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About The Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below. Unpacking and Installation Guide This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the projector, and also describes the included accessories.
Contents Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations .......................................... 20 Video Menu................................................................................................................... 20 Audio Menu .................................................................................................................. 23 Setting Menu................................................................................................................. 23 User's Logo Menu...
Features of the Projector Includes horizontal and vertical keystone correction functions for projecting at an angle Keystone distortion in the projected image can be easily corrected, not only vertically but horizontally also. This allows images to be projected correctly even if the projector is not set up directly perpendicular to the screen. (p. 12) Compact and lightweight The projector has a compact body with a footprint the size of an A4 page (274 (D) x 348 (W) x 104 (H) mm (10.79 (D) x 13.7 (W) x 4.
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Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning On the Projector ...................................6 • Connecting the Power Cord ............................................... 6 • Turning On the Power and Projecting Images.................. 7 Turning Off the Projector...................................9 Adjusting the Screen Image............................ 11 • Adjusting the Image Size .......................
Turning On the Projector This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images. Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Terms and check the points that must be noted before using the projector to project images. Connecting the Power Cord Procedure 1 Check that the power is turned off for all components connected to the projector. 2 Connect the computer or other video source to the projector. (Setup Guide). 3 Remove the lens cover.
Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Procedure 1 2 Basic Operations Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projector. For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to start playback if necessary. Check that the indicator on the projector has stopped flashing and lights orange. When using the remote control, set the R/C switch on the remote control to ON.
Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the Projector Turning On the Power and Projecting Images • If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be projected without needing to press one of the buttons from the previous table. • If the "No-Signal." message does not disappear, check the connections again. • If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the projector, the images may not be projected straight away.
Turning Off the Projector Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector. Procedure 1 2 3 Basic Operations Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector. Check that the power for all connected components has been tuned off. Press the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. The confirmation message shown left will appear. If you do not wish to turn off the power, press any other button.
Turning Off the Projector 6 Set the R/C switch on the remote control to the OFF position. If you leave the R/C switch at the ON position, the remote control will continue to consume battery power. Move the R/C switch to the OFF position when not using the remote control. 7 8 10 Retract the front adjustable foot if it is extended. Gently push down on the projector while pressing the foot adjust button. Attach the lens cover.
Adjusting the Image Size Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting the Image Angle Adjusting the Screen Image You can adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture. Adjusting the Image Size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Setup Guide) The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up.
Adjusting the Screen Image • When the foot is adjusted, it may cause the projected images to become distorted. Use the keystone correction function to adjust this distortion. • If the projector is tilted horizontally, turn the rear adjustable foot to adjust the angle. Rear adjustable foot Extend Retract Correcting Keystone Distortion When the projector is set up at an angle, keystone distortion may appear in the projected images.
Adjusting the Image Size Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting the Image Angle Procedure Correcting vertical keystone distortion Press the or button on the projector's control panel to adjust. Esc Menu Tracking - Auto Shift Esc Sync+ Sync+ Tracking + Tracking - Keystone Shift Auto Keystone Sync- Sync- Resize Resize Projector Tracking + Basic Operations Menu Projector Correcting horizontal keystone distortion Press the or button on the projector's control panel to adjust.
Adjusting the Image Quality The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows. Focusing the Screen Image Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus. • If the surface of the lens is dirty or misted over as a result of condensation, it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly. If this happens, clean or de-mist the lens. (p.46) • If the distance from the projector to the screen is less than 0.9 m (3.0 ft.), the focus will not be correct.
Focusing the Screen Image Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio Selecting the Color Mode Adjusting Computer Images Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio This function changes the aspect ratio of video images from 4:3 to 16:9 when video images are being projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 widescreen format. The aspect ratio changes each time the [Resize] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel is pressed.
Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting Computer Images Automatic adjustment Computer images can be adjusted automatically to the optimum images. Automatic adjustment involves adjustment of the following three items: Tracking , Display position and Sync (synchronization) . Procedure While an image is being projected from the computer, press the [Auto] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. The screen will appear black while the adjustment is being made.
Focusing the Screen Image Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio Selecting the Color Mode Adjusting Computer Images Adjusting the sync I If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from the computer, and this cannot be fixed using automatic adjustment, you will need to adjust the sync(synchronization) manually using the following projection. Sync+ Tracking - Auto Tracking + While holding down the [Shift] button on the projector's control panel, press the [Sync +] button.
Adjusting the Volume Yo can adjust the volume of the sound coming from the projector's built-in speaker. Procedure Press the [Volume , ] button on the projector's control panel or the [Volume -,+] button on the remote control. If you press the [ ] or [+] side, the volume increases, and if you press the [ ] side or [-] side, the volume decreases. While the volume is being changed, the volume value appears in the volume gauge.
