User’s Guide
User’s Guide Projector Features 1 Colour mode function Brightness Control The following six preset colour modes are provided so that you can easily obtain optimum images simply by selecting a Colour mode. In addition, if projecting onto blackboards rather than projection screens in places such as schools, you can select the "Blackboard" setting to allow images to be projected in their natural tints. sp.47, p.56, p.58 The brightness of the lamp can be set to one of two settings.
User’s Guide 2 Projector Features Easy to Operate The accessory remote control can be used to carry out operations such as pausing projection (Freeze function sp.51), zooming in on important parts of images (E-Zoom function sp.52) and pointing out important parts of images using a pointer icon (Pointer function sp.53). In addition, the remote control can be used to move the pointer around on the computer screen during projection (Wireless Mouse Function sp.22).
User’s Guide Projector Features Network Support (EMP-745/737 only) When something goes wrong with the projector, such as a lamp blowing during projection, the projector can notify you of the error via e-mail. In addition, by using EasyMP… • Make easy network connection with a computer via a wireless LAN. • Project a computer's image over a network. sFor instructions on how to use EasyMP, refer to EasyMP Network Setup Guide and EasyMP Operation Guide.
User’s Guide Contents Projector Features..................................................................1 Before Using the Projector Part Names and Functions.....................................................7 Front/Top .................................................................................... 7 Control Panel .............................................................................. 8 Rear .............................................................................................
User’s Guide 5 Advanced Operations Functions for Enhancing Projection......................................50 A/V Mute .................................................................................. 50 Freeze ........................................................................................ 51 Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment (Changing the Aspect Ratio) ................................................... 51 E-Zoom ...............................................................
Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Part Names and Functions................................... 7 • Projecting Images from a Computer ................................ 21 • Front/Top ...............................................................................7 • Control Panel.........................................................................8 • Rear ...............................................................................
User’s Guide Part Names and Functions 7 Front/Top • Zoom ring sp.40 Adjusts the image size. • Focus ring sp.40 Adjusts the image focus. • Air exhaust vent Do not touch during or immediately after projection, as it can become hot. • Card slot (EMP-745/737 only) sp.17 Insert a LAN card or memory card in here when using EasyMP. • Control panel sp.8 • Temperature indicator sp.75 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the internal temperature of the projector.
User’s Guide 8 Part Names and Functions Control Panel • [Source Search] button sp.37 • [Menu] button sp.69 The next input source is searched for automatically in the following order and the image input from the connected equipment is projected each time this button is pressed. [Computer/Component Video] port Displays or hides the configuration menu. • [Enter] button sp.44, [S-Video] port p.69, p.73 Automatically adjusts analogue RGB images from computers and RGB video images to the optimum display.
User’s Guide 9 Part Names and Functions Rear • [Audio] port sp.27 Input audio signals from connected equipment. When projecting using the CardPlayer function of EasyMP, this port can be used to output the audio signals to external speakers by setting "EasyMP Audio Out". (EMP-745/737 only) sp.63 • [USB TypeB] port sp.22, p.113 Connects the projector to a computer via the USBg cable when using the wireless mouse function. This port cannot be used for receiving images from your computer via USB.
User’s Guide 10 Part Names and Functions Base • Front adjustable foot sp.41 • Foot adjust lever sp.41 • Lens cover string attaching stay • Suspension bracket fixing points (3 points) sp.15, p.108 Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. Lace the lens cover string through the lower case to secure the lens cover. • Air filter (air intake vent) sp.99, p.104 This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in.
User’s Guide 11 Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear. • [Page down] [Page up] buttons sp.22 • Remote control light-emitting area sp.13 • [E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) sp.52 • [Power] button sp.36, p.38 • [Enter] button sp.23, p.69, p.73 • [Esc] button sp.23 • [ ] buttons sp.23, p.69, p.73 • [Freeze] button sp.51 • [Num] button sp.31 • [Pointer] button sp.53 • [Color Mode] button sp.
User’s Guide Before Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries 12 2 Insert the batteries. Check the positions of the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery holder to ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way. 3 Replace the battery cover. Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place. The batteries are not already inserted into the remote control at the time the projector is purchased.
User’s Guide 13 Before Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range Using the Remote Control The remote control is used in the following way. PROCEDURE Point the remote control light-emitting area toward one of the remote control light-receiving areas on the projector and operate the remote control buttons.
