to the image from Video. Auto Optimizes the computer image. Resize Switches the Wi[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 44 Using the Operation Panel You can use the operation panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access the custom features only using the remote control. The following table summarizes the functions on the operation panel. Button Function Power Turns the projector on or off. Help[...]

Controlling the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 45 Sync +/- Synchronize the computer’s graphic signal. Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu items during menu operations. Tracking +/- Match the projectos’s internal clock to various computer graphic signals (tracking adjustment). Use these bu[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 46 Projector Status Indicators The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you its operating status. ♦ Caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning light comes on. Operation Indicator Displays machine condition. Color Status[...]

Projector Status Indicators ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 47 Lamp Indicator Displays lamp condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Temperature Indicator Displays the internal temperature condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Color Status Meaning - Off Lamp is functioning normall[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 49 3 Using the Pr ojector Men us T he eight projector menus let you to control your projector. • The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected image, whether the image source is a computer or video. • The Audio menu controls audio features, such [...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 50 Accessing the Main Menu To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the operation panel or remote control. The Main menu appears: Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting: 1. Press the Menu button on the operation panel or remote control to display the Main menu.[...]

Changing a Menu Setting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 51 2. Press the up or down buttons (operation panel) or press the top or bottom of the Enter button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices. Power Freeze A/V Mute E-Zoom R/C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 Enter Esc up and down buttons Enter button Power Video Computer A/V mute Resize Esc Help Menu Shift Keyston[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 52 3. Press either the Enter button (operation panel or remote) to display a submenu. As you select a menu, a sub menu of options appears to the right. ♦ Note: The options available in some submenus vary, depending on whether the current image source is the computer or a video source. 4. Press the up or down buttons (operation[...]

Changing a Menu Setting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 53 6. When you have finished changing settings, press the Menu button again to hide the menu, or press the Esc to go back to the Main menu. Your changes are saved automatically.[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 54 Menu Options Video Menu (Image source = Computer) The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Computer. ♦ Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to Computer for you to access these[...]

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 55 Color Adjusts the color balance (Red:Green:Blue) of the input source. Select this item by pressing the Enter button. The projector will enter color adjustment mode. Use the Enter button (remote) or the up and down buttons (operation panel) to select a color. Next, use the Enter button (remote) or left and rig[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 56 Video Menu (Image source = Video) The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Video. ♦ Note: The projector’s image source must be set to Video, and the video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected and operating for you to acce[...]

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 57 Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you make adjustments related to audio. Sharpness Adjusts the screen sharpness. Increase the sharpness to make screen images more sharp, or decrease it to make the images less sharp. Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults. Select this item and then press t[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 58 Effect Menu Use the Effect menu to modify what happens when you use the Effects buttons on the remote control and to change the cursor speed . Setting Menu The Setting menu lets you adjust or set the various projector options. Menu item Description Cursor/Stamp Set the stamp icon and zoom rate. Box Set the box color. Marker S[...]

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 59 User's Logo Menu The User’s Logo menu lets you display a custom logo on the screen. Creating a user logo requires two steps: • Storing a user logo • Assigning the logo to the A/V Mute button A/V Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector, clears all special effects, and displays a bl[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 60 Storing a User Logo Follow these steps to capture and store a logo: 1. Display the image(with the projector) you wish to use as a logo. 2. Press the Menu button to open the Menu window. 3. Select the User’s Logo menu option by pressing the down arrow button on the operation panel or the pointer button on the remote control.[...]

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 61 9. When the message “Saving the user logo is completed” appears on the screen, press the Menu or Enter button to display the Main Menu. Assigning the Logo to the A/V Mute Button Follow these steps to assign the logo to the A/V Mute button: 1. Press the Menu button to open the Menu window. 2. Select the Se[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 62 Startup Screen Displays the user logo during the warm-up after the projector is turned on. Color Matching Adjusts the whiteness and blackness of the screen. Increasing the values emphasizes the whiteness and blackness. Decreasing the values weakens the whiteness and blackness. Video Signal Specifies the input image signal mod[...]

