Epson EMP-9300 manual

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1 Notations Used in This User’ s Guide When "unit" or "project or" appears in the te xt of this User’ s Guid e , it may refer to items which are accessories or op tional equipment in additio n to the main pro jector unit itself. Indicates procedures w hich may result in damage or injury i f suf f icient care is not taken. In[...]

2 Features of the Pr ojector Images can be projected regardless of the location. • If th e screen i s in a high pos ition or the projector is suspend ed fro m a high ceiling. The position of the projected images can be adjuste d ver tically . (Lens shift function p.50 ) The projector ca n be tilted using the front adjustable feet, and the ke ysto[...]

3 Features of the Projector Optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the im age quality from the follo wing f iv e preset settings according to the projection en vironment being used. No other colour adjustments are necessary . p.60 • Dynamic • Presentation • Theatre • Living Room • sR GB These functions allo w you to indicate [...]

4 Features of the Projector When projecting multiple images on large-sized screen by multiple projectors making the images look one image, you may be bothe red by the dif f erence of colours between each projection. In such case, you can mak e multiple adjust ments for the projectors using "EMP Multi Screen Adj ustment". (EMP -9300 only) [...]

5 Contents Notations Used in This User’ s Guide ..................... ................ 1 F eatures of the Proj ector ........................... ............................ 2 Bef ore Using th e Pr ojector P ar t Names and Funct ions .................................... ................ 8 Front/T op/Side ...... ...................................[...]

6 Contents Adv anced Operations Functions f or Enhan cing Projection ....................... .............. 63 A/V Mute Function ....................................................... ............ 63 Freeze Function .......................................... ............................... 64 E-Zoom Function .......................................[...]

Before Using the Projector This chapt er describes th e procedur es f or setti ng up the projector bef ore use. P ar t Names and Funct ions..... .............................. 8 • F r ont/T op/Side ................ .................... .................... ............... 8 • Bas e ..................... .................... ................... [...]

8 P ar t Names and Functions The illustration belo w show s the projector with a standard le ns fitt ed. Fr ont/T op/ Side • • • • Remote control l ight-receiving area p.14 Receives signals fro m the remot e control. • • • • Speaker • • • • Handle Use this handle when li fting and transpor ting the project or. • • • ?[...]

9 Part Names and Functions Base Rear • • • • Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points ) p.16 , p.142 Connect an o ptional c ei lin g mount h ere when susp endi ng the projector from the ce iling . • • • • Air filters (2 plac es) (air intake vents ) p.130 , p.136 Prevent dust and other foreign p articles from being dr awn into the [...]

10 Part Names and Functions Control P ane l Buttons with no description are the same as the remote control buttons. Refer to the remote control descriptions for details. • • • • [Auto/Enter] button p.5 7 , p.96 , p.114 Operates in t he same way as the [Auto] button on th e remote control. When pressed while a configuration men u or help men[...]

11 Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position th e o ver the b utton icon or b utton name, a description of that b utton will a ppear . • • • • Remote control light-e mitting area p.15 • • • • Indicator • • • • [Page] buttons p.24 • • • • [E-Zoom] buttons p.64 • • • • [Power] button p.42 , p.46 ?[...]

12 Part Names and Functions Input/ Outpu t P or ts • • • • [Comput er 2] port p.19 , p.23 , p.28 Inputs ana logue-RGB signal s from a computer and RGB-video signal s from video equi pment. • • • • [Au dio] po rt (for [Compu ter 2] port) p.30 Inputs aud io sign als from the s ource tha t is connected t o the [Computer 2] port. • ?[...]

13 Bef ore Using the Remote Contr ol Inser ting th e Batte ries The batteries are not a lready inserted i nto the remote cont rol at t he time th e 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 down on the [...]

14 Before Using the Remot e Control Using the Remote Contr ol and Rem ote Operating Rang e The remote control is use d in the follo wing wa y . PROCEDURE Set the [R/C] switch of the remote control to "ON". P oint the remote control light-emitting area towar ds one of the remote c ontr ol light-receiving areas o n the projector and operate[...]

15 Before Using the Remot e Control Use the remote cont rol within the ranges indi cated belo w . If the distance or angle between the remote control and the remote c ontrol light-recei ving area is outside the normal operating range, the remote c ontrol may not wor k. Remote Operating Ra nge Operating di stance Operating ang le Approx. 10 m (30 ft[...]

16 Installation Settin g Up th e Pr ojector The projector supports the follo wing four different projection methods, allo wing you to choose the best method for displaying 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 use this installation[...]

17 Installation Screen Size and Pr ojec tion Di stance The distance from th e lens to the screen det ermines the actual i mage size. The recommended distance and projec tion distance v a lues gi v en belo w are for when the projector is fitted with a standard lens. If the projector has been fitt ed with an optional lens, refer to the documenta tion[...]

18 Connecting to a Computer Eligi ble Comput er s The projector cannot be connected to some types of computer , or projection of images may not be possible e ven if actual connection is possible. Make sure t hat the computer you intend to use satisfi es the conditions gi ven belo w . • Conditi on 1: The com puter m ust ha v e an i mage signal out[...]

19 Connecting to a Computer Pr oject i ng Images from the Computer The shape and speci fications of the comput er's monitor port will determine what type of cable should be used. Check the following to see which type of port your computer has. Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections. If the Monit or P or t is a Mini D-Sub 15-p[...]

