The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers. When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
• Reduction in operating noise of approximately 10% • Approximately 1.5 times longer lamp life p.61 Automatic keystone correction function The vertical angle of the projector is detected, so that any vertical keystone distortion in the projected images can be automatically corrected. p.38...
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Compact and lightweight while producing beautiful, crisp images The projector has a compact body with a footprint the size of an A4 page (24 (D) × 31.5 (W) × 8.7 (H) cm (9.45 (D) × 12.4 (W) × 3.43 (H) in.) and is light in weight (approximately 2.9 kg.
Contents Notations Used in This User’s Guide ... 1 Features of the Projector... 2 Before Using the Projector Part Names and Functions... 7 Front/Top ... 7 Control Panel ... 8 Rear ... 9 Base... 10 Remote Control ... 11 Before Using the Remote Control ... 12 Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range ...
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Contents Troubleshooting Using the Help... 69 Problem Solving ... 71 Reading the Indicators ... 71 When the Indicators Provide No Help ... 74 Appendices Maintenance... 83 Cleaning ... 83 Replacing Consumables... 84 Saving a User's Logo ... 90 Optional Accessories... 93 Glossary ...
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Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Part Names and Functions... 7 • Front/Top ...7 • Control Panel ...8 • Rear ...9 • Base...10 • Remote Control ...11 Before Using the Remote Control ... 12 •...
Air exhaust vent • Front adjustable foot p.38 Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle when the projector is placed on a surface such as a shelf. • Lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged.
Part Names and Functions Control Panel • [Power] button p.33, p.35 Turns the projector power on and off. • [Source] button p.34 Switches the input source between the [Computer1/ Component Video1] port, [Computer2/Component Video2] port, [S-Video] port and [Video] port each time the button is pressed.
Inputs audio signals from a video source. • [USB] port p.19, p.98 Connects the projector to a computer via the USB cable when using the wireless mouse function. Computer images cannot be projected by the projector by using the USB cable to connect the computer.
Clean the air filters periodically. • Air filter (air intake vent) p.83, p.89 This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in. It should be cleaned and replaced periodically. • Remote control holder p.12 Store the accessory remote control in here when not using it.
• [Power] button p.33, p.35 Turns the projector power on and off. • [Color Mode] button p.44 Selects the colour mode. The colour mode changes in the order of Dynamic, Presentation, Theatre, Living Room, sRGB and Blackboard each time the button is pressed.
• When not using the remote control, place it into the remote control holder underneath the projector so that it does not get lost. Hook a finger into the middle of the remote control holder and pull it downwards.
Before Using the Remote Control 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.
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, be sure to first read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms. • Front projection (Front projection) •...
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.
Refer to the documentation provided with the computer for further details. • If the computer and projector are too far away from each other for the accessory computer cable to reach, use the optional VGA-HD15 PC cable.
"Image" menu to either "Computer1" or "Computer2" to match the signals from the port being used for the connection. • If more than one external component is connected to the projector, after projection starts, use the [Computer1/2] button on the remote control or the [Source] button on the projector's control panel to select the Computer port as the input source.
"Image" menu to either "Computer1" or "Computer2" to match the signals from the port being used for the connection. • If more than one external component is connected to the projector, after projection starts, use the [Computer1/2] button on the remote...
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 cable to connect the USB port of the computer to the [USB] port at the rear of the projector. Computer Mouse used...
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Connecting to a Computer Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows. Moving the mouse pointer Left click Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] button to Press the [Enter] button. move the mouse pointer in the direction If you press the [Enter] button twice in of the button pressed.
[Computer1/Component Video1] port can be viewed on an external computer monitor at the same time they are being projected by the projector, so that the images can be checked at times such as when giving presentations.
When connecting the projector to other video sources, take the following precautions. • Turn off the power for both the projector and the video source before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.
To S-Video output port S-Video cable (commercially-available) If more than one external component is connected to the projector, after projection starts, press the [S-Video/Video] button on the remote control or the [Source] button on the projector's control panel until "S-Video" is displayed in the projected image.
"Component Video2 (YPbPr)" to match the signals from the video equipment. p.55 • If more than one external component is connected to the projector, after projection starts, press the [Computer1/2] button on the remote control or the [Source] button on the projector's control panel to select the signal being input until "Component Video1 (YCbCr)",...
Playing Sound from the Video Equipment The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 W. You can output sound from the 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.
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Playing Sound from the Video Equipment Use the following procedure to adjust the volume of the sound output. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Volume" from the "Audio" menu. For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus".
Furthermore, the company logo and administrator's name that are displayed when the power is turned on cannot be changed. This means that the projector cannot be used if it is taken without authorisation, and thus serves as a theft-prevention feature.
See "When Password Protect is enabled" • If Password Protect is set to "ON", attach the accessory Password Protect sticker to your preferred position on the projector as a theft- prevention measure. Turn "Power ON Protect" on.