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 63 About Menu The About menu displays the following information about your projector. Image source = Computer or Component Video Image source = Video Menu item Description Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used. The lamp light turns red when the projector lamp is near the end of its nor[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 65 4 Using the ELP Link IV Software T he ELP Link IV Software is a utility you can run from your desktop or laptop computer to control projector features and draw special graphics on your screen. You can also use the software to reconfigure the special effect button[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 66 Presentation support function The presentation support function allows you to perform real- time presentation effectively by a remote control shipped with the projector. Projector setting function The projector setting function allows you to control the projector from your computer. ♦ Note: See the ELP Link IV demonstration[...]

System requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 67 Using a PC • IBM compatible PC with Pentium or higher processor • Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 • At least 16MB of RAM for ELP Link IV to work (16MB to be added for Acrobat Reader to work) • At least 6MB of free hard disk space for ELP Link IV installation (8MB to be added for Acrob[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 68 Projector Software CD-ROM The following software is enclosed. ELP Link IV utility Offers a lot of advantages to your presentation in using a cursor, bar, or stamps with the remote control shipped with your projector. And you can control the brightness and size of the screen, and the sound from your computer. ELP Link IV User?[...]

Connecting the Cables ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 69 Connecting the Cables When you are using the following EPSON projector, follow the instructions below. If not, please see the User’s Guide packed with your projector. ♦ Caution: Before connecting the cables to your computer, make sure that the computer and projector are turned off and unplugged f[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 70 Using the serial mouse Connecting to your Macintosh connect to the serial port connect to the printer port or modem port PC serial cable PC serial mouse cable connect to Mouse/Com connect to the ADB port connect to the printer port or modem port Mac serial cable Mac mouse cable connect to Mouse/Com[...]

Installing the Projector Software on Your PC ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 71 Installing the Projector Software on Your PC After connecting the projector to your PC, install the Windows-based projector software as described below. 1. Turn on the computer and start Windows. 2. Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 72 5. Check the displayed message, and then click Next. 6. The product license will be displayed. After reading it, click Yes if you agree to its terms and conditions. ♦ Note: If you do not agree to its terms and conditions, click No. Installation will be cancelled.[...]

Installing the Projector Software on Your PC ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 73 7. Click Next. This screen will show several precautions related to installation of ELP Link IV. Be sure to read them carefully. 8. Click Next. The recommended installation location will be displayed, but you may install elsewhere if you wish. To specify a different installatio[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 74 9. Click Next. A folder named “ELP Link IV” will be created in the Programs menu as the default, but you may enter a different folder name, or select one of the existing folders if you prefer. 10. This screen will be displayed when installation is complete. Click Finish. This completes the installation of ELP Link IV. If [...]

Installing the Projector Software on Your PC ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 75 Installation of Acrobat Reader The following screen will be displayed if you placed a checkmark in the box next to Acrobat Reader in step 4. Click Yes to install. 1. Follow the screen directions to install the software. ♦ Note: For details on launching ELP Link IV and using t[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 76 Installing the Projector Software on Your Macintosh After connecting the projector to your Macintosh, install the Macintosh-based projector software as described below. 1. Turn on your Macintosh, then insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the ELP Link 4 Installer icon. The following d[...]

Installing the Projector Software on Your Macintosh ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 77 5. Check the checkbox for the program(s) you wish to install, and click OK. ♦ Note: ELP Link cannot be used unless you select ELP Link 4 in this step. The ELP Link PDF User's Guide cannot be used unless you install Acrobat Reader. 6. Select the drive and folder to[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 78 8. Click Continue. ♦ Note: This screen will only be displayed if you placed a checkmark in the box next to Acrobat Reader in step 4. 9. Follow the screen directions to install the software. ♦ Note: For details on launching ELP Link IV and using the application, please refer to your PDF User's Guide.[...]

Accessing the Projector Software ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 79 Accessing the Projector Software To access the EPSON projector software, follow the steps below. For Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 users ELP Link IV Click Start, point to Programs, and ELPLink IV, then select ELPLink IV. User’s Guide Click Start, point to Programs, and ELPLink IV, then select[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 80 Installing or Accessing the Projector Software on the CD-ROM Directly When you install or access the software on the CD-ROM directly, follow the instructions below. For Windows users Select Explorer from your Start menu, and use Explorer for the following operations. ELP Link IV Open the DATA folder, then the ENGLISH folder a[...]