User’s Guide 14 Before Using the Remote Control Operating angle (vertical) Remote Operating Range Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below. If the distance or angle between the remote control and the remote control light-receiving area is outside the normal operating range, the remote control may not work. Operating distance Operating angle Approx. ±30º horizontally Approx. ±15º vertically Approx. 6 m (20 ft.) Operating angle (horizontal) Operating distance approx. 6 m (20 ft.
User’s Guide Installation Setting Up the Projector 15 • Front/ceiling projection The projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. CAUTION •Before setting up the projector, make sure you read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms first. •Do not set this projector up on its side to carry out projection, otherwise malfunctions may occur.
User’s Guide 16 Installation Screen Size and Projection Distance The distance between the projector's lens and the screen determines the actual image size. Recommended distance 100–1210 cm (3.2–39.7 ft.) Screen While referring to the following table, position the projector so that the images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size. The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector. The actual values will vary depending on projection conditions and the zoom setting.
User’s Guide Inserting and Removing Cards (EMP-745/737 only) You can use PC cards such as wireless LAN cards and memory cards with the EMP-745/737. Inserting and removing PC cards will be explained using the included wireless LAN card provided as an example. The wireless LAN card provided with the projector will be used as an example in this manual to explain how to insert and remove PC cards. TIP The following PC cards can be inserted into the projector's card slot.
User’s Guide 18 Inserting and Removing Cards (EMP-745/737 only) Removal CAUTION PROCEDURE 1 •Do not remove the wireless LAN card while the access lamp on the wireless LAN card is flashing green, this may damage the card. • Do not remove a memory card while the access lamp of the projector's card slot is flashing green, or while projecting a scenario. Doing so may damage the memory card or data in the card. • The PC card gets hot during and immediately after projector use.
User’s Guide 19 Inserting and Removing Cards (EMP-745/737 only) Access Lamp Status Wireless LAN Card Access Lamp Status Card Slot Access Lamp Status When a memory card has been inserted into the projector's card slot, you can check the access status of the memory card by noting whether the access lamp is lit and what colour it is, as described below. Lit Status The card slot access lamp does not light when a wireless LAN card has been inserted into the projector.
User’s Guide Connecting to a Computer CAUTION When connecting the projector to a computer, make sure you check the following. •Turn the power off for both the projector and the computer before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result. •Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections.
User’s Guide 21 Connecting to a Computer Projecting Images from a Computer The shape and specifications of the computer's monitor port will determine what type of cable should be used. Check the following to see which type of port your computer has. If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port (Example) Use the accessory computer cable to make the connection.
User’s Guide 22 Connecting to a Computer Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse Function) You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse pointer on the computer screen. To do this, you must use the accessory USBg cable to connect the computer's USB port to the [USB TypeB] port at the rear of the projector. Computer Windows 98/2000/Me/ XP Home Edition/ XP Professional Macintosh (OS 8.6–9.2/10.0–10.
User’s Guide 23 Connecting to a Computer Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows. Moving the mouse pointer Left click If you tilt the [ ] button on the remote Press the [Enter] button. control, the mouse pointer will move in If you press the [Enter] button twice in the direction of tilt. rapid succession, it has the effect of a double-click. Right click Drag and drop Press the [Esc] button.
User’s Guide Connecting to a Video Source CAUTION When connecting the projector to video equipment, take the following precautions. •Turn the power off for both the projector and the video equipment before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result. •Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections.
User’s Guide 25 Connecting to a Video Source Projecting S-Video Images Projecting Component Video Images Use a commercially-available S-Videog cable to make the connections. Use the optional component videog cable to make the connection. "Appendices: Optional Accessories and Consumables" sp.108 Use to connect the projector to a commercially available component video cable (RCA × 3, male).
User’s Guide 26 Connecting to a Video Source Projecting RGB Video Images Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections. To RGB output port Computer cable (accessory) To [Computer/Component Video] port (blue) TIP •The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals. Some video signals may be reproduced with different colours from the original images. In such case, set the input source to "Computer". sp.
User’s Guide Playing Sound from Video Equipment The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 W. You can output sound from connected video equipment (such as a computer or video deck) through the projector's built-in speaker if the video equipment has an audio output port. Select the audio cable that is used for this connection from the following, depending on the shape of the other equipment's port.
User’s Guide Playing Sound from External Speakers (EMP-745/737 only) When projecting using the CardPlayer function of EasyMP, you can output the audio signals to external speakers. Set the "EasyMP Audio Out" to "External" and connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projector's [Audio] port in order to enjoy a fuller quality of sound. sp.63 Use a commercially-available audio cable with pin jack ⇔ stereo mini jack (3.5 mm) plugs or similar.