20 Connecting to a Computer Some workstation -type computers have a 13w3 monitor port. In such cases, use a commercially-av ailable 13w3 ⇔ D-Sub 15-pin cable to make the connection. If the Monitor P or t is a 13w3 P or t To monito r port 13w3 cabl e (com mercially- available) To [Co mputer 1] or [Computer 2] port (blue) TIP • After projection s[...]

21 Connecting to a Computer Either of the follo wing two connection methods can be used depending on the connection ports or the type of cable being used. • Use the optional V GA-HD15/BNC PC cable to connect the monitor ports of the computer to the [Computer 1] port at the rear of the projector . See "Appendices: Optional Accessories" p[...]

22 Connecting to a Computer If connecting to the [BNC] por ts Use the optional DV I - D /D VI-D digital video cable or D VI-D/DFP digital video cable to make the connection. 5BNC moni tor cable (commerc ially-avai lable) To monitor ports To [BNC] ports red green blue Colo ur varies dependi ng on cables us ed TIP • After projection s tarts, change[...]

23 Connecting to a Computer If Connec ting More Than One Computer The ports sho wn below can be used to connect computers to the projector . If computers are connected to all of the ports shown belo w , a maximum of four computers can be connected. Connection details p.18 – p.22 Monitor output por t of compute r (DVI-D or DFP ) Computer cabl e or[...]

24 Connecting to a Computer Using the Remot e Cont r ol to Op erate t he Mous e P oint er (Wirel ess Mouse Fun ction) Y ou can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse pointer on the screen by using the accessor y USB cable to connect the USB port of the computer to the [USB] port at the rear of the projector . * An accessory[...]

25 Connecting to a Computer Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer c an be operated as follo ws. Mo ving the mouse pointer Tilt the [ ] butt on on the re mote con trol to m ove the mouse poin ter in the dire ction of t ilt. Left clic k Press the [Enter ( )] butt on. If you pres s the [Ent er ( )] button twi ce in rapi d success ion, i[...]

26 Connecting to a Video Sour ce Pr ojecting Compo sit e Vide o Images Use a commercially-av ailable RCA video cable to make the connection. CA UTION When connecting the projector to other v ideo sources, take the follo wing pre cautions. • T urn the po wer of f f or both the projector and the video source before connecting them. If the pow er fo[...]

27 Connecting to a Video Source Pr ojecting S-Vide o Ima ges Use a commerci ally-a v ailable S-V ideo cable to make the connections. Pr ojecting Com p onent Vid e o I m a ges Use a commerci ally-a v ailable component video cable and three con v ersion adapters to make the connections. S-Vi deo cable (commer cially- availab le) To [S-Vid eo] port To[...]

28 Connecting to a Video Source Pr oject i ng RGB Video Images RGB video is us ed when projecting RGB sign als from a video source other than a computer that is connected to the projector . Either of the following two connection methods can be use d. Use whiche ver method is suitable for the video equipment's port. Use the accessory computer c[...]

29 Connecting to a Video Source Use a commercially-av ailable RGB video cable to make the connections. If the RGB Output P or ts are the 3BNC P or ts To RGB ou tput ports RGB vid eo cable (comm ercially-av ailable) To [BNC] por ts red green blue TIP • After projection s tarts, change the "BNC Input" setting in the "Setting" me[...]

30 Pla ying Sound fr om the Video Equipment The projector has a built-in speak er with a maximum output of 7 W . Y ou can output sound from the conne cted video equipment (such as a c omputer or video deck) through the projector's built-in speake r if the video equipment has an audio output port. The [Audio] port to use is the port that is in [...]

31 Playing Sound from the Video E quipment If the vi deo signals a re being input to t he [Video] por t To audi o output port s To [Audi o] ports RCA audi o cable (commer cially- availa ble) red white[...]

32 Pla ying Sound fr om External Speaker s Y ou can connect speakers with b uilt-in amplif iers to the projector's [Audio Out] port in order to enjoy a fuller quality of sound. Use a commerci ally-av aila ble audio cable with pin jack ⇔ stereo mini jack (3.5 mm) plugs or similar . Use an audio cable with plugs that match the ports for the ex[...]

33 Connecting to an External Monitor If an external monitor is connected to the projector , you can operate the connected video equipment while view ing the images on the external monitor at the same time that they are being proje cted. This is useful when gi ving presentations. The signals being input from the video equipment can also be checked o[...]

34 Connecting to an External Monitor Checking Pr ojected Imag es on an Exte rnal Monitor While the Projector is a t St a ndb y (Stand by Monitor Ou t) "Standby mode" is the mode where the projector's po wer cable is connected to the projector but the [Po wer] b utton has not been pressed (the projection lamp is not turned on). If the[...]

35 Installing the Cab le Co ver If the projector has been installed on a ceiling and then connected to a computer or other video source, you can then install the accessory cable cov er . I t co vers the input and output ports and the cable connectors at the rear of the projector to provide greater pr otection. Insert the cove r tabs into the three [...]

36 Pre venting theft (P ass w or d Pr otect)(EMP-9300 onl y) The Passw ord Protect function is only a vailable with the EMP-9300. When the P assword Protect function is acti v ated, people who do not kno w the password cannot use the projector to pr oject images when the po wer is turned on. Furthermore, the company logo and administrator's na[...]

