Epson EMP-51- User Manual

4 Features Compact and LightweightThe compact, lightweight design of your projector (6.6 liters and roughly 3.1 kilograms (6.83 pounds) ) allows easy carrying. Clear, Sharp ImagesThough compact, your projector provides clear, sharp presentations even in well-illuminated areas. Global Video Signal Co...

6 About The Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following three manuals. The manuals cover the following topics. • Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and a...

8 Part Names and Functions Projector Unit [Front] [Side] [Rear] [Bottom] Operation Display Indicator Problem/Alarm Display Indicator Control panel Wide/Tele Button Focus ring Front adjustable foot Remote control receiver Lens cover Front adjustable foot Foot adjust lever Power inlet Air exhaust vent...

10 Remote Control [Front] [Back] IndicatorLights during signal output from remote control. Power Button (See page 25, 31)Switches projector power on and off.*Press twice to turn the power off. R/C switch (See pages 25, 32)Switches remote control power on and off. Computer, S-Video, Video Button (See...

11 Remote Control Operating Range The remote control may not operate beyond certain distances and angles from the receiver on the projector. Observe the following conditions during use. [Operating Distance : Approximately 393.70inches (10m) ] [Operating Area:] Horizontally Vertically Tip: • The remo...

12 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control This section describes how to insert batteries in your remote control. 1. Remove the battery cover.Slide the catch of the battery cover in the direction shown by the arrow. Tip: Be sure to use fresh batteries of the same type as the old. 2. Insert batteri...

13 Setup Special Notes on Setup ........................................... 14Setup Instructions ................................................... 15Screen Size and Projection Distance Details ................ 16

14 Special Notes on Setup The best picture is obtained when the projector and screen are set up facing each other directly, as shown below. Set your projector and screen up this way. [View from right or left] Keystone correction allows correction of trapezoidal distortion (See pages 29, 47). [View f...

15 Setup Instructions Your projector allows projection in the following two ways. Set up the projector as your location requires. [Viewing from the front] [Projection on a semi-transparent screen and viewing from the rear]

16 Screen Size and Projection Distance Details Select a distance from lens to screen that provides your desired screen size.The recommended distance is 39.37inches (1.0 m)—515.75inches (13.1 m) .Refer to the following table for setup. * Use the "approximate projection distance" as a guide to...

17 Projecting Images Connecting to a Computer ...................................... 18Connecting to an A/V Device ................................. 21Providing Sound Through an External Audio Device ........................................................ 23Projecting Images ..........................

18 Connecting to a Computer Computers which can be connected Some computer models may not allow connection, and others may allow connection but not projection.Make sure that the specifications of the computer you are using for connection meet the following two requirements. [The computer must have a...

19 Compatible Mode Chart for Connectable Computers If the resolution and frequency of the video signals which are output from the computer do not correspond to any of the values in the table below, those video signals cannot be projected. (In some cases it may be possible to project such signals, bu...

20 Connecting to a Computer Tip: • Before connecting, switch off power to the projector and computer.• Check that cable and port interfaces match each other. [Projecting Computer Video] You can make presentations on a large screen by projecting computer video from your projector. * If your computer ...

21 Connecting to an A/V Device [Inputting a Composite Video Signal] [Inputting an S-Video Signal] To Video port (Yellow)To Audio (L) port (White)To Audio (R) port (Red) Video port (Yellow) Audio (R) port (Red) Audio (L) port (White) A/V cable (accessory) To Audio (L) port (White)To Audio (R) port (R...

22 [Inputting a Component Video Image Signal] If using a component video cable Tip: • When projecting a component video image, select "YCbCr" or "YPbPr" in the Video > Input Signal menu.Select "YCbCr" if using a DVD player, and select "YPbPr" if using a HDTV video ...

24 Projecting Images Here we begin projecting images from an A/V device. Preparation Warning: • Never look into the lens when the projector is switched on. The intense light can damage your vision. • Use only the power cord supplied. Use of other cables may cause fire or electric shock. Caution: Do ...

25 Projection When preparations are complete, you are ready for projection. 1. To use the remote control, turn the remote control R/C switch to "On". 2. Press the Power button to switch power on.The operation display indicator begins to flash green, and projection begins. After approximately...

28 Adjusting Images This section describes how to obtain the best video performance.See "Setup" (page 13) for details on setting-up position and projection size. Adjusting the Image Projection Angle Adjust the projection angle of the projector.Adjust the projector to face the screen as direc...

