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D A T A / V I D E O P R O J E C T O R Owner’s Manual (Figure is EMP-7100)

iii Contents Contents Introduction vii Getting the Most Out of Your Projector viii Optional Accessories ix Safety Instructions x Where to Get Help xii World Wide Web site xii Transporting your projector xiii Remote control information xiv 1 Installation 1 Unpacking the Projector 2 Additional Items 3...

iv Contents 2 Using the Projector 19 Turning the Equipment On and Off 20 Adjusting the Screen Image 21 Screen Image Position 22 AUTO Button 23 Resize Button 23 Controlling the Projector 24 Checking the Status of the Projector 29 Operation Indicator 29 Projection Lamp Indicator 30 3 Using the Menus 3...

v Contents Details of Each Function 61 Setting and operating the function [key] 65 Operating the projector control function 65 Projector Control 65 Test Pattern Setting 68 User Logo Setting 68 Initial Screen for the User Logo Setting 68 Logo Data 69 User Logo Edit Screen 69 Color Property Setting 70...

vii Introduction T he compact, lightweight EPSON EMP-7100/5100 Projector allows you to project XGA (EMP-7100), SVGA (EMP-5100) full-color images and videoonto a large screen for presentations. The projector can connect simultaneouslyto three image sources: two PC or Apple ® Macintosh ® computer imag...

viii Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector The projector comes with a full set of features that allow you tocontrol the settings for the image display, video and audio. To get themost out of your projector read this section for a quick summary ofthe important features. Remote control T...

ix Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the followingaccessories: • Carrying cases designed especially for the projector and its cables. Both a soft and a hard case are available. • An ELP Link II cable set, a computer cable and a MAC adapter set etc. to connect ...

x Introduction Safety Instructions These graphics are used throughout the manual to draw yourattention to important information about the EMP-7100/5100. ◆ Note: Additional useful details or tips. ◆ Caution: Steps to avoid damage to your equipment. ◆ Warning: Steps to avoid personal injury. Always fo...

xii Introduction Where to Get Help SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION provides local customer supportand service through a nationwide network of authorized EPSONdealers and Service Centres. For inquiries please contact the appropriate representative listed inthe section entitled “After sales service contact ad...

xiii Transporting your projector Transporting your projector The projector contains many glass par ts and precision parts. Toprevent shock damages while transporting, handle as the followings. ● when transport to a maker due to troubleshooting• Use the original packing.• If you don't have the origin...

xiv Introduction Remote control information The EMP-7100/5100 can be operated by remote control via infrared(IR) receivers located at the front of the projector. The projector maynot respond to remote control commands under the followingconditions:• The ambient light is too bright.• Certain types of...

1 Installation T his chapter tells you how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to acomputer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digitalcamera or laser disk player. 1

2 1 • Installation Unpacking the Projector Make sure all of the following components are present when youunpack the projector. • Projector • Lens cover • Remote control • 2 AA batteries • Power cord • Computer cable • Audio cable • Video/audio cable • MAC adapter set MAC Desktop adapterMAC Monitor a...

3 All of the above items may not be required for your particularcomputer system ◆ Warning: Keep the plastic bags for the projector, accessories and optional parts out of the reach of small children. A plastic bag overthe head of a small child can result in death by suffocation. Save all packaging ma...

4 1 • Installation • Special connector, cable or components for connecting the mouse cable to your computer These items should be available from your computer dealer. Notethat the mouse cable cannot be used with a computer that does nothave a mouse connector. ◆ Note: The hole on the right side of th...

5 Setting Up the Projector Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a stur dy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. 2. Place the projector the correct distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen deter mines theactual image size. Us...

6 1 • Installation 4. Connect one end of the power cable to the projector’s power connector. Connect the other end to an earthed electrical socket. The projector should be in sleep mode, indicated by an orangepower indicator. ◆ Warning: Never look into the lens when the projector is on. There is a r...

8 1 • Installation Connecting to a PC desktop computer Before beginning, make sure that the projector and computer are bothturned off. 1. Connect either end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer In 1 port. The Computer In 2 por t is used whenconnecting a second computer. 2. Disconnect th...

11 Connecting to a Macintosh desktop computer Before beginning, make sure that the projector and computer areboth turned of f. 1. Set the DIP switches of the MAC desktop adapter in accordance with the resolutions you want to use (i.e. 16” mode). 2. Disconnect the monitor cable from the computer and ...

12 1 • Installation 11. Connect the other end of the MAC serial cable to the printer port or modem port on the back of your Macintosh. 12. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections. Computer In 1 Computer In 2 Monitor Audio In 1 Audio In 2 Audio Out S-Video Video In Audio In L R Remo...

