Epson EMP-30- Manuals

6 Turning On the Projector This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images. Procedure 1 Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all components connected to the projector. 2 Connect the video source or computer to the projector. ( Setup Guide ) 3 R...

7 Basic Operations Procedure 1 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 Power indicator has stopped flashing and is lit orange. 2 Press the [Power] button on either th...

9 Basic Operations Turning Off the Projector Follow the procedure below to turn off the power for the projector. Procedure 1 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. 2 Press the [Power] butto...

Turning Off the Projector 10 5 Retract the front adjustable feet if they are extended. Gently push down on the projector while simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust buttons. 6 Attach the lens cover. Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector, in order to stop the lens from ...

11 Basic Operations Adjusting the Screen Image You can correct and adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture. The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Setup Guide)If further minor adjustment is required, pre...

Adjusting the Screen Image 12 The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible. 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 adj...

13 Basic Operations When the projector is tilted, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image, but this distortion can be corrected using the keystone correction function as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15º. Procedure Correcting Keystone Distorti...

14 Adjusting the Image Quality The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows. When the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the projector and the "EPSON Cinema Filter" command is set to "ON", the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theatre images.I...

15 Basic Operations 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...

Adjusting the Image Quality 16 Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Aspect Ratio" from the "Video" menu. For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus". (p.27) 2 Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the aspect ra...

17 Basic Operations If vertical stripes appear in the projected images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the tracking manually using the following procedure. Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Tracking" from the ...

Adjusting the Image Quality 18 If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from the computer, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the sync manually using the following procedure. Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote contro...

1 Settings and Useful Functions This chapter describes the configuration menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected. Using the Configuration Menu Functions...... 20 •••• "Video" Menu .................................................................... 20 • Video...

20 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 oper...

Settings and Useful Functions 21 * If set to sRGB, the colour temperature for the "Color Adjustment" command in the "Advanced" menu will be set to 6500K. Tint (Not available for RGB video)(Adjustment is only possible when component video or NTSC signals are being input.) Adjust the i...

Settings and Useful Functions 27 The configuration menus can be operated using the remote control only. Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote control. The configuration menu appears.The configuration menu consists of a main menu and sub-menus. The sub-menu that corresponds to the current...

Using the Configuration Menu Functions 28 5 Select a setting value. Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the setting value.For commands which have ON/OFF settings, use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the desired setting, and then press the [Enter] button. 6 Select other menu items in the same w...

29 Settings and Useful Functions Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations. This function momentarily pauses the image and sound.For example, it can be used when you do not want to show viewers details ...

Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected 30 This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables. Procedure 1 Press the [E-Zoom ] button on the remote control. A cursor (cross) indicating the centre point for the area to be enlarged will appear on the s...

3 Troubleshooting This section describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help .................................................. 32 When Having Some Trouble ............................ 33 •••• (Warning) Indicator ................................................

32 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 Press the [Help] button on the pr...

33 T roub leshooting 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 two indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation. The following tables show what the indica...

35 T roub leshooting 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 Poor image quality (out of focus or distorted) Only par t of the image is displayed (Large/small) Th...

37 T roub leshooting Are the image signal format settings correct? If a component video , RGB video or computer source is connected to the projector, use the "Input Signal" command to select the signal format which matches the signal connected source. "Video" - "Input Signal"...

When the Indicators Provide No Help 40 Has the volume been adjusted to the minimum setting? Adjust the volume so that the sound is audible. "Audio" - "Volume" (p.23) Is A/V Mute mode active? Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to cancel the A/V Mute mode. (p.29) Conditi...

41 T roub leshooting The cooling fan does not stop. After the [Power] button is pressed to turn off the power, the cool-down period starts. After the cool-down period is complete, the Power indicator changes to a steady orange, and you can then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.*...

4 Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time. Maintenance ..................................................... 44 •••• Cleaning.........................................................................

44 Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.If the...

45 Appendices This section describes how to replace the remote control battery, the lamp and the air filter. Use the following type of battery as a replacement. 1 CR2025 lithium battery Procedure 1 Remove the battery holder. While pushing the catch of the battery holder inwards, pull the battery hol...

Maintenance 46 It is time to replace the lamp when: •••• The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen when projection star ts. •••• When the (Warning) indicator is flashing red at 0.5-second intervals •••• The projected image gets darker or star ts to deteriorate Lamp Replacement Period ...

47 Appendices Procedure 1 Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cable. The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature. 2 Wait until the lamp has cooled down, and then rem...

Maintenance 48 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 ne...

49 Appendices Procedure 1 Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cable. The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature. 2 Put your finger into the recess, and pull straigh...