User’s Guide Connecting USB Devices (Digital Camera, Hard Disk Drive or Memory Devices) (EMP-745/737 only) USB1.1-compatible digital cameras, hard disk drives and USB storage devices can be connected to the projector. Image files that are stored inside the digital camera and scenarios, images and movies that are stored inside USB storage devices can be played back by EasyMP CardPlayer.
User’s Guide Connecting USB Devices (Digital Camera, Hard Disk Drive or Memory Devices) (EMP-745/737 only) Disconnecting a USB Device from the Projector After projection has finished, disconnect the USB device from the projector by following the procedure below. PROCEDURE 1 Position the cursor with the "EJECT" button on the CardPlayer screen and press the [Enter] button on the remote control to close CardPlayer.
User’s Guide Preventing theft (Password Protect) When the Password Protect function is activated, people who do not know the password cannot use the projector to project images when the power is turned on. Furthermore, the user's logo that is displayed on the background of the screen cannot be changed. This is to deter theft.
User’s Guide 32 Preventing theft (Password Protect) If the "Timer" Setting is for One Hour or More The password entry screen will not be displayed at all when the power is turned on until the length of time that has been set has elapsed. When the set length of time has elapsed, the password entry screen will be displayed each time the power is turned on. The length of time referred to here is the total illumination time for the projector's lamp from the point when the projector's menu is closed.
User’s Guide 33 Preventing theft (Password Protect) 2 Turn "Power ON Protect" on. (1) Select "Power ON Protect", and then press the [Enter] button. (2) Select "ON", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. 3 "Timer" setting allows you to specify the time interval for password prompt. If you don't use this setting, proceed to step 4. (1) Select "Timer" and then press the [Enter] button.
Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning the Projector On.................................... 35 Adjusting the Image Quality............................... 44 • Connecting the Power Cable ..............................................35 • Turning the Power On and Projecting Images .................36 • Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images .... 44 Turning the Projector Off .....................
User’s Guide Turning the Projector On Turn the power on to start projecting images. 35 4 Connect the accessory power cable to the projector. Check that the power cable connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cable connector securely into the projector. 5 Connect the other end of the power cable to an earthed electrical outlet. The Power indicator will light orange.
User’s Guide 36 Turning the Projector On Turning the Power On and Projecting Images TIP The Password Protect setting may cause the password entry screen to be displayed each time the power is turned on. If this happens, enter the password. sp.31 3 Press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn the projector's power on. A beep will sound to indicate that the projector is starting up.
User’s Guide 37 Turning the Projector On 4 If more than one external device is connected to the projector, use the remote control or projector control panel buttons to select the image source to be projected while referring to the following table. The input source can also be searched for and projected automatically each time the [Source Search] button is pressed.
User’s Guide Turning the Projector Off 38 Follow the procedure below to turn the projector's power off. PROCEDURE 1 Turn the power off for the signal sources that are connected to the projector. Check that the power for all connected components has been turned off. 2 Press the [Power] button. Remote control CAUTION If the message "The projector is over heating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter.
User’s Guide 39 Turning the Projector Off TIP •If the Power indicator is flashing orange, operation of the [Power] buttons is disabled. Wait until the indicator lights continuously. •If "Standby Mode" in the configuration menu is set to "Network ON", fans will continue operating. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. (EMP-745/737 only) 4 If the projector is not being used, it is recommended that you unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
User’s Guide Adjusting the Screen Image These functions correct and adjust the projected images so that optimum images can be obtained. 40 Focusing the Screen Image PROCEDURE Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function) The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. sp.16 The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up. Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus.
User’s Guide 41 Adjusting the Screen Image Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone Correction Function The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible. Seen from the side 6 Centre of lens 1 Seen from above 5 5 If you can not set up the projetor so that it is at right angle to the screen surface, you can tilt the projector up. By extending or retracting the front adjustable foot, you can adjust the projection angle upward to a maximum 12°.
User’s Guide 42 Adjusting the Screen Image PROCEDURE While pulling the foot adjust lever at the front of the projector, lift up the front of the projector to extend the front adjustable foot. Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust lever. To retract the front adjustable foot, gently push down on the projector while pulling the foot adjust lever.