29 Adjusting the Focus This section describes how to adjust the video focus. 1. Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus. Tip: • Focus cannot be achieved if the lens is dirty or covered with condensation. Wipe off any dirt or condensation (See page 64). • If adjustment does not succe...

30 Adjusting Images (Remote Control Only) [Optimizing Computer Video (Using the Auto button)] This function applies automatically optimized adjustment values to a computer input signal.If the input is a video signal, this function does not operate.Adjusted values set automatically are "Tracking&...

31 Ending After the Projection Ending 1. Press the Power button. A "Power Off" confirmation message is displayed. 2. Press the Power button again.The projector lamp goes out, the operation display indicator flashes orange, and after cool-down* is complete, the indicator switches to steady or...

32 4. Pull the power cord plug out of the outlet. Caution: Do not pull the power cord plug out of the outlet while the operation display indicator is flashing orange. This may cause a malfunction or shorten the projector lamp life. 5. Set the remote control R/C switch to Off. Tip: Unless the remote ...

33 What You Can Do Using the Wireless Mouse ...................................... 34Enlarging an Image ................................................. 36Adjusting Image Size.............................................. 37Adding Image Effects ............................................. 38Freezi...

34 Using the Wireless Mouse The remote control included allows you to control a computer's mouse operations at a separate location.The Enter button has the same action as a left mouse button, and the Esc button has the same action as a right mouse button.Mouse operation by remote control allows you ...

35 Making a Connection Before making a connection, switch off power to the projector and computer. Caution: • Connecting a non-USB mouse cable with the power on can cause malfunction or failure. • Use only the mouse cable supplied. Any other cable may cause failure. When using a USB mouse, note the ...

36 Enlarging an Image The remote control included lets you enlarge portions of an image. 1. Press the E-Zoom button on the remote control to enlarge or reduce the display on screen.(The Esc button releases this feature.) Tip: 24-step partial enlargement and reduction by factors of 1x-4x is available...

37 Adjusting Image Size The Wide/Tele button on the projector allows you to adjust the size of images. 1. When you press the T (Tele) side of the button, the images are reduced. 2. When you press the W (Wide) side of the button, images are enlarged. Tip: • The enlargement/reduction ratio for adjustm...

38 Adding Image Effects Using the Effect1 and Effect2 buttons, you can add effects to images during presentation (to cancel this function, press the Esc button).For effects settings, see "Effect Menu" (page 46). Cursor/Stamp This effect displays a cursor on the screen and freezes it at a des...

39 Freezing and Deleting Images Freezing a Moving Image (Remote Control Only) You can freeze a moving image (video or other image). 1. Press the Freeze button on the remote control.(To release the freeze, press the Freeze button again.) Muting Images and Sound (Remote Control Only) You can temporari...

40 Displaying Help Screens You can display topic-specific help on screen for solving problems. Use this function when problems occur. 1. Press the Help button to start the help function.(Press the Help button again to cancel this function.) Tip: If you cannot solve your problem using the Help functi...

41 Learning Basic Operations ..................................... 42Video Menu ............................................................ 43Audio Menu ............................................................ 45Effect Menu ............................................................ 46Setting ...

42 Learning Basic Operations This section presents the basic functions available in menus. The menu can be controlled by the remote control.For functions in each menu, access the guide available under each menu. [Guide for explanation of symbols] [Opening and Closing Menus] Press the Menu button to ...

43 Video Menu Displaying Menus Press the Menu button, use the Enter button to select "Video" from the top menu displayed, and press the Enter button to move to a submenu. Tip: • When there is no video signal from a Computer / Component Video device, the "Video" menu is not available ...

45 Audio Menu Displaying Menus Press the Menu button, use the Enter button to select "Audio" from the top menu displayed, and press the Enter button to move to a submenu. Settings Menu Content Volume Adjusts the volume of sound output from the projector.+: Increases volume.- : Decreases volu...

46 Effect Menu Displaying Menus Press the Menu button, use the Enter button to select "Effect" from the top menu displayed, and press the Enter button to move to a submenu. Settings Menu Content Cursor/Stamp Make detailed settings for the cursor/stamp function assigned to the remote control ...

47 Setting Menu Displaying Menus Press the Menu button, use the Enter button to select "Setting" from the top menu displayed, and press the Enter button to move to a submenu. Settings Menu Content Keystone If the screen is distorted in trapezoidal form, adjust it to normal display. * • You c...

49 Advanced Menu Displaying Menus Press the Menu button, use the Enter button to select "Advanced" from the top menu displayed, and press the Enter button to move to a submenu. Settings Menu Content Language Select the menu language.Select from Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spa...