Installing or Accessing the Projector Software on the CD-ROM Directly ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 81 For Macintosh users ELP Link 4 Open the DATA folder, then the English folder and copy the ELPLink4 folder to your hard disk. The PDF User's Guide will be copied with it. Acrobat Reader Open the DATA folder, then the English folder. Open the AR fold[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 83 5 Maintenance Y our projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or smears appear on the screen. You also need to periodically clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector. A clogged air filter can block ventilation n[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 84 Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To remove dirt or smears on the lens, moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol-based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface. Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case, [...]

Cleaning the Air Filter ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 85 Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. To clean the air filter, follow these ste[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 86 Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp when: • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. • The projection lamp indicator is flashing orange . • The message “LAMP REPLACE” appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on. ♦ Note: To keep the initial brightness and image quality, replace the lamp [...]

Replacing the Lamp ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 87 3. Use the screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp unit in place. (You cannot remove these screws.) 4. Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp unit. 5. Gently insert the new lamp unit by lowering it into position. Make sure it is inserted securely. 6. Tighten the screws you loosened in st[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 89 6 T r oub leshooting T his chapter describes the problems indicated by the warning lights and provides information on how to solve problems with the projector. It is divided into the following sections: • Problems with the projector. See this section if the pro[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 90 Problems with the Projector If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert you to problems with projector operation. See the follow[...]

Problems with the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 91 ❑ The temperature indicator is red. The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking the ventilation vents. The air filter may be clogged. Clean it as described in Chapter 5 and [...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 92 Problems with the Image or Sound ❑ An image does not appear on the screen. Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off. Also make sure the cables are installed correctly, as described in Chapter 1. The correct image source may not be selected. Press the Source button on the remote control or the operation pan[...]

Problems with the Image or Sound ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 93 the image source. Then check that the image source is selected correctly. When NO SIGNAL is displayed, you cannot access the Video (computer/video) menu. ❑ A blank screen is displayed. The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector. Verify the display format (see page 97, 98)[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 95 7 T echnical Specifications *standard lens General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT Size of liquid crystal panels 1.3 inches (33.1 mm) Resolution EMP-8000/8000NL: 1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) pixels EMP-9000/9000NL: 1366 (horizontal) x 1024 (vertical) pixe[...]

Technical Specifications ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 96 Mechanical Height 6.1 inches (157 mm) Maximum dimension Width 12 inches (305 mm) Maximum dimension Depth lens attached: 19.8 inches (475 mm) Maximum dimension no lens: 17.7inches (425mm) Weight lens attached: 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) no lens: 15.7lb (7.1kg) Electrical Voltage 100 - 120 V AC and 200 - 240 V AC[...]

Supported Monitor Displays ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 97 Supported Monitor Displays The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels (EMP-8000/8000NL) or 1366 × 1024pixels (EMP- 9000/9000NL). To display a higher resolution image, the projector compresses it to 1024 × 768 (EMP-8000/8000NL) or 1366 × 1024 (EMP-9000/9000NL). The fol[...]

Technical Specifications ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 98 ♦ Note: The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be display correctly. SXGA3_85 1280 1024 91.15 85.02 *UXGA48I 1600 1200 62.50 48.04 *UXGA60 1600 1200 75.00 60.00 *UXGA65 1600 1200 81.25 65.00 *UXGA70 1600 1200 87.50 70.00 *UXGA75 1600 1200 93.75 75.00 *UXGA80 1600 1200 100.00 80[...]

Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connector pin assignments ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 99 Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connector pin assignments The Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connectors are female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connectors. The pin assignments are: Input pin Signal 1 Red analogue input 2 Green analogue input 3 Blue analogue input 4 GND 5 G[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 101 Glossary Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes colours, luminance and sychronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the luminance differences bet[...]

Glossary ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 102 Serial. A type of communication interface that transmits data over a single wire.[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 103 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inde x Numerics 5BNC 7, 8, 12, 16 9-pin serial cable 9 A Adobe Acrobat Reader 68 Audio 1 jack 11 Audio cable 2, 11 Audio Menu 57 Audio Out jack 31 B Bass 57 Brightness 101 C Cleaning the Air Filter 85 Composite video 101 Computer 1 por 7 Computer cable (5BNC) 2 [...]