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Preventing theft (Password Protect) Enter the length of time to be set using up to three digits. Press the numeric keypad buttons to enter a setting time within the range of 0 to 999 hours, and then press the [Enter] button. If you make a mistake entering the time, press the [Esc] button and re-enter the time.
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Preventing theft (Password Protect) Once the setting is complete, press the [Menu] button. • When the time period has elapsed and the password is entered, projection will start again, the "Time-elapsed" setting will be reset to "0" and the countdown will start again. •...
Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning On the Projector... 32 • Connecting the Power Cable ...32 • Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ...33 Turning Off the Projector ...
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. Connect the other end of the power cable to an earthed electrical outlet.
A beep will sound to indicate that the projector is starting up. The Power indicator flashes green. After a short period it stops flashing and lights steadily, and projection starts.
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• 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. After starting projection, check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally.
Turning Off the Projector Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector. PROCEDURE Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector. Check that the power for all connected components has been turned off.
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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. Lens cover...
Turn to "T" (tele) to reduce the images. Turn to "W" (wide) to enlarge the images. Zoom ring If you would like to enlarge the image further, move the projector further away from the screen. p.15 Focusing the Screen Image PROCEDURE Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus.
Seen from above If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to adjust the upward projection angle within a maximum range of 10°.
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Adjusting the Screen Image When the projector is tilted vertically, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image. However, the projector is equipped with an automatic keystone correction function that can automatically correct this keystone distortion as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15º...
If the top of the when keystone correction is being carried out, it indicates that the image is elongated limit for keystone correction has been reached. Check that the projector has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit. Projector...
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.
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 tracking manually using the following procedure. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Tracking"...
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. (synchronization) manually using the following procedure. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Sync."...
TV images, etc. in bright rooms. sRGB Images conform to the sRGB colour standard. If the connected source has a sRGB mode, set both the projector and the Blackboard Images with natural tints can be obtained when projecting onto a blackboard (green).
Advanced Operations This chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of images, and how to use the configuration menus. Functions for Enhancing Projection ... 46 • A/V Mute...46 • Freeze ...47 • Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment (Changing the Aspect Ratio) ...48 •...
Solid black Solid blue Default setting • The default user's logo is the EPSON logo. To change the user's logo, you need to record your own logo. • When the A/V Mute function is being used, the "Brightness Control" setting in the "Advanced" menu to will automatically change to "Low".
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.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment (Changing the Aspect Ratio) This function changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component video images (YCbCr YPbPr composite video images are being projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.
Functions for Enhancing Projection E-Zoom This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables. PROCEDURE Press the [E-Zoom ] button. A cursor (cross) indicating the centre point for the area to be enlarged will appear on the screen.
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. The remote control is used to operate the menus.
Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions List of Functions "Image" Menu • The functions in the "Image" menu apart from "Input Signal", "Auto Setup" and "Video Signal" cannot be adjusted while no image signal is being input. •...
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Color Corrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can Mode be saved separately for each type of source (computer or video source). You can select from six different quality settings depending on the surroundings.
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Image" menu functions except for the "Input Signal" setting to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control to reset the settings.
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component video (YCbCr YPbPr Video (Composite video S-Video Sub-menu Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. •Press the [Enter] button and make the adjustment using the display position adjustment sub-menu that appears. Brightness Adjusts the image brightness.
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Color Corrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can Mode be saved separately for each type of source (computer or video source). You can select from six different quality settings depending on the surroundings.
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Video (Adjustment is only possible when composite video/S-Video Signal signals are being input.) Sets the video signal format. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control, and choose the setting from the video signal format selection sub-menu which appears.
Audio Selects the input source (port) for audio signals at the rear of Input the projector. The default setting varies depending on the type of signal being input (for computer, RGB video and component video input signals: Audio1; for video and S-Video input signals:...
•If the images become uneven in appearance 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.
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Reset Resets all adjustment values for the "Setting" menu functions to their default settings. However, if "Background Color" has been set to "Logo", the setting cannot be returned to the default setting if the "User’s Logo Protect"...
•Press the [Enter] button on the remote control and follow the procedure appearing on the screen. •A user's logo cannot be recorded if the "User’s Logo Protect" function of Password Protect has been set to "ON". Cancel the Password Protect function before recording a user's logo. Default EPSON logo...
Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Advanced" Menu Sub-menu Function Brightness This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings. Control Select "Low" if the images being projected are too bright such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen.
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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.
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function COM Port This can be set to either "RS-232C" or "USB", depending on the port that is being used for communication with a computer. When this setting is changed, turn off the power momentarily, and when the cool-down turn the power back on again.
Using the Configuration Menu Functions 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 (Analogue-RGB)/RGB Video/ Component video (YCbCr YPbPr...
Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Reset All" Menu Sub-menu Function Execute Resets all items in all menus to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control to reset the settings. •Select "Reset" in an individual sub-menu such as the "Image"...
Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menus The configuration menus can be operated using the remote control only. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button. The configuration menu appears. Remote control Select a menu item. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move to an item to be selected. Confirm the selection.