37 Preven ting theft (Password P rotect)(EMP -9300 only) If an attempt is made to carry out any of the follo wing user logo operations, a message is displayed and the setting can not be changed. T o change the setting, set "User’ s Logo Protect" to "OFF" first. p.38 • Capturing a user's logo • Changing the setting for[...]

38 Preven ting theft (Password P rotect)(EMP -9300 only) T urn "P ower ON Pr otect" on. (1) Select "Po wer ON Protect". (2) Select "ON" and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control. (3) Press the [ESC] button. The next time the "Timer" setting is made, you can set th e time that the projector can b[...]

39 Preven ting theft (Password P rotect)(EMP -9300 only) Re-enter the passwor d that y ou entered in step 8. The message "The new password is stored." will be displayed. If you enter the password incorrectly , a message will be displayed prompting you to re-enter the password. Once the setting is c omplete, pres s the [Menu] button. Press[...]

T urning th e Pr ojector On .................................... 41 • C onnecting the P ower Cable ...... ....... ...... ....... ............. ....... 4 1 • T urning the Po wer On and Projecting Images ................. 42 • Selecting an Image Sour ce While V iewing Project ed Images (Pre view Function) ......... .................... ........[...]

41 T urning the Pr ojector On T urn the power on to start projecting images. Connec ting the P ower Cable PROCEDURE Chec k that the power is turned off f or the projector and all components connected to the projector . Connect the computer or other video source to the projector . p.1 8 , p.26 Remove the lens co ver . Hook your finger under the top [...]

42 Turning the Projector On T u rning th e P ower On a nd Pr ojecti ng Images Check that the indicator has stopped flas hing and is lit orange. If using the remote control, set the [R/C] switch on the remote cont r ol to "ON". T urn the power on for all equipment c onnected to the projector . For a video source, pr ess the [Play] b utt on[...]

43 Turning the Projector On If more than one external device is connected to the projector , use the remote control or pr ojector control panel buttons to select the image source to be projected while referring to the f ollowing table. Y ou can also use the pre vie w function to select the signal source. p.44 *1 When these but tons are pre ssed onc[...]

44 Turning the Projector On Selectin g an Image Source While Vie wing Projected Imag es (Preview Functi on) The pre view function lets you project the images from t he curr ently- selected image source and view them in a previe w screen while selecting the signal source. Use the remote control to carry out all previe w function operations. PROCEDUR[...]

45 Turning the Projector On Tilt the [ ] button to select the images to be projected. Mov e the red box until t he desired image is selected. Press the [Enter] button. The selected images are then pro jected in the activ e windo w . If you press the [Enter] button once more, the pre view function is cancelled and the images in the acti ve windo w a[...]

46 T urning the Pr ojector Off Follo w the proc edure belo w to turn the projector of f. PROCEDURE T urn the po wer 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 contr ol or the projector's contr ol panel. [...]

47 Turning the Projector Off If not using the projector f or a long p eriod, unplug the power cable fr om the electrical outl et. Set the [R/C] switch on the remote control 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 . 4 CA UTION D[...]

48 Adjusting the Screen Image Y ou can correct a nd adjust the screen images in order to obtain the best possible pictures. Adjusting the Image Siz e (Zoom Funct ion) The size of the projected images is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. p.17 The follo wing procedures explain ho w to adjust the screen images once[...]

49 Adjusting the S creen Image Focusing the Scre en Images (Foc us Adjustment ) PROCEDURE Press the [Focus] buttons on either the remote control or the projector's contr ol panel. Adjust ing th e Ima ge Angle If the projector is set up so that it is at a horizontal or vertical angle to the screen, adjust as follo ws. • Y ou can use the lens [...]

50 Adjusting the S creen Image If the projector cannot be se t up directly in front of the screen, you can project images at a horizontal angle to the scre en. If ke ystone distortion appears in the images, you can use the projector's Quick Cor ner function to correct this ke ystone distortion. p.52 The vertical position of the projection area[...]

51 Adjusting the S creen Image Y ou can e xtend or retract the front adj ustable fee t to tilt the projector to adjust the upward projection angle within a maximum range of 9 º . PROCEDURE While pulling the two f oot adjust levers at either side, li ft up the front of the pr ojector so that the front adjustable feet can extend. Extend the front ad[...]

52 Adjusting the S creen Image Corre cting Distor tio n in the Projection Area (K e ystone Corre ction) The projector is equipped with the follo wing two functions for correcting ke ystone distortion. Use whiche ver function is ef fecti ve for correcting the distortion. • Quick Corner: This correction function is used when both horizontal and ver[...]

53 Adjusting the S creen Image PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button on either the remote co ntr ol or the projector's contr ol panel, a nd then select "Quick Corner" fr om the "K e ystone" sub-menu of the "Setting" menu. The Quick Corner correction sc reen will be displayed. Press the [Enter] button on the remo te co[...]

54 Adjusting the S creen Image When the correct is complete, pres s the [Menu] button on either the remote control or the pr ojector's cont r ol pane l. V ertical ke ystone correction c an be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedure e xplains ho w to use the projector's control[...]

55 Adjusting the S creen Image When vertical ke ystone c orrection is carried out, the height of the projected images will become shorter . Use the height correc tion function to adjust the height of the projection area. Adjustments using the height correction function are carried out using the conf iguration menus. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] butto[...]