User’s Guide 43 Adjusting the Screen Image Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion The projector is provided with an automatic keystone correction function which detects the vertical angle of the projector and carries out keystone correction automatically. If you would like to make further fine adjustments to the results of automatic keystone correction, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons.
User’s Guide Adjusting the Image Quality The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows. Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images Automatic Setup Automatic setup detects analogue RGB signals coming from a connected computer, and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained. Automatic setup involves adjustment of the following three items: Trackingg, Position and Sync (synchronisation)g.
User’s Guide 45 Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting the Tracking If vertical stripes appear in the projected computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the Trackingg manually using the following procedure. 2 Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to adjust the tracking value until the vertical stripes disappear from the images.
User’s Guide 46 Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting the Sync If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the Sync (synchronisation)g manually using the following procedure. 2 Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to adjust the synchronisation value until the flickering, fuzziness or interference disappears from the images.
User’s Guide 47 Adjusting the Image Quality Selecting the Projection Quality (Colour Mode Selection) The following six preset colour modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of the images that are being projected. You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour mode that corresponds to the projected images. The brightness of the images will vary depending on which colour mode is selected.
User’s Guide Adjusting the Volume The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows. PROCEDURE Press the [Volume] buttons on the remote control or the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to adjust the volume. When the button is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume increases, and when it is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume decreases. The volume gauge appears on the screen when the volume is being adjusted.
Advanced Operations This chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of images, and how to use the configuration menus. Functions for Enhancing Projection ................. 50 Using the Configuration Menu Functions......... 55 • A/V Mute..............................................................................50 • Freeze ...................................................................................
User’s Guide Functions for Enhancing Projection This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations. 50 You can use the "Extended" - "Display" - "Background Color" menu setting to select the screen status when video and audio are paused from the following three options. sp.64 Solid black Solid blue User's logo A/V Mute This function momentarily pauses the image and sound.
User’s Guide 51 Functions for Enhancing Projection Freeze This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing without pausing. The image source will still be playing back the images even while projection is paused, and so it will not be possible to resume projection from the point where it was paused.
User’s Guide 52 Functions for Enhancing Projection E-Zoom 3 This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables. When the [ ] button is pressed, the image is enlarged with the cross at its centre. When the [ ] button is pressed, the enlarged image is then reduced. The enlargement ratio will appear on the screen. You can scroll the screen by tilting the [ ] button. PROCEDURE 1 Press the [E-Zoom ] button.
User’s Guide 53 Functions for Enhancing Projection Pointer function This function lets you use the remote control to move a pointer icon around on the images being projected. This function can be used to emphasise parts of an image that you want to draw attention to. Use the remote control to carry out pointer function operations. TIP You can use the "Pointer Shape" command in the "Setting" menu to change the shape of the pointer to one of three different shapes. sp.
User’s Guide Functions for Enhancing Projection Operation Button Lock Function This function locks the buttons on the projector's control panel. This function is useful at times such as during show events so that only projection is carried out deactivating all buttons operation, or in places such as schools to limit the range of buttons that can be operated.
User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other sub-menus. Refer to "Using the Configuration Menus" sp.69 for details on using the menus.
User’s Guide 56 Using the Configuration Menu Functions List of Functions "Image" Menu • None of the settings can be adjusted if no signals are being input. • The commands displayed in the "Image" menu change depending on the input sinal that is being projected. Menu commands that do not apply to the current input signal cannot be adjusted. Computer/RGB video/EasyMP (EMP-745/737 only) Sub-menu Color Mode Function Default Corrects the vividness of the image colour.
User’s Guide 57 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Color Adjusts the absolute colour temperature and the intensity of Adjustment the red, green and blue components for each input source. Abs. Color Temp.g: Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish tinges to bluish tinges. If the colour temperature is lower, colours appear reddish and color tones appear softer. If the colour temperature is higher, colours appear bluish and colour tones appear sharper.
User’s Guide 58 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component videog/ Composite videog/ S-Videog Sub-menu Color Mode Function Default Corrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can Dynamic be saved separately for each type of source (computer or video source). You can select from six different quality settings depending on the surroundings. •Dynamic : Brightness is emphasised, so that images are fresher and have greater modulation than in Presentation mode.
User’s Guide 59 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Color Adjusts the absolute colour temperature and the intensity of Adjustment the red, green and blue components for each input source. Abs. Color Temp.g: Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish tinges to bluish tinges. If the colour temperature is lower, colours appear reddish and color tones appear softer. If the colour temperature is higher, colours appear bluish and colour tones appear sharper.