14 1 • Installation Computer In 1 Computer In 2 Monitor Audio In 1 Audio In 2 Audio Out S-Video Video In Audio In L R Remote 1-Mouse/ Com-2 Connecting to a Video Source You can use this connection procedure to connect a video tape deck,a camcorder, a laser disc player or any other compatible video i...

15 Connecting to a Video Source yellow yellow A/V cable The projector supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video formats. Bydefault, it automatically detects and identifies the video format.However, you can set it to detect a single broadcast format. (See“Video menu” in Chapter 3.) Note that the projector w...

16 1 • Installation For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video cable into theprojector’s S-V ideo jack. Insert the other end in the video-outjack on your S-Video source. Computer In 1 Computer In 2 Monitor Audio In 1 Audio In 2 Audio Out S-Video Video In Audio In L R Remote 1-Mouse/ Com-2 Connecting...

17 Connecting to an Audio Source Connection of an audio cable from a video audio source; 1. Switch off the projector and video source if they are on. 2. Connect one end of the video/audio cable to the Audio In jacks on the projector. Inser t the white plug into the L Audio In jackand the red plug in...

18 1 • Installation L (white) 3.5 mm mini-plug RCA/3.5 mm cable R (red) Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System Though the projector’s internal speakers are enough for most small-size or medium-size rooms, an external speaker can be connected toachieve the best results for large room presenta...

19 Using the Projector T his chapter provides the following information about using your projector: • Turning equipment on and of f • Adjusting the screen image • Controlling the projector • Checking the status of the projector 2

20 2 • Using the Projector Turning the Equipment On and Off Always turn on the pr ojector and its attached equipment in thefollowing order. 1. Video source 2. Audio source (if different than computer or video source) 3. Projector 4. External speaker or PA system 5. Computer Remove the projector’s le...

21 ◆ Note: The projector is designed so that it cannot be turned back on while the power indicator is flashing green. Before pressing the Powerbutton again, wait until the lamp has cooled and the power indicatoris orange. Adjusting the Screen Image Focus and zoomAfter an image appears on the screen,...

22 2 • Using the Projector Screen Image Position If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend orretract the front foot on the bottom of the projector. 1. While standing behind the projector and supporting the front of it by holding the handle located below the lens, press down onthe...

23 AUTO Button If you are using image input from a computer, you can press theAUTO button after fitting the image to the screen. Pressing AUTOautomatically adjusts the computer input signal to the currentprojector settings.* * Press the AUTO button while the image fills the entire screen of your com...

24 2 • Using the Projector Controlling the Projector Normally you control the projector using the remote control. Thebuttons on the remote control allow you to do the following: • Switch power on and off. • Auto-set-up of the computer image screen. • Switch between input images (Computer 1, Computer...

27 Controlling the Projector Remote Control Button/controller Function Menu Displays or closes the menu. Auto Automatically adjusts the graphic signal beingsent from a computer to optimize it for projection. Video Switches from computer to video. Computer Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2,a...

29 Checking the Status of the Projector The projector is equipped with an operation indicator and a projec-tion lamp indicator. These indicate the current status of the projectorat a glance. Note that a red indicator is warning you of a serious problem. Seepage 82 for details on what action is requi...

30 2 • Using the Projector Projection Lamp Indicator Colour Status Meaning Off Projection lamp is off. Green Lit Projection lamp is lit. Green Flashing The projector is warming up. Orange Flashing Projection lamp is reaching the end of its life and and Red alternately should be replaced with a new o...

31 Using the Menus T he projector menus allow you to do the following: • Adjust the brightness, contrast, synchronization, tracking, vertical and horizontal alignment, and color balance of the computer screen, andmouse/serial locking (Computer Menu) • Adjust the brightness, contrast, color saturatio...

32 3 • Using the Menus Accessing the Menus Press the Menu button to display the main menu on the screen. Pressthe Menu button again to close the menu. The currently selectedmenu item is highlighted on the screen.

34 3 • Using the Menus When a submenu is displayed on the screen, use the pointing buttonor the <Up> and <Down> button to select the menu item you want.Next, use the pointing button or the <Left> and <Right> buttons tomake adjustments to the settings of the item. To return to...

36 3 • Using the Menus COLOR Adjusts the color balance of the input source. Select this item and then press a Click button or the <Enter> buttonto enter the color adjustment mode. While in the color adjustmentmode, use the pointing button or the <Up> and <Down> button toselect a co...

38 3 • Using the Menus VIDEO RESET Returns all Video Menu items to their factor y defaults. Select this item and then press a Click button or the <Enter> buttonto display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then press a Click button or the <Enter> buttonto reset the Video Menu ...

39 SOUND RESET Returns all Audio Menu items to their factory defaults. Select this item and then press a Click button or the <Enter> buttonto display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then press a Click button or the <Enter> buttonto reset the Audio Menu items. If you change ...