56 Adjusting the S creen Image Tilt the [ ] button on the remo te contr ol to the left or right, or press the [T racking +] or [T racking -] b uttons on the projector's contr ol panel to correct the height while viewing the projected images. When the adjustment is complete, p ress the [Menu] button on either the remote control or the pr ojecto[...]

57 Adjusting the Ima g e Quality The quality of the projected images can be adjusted as follo ws. Adjusting Computer Ima ges Automatic setup detects analogue RGB signals coming from a connected computer , and a utomatically adjusts these signals so that the opti mum images can be obtained. Automatic setup in volv es adjustment of the follo wing thr[...]

58 Adjusting the I mage Quality If vertical stripes appear in the projected images, and this cannot be fix ed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the tracking manually using the follo wing procedure. PROCEDURE T racking adjustment can be carried ou t using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedu[...]

59 Adjusting the I mage Quality If flickering, fuzziness or interference a ppear in images that a re input from the com puter , and this cannot be fix ed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the sync manually using the follo wing procedure. PROCEDURE Sync adjustment ca n be carried out using either the projector's control panel or th[...]

60 Adjusting the I mage Quality Select ing the Pr ojection Qua lity (Colour Mode Sele ction) The follo wing fi ve preset colour modes are av ailable for use depending on the characteristics of the images that are be ing projected. Y ou can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour mode that corresponds to the projected [...]

61 Adjusting the V olume Y ou can adjust the volume for the sound from the projector's b uilt-in speaker or from the external speakers that are connected to the projector . PROCEDURE The v olume can be adjusted usi ng either the re mote control, the proj ector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedure e xplains ho w to us[...]

Advanced Operations This ch apter descr ibe s funct ions for enhanc ing th e projec tion o f images, a nd how to use t he conf igurati on menus. Functions for Enhancing Pr ojection ................. 63 • A/V Mute Functio n ........ .................... .................... ............. 63 • Freeze Function . .................... ..............[...]

63 Functions f or Enhancing Pr ojection This section describes the v arious useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations. A/V Mute Function This function momentarily pauses the images and sound. For e xample, it can be used when you do not wish to sho w details of operations such as selecting dif ferent files while computer im ages ar[...]

64 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Free ze Func ti on This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing without pausing. The signal source will s till be playing back the i mages e v en while projection is paused, and so i t will not be possible to resum e projection from the point where i[...]

65 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection When the [ ] button is pressed, th e image is en lar ge d with the cross at its centre . When the [ ] button is pressed, the enlarged im a ge is then reduced. The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottom-right of t he screen. Y ou can scroll around the image by tilting th e[...]

66 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Tilt the [ ] b ut ton on the remote control to change the position of the sub-sc reen. Press the [E-Zoom] button on the remote control to change the siz e of the sub-screen to one of five a v ail ab le si zes. The values gi ven belo w are the ratios for th e sides of the sub- [...]

67 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Effect Fun ction Y ou can display a pointer icon on the images being projected, and then use the remote control to draw straight and curved lines. This function can be used to emphasise parts of an image that you want to draw attention to. The Ef fect function is controlled us[...]

68 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Y ou can draw straight lines to emphasise aspects of an image, and draw freehand lines to circle par ts of the image at times such as when gi ving presentations. PROCEDURE Press the [Effect] b utton on the remote control. The poin ter ic on wi ll appe ar in t he mi ddl e of th[...]

69 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection T o dra w fur ther lines, repe at steps 2 and 3. T o cancel the Ef fect function, press the [ ESC] b utton. The pointer icon and the lines tha t ha ve been drawn will then disappear from the screen. Preset Fu nc tion When projecting analogue RGB video signals from a computer ,[...]

70 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Once the settings have been made, select "Preset" in the sub-menu and then press the [Enter] b utton on the remote control or the [A uto/Enter] button on the projector's contr ol panel. Select a number (1 – 10) for saving the settings. Press the [Enter] button[...]

71 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection PROCEDURE While projecting analogue RGB images from a computer , press the [Preset] button on the remot e contr ol to apply the saved setting v alues for the "Video" menu to the images that are curre ntl y being projected. The memorised preset number ch anges in asce[...]

72 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection If the inp ut resolution is lo wer tha n the pane l resolution (EMP - 9300:14 00 × 1050, EM P-8300 :1024 × 768) If t he input resol ution i s higher than t he panel r esolution (EMP- 9300:14 00 × 1050, EM P-8300 :1024 × 768) Resi zed disp lay Real display The image is proj[...]

73 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Y ou can switch t he aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9 whe n component video ( YCbCr and YPbPr ), S-V ideo and composite video signals are being projected. Image s that ha ve been recorded in digital video and D VD images can be projected in 16:9 wide-screen format. PROCEDURE [...]

74 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Pr ojector I D/Remot e Cont r ol ID If using more than one projector at a time, such as at a sho w , you can record ID numbers f or the projectors and for the remote c ontrols in order to simultaneously operate projectors with the same ID number . Alterna ti vely , if you set [...]

75 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Use the [ ] b utton on the remote contr ol or the [T rac king +] or [T rac king -] b utton on the projector's control panel to select the desired ID number (1 – 9). Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/ Enter] button on the projector's contro[...]

76 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection TIP If you would lik e to check the ID number th at is currently set for a remote control, press the [ID] b utton on the remote control so that the b utton lights, and then press the [ID] b utton once more. After a brief period, the [ID] b utton will flash, and the number of f[...]