Settings and Useful Functions This chapter describes the environment setting menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected. Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations ......................................................20 • Video Menu ........................................................................ 20 • Video..................................................................................................20 • Computer ............................................
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations The setting 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. Main menu Sub-menu Video Menu • • The functions in the Video menu cannot be adjusted while no image signal is being input. The items appearing in the Video menu will vary depending on the input signal that is being projected.
Video Setting Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu Audio Menu User's Logo Menu About Menu Using the Menus Sub-menu Default setting Function Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. button on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button • Press the on the remote control, and make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears. Depends on connection Brightness Adjusts the image brightness.
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations Computer (Analog-RGB, Digital-RGB) Digital-RGB Analog-RGB Main menu Video Sub-menu Default setting Function Position (Analog-RGB only) Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. button on on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] • Press the button on the remote control, and make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears.
Video Menu Setting Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu Audio Menu User's Logo Menu About Menu Using the Menus Audio Menu Audio Default setting Sub-menu Function Audio Input Sets the audio input port from Audio1, Audio2 or USB to match the current video source. Depends on connection Volume Adjusts the volume. 15 Treble Adjusts the treble setting. Median value (0) Bass Adjusts the bass setting.
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations Main menu Setting Sub-menu Default setting Function H-Keystone Corrects horizontal keystone distortion in images. • When keystone correction is carried out, the image becomes smaller. • If using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction, first make the vertical correction and then make the horizontal correction in that order.
Video Menu Setting Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu Audio Menu User's Logo Menu About Menu Using the Menus Advanced Menu Advanced Sub-menu Default setting Function Language Sets the language for message displays. button on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button • Press the on the remote control, and select the language from the selection menu that appears. English Startup Screen Sets whether the startup screen is displayed or not.
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations About Menu • • The About menu shows the status of the current image source. The Lamp item appears as 0H for 0 – 10 hours, after that, it appears in units of 1 hour. Composite Video , S-Video Main menu About Sub-menu Default setting Function Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time. 0H • When the lamp warning period is reached, the display characters appear in red. Reset Lamp Timer Initializes the lamp operating time.
Video Menu Setting Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu Audio Menu User's Logo Menu About Menu Using the Menus Reset All Menu Reset All Sub-menu Execute Default setting Function Resets all items in all environment setting menus to their default settings. button on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button • Press the on the remote control to display the confirmation screen, and select Yes. • Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in each sub-menu.
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations Using the Menus The menus can be operated using either the remote control or the projector's control panel. Procedure 1 Computer/YCbCr Video Source Menu Esc Sync+ Tracking - Tracking + Auto Keystone Shift Sync- Resize 2 Projector Remote control Main menu Sub-menu Select a menu item. If using the projector's control panel, press the or button. If using the remote control, press the top or bottom of the [Enter] button.
Video Menu Setting Menu Advanced Menu Reset All Menu Audio Menu User's Logo Menu About Menu Using the Menus 5 - + Select a setting value. If using the projector's control panel, press the or button. If using the remote control, press the left or right edge of the [Enter] button. • If a setting is executed or a sub-menu item continues to another level, " Execute" or " Select" appears after the item name.
Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected This section describes some of the useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected to the projector. A/V Mute This function momentarily pauses the image and sound. For example, it can be used when you do not want to show viewers details of operations such as selecting different files while computer images are being projected.
A/V Mute E-Zoom Freeze P in P E-Zoom This function lets you enlarge or reduce selected areas of images. Procedure 1 Press the [E-Zoom] button on the remote control. A cursor (cross) indicating the center point for the area to be enlarged will appear on the screen. Remote control cross 3 Reduction Expansion Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be enlarged or reduced. Tilt the [Enter] button on the remote control to move the cross.
Useful functions when a computer is connected P in P (Picture in Picture) This function lets you project computer images or component video images in the main screen, and a video image (Video or S-Video) in a sub-screen. The video image in the sub-screen can be set using the P in P command in the Setting menu. (p.24) • The P in P function cannot be used if the refresh rate for the computer images is set to interlaced.
4 A/V Mute E-Zoom Freeze P in P Press the [Enter] button on the remote control to accept the display position and size for the sub-screen. If you press the [P in P] button once more, the sub-screen will disappear. Remote control • If you change and set the position of the sub-screen, the sub-screen will appear in the last position which was set using the P in P function. • The E-Zoom function can be used at the same time that the P in P function is being used.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the projector. Using the Help ..................................................36 When Having Some Trouble ............................ 37 When the Indicators Provide No Help ............