42 3 • Using the Menus Using Custom Functions You can use the Custom Menu to assign the Zoom, Preview orStrobe function to the remote control’s Custom button. You can assign the following functions:1. Zoom Zooms in or out on the center of the displayed image. 2. Preview Displays the projection image...

43 Changing Menu Settings 8. [Presently Selected] will appear right next to the function you want to customize instead of [Select]. (If the function has beenselected already, [Presently Selected] appears.) 9. You are now finished. *If you want to change the function you customized, perform theabove ...

44 3 • Using the Menus 3. The screen is divided into four quadrants, each of which shows the projection images currently being entered by each of theinput sources. 4. The projection image is switched each time the [Right Click] button on the remote control is pressed. (Each input sourcename flashes ...

48 4 • Using ELP Link II Introduction To use the ELP Link II software, you need one of the followingoperational environments. Windows Ver. 3.1 (English) Windows 95 (English) MacOS System (from ver. 7) This instruction manual tells you how to use ELP Link II. The application ELP Link II supports two ...

49 How to connect • For IBM PCs and IBM compatible PCs (Windows) Please refer to the section “Connecting to a computer” in thismanual (pages 7~14). • For Macintosh Please refer to the section “Connecting to a computer” in thismanual (pages 7~14). How to connect

50 4 • Using ELP Link II How to install For IBM PCs and IBM compatible PCs (Windows) Start Windows. Insert the floppy disk with the ELP Link II software into floppy diskdrive [A]. (It is assumed your floppy disk drive is drive A.) The ELP Link II software to be installed depends on the computeryou a...

51 For Macintosh Insert the floppy disk with the ELP Link II software into the floppydisk drive. The ELP Link II folder appears on the screen. Double-click the folder, then an ELP Link II icon will appear.Copy the icon to a local hard disk with a drag-and-drop action. To be able to use ELP Link II, ...

52 4 • Using ELP Link II Starting and exiting ELP Link II • To start ELP Link II Double-click the ELP Link II icon to start the application. First anopening screen appears, then the main ELP Link II window willappear with a reduced size. • For Windows 3.1 Double-click the minimized ELP Link II windo...

53 Screen Names and Glossary ELP Link II Screen Main menu:It consists of File, Option and Help. ELP Link II Screen*Screen names and glossary described here are used for Windows. Some may be different on the Machintosh screen. [File] Menu [Exit] : Terminates the aplication. [Option] Menu [Execute] : ...

54 4 • Using ELP Link II Function Registration: Customizes the function to the effect buttons,saves the state and writes etc.Setting: Sets to the state currently r egistered. Registration:Registers the current state. Delete:Deletes the current state.Effect Button Customize Display: Displays the func...

60 4 • Using ELP Link II Operating the projector control function Customizing functions Method 1: Select the function from the function list and drag anddrop it to the effect button you want to customize. Method 2: Click the function from the function list and click theef fect button number you want...

61 Details of Each Function Line Description Draws straight lines on the screen. Execution Clicking left button once = Determinesthe starting position. Clicking left button twice = Determinesthe end position. (After the starting position is set, atracker appears from the startingposition to the curr...

62 4 • Using ELP Link II Ellipse Description Draws ellipses on the screen. Execution Clicking left button once = Determinesthe starting position. Clicking left button twice = Determinesthe end position. (After the start position was settled, atracker appears from the start positionuntil the mouse po...

63 Square Description Draws squares on the screen. Execution Clicking left button once = Determinesthe starting position. Clicking left button twice = Determinesthe end position. (After the start position was settled, atracker appears from the start positionuntil the mouse position when movingthe mo...

64 4 • Using ELP Link II Stamp Description Marks the drawing currently set on thescreen. Execution The mouse cursor is changed to thestamp picture set. Properties Stamp’s variety provided by application. Change Cursor (Changing the mouse cursor shape) Description Changes the cursor to shape set. Exe...

65 Setting and operating the function [Key] When you press a key on the keyboard while the screen is active, thekey pressed is displayed in the Edit Box. Keys are displayed in theorder they are pressed. You may also set multikey sequences such as [Ctrl+A].Pressing the [Clear] button deletes the key ...

68 4 • Using ELP Link II Test Pattern Setting You can adjust the image which will be projected on the screen byusing the sample image. Select [Color Image], [Gray Scale], [FocusPattern] or [User File] if you need to adjust them. If you want to use a user setting file, enter a filename directly or pr...

70 4 • Using ELP Link II Color Property Setting [Color Temp] Adjusts the white color of the screen. H represents “cold white”, M is“normal” and L is “warm white”. The user can also adjust each Red,Green and Blue color by selecting the User Color. [Gamma] Selects the image proper ty. [Pattern Display...

71 5 Maintenance T he projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or stains will appear on the screen. You willalso need to clean the air filter located at the bottom of theprojector periodically. It is important to keep the air filter cleanbecause a clogged a...