Index ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 104 Installing the Projector Software 71 M Mac Desktop adapter 2 Mac Monitor adapter 2 Mac mouse cable 2, 19 Mac serial cable 2, 19 Macintosh desktop adapter 16, 22 Macintosh monitor adapter 16 Macintosh monitor cable 16 Main cable 2 main cable 9 Maintenance xi monitor cable 7 Mouse/Com 1 por 9, 13 Mouse/Com 1 port 19 N NT[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 105 U USB mouse cable 2, 9 User's Logo Menu 59 V Video Source 28 video-out cable 22 Volume 57 W wireless mouse 1 Work Station Cable x Workstation 27 World Wide Web xiv[...]

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 107 W orld-Wide W arranty T erms The EPSON Multi-Media Projector you purchased includes Epson’s World-Wide Warranty, which allows you to obtain repair service for your product outside the country where you purchased it in over 45 countries in the world. Please note that the terms stated in the warranty card which accompani[...]

World-Wide Warranty Terms ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 108 2) This warranty service will be implemented based on the warranty term and conditions that have been established by EPSON (or its authorized servicer) in the country where service is sought. However, Epson guarantees at least these service terms: - The period of warranty is 12 months from the day o[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 109 <EUROPE> AUSTRIA : EPSON Support Center Austria Tech. Help Desk: 07110 900112 Web Address: http://www.epson.at CYPRUS : CTC- INFOCOM 6a. lonos Str., Engomi P. O. Box 1744 2406 Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: 00357.2.458477 Fax: 00357.2.668490 BELGIUM : EPSON Support Center BeNeLux Tech. Help Desk: 070 222082 Web Address: http[...]

World-Wide Warranty Terms ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 110 FRANCE : EPSON France, 68 bis rue Marjolin, F-92300 Levallois, Tech. Help Desk: 01.49.61.33.95 Web Address: http://www.epson.fr IRELAND : Tech. Help Desk: 01.6799016 GERMANY : EPSON Deutschland GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6 40549 Düsseldorf Tech. Help Desk: 01805235470 Web Address: http://www.epson.de [...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 111 NETHERLANDS : EPSON Support Center BeNeLux Tech. Help Desk: 043 3515752 Web Address: http://www.epson.nl ROMANIA : MB Distribution S.R. L. 162, Barbu Vacarescu Blvd. Sector 2 RO- 71422 Bucharest Tel: 0040.1.2300314 Fax: 0040.1.2300313 E-mail: office@mbd-epson.ro NORWAY : Tech. Help Desk: 800.11828 SLOVAKIA : Print Trade [...]

World-Wide Warranty Terms ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 112 SWEDEN : Tech. Help Desk: 08 445 1258 UNITED KINGDOM : EPSON (UK) Ltd. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TJ Tech. Help Desk: 0990 133640 Web Address: http://www.epson.uk SWITZERLAND : EXCOM Service AG Moosacher Str. 6 CH-8820 Wädenswil Tel: 01.7822111 Fax: 01.7822349 Web Addr[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 113 <NORTH, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEANI ISLANDS> CANADA : Epson Canada, Ltd. 100 Mural Street, Suite 300 Richmond Hill, Ontario CANADA L4B IJ3 Tel: 905-709-3839 Web Address: http://www.epson.com MEXICO : Epson Mexico, S.A. de C.V. AV. Sonora #150 Mexico, 06100, DF Tel: (52 5) 328-4008 Web Address: http://www.epson[...]

World-Wide Warranty Terms ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 114 <SOUTH AMERICA> ARGENTINA : Epson Argentina S.A. Avenida Belgrano 964/970 (1192), Buenos Aires Tel: (54 11) 4346-0300 Web Address: http://www.epson.com.ar COLOMBIA : Epson Colombia Ltda. Diagonal 109, 15-49 Bogota, Colombia Tel: (57 1) 523-5000 Web Address: http://www.epson.com.co BRAZIL : Eps[...]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 115 <ASIA & OCEANIA> AUSTRALIA : EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 70 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW 2067 AUSTRALIA Tel: 1300 361 054 Web Address: http://www.epson.com.au MALAYSIA : EPSON TRADING (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. No. 21 Jalan U 1/19, Seksyen U1, Hicom-grenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shan Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel:[...]

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