77 Using the Configuration Men u Functions The configuration menus can be used to carry out a v ariety of settings and adjustments. The menus hav e a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is di vided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other sub-m enus. Refer to "Using the Conf iguration Menus" ( p.96 ) for de tails on [...]

78 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions List of Func tions • The functions in the "V ideo" menu apart from "Resolution" and "V ideo Signal" cannot be adjusted while no video signal is being input. • The functions which appear in the "V ideo" menu will change depe[...]

79 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image colour . The settings can be sa ved separately for each type of sourc e (computer or video source). Y ou can select from fi ve dif ferent quality settings depending on the surroundings. •Dynamic : Images ar e modulated[...]

80 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Reset Resets all adjustm ents v alues for the "V ideo" menu functions to their default settings. • Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] but ton on the projector's control panel to reset. • Select "Reset All" [...]

81 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Component Video ( YCbCr , YPbPr ) RGB Video Adjust + - + - + - + - + - Video Audio Setting User's Logo Advanced1 0 0 0 0 0 Color Mode P osition Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness : : : : : Select [Dynamic ] [Menu]: Exit Reset Execute [ ]: Enter [ ]: Select[...]

82 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image colour . The settings can be sa ved separately for each type of sourc e (computer or video source). Y ou can select from fi ve dif ferent quality settings depending on the surroundings. •Dynamic : Images ar e modulated[...]

83 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions "A udio" Menu Advanced2 + - Volume Volume 15 Video Audio Setting User's Logo Advanced1 About Reset All : [Menu]: Exit [ ]: Enter [ ]: Select Reset Execute + - Treble 0 0 : + - Bass Bass 0 0 : Effect Sub -me nu Func tion Default V olume Adjusts the v ol[...]

84 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions "Effect" Menu Set Video Audio Setting User's Logo Advanced1 Color Mode P ointer/Line1 Color : : [Menu]: Exit P ointer Speed : [ ]: Enter [ ]: Select About Reset All Advanced2 Effect Zoom Rate : 100% Color Width Set P ointer/Line2 Set P ointer/Line3 Zoo[...]

85 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions "Setting" Menu P in P Keystone No-Signal Msg. OFF S-Video Message ON OFF Black Blue A/V Mute Logo Black Blue Video Audio Setting User's Logo Advanced1 : : : : : [Menu]: Exit [ ]: Enter [ ]: Select Reset All About Advanced2 Effect V-Keystone Quick Corne[...]

86 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions A/V Mute Sets the screen status when the [A/V Mute] button is pressed. The images for the input signal are displayed unchanged on an exte rnal monitor while the A/V Mute func tion is being used only when "A/V Mute" is s et to "Black". p.33 • T o[...]

87 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Reset Resets all adjustm ents v alues for the "Setting" menu functions except for the "Computer1 Input", "Computer2 Input" and "BNC In put" settings to their def ault settings. • W ith the EMP-9300, this cannot be reset to th[...]

88 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions "User's Logo" Menu Execute Video Audio Effect User's Logo Advanced1 About Reset All [ ]: Execute [Menu]: Exit [ ]: Select Setting Advanced2 Sub -me nu Func tion Default Execute Recor ds a user's logo. p.138 • Press the [Enter] button on the[...]

89 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions "Adv anced1" Menu Standby Mode : Star tup Screen ON OFF : Video Audio Setting User's Logo Advanced1 About Reset All Progressiv e Color Adjustment Color T emp. RGB Rear Proj. Language Select [English] Reset Execute Adjust ON OFF OFF : : : Ceiling ON OFF[...]

90 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Color Adjus tment Adjusts the colour temperature and intensity of each RGB (red, green, blue) colour for ea ch input source. •Color T emp.: L ets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish tinges to bluish tinges. If the colour temperature is lo wer , co[...]

91 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Ceiling Use when installing the proje ctor on a ceiling. When set to "ON", the projected images are rotated 180° and are horizontally and vertically re versed. OFF Standby Mode Set to "Network ON" to use netw ork monitoring and control functions [...]

92 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions EMP-9300 EMP-8300 "Adv anced2" Menu : Video Audio Setting User's Logo Advanced1 About Reset All Reset Execute [Menu]: Exit [ ]: Enter [ ]: Select Effect Advanced2 BNC Sync T er mination ON OFF : Projector ID Network : 1 COM P or t : Set Set RS-232C USB[...]

93 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Direct Po wer ON (EMP-9300 only) When the projector's power cable is connected to a wall outlet, projection can be started without having t o press the [Po wer] button. T o turn the po wer off, press the [Po w er] b utton, wait for cool-do wn to finish then disc[...]

94 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions • The "About" menu sho ws the setting details for the current input signal. • The "Lamp" item appears as "0H" for 0–10 hours, and after that it appears in units of 1 hour . "About" Me n u Comp uter (Ana logue R GB , Digit[...]

95 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions "Reset All" Menu Execute Video Audio Setting User's Logo Advanced1 About Reset All [ ]: Execute [Menu]: Exit [ ]: Select Effect Advanced2 Sub -me nu Func tion Default Exec ute Resets all it ems in all conf iguration menus to their def ault settings. ?[...]

96 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Conf iguration Menus The conf igura tion menus can be operated using either the r emote control or the projector's control panel. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button on either the remote co ntr ol or the projector's contr ol panel. The main configur[...]