72 5 • Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Wipethe lens surface gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To remove dirt or stains on the lens, moisten a soft cloth with waterand a neutral detergent and gently wipe the lens surface. Cleaning ...

74 5 • Maintenance 4. The air filter is attached to the inside of the filter cover. To clean the filter you are advised to use a small vacuum cleaner designedfor computers and other office equipment. If you do not haveone, use a dr y, lint-fr ee cloth. If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the fi...

76 5 • Maintenance 4. Use a screwdriver, coin or similar object to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in position. You cannot remove these screws. 5. Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp. screws

77 Replacing the Lamp ◆ Caution: When you replace the lamp never touch the new lamp with your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil on your handsmay shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or gloves when handling thenew lamp. 6. Gently insert the new lamp by lowering it into position. 7. Tigh...

79 Troubleshooting T his chapter describes the problems indicated by the status lights and provides information on what to do if you experience problems with theprojector. It is divided into the following sections: • General pr oblems with the projector. Refer to this section if the projec- tor is n...

80 6 • Troubleshooting Problems with the Projector If you are having problems with the projector, first check the indica-tors on the projector. Operation Indicator Color Status Meaning Off Projector is off. Orange Lit Sleep mode Green Lit Projection lamp is lit and projector is projecting. Orange Fl...

81 The following describes some common problems and what youshould do when you encounter them. ❚ The operation indicator does not light up. Check the power supply, making sure that the power cable is secur elyconnected to the projector and the power outlet. Check to ensure that the projector lamp co...

82 6 • Troubleshooting ❚ The projection lamp indicator is flashing red. Replace the projection lamp with a new one and turn the projectorback on. If this does not solve the problem, there is a problem withthe projector lamp’s internal circuitry that requires ser vicing. Contactyour nearest service p...

83 Problems with the Image or Sound Problems with the Image or Sound ❚ No image appears on the screen. Check to ensure that the operation indicator and projection lampindicator are both green, and that the lens cover is removed from theprojector’s lens. Check to ensure that the screen is not blanked...

84 6 • Troubleshooting ❚ The entire image or parts of the image are blurred or out of focus. Try rotating the focus ring to focus the image. Check to ensure that the projector is positioned at the properdistance from the screen (page 5). For best results, the projector must be perpendicular to the s...

85 Technical Specifications A General Type of display Liquid cr ystal panelThin Film Transistor (TFT) Size of liquid 33.6 mm (1.32 inches) crystal panels Resolution EMP-7100 : 1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) pixels EMP-5100 : 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) pixels Image size 0.6 to 7.6 m (23 to...

86 A • Technical Specifications Optical Aspect ratio 4 × 3 (horizontal × vertical) Zoom ratio 1:1.3 Projector Lamp Type Discharge Lamp Power 150W Parts No ELPLP04 Mechanical (with lens and feet) Height 15.9 cm (6.3 inches) Width 24.5 cm (9.7 inches) Depth 38.0 cm (15.0 inches) Weight (EMP-7100) 6.7 ...

87 Electrical Voltage 100-120 VAC and 200-240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz AC Rated frequency 50/60 Hz Power (EMP-7100) 100 - 120 VAC 2.9A, 50/60 Hz200 - 240 VAC 1.8A, 50/60 Hz (EMP-5100) 100 - 120 VAC 2.7A, 50/60 Hz200 - 240 VAC 1.6A, 50/60 Hz Environmental Temperature Operation: 41 to 104 ° F (5 to 40 ° C)...

88 A • Technical Specifications Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-7100) The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1280 × 1024 mode), the projector compresses the image to 1024 × 768 pixels. The following table lists the display formats su...

91 Computer In 1 and 2 and Monitor connector pinassignments The Computer In 1 and 2 connector is a female video RGB 15-pinmicro D-style connector. The Monitor connector is a female videoRGB 15-pin micro D-style connector. The pin assignments for bothconnectors are as follows: Input pin Signal 1 Red ...

93 Glossary Glossary 6 Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes colors, luminance and sychronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the luminance differences between the highlights and s...

94 Glossary Resolution. A measure of the amount of detail contained in an image. Resolution can be measured in dots per inch or in pixels. Image sharpnessand clarity improve as resolution increases. RGB. Red Green Blue S-Video. A type of video signal which transmits luminance and color separately. S...

95 Index Index 6 Bar, 53, 63Bass, ix, 38Batteries, xiv, 2Black, 27, 40BLANK, 40Blank, viii, 27, 55Blank To, 66blanking, 24, 31Box, 50, 60, 65BRIGHTNESS, 35, 37Brightness, 31, 35, 37 C cabinet, xi, xiiCancel, 54, 59, 69Capabilities, 3Carrying cases, ixCaution, x, 73, 76CEILING, 40ceiling mount, 31, 5...

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