50 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of August 2002. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Spare lamp (Silver model) ELPLP19 Spare lamp (Blue model) ELPLP19C Use as a ...

51 Appendices List of Supported Monitor Displays * Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table. However, not all functions may be supportable with such signals. Component Video Input/RGB Vi...

52 Specifications Product name Multipurpose Entertainment Projector EMP-30 Dimensions 309 (W) x 93 (H) x 219 (D) mm (12.2 (W) x 3.7 (H) x 8.6 (D) in.) (not including feet and lens) Panel size 0.5 in. Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Drive method Full-line 6-phase block sequential writing...

53 Appendices Safety USA UL1950 3 rd Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 EMC USA FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EE...

54 Appearance Units: mm 219 35 77.3 76.7 161.8 87 80 12 127 115 117.6 4.3 104 93 309 M4X8-3 5 5.9 53.9 67.5 Centre of lens Centre of projector

55 Appendices Part Names and Functions Front/Top •••• Control panel (p.56) •••• Remote control light-receiving area ( Setup Guide ) Receives signals from the remote control. •••• Focus ring (p.11) Adjusts the image focus. •••• Power indicator (p.34) Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate...

Part Names and Functions 56 Control Panel Left Side •••• [Power] button (p.7 , 9) Turns the projector power on and off. •••• [Source] button (p.7) Switches the input source between the Computer/Component Video port, S-Video port and Video port each time the button is pressed.When pressed while a hel...

57 Appendices Rear Base •••• Remote control light-receiving area ( Setup Guide ) Receives signals from the remote control. •••• Power inlet (p.6) Connects the power cable. •••• Security lock ( ) (p.59) •••• Air filter (air intake vent) (p.44 , 49) Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being...

Part Names and Functions 58 Remote Control S-Video/Video Computer Menu A/V Mute E-Zoom Freeze Color Mode Power ESC Auto Enter •••• Remote control light-emitting area ( Setup Guide ) Outputs remote control signals. •••• [Freeze] button (p.29) Keeps the current video or computer image on the screen. •...

59 Appendices Glossary Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the text of this guide itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications. Aspect ratio The ratio betwe...

61 Appendices Index General Terms A/V Mute ............................................................. 24, 29 "About" Menu ............................................................ 25 "Advanced" Menu ...................................................... 24 Air exhaust vent .......

We : EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel : 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. Each product marketed, is identical to ...

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 Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installati...

6 Turning On the Projector This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images. Procedure 1 Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all components connected to the projector. 2 Connect the video source or computer to the projector. ( Setup Guide ) 3 R...

7 Basic Operations Procedure 1 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 Power indicator has stopped flashing and is lit orange. 2 Press the [Power] button on either th...

9 Basic Operations Turning Off the Projector Follow the procedure below to turn off the power for the projector. Procedure 1 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. 2 Press the [Power] butto...

Turning Off the Projector 10 5 Retract the front adjustable feet if they are extended. Gently push down on the projector while simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust buttons. 6 Attach the lens cover. Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector, in order to stop the lens from ...

11 Basic Operations Adjusting the Screen Image You can correct and adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture. The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Setup Guide)If further minor adjustment is required, pre...

Adjusting the Screen Image 12 The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible. 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 adj...

13 Basic Operations When the projector is tilted, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image, but this distortion can be corrected using the keystone correction function as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15º. Procedure Correcting Keystone Distorti...

14 Adjusting the Image Quality The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows. When the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the projector and the "EPSON Cinema Filter" command is set to "ON", the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theatre images.I...

15 Basic Operations 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...

Adjusting the Image Quality 16 Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Aspect Ratio" from the "Video" menu. For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menus". (p.27) 2 Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the aspect ra...

17 Basic Operations If vertical stripes appear in the projected images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the tracking manually using the following procedure. Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select "Tracking" from the ...

Adjusting the Image Quality 18 If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from the computer, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the sync manually using the following procedure. Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote contro...

1 Settings and Useful Functions This chapter describes the configuration menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected. Using the Configuration Menu Functions...... 20 •••• "Video" Menu .................................................................... 20 • Video...

20 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 oper...

Settings and Useful Functions 21 * If set to sRGB, the colour temperature for the "Color Adjustment" command in the "Advanced" menu will be set to 6500K. Tint (Not available for RGB video)(Adjustment is only possible when component video or NTSC signals are being input.) Adjust the i...

Settings and Useful Functions 27 The configuration menus can be operated using the remote control only. Procedure 1 Press the [Menu] button on the remote control. The configuration menu appears.The configuration menu consists of a main menu and sub-menus. The sub-menu that corresponds to the current...

Using the Configuration Menu Functions 28 5 Select a setting value. Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the setting value.For commands which have ON/OFF settings, use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the desired setting, and then press the [Enter] button. 6 Select other menu items in the same w...