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. The questions vary depending on the type of image source. Procedure 1 Power Press the [Help] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. The Help menu will be displayed. Help Computer/YCbCr Video Source Menu Esc Sync+ Projector 2 Remote control Select a menu item.
When Having Some Trouble If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators. The projector is provided with the following three indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation. Operation indicator Lamp indicator Temperature indicator The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
When Having Some Trouble Indicator status Red Red Orange Red Orange Projector status High temperature inside projector (overheating) High-speed cooling in progress Lamp will soon need to be replaced. Problem and remedy The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector. After 5 minutes have elapsed, the projector’s cooling fan will stop. Once the cooling fan has stopped, unplug the power cord and then plug it back in again.
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. No images appear p.39, 40 Images appear dark p.42 Poor image quality p.40 Images appear green p.43 Only part of the image is displayed p.41 No sound can be heard p.43 (Large/small) The remote control does not work p.44 The image colors are not right p.42 The power does not turn off p.
When the Indicators Provide No Help Condition No images appear (Messages do appear) “Not Supported.” message appears on the screen. “No-Signal.”message appears on the screen. Probable cause Remedy Does the input signal setting match the connected source? Use the Comp1 Input or Comp2/YCbCr Input commands in the Setting menu to select the signal format that matches the connected source. For Comp1 :Digital-RGB, Analog-RGB, RGB-Video For Comp2/YCbCr :Analog-RGB, RGB-Video, YCbCr , YPbPr (p.
Probable cause Remedy Is the lens dirty? Clean the lens. (p.46) Has condensation formed on the lens? Turn off the power and wait for the condensation to disappear. If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment, condensation may form on the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy. Does the signal format setting match the format of the input signal? Use the Video Signal command in the Video menu to select the video signal format.
When the Indicators Provide No Help Probable cause Remedy Has the computer been set for dual display? (When connected to a computer) If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the computer's Control Panel, the projector will only project about half of the image on the computer screen. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting. Refer to the video driver manual for the computer's monitor for further details.
Probable cause Remedy Is the lamp due for replacement? Replace the lamp with a new one. (p.47, 48) If the indicator is flashing orange, it means that the lamp will soon be due for replacement. When the lamp is nearly due for replacement, the image will become darker and the tint will become poorer. Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly? Adjust using the Brightness environment setting menu. Video - Brightness (p.
When the Indicators Provide No Help Condition The remote control does not work Probable cause Remedy Is the R/C switch on the remote control set to OFF? Set the R/C switch on the remote control to ON. (p.7) Is the remote control being pointed at the right angle? The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30° horizontally and approximately 15° vertically. Use the remote control within these ranges.
Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time. Maintenance .....................................................46 • Cleaning.............................................................................. 46 • Cleaning the Projector Case...............................................................46 • Cleaning the Lens ..............................................................................
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. Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Terms for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning. Cleaning the Projector Case Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.
Cleaning Replacing Consumables Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filter. Lamp Replacement Period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen when projection starts. The message appears for 30 seconds, and disappears again after 30 seconds have passed. A message will be displayed. • The indicator flashes orange or lights red. Lamp indicator flashes orange or lights red.
Maintenance Replacing the Lamp • If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should remove the projector from the ceiling before replacing the lamp. If the projector cannot be removed from the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal.
Cleaning Replacing Consumables 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. • Install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, the lamp turns off automatically as a safety precaution. Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly. • Spare lamps are provided with a spare air filter. The air filter should also be replaced when the lamp is replaced.
Cleaning Maintenance Replacing Consumables Replacing the Air Filter Procedure 1 2 3 Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cord. (p.9) The cool-down period lasts for about 2 minutes. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature. Put your finger into the recess in the air filter hook, and lift up the air filter to remove it.
Saving a User's Logo You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo. When you record a user's logo, any user's logo that has already been recorded will be erased. Procedure 1 Computer/YCbCr Project the image that you would like to use as a user's logo, and then press the [Menu] button on the projector’s control panel or the remote control.
Saving a User's Logo 6 7 Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screen, and then press the button on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button on the remote control. Select Yes at the confirmation screen, and then press the button on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button on the remote control. The image will then be saved. Once the image has been saved, the message "Saving the user's logo is completed." will be displayed.
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of February 2002. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Spare lamp ELPLP17 Digital video cable ELPKC21 (3 m (9.8 ft.) - for DVI-D/DFP 20-pin) ELPSC06 DFP cable for connecting the projector to a computer with a digital RGB output interface. 60-inch screen ELPSC07 DVI analog cable ELPKC25 (3 m (9.8 ft.