50 About Menu Displaying Menus Press the Menu button, use the Enter button to select "About" from the top menu displayed, and press the Enter button to move to a submenu. Setting and Display Information The settings information displayed in the About menu differs as shown below during video ...

51 Reset All Menu Displaying Menus Press the Menu button, and use the Enter button to select "Reset All" from the top-level menu displayed. Settings Menu Content Reset All Returns all menu settings to initial settings.(Lamp and language settings excluded)* Note that rear and invert settings ...

52 Initial Settings List Initial settings at product shipment are shown below. Main Menu Title Submenu Title Initial Settings Video (Computer/Component Video) Position Central value Tracking Dependent on the connected signal Sync. 0 Brightness Central value Contrast Sharpness Gamma Normal Input Sign...

53 Troubleshooting Possible Failures ..................................................... 54When Indicators Do Not Help ................................ 57

54 Possible Failures If you think your projector may have failed, first check the indicators on the unit.Your projector includes an "operation display indicator" and a "problem/alarm display indicator" which provide information on projector status. Operation Display Indicator Indicat...

55 Problem and Alarm Display Indicator Indicator Status Cause Remedy or Status See Page Steady red High internal temperature The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector. After 5 minutes, disconnect the power plug and connect...

57 When Indicators Do Not Help Video is Not Projected [Nothing is Displayed] • Is the lens cover still on? See page 24• Have you turned the power off and then immediately on? See page 31The Power button cannot be operated immediately after the projection has been switched off. The Power button becom...

58 Carefully review sections such as "Providing External Output" and "Providing Output to an Externally Connected Monitor" in the instruction manual of the connected computer. Image is Unclear • Is the focus adjusted correctly? See page 29• Is the projection distance optimal? See pag...

59 • Are cables connected correctly? See pages 20, 21• Is the correct resolution selected? See page 19 Set your computer to provide a signal compatible with the projector. Consult your computer instruction manual with regard to modifying the signal. • Press the Auto button on the remote control. See...

60 Image Color is Poor • Is image brightness adjusted correctly? See page 44• Are cables connected correctly? See pages 20, 21• Is contrast* adjusted correctly? See pages 44• Is color adjusted correctly? See page 49• Are color depth and tint adjusted correctly? See page 44(Video tint and display to ...

61 The Remote Control Does Not Operate • Is the remote control R/C switch set to On? See page 25• Are you pointing the remote control in the correct direction for operation? See page 11The range of operation is approximately 30° left or right and approximately 15° above or below the remote control s...

63 Maintenance Projector Cleaning, Lens Replacement, Air Inlet Cleaning ................................................. 64Lamp Replacement ................................................. 66

64 Projector Cleaning, Lens Replacement, Air Inlet Cleaning Clean your projector when it is dirty or image projection is poor. Clean the air inlets every 100 hours in practice. Warning: • The projector cabinet should only be opened by trained service personnel. The projector contains several high vo...

65 Cleaning the Air Inlets Accumulated dust in the air inlets degrades ventilation, increases the interior temperature, and can cause malfunction.To prevent debris from entering the air inlets, always stand the projector upright with the lens upward. Then use a vacuum cleaner or other equipment to s...

66 Lamp Replacement Replace the lamp with a new lamp in the following instances.A replacement lamp is an optional part (sold separately). (Model No: ELPLP16) [When the following message is displayed for 30 seconds after projection begins: "Lamp Replace. After the replacement of the lamp, reset t...

69 General Notes Optional Accessories .............................................. 70Glossary .................................................................. 71Specifications.......................................................... 73External Dimensions............................................

70 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. Details of optional accessories listed here are current as of November 2001. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Soft carrying case ELPKS16 (type for storing a laptop computer)...

71 Glossary This glossary provides brief explanations of terms which are used in this manual but are not explained in the text or difficult to understand. For details, refer to other available publications. Term Description A/V Mute Refers to temporary stoppage of audio and video. Your projector pro...

73 Specifications Specifications may change without notice. Product Name Multi-Media Projector EMP-71/51 Dimensions 11.81(W) x 3.15(H) x 8.46(D)inches(300(W) x 80(H) x 220(D)mm)(not including protruding parts) Panel Size 0.7 Display Format Polysilicon TFT Pixel Count <EMP-71> 786,432 (1,024 (H...

75 External Dimensions Units: inch (mm) 11.81 (300) 3.90(99) 3.15 (80) 9.06(230)

76 Index [A] A/V Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A/V Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48A/V Mute Button . . . . . . . 10, 39About Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 30Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 49Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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 installatio...