User’s Guide 60 Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Signal" Menu • The "Trackingg", "Sync.g", "Position" and "Resize" settings can not be adjusted if no signals are being input. • The items displayed in the "Signal" menu change depending on the input signal that is being projected. Menu commands that do not apply to the current input signal cannot be adjusted. • If using the EMP-745/737, you cannot change any of the "Signal" configuration menu settings while EasyMP is running.
User’s Guide 61 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component videog Sub-menu Position Computer Input Video Signal Composite videog/ S-Videog Resize Reset Function Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel and then make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears. (Adjustment is only possible when component video signals are being input.
User’s Guide 62 Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Setting" Menu Sub-menu Keystone Function Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images. •When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller. •If the text part of the image is blurred after keystone correction is carried out, decrease the sharpness setting. Auto Sets the function for automatically detecting the projector Keystone angle and correcting keystone "ON" or "OFF" when the projector is tilted vertically.
User’s Guide 63 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Default EasyMP (EMP-745/737 only. Can be used only when projecting using Internal Audio Out EasyMP.) Select the way to output sound when projecting using EasyMP. Select the "External" to output the sound from external speakers with built-in amplifiers. Select the "Internal" to output the sound from the projector's built-in speaker. sp.28 *The audio output to an external speaker is possible only when the audio data of scenarios (.
User’s Guide 64 Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Extended" Menu • The "User’s Logo" setting can not be adjusted if no signals are being input. Sub-menu Display User’s Logo Function This lets you make settings related to the projector's display. Message: Sets whether display of the following messages is turned "ON" or "OFF".
User’s Guide 65 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Projection Operation Function Sets the projection position for the projector. • Front : Select when the projector is in front of the screen. • Front/Ceiling: Select when the projector is in front of the screen and suspended from the ceiling. • Rear : Select when the projector is behind the screen. • Rear/Ceiling : Select when the projector is behind the screen and suspended from the ceiling.
User’s Guide 66 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Standby Mode Link21L Language Reset Function (EMP-745/737 only) Set to "Network ON" to use network monitoring and control functions and the standby monitor out function while the projector is in standby mode. To enable the new settings, turn the projector's power off and wait until the cool-downg is finished.
User’s Guide 67 Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Info" Menu • The "Info" menu shows the setting details for the current image source. • The "Lamp Hours" item appears as 0H for 0–10 hours, and after that, it appears in units of 1 hour. Computer/RGB Video/Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Sub-menu Lamp Hours Function Displays the cumulative lamp operating time for both "High Brightness" and "Low Brightness".
User’s Guide 68 Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Reset" Menu Sub-menu Reset All LampHours Reset Function Resets all items in all menus to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel. •To reset settings such as "Image" or "Signal", select "Reset" from the respective sub menus. •The "Computer Input", "Video Signal", "User’s Logo", "Lamp Hours" and "Language" settings will not be reset to their defaults.
User’s Guide 69 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menus 3 The configuration menus can be operated using either the remote control or the projector's control panel. PROCEDURE 1 Press the [Menu] button. The configuration menu appears. Remote control 2 Projector Select a menu item. Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control up and down or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to move to the item to be set. Confirm the selection.
User’s Guide 70 Using the Configuration Menu Functions 4 Select a sub-menu item. Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control up and down or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to move to the sub-item to be set, and then press the [Enter] button. 5 Change the setting. Example 1 The items that are displayed in the "Image" menu, "Signal" menu and "Info" menu vary depending on the input source that is being projected.
User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions 6 Close the menu. Press the [Menu] button. TIP Refer to "List of Functions" for details on the functions of each menu item. sp.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help..................................................... 73 Problems Solving................................................ 75 • Reading the Indicators........................................................75 •Power indicator lights red .......................................................... 75 •Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange ....................................
User’s Guide Using the Help 73 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 1 Press the [Help] button. The help menu will be displayed. Remote control Projector 3 Confirm the selection. Press the [Enter] button to confirm the selection of a menu item. Remote control 2 Select a menu item.
User’s Guide Using the Help 4 Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items. The help menu is cleared when the [Help] button is pressed. TIP If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving" sp.
User’s Guide Problems Solving 75 If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". sp.78 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.
User’s Guide 76 Problems Solving : lit Status Red Cause Internal temperature error (overheating) Red Red Red Lamp timer failure/ Lamp out Red Orange Cause High-speed cooling in progress : off Remedy or Status The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes. After about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the following two points. After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on.