97 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Select a sub-menu item . If using the remote control, ti lt the [ ] button up or do wn to select a sub-menu item. If using the projector's co ntrol panel, press the [Sync +] or [Sync -] button to select a sub-menu item. Select a setting value . T ilt the [ ] but[...]

98 Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Using the Configurat ion Menu Functions Select other menu items in the same way . Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change t he settings for other menu items. T o return to a pre vious menu, press th e [ESC] b utton on either the remote contro l or the projector's control panel. Close the menu. Press the [Menu] [...]

99 Pr ojector Monitoring and Contr ol using a Netw ork Computers and projectors can be connected together using a network so that the statuses of the projectors can be monitored and controlled by computer via the network. A Projector Software CD-R OM is included as an accessory with this projector . The Projector Software CD-R OM contains the EMP N[...]

100 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Installing and Uninstalli ng the Pr ojector Software The EMP Monitor and EMP NetworkManager softwa re programs can be installed sepa rately from the accessory P rojector Software CD-R OM as required. If using W indows 2000/NT4.0/XP , installation m[...]

101 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network When the installation is complete, th e displa y will return to the window that appeared in s tep 3. If y ou would like to install other software , select the required so ftware and then clic k [ ]. Once you hav e finished installing the software, [...]

102 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Pr oj ector Co nnecti on Set tings When the projector is connected to the network, va rious settings such as the IP address must be made using the configuration menus before the projector can be used. Use the accessory remote control to carry out t[...]

103 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Once the settings have been made , press the [Menu] button to c lose the configuration menu. Pr oblem Rep or ting Using the Ma il Notificati on Funct ion If EMP NetworkManager has been used to make the settings for the mail notif ication function, [...]

104 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network PROCEDURE With Windows running, clic k [St art], point to [Programs] (or [All Pr ograms]), p oint to [EPSON Projector] and then c lick [EMP Netw orkManager]. EMP NetworkManager will start up. Double-c lick the icon f or the projector to set mail no[...]

105 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network The follo wing Setup of mailing func tions window will be display ed. The following table sho ws the setting details for each i tem. Once the mail notific ation settings have been completed, clic k [OK]. The display will return to the Setup for Net[...]

106 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network The settings will the n be applied, and the displ a y will return to the window that appeared in s tep 2. Clic k [ ] to c lose EMP NetworkManager . If an e-mail message with "EPSON Projector" in the subject line is sent t o the IP address[...]

107 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network If the name of the projector that you would lik e to set up mail notifi cation for does not appear in the window , use the follo wing procedure to manually connect the projector . PROCEDURE Star t EMP NetworkManager . Double-c lick [Pr ojector addr[...]

108 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network A projector list that has already been recorde d by EMP Monito r ca n also be shared by EMP NetworkManager . PROCEDURE Star t EMP NetworkManager . The projector s that have been recorded will be display ed in the projector list display area. Click [...]

109 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network PROCEDURE With Windows running, clic k [St art], point to [Programs] (or [All Pr ograms]), p oint to [EPSON Projector] and then c lick [EMP Monitor]. EMP Monitor will start up . If EMP Monitor is bein g star ted up for the fir st time after it was [...]

110 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Select the projector to be monitored or con tr olle d and then c lic k [Add]. If there are other projectors that y ou w ould like to monitor that need to b e added, repeat step 4. Once all new projector s to be monitored h a ve been added, c lick [[...]

111 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network The statuses of the registered projector s will each be display ed. Once a projector has been registered, th e status of the project or will be displayed automatica lly each time EMP Monitor is started from then on. The following table sho ws the d[...]

112 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network The power f or all registe red pr ojectors can be turned on and off at the sam e time, and the input signal f or all projector s can also be selec ted at the same time . Select the projectors f or which the operation is to be carried out and then c[...]

Troubleshooting This cha pter desc ribes ho w to identi fy prob lems an d what to do if a prob lem is f ound. Using the Help .... ............................................... 114 Pr ob lem Sol ving ...................... .......................... 116 • Reading the Indicators ................ .................... .................. 116 • Whe[...]

114 Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector , the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. PROCEDURE Press the [Help] button on either the remote contr ol or the projector's contr ol panel. The help menu will be displ ayed. Select a menu[...]

115 Using the Help Using the Help Repeat steps 2 and 3 to proceed thr ough the men u to more detailed items . The help menu is cleared when the [Help] b utton is pressed. 4 No image appears on the screen. The image is not display ed fully on the screen. (cut off/ too big/ too small/ par tial) The color of the image is abnormal . The image is too da[...]

116 Pr ob lem Sol vin g If you are having a problem with the projector , first check 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, refer to "When the Indicators Provi de No Help". p.120 Readi ng the Ind i cators The projecto[...]

117 Problem Solving Problem Solving Fan related error/Sensor error Stop using the projector , disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest addr ess pro vided in the "International W arranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/W orld-W ide W arr anty T erms booklet. Lamp cov er is[...]

118 Problem Solving Problem Solving Lamp replacem ent notif ication Replace the lamp with a ne w one. p.133 If you continue to use the lamp after it has passed the replac ement period, the possibility that the lamp may break will increase. Replace the lamp with a ne w one as soon as possible. * The indica tor status will v ary depending on the proj[...]