List of Supported Signal Resolutions Component Video Input/ RGB Video Input Signal Refresh rate (Hz) SDTV (525i) (D1) 60 800 × 600 (4:3 aspect) 800 × 450 (16:9 aspect) SDTV (625i) 50 800 × 600 (4:3 aspect) 800 × 450 (16:9 aspect) 800 × 600 (4:3 aspect) 800 × 450 (16:9 aspect) 800 × 450 (16:9 aspect) 800 × 600 (4:3 aspect ratio with zoom) 800 × 450 (16:9 aspect) 800 × 600 (4:3 aspect ratio with zoom) SDTV (525p) (D2) HDTV (750p) 16:9 (D4) HDTV(1125i)16:9 (D3) Resolutions for resized displa
Component Video Input/ RGB Video Input Computer Composite Video/ S-Video Input Computer Signal Refresh rate (Hz) PC98 EGA Resolution (dots) Resolutions for resized display (resizing ON) (dots) Resolutions for normal display (resizing OFF) (dots) 640 × 400 800 × 500 640 × 400 640 × 350 800 × 438 640 × 350 640 × 480 800 × 600 640 × 480 VGACGA 640 × 400 800 × 500 640 × 400 VGAEGA 640 × 350 800 × 438 640 × 350 720 × 400 800 × 444 720 × 400 720 × 350 800 × 388 720 × 350 72/75/85/
Specifications 56 Product name Home Theatre Projector EMP-TS10 Dimensions 348 (W) x 104 (H) x 274 (D) mm (13.7 (W) x 4.09 (H) x 10.79 (D) inches) (not including protruding parts) Panel size 0.9 inches Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Drive method Full-line 12-phase block sequential writing Resolution SVGA 480,000 pixels (800 (W) x 600 (H) dots) x 3 Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual (approx. 1:1.35) Lamp (light source) UHE lamp, 150 W, Model No.: ELPLP17 Max.
Safety USA UL1950 3rd Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950 -95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.
Appearance 274 (10.79) 104 (4.09) 114 (4.49) 348 (13.
Part Names and Functions Front/ Top Rear Control panel Base Remote control Front/ Top • Zoom ring (p.11) • (Temperature) indicator (p.37) Indicates abnormalities in the internal projector temperature. • (Lamp) indicator (p.37) Indicates a problem with the projection lamp or that the lamp needs to be replaced. • (Operation) indicator (p.37) Flashes or lights to indicate the operating status of the projector. Adjusts the image size. • Focus ring (p.14) Adjusts the image focus.
Part Names and Functions Control Panel • [Power] • [Help] button (p.7) Turns the projector power on and off. • [Computer/YCbCr • [Video] ] button (p.7) • [Esc] Power Help Computer/YCbCr Video button (p.28) Displays or hides the menus. Sync+ • [Shift] button (p.16, 17) This button does not function by itself. Press and hold this button while pressing either [Keystone] button to activate the function that is printed in orange on the control panel (Sync or Tracking ).
Front/ Top Rear Control panel Base Remote control Rear • Monitor Out port (Setup Guide) • Control (RS-232C) port Connects the projector to a computer using an RS-232C cable. This port is for service use, and should not normally be used. • USB port (Setup Guide) Connects the projector to a computer using a USB cable. Outputs the projected analog image signal from a computer to an external monitor.
Part Names and Functions Front/ Top Rear Control panel Base Remote control Remote Control • Remote control light-emitting area (Setup Guide) Outputs infrared remote control signals. • [Freeze] button (p.30) Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen. • [A/V Mute] button (p.30) Turns off the audio and video. • [E-Zoom] button (p.31) Enlarges or reduces the size of the image without changing the size of the projection area. • Colortune button (p.
Glossary 5BNC A port used to input analog video signals. A/V Mute The momentary canceling of audio and video output. This projector has an [A/V Mute] button which you can press to momentarily stop the projection of pictures and sound. The picture and sound can be restored by pressing the [A/V Mute] button on the projector’s control panel or the remote control once more. Aspect ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and appear elongated.
Glossary 64 S-Video A video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated in order to provide better image quality. It refers to images which consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and C (color signal). SDTV An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions for High-Definition Television.
Index General Terms A A/V Mute function ...............................................24, 30 About menu................................................................26 Advanced menu..........................................................25 DVI ............................................................................ 53 E Environment Setting Menu Functions....................... 20 External monitor.........................................Setup Guide E-Zoom function ................................
Index N Storage temperature ................................................... 56 Noise reduction.......................................................... 21 Sub-menu ................................................................... 20 No-Signal................................................................... 24 Supported Signal Resolutions.................................... 54 O Operating temperature ............................................... 56 Operation indicator.......................
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FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
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