User’s Guide 77 Problems Solving : lit Status Cause Lamp replacement notification Orange Cause : off Remedy or Status Replace the lamp with a new one. sp.101 If you continue to use the lamp after it has passed the replacement period, the possibility that the lamp may break will increase. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. The Power indicator status will vary depending on the projector status at the time.
User’s Guide 78 Problems Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to images Problems when projection starts No images appear sp.80 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc. Power does not turn on sp.
User’s Guide Problems Solving Problems Relating to Networks and EasyMP For EMP-745/737 only Mail notification messages are not being sent when a problem occurs with the projector sp.88 The projector cannot be monitored and controlled using the EMP Monitor function sp.89 An error message is displayed (error message when EMP Monitor is running) sp.97 You cannot connect from another computer when images are being projected during a network connection sp.
User’s Guide 80 Problems Solving Problems relating to images No images appear Check Remedy Was the [Power] button pressed? Press the [Power] button to turn the power on. Are both indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the projector's power cable correctly. sp.35 Check that your power supply socket is working. Is A/V Mute mode active? Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to cancel the mute. sp.
User’s Guide 81 Problems Solving Projection stops automatically Check Is "Sleep Mode" set to "ON"? Remedy When the "Sleep Mode" menu command has been set to "ON", the lamp turns off automatically if no operations are carried out for about 30 minutes while no video signal is being input. The Power indicator will flash orange at this time. Press the [Power] button to turn the power on. If you do not want sleep mode to be used, change the "Sleep Mode" setting to "OFF".
User’s Guide 82 Problems Solving The message "No Signal." is displayed Check Remedy Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. sp.20– p.26 Has the correct video input port been selected? Press the [Computer], [S-Video], [Video] or [EasyMP](EMP-745/737 only) button on the remote control or the [Source Search] button on the remote control or the projector's control panel to change the image. sp.
User’s Guide 83 Problems Solving Interference or distortion appear in images Check Remedy Are the image signal format settings correct? If a composite videog or S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the signal format. Only when projecting images "Signal" - "Video Signal" sp.61 from a video source Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. sp.20– p.
User’s Guide 84 Problems Solving Image is truncated (large) or small Check Remedy Has the "Resize" been set correctly? Press the [Resize] button on the remote control. sp.51 Is the image still being enlarged by the E-Zoom function? Press the [Esc] button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function. sp.
User’s Guide 85 Problems Solving Image colours are not right Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the signals If you connect a computer or RGB video to the [Computer/Component Video] port, and select "Component Video" for "Computer Input" in the configuration menu, the projected image is tinged from the connected device? with purplish red.
User’s Guide 86 Problems Solving Images appear dark Check Remedy Have the image brightness and luminance been adjusted correctly? Use the "Brightness" and "Brightness Control" menu commands to adjust the brightness and luminance. "Image" - "Brightness" sp.56, p.58 "Setting" - "Brightness Control" sp.62 Has the image contrastg been adjusted correctly? Use the "Contrast" menu command to adjust the contrast. "Image" - "Contrast" sp.56, p.
User’s Guide 87 Problems Solving Other problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Check Remedy Is the audio source connected correctly? Check that the cable is connected to the [Audio] port correctly. sp.27 Has the audio output setting been set to "External"? (EMP-745/737 only) If using the EMP-745/737, you cannot play sound through the projector's built-in speaker when the "EasyMP Audio Out" in the configuration menu is set to "External".
User’s Guide 88 Problems Solving The fans do not stop when power is turned off (EMP-745/737 only) Check Remedy Is the "Standby Mode" configuration menu set If the menu is set to "Network ON", the fans will continue to operate after the cool-down period has finished. to "Network ON"? "Extended" - "Standby Mode" sp.
User’s Guide 89 Problems Solving The projector cannot be monitored and controlled using the EMP Monitor function Check Remedy Is the wireless or wired LAN card inserted? Check that the wireless or wired LAN card is correctly inserted into the card slot of the projector. "Inserting and Removing Cards" sp.17 Is the network cable connected correctly? When connected to a wired LAN Check that the network cable is connected correctly. If it is not connected or is connected incorrectly, reconnect it.