119 Problem Solving Problem Solving TIP • If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all sho wing normal, refer to "When the Indicators P ro vide No Help". • If an indicator is sho wing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, c ontact you dealer or the nearest addre ss p ro vided in the &q[...]

120 Problem Solving Problem Solving When the Indicator s Pr ovide No Hel p First refer to the follo wing problems to determine what type of problem it is that you are having, and then refer to the page c ontaining detail s of the problem. No image s appear p. 1 2 1 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection a[...]

121 Problem Solving Problem Solving No ima ges appe ar Projecti on stops aut omatica lly Prob lems relating to images Check Remed y W as the [P ower] but ton pressed? Press the [Po wer] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel to turn the po wer on. The remote control cannot be used unless the [R/C] switch of the re[...]

122 Problem Solving Problem Solving The me ssage "Not S uppor ted." is displa yed. The messa ge "No S ignal." is display ed. Check Remed y Are the image signa l fo rmat set tings correct? If the signal fr om the video source which is connected to the [BNC] ports of the projector is being projected, use the "BNC Input" [...]

123 Problem Solving Problem Solving Images are fuzzy or out o f f ocus. Inter f eren c e or di s tor tion ap pear in im ages. Check Remed y Has th e f ocu s been adj usted co rrectly? Press the [Focus] b utton on either the remote control or the projector's control panel to adjust the focus. p.49 Is the lens co ver still attac hed? Remov e the[...]

124 Problem Solving Problem Solving Imag e is tr uncate d (lar ge) or sm all Check Remed y Is the ima ge in real dis pla y? Is the as pect ratio se tting correct? Press the [Resize] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. p.72 Is the ima ge still being enla rged b y the E-Zoom function? Press the [ESC] b utton on [...]

125 Problem Solving Problem Solving Image colours are not right Check Remed y Do the input signal settings match the signals fr om the connected device? If the "BNC Input" menu command has been set to " YCbCr " or " YPbPr " when a computer or RGB video source is connected to t he [BNC] ports of the projector , the imag[...]

126 Problem Solving Problem Solving Image s are too dark or too l ight Mail n otificati on messages are not be ing sent when a prob lem occurs w ith the pr ojector . Check Remed y Have the ima ge brightness and luminance been adjusted correctl y? Use the "Brightness" and "Brightness Control" menu commands to adj ust the brightne[...]

127 Problem Solving Problem Solving The pr ojector can not be mon itored an d controll ed using the EMP Monitor function . No sou nd can be he ard or th e sound is f aint Check Remed y Is the pr ojector computer correctly connected to the net w ork? Connect the network cable correctly . p.101 Has the projector been set up co rrectly for connection [...]

128 Problem Solving Problem Solving The re mote cont rol does n ot work Check Remed y Is the [R/C] s witch at the "ON" position? Set the [R/C] switch to the "ON" position. p.42 Is the remote contr ol light-emitting area facing towar ds the remote contr ol light- receiving ar ea when it is ope rated? Face the remote control to wa[...]

Appendices This cha pter pr ovide s inf or mation o n mainten ance pro cedures to ensure th e best l ev el of pe rf ormance f or the projecto r f or a long ti me. Maintenance ............................ .......................... 130 • Clea ning ............. .................... .......................... .................. 130 • Cleaning the[...]

130 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 particularly dirty , m[...]

131 Maintenance Maintenance • Air inta ke v e nt in si de of proje ctor Place the projector flat and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air intake vent . TIP • If the air filters are brok en or if the warning message reappears after they have been cleaned, they should be replaced. Re place them with new air filters. See "Appendices: Optiona[...]

132 Maintenance Maintenance Replacing Consumables This section descri bes ho w to replace the lam p and the air f ilters. It is time to replac e the lamp when: • The messa ge "Lamp R eplace ." appea rs on the scr een when proj ectio n star ts . • The indi c ator is fla s hing orange • The pro jected imag es get dark er or st ar t to[...]

133 Maintenance Maintenance PROCEDURE T urn the pr ojector's power off, wait f or the cool-down period to end, and the n disconnect the power cable. The cool-down period lasts for about 30 seconds. W ait until the lamp has cooled down, and then remove the lamp co ver fr om the base of the pr ojector . It takes a further one hour after the cool[...]

134 Maintenance Maintenance T ake out the old lamp. Fold out the handle as shown in the illustration belo w and pull the lamp straight out of the projector while supporting it with one hand so that it does not drop. If the lamp is broken, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advi ce. If replacing the lamp yourself, b[...]

135 Maintenance Maintenance The projector has a built-in counter which ke eps track of the lamp operatin g time, so that when the cumul ati ve ope rating time rea ches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. Therefore, the counter needs to be reset using the conf iguration menu after the lamp has been replaced w [...]

136 Maintenance Maintenance Select "Y es" and then press the [E nter] b utton on the remote control or the [A uto/Enter] button on the projector's contr ol panel. The lamp operating time wil l then be reset. The air filters can be replaced e ven if the projector is installed on a ceiling. PROCEDURE T urn the pr ojecto r's po wer[...]

137 Maintenance Maintenance Install new air filters into the air filter co vers. Insert one of t he tabs on an air f ilter into the air f ilter co ver , and then press down on the other tab until it clicks into place. After replacing the two air filters, install the air filter cover s. Slide the air filter cov ers in from the outside and push them [...]