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Select a sub-menu item. Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the sub-menu item to be set, and then press the [Enter] button. The items appearing in the "Image" menu and the "Info" menu will vary depending on the type of input source being projected.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help... 69 Problem Solving... 71 • Reading the Indicators...71 •Power Indicator... 71 • (Warning) Indicator ... 72 • When the Indicators Provide No Help ...74 •Problems relating to images ...
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.
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Using the Help 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. If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving"...
Problem Solving 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".
After about 5 minutes have elapsed, unplug the power cable and then check the following two points. •Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned against a wall.
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High-speed cooling in progress Orange • If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" on the following page. • If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions"...
(Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.) Images appear dark p.80...
Reset all of the settings. p.65 Some input images, such as screen savers, may be completely black. composite video S-Video source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the signal format. "Image" - "Video Signal" p.56 Remedy When the "Sleep Mode"...
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If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again.
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Set the projector up in the room approximately one hour before it is to be used. If condensation forms on the lens, turn the power off and wait for the condensation to disappear.
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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.
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If a composite video S-Video source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the video signal format. "Image" - "Video Signal" p.56 Use the "Brightness" menu command to adjust the brightness. "Image" - "Brightness"...
There is probably a poor contact in the power cable, or the power cable may be defective. Reinsert the power cable. If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet and contact the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions"...
The operating range for the remote control is approximately 6m. Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light- receiving area. Insert a new battery and make sure that it is inserted correctly.
This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector. Maintenance ... 83 • Cleaning ...83 •Cleaning the Projector Case... 83 •Cleaning the Lens ... 83 •Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent ... 83 • Replacing Consumables...84 •Inserting the Battery ...
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. CAUTION Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms before cleaning.
Maintenance Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the remote control battery, the lamp and the air filter. Inserting the Battery Use the following type of battery as a replacement. 1 CR2025 lithium battery CAUTION Be sure to read the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms before handling the battery.
Maintenance 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 (Warning) indicator is flashing red at 0.5-second intervals Flashes red at 0.5-second intervals •...
• If you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped working, it is possible that the lamp is broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and be extremely careful when removing the lamp cover.
Install the new lamp. Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector, then insert the lamp until it clicks into place and tighten the two fixing screws. Install the lamp cover.
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.
Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter The air filter can be replaced even if the projector is installed to a ceiling. PROCEDURE Turn the projector power off, wait for the period to end, then disconnect the power cable. The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds.
When you press the [Enter] button, the images will be displayed at the original image signal resolution, so that if you are projecting images that have a resolution that is different from the number of pixels on the projector's panel, and if you are projecting video images, the display size will change.
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Saving a User's Logo 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. Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the part of the image to use as the user's logo, and then press the [Enter] button.
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"Completed" will be displayed. • Saving the user's logo may take a few moments (about 15 seconds). Do not use the projector or any other sources which are connected to the projector while the user's logo is being saved, otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation.
This is the same remote control as the projector's accessory remote control. * A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method.
Cool-down This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. Cool-down is carried out automatically when the [Power] button is pressed to turn off the power. Do not disconnect the power cable while cool-down is in progress, otherwise the cool-down process will not work properly.
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"refresh rate", and is expressed in hertz (Hz). Resize display This function is used to project computer images that have a resolution more than or less than the projector's panel resolution to be projected so that they fill the whole of the projection area.
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Glossary A type of video signal with a resolution of 1024 (horizontal) × 768 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers. YCbCr The carrier signal which is contained in the colour bar signal used in modern TV transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the CbCr (chroma (colour)) signals.
List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List When a power ON command is sent to the projector, the power for the projector turns on. When the projector is in a command ready state, it returns the "3Ah" (:) code. Furthermore, when command processing is complete, the projector also returns a ":"...
PROCEDURE Download the EMP Link 21L EPSON web site to the computer being used. For details on acquiring the software, please visit the Web site http://www.epson.co.uk/support/download/projector.htm. The USB driver (USB-Com Driver) will be downloaded together with the utility software, so install this USB driver into the computer that is to be used.
The projection of some signals not listed in the table may still be possible. However, not all functions may be supported. Component Video/RGB Video Resolutions for resize display (dots) Signal EMP-74 EMP-54 1024×640 800×500 1024×768 800×600 SDTV (525i) 1024×640 800×500...
General Terms 13w3 Port... 17 Cleaning the Air Filter ...83 5BNC Port ... 18 Cleaning the Lens...83 Cleaning the Projector Case ...83 Color... 54 Color Adjustment ...62 Abs. Color Temp..62 Color Mode ... 44 "Advanced" Menu ... 61 Component video ...23...
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Port ... 9 Screen size... 15 Position ...41 Security lock...9 Power cable ... 32 "Setting" Menu...58 Power indicator... 7 Setting Up the Projector ...14 Power inlet... 9 Sharpness... 51 Power ON Protect... 27 Sleep mode ...58 Presentation ...44 Source...64 Projecting Images ... 33 Speaker...
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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 :EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at :3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806...
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Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses,...
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