User’s Guide 90 Problems Solving EMP NS Connection starts, but a projector is not found Check Remedy Is the wireless or wired LAN card inserted? Check that the wireless or wired LAN card is correctly inserted into the card slot of the projector. "Inserting and Removing Cards" sp.17 Is the network cable connected correctly? When connected to a wired LAN Check that the network cable is connected correctly. If it is not connected or is connected incorrectly, reconnect it.
User’s Guide 91 Problems Solving Check Remedy Is the LAN card you are using 802.11g or 802.11b compliant? Only 802.11g or 802.11b compliant equipment can be used. You cannot use equipment conforming to any other standards (such as 802.11 or 802.11a). Is WEPg encryption set to "ON" at the computer? If using easy connection mode (ad hoc modeg), WEP must be set to "OFF", otherwise connection will not be possible. Set WEP encryption to "OFF".
User’s Guide 92 Problems Solving Network Screen images are not displayed or the speed is slow Check Remedy Are you trying to watch a movie in the Media Player, or preview a screen saver? Depending on the computer, the Media Player video area may not be displayed, or the screen saver preview may not be displayed correctly.
User’s Guide 93 Problems Solving Network Screen cannot be used Check Are you using a personal firewall? For Windows Remedy Network Screen may be unusable when a personal firewall other than NS Protect is set up. When running Microsoft Office applications using Network Screen, the screen does not change as required Check Remedy Have you been moving the mouse constantly? As long as the mouse cursor is moved, the screen does not change.
User’s Guide 94 Problems Solving An error message is displayed Error messages from EMP NS Connection Check Remedy Failed to connect to a projector. Try to reconnect. If connection is still not possible, check the network settings at the computer and at the projector. For details on EasyMP network settings: sEasyMP Network Setup Guide Network settings are being made automatically. If the computer has been set to use DHCPg, it may take some time for the IP addressg to be set.
User’s Guide 95 Problems Solving Check Remedy Communication error occurred. Do you want to retry connection? A communication error occurred between the computer and the projector, and the connection was closed. If you click the "Yes" button, a reconnection will be attempted. If the connection attempt is not successful, check the network settings at the computer and the EasyMP network settings at the projector.
User’s Guide 96 Problems Solving Check Remedy Cannot find a projector of the specified IP addressg. Check that "Wired LAN connection mode" or "Access Point Mode (Wireless LAN)" setting is being used in the EasyMP configuration settings for the projector to be connected. In the wireless LAN setting screen, change to "Access Point Mode" if it is set to "Easy Connect Mode".
User’s Guide 97 Problems Solving Check Remedy ** contains an invalid path. (** is the path name containing the scenario file.) The path of the file to be opened could not be found. This could be for the following reasons. •After the last time the scenario file was saved by EMP SlideMaker2, the file was moved to another folder. •After the last time the scenario file was saved by EMP SlideMaker2, the folder name was changed. •The desired scenario file has been deleted.
Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector. Maintenance ........................................................ 99 List of ESC/VP21 Commands........................... 113 • Cleaning ...............................................................................99 • Command List .................................................................. 113 • USB connection.....................................................
User’s Guide Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate.
User’s Guide 100 Maintenance Replacing Consumables TIP This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filters. Lamp Replacement Period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Replace the Lamp." appears on the screen when projection starts. . A message will be displayed. • When the Lamp indicator is flashing orange. Flashing orange • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
User’s Guide 101 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 2 Wait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector. It takes approximately one hour for the lamp to cool down by itself after the cool-down period has finished. While pressing the two hooks, pull the lamp cover up to remove it. 3 Loosen the two lamp fixing screws. Loosen the two lamp fixing screws with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head screwdriver).
User’s Guide 102 Maintenance 4 Take out the lamp. Hold the lamp as shown in the illustration below and lift it up and out of the projector. If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass. 6 Install the lamp cover. Insert the two cover tabs into the projector, and then press the other side of the lamp cover until it clicks into place. TIP 5 Install the new lamp.
User’s Guide 103 Maintenance Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. Therefore, the counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one. You can do this using the configuration menu. 2 Select "Lamp-Hours Reset" from the "Reset" menu and then press the [Enter] button.
User’s Guide 104 Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they have been cleaned, they should be replaced. The air filter can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling. 3 Install the new air filter. Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in until they click into place.
User’s Guide Saving a User's Logo 105 You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo. TIP 2 Select "User’s Logo" from the "Extended" menu, and then press the [Enter] button. When a user's logo is recorded, the previous user's logo will be erased. PROCEDURE 1 Project the image that you would like to use as a user's logo, and then press the [Menu] button.