29 Settings and Useful Functions Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance presentations. This function momentarily pauses the image and sound.For example, it can be used when you do not want to show viewers details ...

Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected 30 This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables. Procedure 1 Press the [E-Zoom ] button on the remote control. A cursor (cross) indicating the centre point for the area to be enlarged will appear on the s...

3 Troubleshooting This section describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help .................................................. 32 When Having Some Trouble ............................ 33 •••• (Warning) Indicator ................................................

32 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 Press the [Help] button on the pr...

33 T roub leshooting 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 two indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation. The following tables show what the indica...

35 T roub leshooting 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 Poor image quality (out of focus or distorted) Only par t of the image is displayed (Large/small) Th...

37 T roub leshooting Are the image signal format settings correct? If a component video , RGB video or computer source is connected to the projector, use the "Input Signal" command to select the signal format which matches the signal connected source. "Video" - "Input Signal"...

When the Indicators Provide No Help 40 Has the volume been adjusted to the minimum setting? Adjust the volume so that the sound is audible. "Audio" - "Volume" (p.23) Is A/V Mute mode active? Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to cancel the A/V Mute mode. (p.29) Conditi...

41 T roub leshooting The cooling fan does not stop. After the [Power] button is pressed to turn off the power, the cool-down period starts. After the cool-down period is complete, the Power indicator changes to a steady orange, and you can then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.*...

4 Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time. Maintenance ..................................................... 44 •••• Cleaning.........................................................................

44 Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.If the...

45 Appendices This section describes how to replace the remote control battery, the lamp and the air filter. Use the following type of battery as a replacement. 1 CR2025 lithium battery Procedure 1 Remove the battery holder. While pushing the catch of the battery holder inwards, pull the battery hol...

Maintenance 46 It is time to replace the lamp when: •••• The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen when projection star ts. •••• When the (Warning) indicator is flashing red at 0.5-second intervals •••• The projected image gets darker or star ts to deteriorate Lamp Replacement Period ...

47 Appendices Procedure 1 Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cable. The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature. 2 Wait until the lamp has cooled down, and then rem...

Maintenance 48 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 ne...

49 Appendices Procedure 1 Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cable. The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature. 2 Put your finger into the recess, and pull straigh...

50 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of August 2002. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Spare lamp (Silver model) ELPLP19 Spare lamp (Blue model) ELPLP19C Use as a ...

51 Appendices List of Supported Monitor Displays * Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table. However, not all functions may be supportable with such signals. Component Video Input/RGB Vi...

52 Specifications Product name Multipurpose Entertainment Projector EMP-30 Dimensions 309 (W) x 93 (H) x 219 (D) mm (12.2 (W) x 3.7 (H) x 8.6 (D) in.) (not including feet and lens) Panel size 0.5 in. Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Drive method Full-line 6-phase block sequential writing...

53 Appendices Safety USA UL1950 3 rd Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 EMC USA FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EE...

54 Appearance Units: mm 219 35 77.3 76.7 161.8 87 80 12 127 115 117.6 4.3 104 93 309 M4X8-3 5 5.9 53.9 67.5 Centre of lens Centre of projector

55 Appendices Part Names and Functions Front/Top •••• Control panel (p.56) •••• Remote control light-receiving area ( Setup Guide ) Receives signals from the remote control. •••• Focus ring (p.11) Adjusts the image focus. •••• Power indicator (p.34) Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate...

Part Names and Functions 56 Control Panel Left Side •••• [Power] button (p.7 , 9) Turns the projector power on and off. •••• [Source] button (p.7) Switches the input source between the Computer/Component Video port, S-Video port and Video port each time the button is pressed.When pressed while a hel...

57 Appendices Rear Base •••• Remote control light-receiving area ( Setup Guide ) Receives signals from the remote control. •••• Power inlet (p.6) Connects the power cable. •••• Security lock ( ) (p.59) •••• Air filter (air intake vent) (p.44 , 49) Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being...

Part Names and Functions 58 Remote Control S-Video/Video Computer Menu A/V Mute E-Zoom Freeze Color Mode Power ESC Auto Enter •••• Remote control light-emitting area ( Setup Guide ) Outputs remote control signals. •••• [Freeze] button (p.29) Keeps the current video or computer image on the screen. •...

59 Appendices Glossary Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the text of this guide itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications. Aspect ratio The ratio betwe...

61 Appendices Index General Terms A/V Mute ............................................................. 24, 29 "About" Menu ............................................................ 25 "Advanced" Menu ...................................................... 24 Air exhaust vent .......

We : EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel : 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. Each product marketed, is identical to ...

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 Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installati...