138 Sa ving a User's Logo Y ou can record the image tha t is currently being projected as a user's logo. PROCEDURE Project the image that y ou would like to use as a user's logo, a nd then press the [Menu] button on either the remote co ntr ol or the projector's control panel. Select the "User's Lo go" menu, and t[...]

139 Saving a User's Logo Saving a User's Logo The image to be rec or ded and a s election mar quee bo x will be displayed, so mo ve the marquee bo x to select the par t of the imag e to use . T ilt the [ ] button on the remote control or pres s the [Sync +], [Sync -], [T racking +] and [T racking -] buttons on the projector's control[...]

140 Saving a User's Logo Saving a User's Logo Select "Y es" at the confirma tion screen, and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [A uto/Enter] button on the pr ojector's control panel. The image will then be saved. Once the image has been sav ed, the message "Completed." will be displayed. 7[...]

141 Optional Accessories The follow ing optional accessories are a v a ilable for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of O ctober 2003. De tails of accessories are subject to change without notice. *1 The 40" "Billboard V ision" screen c annot be used unless the standard lens or the wide angle zoom l[...]

142 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories *2 Cannot be installed by the customer . Please c ontact your dealer for assistance. *3 "EasyMP . net unit" is only for the EMP-8300. Stan dard lens * 2 ELPLS02 (Proj ection dis tance r atio: App ro x. 1.8 – 2.4 ) Rear pr ojection wide lens * 2 EL PLR02 (Proj ection dis tance r atio: App ro [...]

143 Glossar y The follo wing table contains explanations of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which are not explained in the te xt of the guide. Further information can be obtained by referr ing to other commercially-a v ailable publications. 3-2 pull -dow n functi on This function directly con verts im age sources tha[...]

144 Glossary Glossary EMP Link21 L A utility software program that allo ws the projector to be connected to a computer so that the computer can be used to control the projector . For details on acquiring the softw are and for instructions on using the software and compatible projector models, please visit the web site http:// www .epson.co.uk/suppo[...]

145 Glossary Glossary Subn et mask A series of numbers that define the number of bits to be used for network addresses in a network (subnet) that is di vided up according to IP addresses. SV GA A type of video signal with a resolution of 800 (horizonta l) × 600 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/A T -compatible comp uters. S-Video A video sig[...]

146 List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command Lis t When a po wer on command is s ent to the project or , it goes into a warm-up state. When the po wer comes on, a colon ":" is returned. After ex ecuting a command, t he projector returns a colon ":" and handles the next command. When there is a problem with shutting do wn, a colon "[...]

147 List of ESC/VP21 Commands List of ESC/VP21 Commands Cable Lay out s Serial connection • • • • Connecto r shape : D-Sub 9-p in (male) • • • • Projec tor input connect or : Con trol (R S-2 32C) <At com puter> <At projector> (PC s erial cable) < At comput er> Signal Fun ction GND 5 5 GND GND Signal wire ea rth RD [...]

148 List of ESC/VP21 Commands List of ESC/VP21 Commands USB Conne ction Se tup 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 EMP Link21L utility soft ware from the EPSON website to th e computer being used. For details on acquiring the software[...]

149 List of Suppor ted Monitor Displa ys *1 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not ha v e a VGA output port. *2 The resolution for real display is the virtual (windo w) display resolution. It may be possible to project signals w hich are not listed in the abov e table. Ho we ver , not all functions may be supportable with such signals[...]

150 Specifications *1 These v alues are for when the standa rd lens is f itted. Refer to the documentation supplied with optional lenses for details on those lenses. *2 The USB connector is not guara nteed to operate cor rectly with all USB- compatible devic es. Product n ame Multimedia Projector EMP-9300NL/8300/8300NL Dimens ions 349 (W) × 179 (H[...]

151 Specifications Specifications Saf ety USA UL1950 3 rd Editio n Canada CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL) European Communi ty The Lo w V oltage Dir ecti ve ( 73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 nd Editio n, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd .4 EMC USA FCC 47CFR Par t15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Communi ty The EMC Direc tiv e (89 /336/EEC) EN55022, 199[...]

152 Appearance Units: mm 4-M5 × 10 Centre o f lens 92±11* 179 Centre o f projector 491 24.5 *Distan ce from cen ter of le ns to sus pension br acket fixi ng point (The centre of the lens mo ves verti cally when using the lens sh ift.) 352 194 12 169 260.5 244 52[...]

153 Inde x Genera l T erms 13w3 port ..................................... 20 5BNC port ................................... 21 A/V Mute ............................... 63, 86 "About" Menu.............................. 94 "Adv anced1" Menu ..................... 89 "Adv anced2" Menu ..................... 92 Air exhaust v[...]

154 Index Index Lamp cov er .................................... 9 Lamp indicator ....................... 8, 116 Lamp replacement period .......... 132 Language ..................................... 91 Lens cov er ...................................... 8 Lens Shift Adjustment ................. 50 Lo w .............................................. [...]

155 Index Index Supported Monitor Displays...... 149 Suspension bracket f ixing point .......................... 9, 152 S-V ideo ............................ 27, 81, 94 S-V ideo port ................................. 12 Sync ....................................... 57, 78 SYNC Mode ................................ 94 SYNC Polarity ..................[...]

156 W e :EPSON AMERICA, INC . Located at :3840 Kilro y Ai r por t W a 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 rule s as a Class B digital de vice. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and[...]

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