User’s Guide 106 Saving a User's Logo 3 Select "Yes" in the sub-menu, then press the [Enter] button. 4 The image to be recorded and a selection marquee box will be displayed. Move the marquee box to select the part of the image to use. Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to select the area of the image to use as the user's logo, and then press the [Enter] button.
User’s Guide 107 Saving a User's Logo 5 Select "Yes" at the confirmation screen, and then press the [Enter] button. 6 Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screen, and then press the [Enter] button. 7 Select "Yes" at the confirmation screen, and then press the [Enter] button. The image will then be saved. Once the image has been saved, the message "Completed." will be displayed. TIP •Saving the user's logo may take a few moments (about 15 seconds).
User’s Guide Optional Accessories and Consumables 108 The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of June, 2004. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Ceiling mount * ELPMB18 Optional Accessories Use when installing the projector to a ceiling. Soft carrying case ELPKS16 Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand. You can put a laptop computer into the case.
User’s Guide Glossary 109 The following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which are not explained in the text of this guide itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications. 5BNC Abs. Color Temp. Ad hoc mode Aspect ratio Authentication server CCX Component video Composite video Contrast Cool-down DHCP Dolby Digital DPOF A port used to input analogue video signals.
User’s Guide Glossary EMP Link 21L ESSID Gateway HDTV Interlaced scanning IP Address LEAP MAC address Progressive scanning RADIUS server Refresh rate Resize display SDTV Security lock 110 A utility software program that allows the projector to be connected to a computer so that the computer can be used to control the projector. For details on acquiring the software and for instructions on using the software and compatible projector models, please visit the Web site http://www.epson.co.
User’s Guide Glossary SNMP Squeeze mode sRGB Subnet mask SVGA S-Video SXGA Sync (synchronisation) TKIP Tracking Trap IP address USB UXGA VGA WEP 111 This is an abbreviation of Simple Network Management Protocol. It is a protocol in a TCP/IP network for monitoring and controlling communication devices on the network, such as routers, computers, and terminals across the network.
User’s Guide 112 Glossary WPA XGA Abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Access. This is an encryption standard that improves security which is a weak point of WEPg. TKIPg is used as the encryption method. A type of video signal with a resolution of 1024 (horizontal) × 768 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.
User’s Guide List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List USB connection When a power on command is sent to the projector, the power will turn on and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) will be returned. When the projector executes a command, it returns a ":" and waits for the next command to be sent. If command processing terminates with an error, the projector outputs an error message and then returns the ":" code.
User’s Guide 114 List of ESC/VP21 Commands USB Connection Setup In order to control the projector using ESC/VP21 commands via a USB connection, the following preparations must be carried out. PROCEDURE 1 Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the EPSON website to your computer. The URL is as follows. http://www.epson.co.uk/support/download/index.htm. 2 Install the downloaded USB driver on your computer. Read the instructions displayed on the download screen.
User’s Guide List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer/RGB Video Signal VGAg VGAEGA VESA SVGAg XGAg SXGAg SXGA SXGA UXGAg MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" MAC19" MAC21" SDTVg(625i) SDTV(525i) SDTV(525p) HDTVg(750p) Component Video/RGB Video Refresh rateg (Hz) Resolution (dots) 60 640×480 640×350 640×480 Resolutions for resize displayg (dots) 1024×768 1024×560 1024×768 800×600 1024×768 1024×768 1152×864 1280×960 1280×1024 1600×1200 640×480 832×624 1024×768 1024×768 1152×870 720×576 720×480 720×480 1280×720
User’s Guide Specifications Product name Dimensions Panel size Display method Resolution Focus adjustment Zoom adjustment Lamp (light source) Max. audio output Speaker Power supply Electric power consumption 116 EMP-745 EMP-737 EMP-740 276 (W) × 70 (H) × 193 (D) mm (not including feet) 0.7 inches Polysilicon TFT active matrix XGAg 786,432 pixels (1024 (W) × 768 (H) dots) × 3 Manual Manual (approx. 1:1.2) UHE lamp, 170 W, Model No.: ELPLP32 1W monaural 1 100–240VAC 50/60Hz 2.7–1.
User’s Guide Specifications Safety USA UL60950 Third Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.
User’s Guide Appearance 118 14.5 242 99.6 Centre of lens 107.5 70 193 40.84* 12 11 5.5 75 75.
User’s Guide 119 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Located at Tel :EPSON AMERICA, INC. :3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 :562-290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
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