Epson Projector Emp 1710 User Manual

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User’s Guide 
						

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Notations Used in This Guide
Attention
Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken. 
q
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. 
s
Indicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found. 
g
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. See 
the Glossary section of the Appendices. sp.65Indicates operating methods and the order of operations. 
The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbered steps. 
[ (Name) ]
Indicates the name of the buttons on the remote control or the control panel. 
Example: [Esc] button
(Menu Name)
Indicates configuration menu items. 
Example: Image - Brightness
Procedure 
						

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ContentsProjector Features ......................................................................................4
EMP-1715/1705 only............................................................................................ 5
Part Names and Functions ........................................................................6
Front/Top.............................................................................................................. 6
Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 7
Rear ..................................................................................................................... 8
Base ..................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control .................................................................................................. 10
Useful FunctionsChanging the Projected Image ................................................................13
Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Projected Image 
(Source Search) ................................................................................................. 13
Changing Directly from the Remote Control ...................................................... 14
Functions for Enhancing Projection.......................................................15
Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Colour Mode) ................................. 15
Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) ....................................... 16
Freezing the Image (Freeze).............................................................................. 17
Changing the Aspect Ratiog (Resize) ................................................................ 17
Pointer Function (Pointer) .................................................................................. 18
Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) ............................................................... 19
Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)..... 20
Adjusting Colour for Several Projectors (Multi-Screen Colour 
Adjustment)...............................................................................................23
Summary of Adjustment Procedure ................................................................... 23
Setting Screen ID ............................................................................................... 23
Image Correction Method................................................................................... 24
Security Functions ...................................................................................26
Managing Users (Password Protect) ................................................................. 26
Restricting Operation (Operation Lock).............................................................. 29
Configuration MenuUsing the Configuration Menu ................................................................31
List of Functions.......................................................................................32
Image Menu ....................................................................................................... 32
Signal Menu ....................................................................................................... 33
Settings Menu .................................................................................................... 34
Extended Menu .................................................................................................. 35
Network Menu (EMP-1715/1705 Only) .............................................................. 37
Info Menu (Display Only).................................................................................... 38
Reset Menu ........................................................................................................ 39
TroubleshootingUsing the Help .......................................................................................... 41
Problem Solving ....................................................................................... 42
Reading the Indicators ....................................................................................... 42
When the Indicators Provide No Help................................................................ 45
AppendicesInstallation Methods ................................................................................ 53
Cleaning .................................................................................................... 54
Cleaning the Projectors Surface ....................................................................... 54
Cleaning the Lens .............................................................................................. 54
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Intake Vent......................................................... 54
Replacing Consumables ......................................................................... 55
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries ........................................................... 55
Replacing the Lamp ........................................................................................... 56
Replacing the Air Filter ...................................................................................... 59
Saving a User’s Logo............................................................................... 60
Screen Size and Distance........................................................................ 62
Connecting to External Equipment ........................................................ 63
Connecting to External Speakers ...................................................................... 63
Optional Accessories and Consumables .............................................. 64
Glossary .................................................................................................... 65
List of ESC/VP21 Commands.................................................................. 67
Command List.................................................................................................... 67
Cable Layouts .................................................................................................... 67
USB Connection Setup ...................................................................................... 68
PJLink (EMP-1715/1705 only).................................................................. 69
List of Supported Monitor Displays ....................................................... 70
Specifications ........................................................................................... 71
Appearance............................................................................................... 74
Index .......................................................................................................... 75 
						

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Projector Features
B5 file size (19.3 cm deep, 27.3 cm wide, and 6.8 cm high) with a light 
and compact body (1.6 to 1.7 kg
*)
Carrying is also easy as there is a special pocket for storing cables and so 
on in the soft carrying case supplied with the projector. sp.71
* EMP-1715/1705: 1.7 kg, EMP-1710/1700: 1.6 kg
You can disconnect the projectors power cable without having to wait for 
the projector to cool down first.
fWhen you turn the projector power on and off a Beep 
sounds
A Beep sounds when the power is turned on, after the cooling down 
period has finished the confirmation buzzer beeps twice. Once you hear 
the confirmation buzzer beep twice, you can unplug the power cable.
fA single foot design means you do not have to make any 
difficult leveling adjustments
You can easily make height 
adjustments with one hand. sQuick 
Start Guide
fThe A/V mute slide makes it easy to project and store
You can stop and resume projection 
easily by opening and closing the A/V 
mute slide which makes giving clear 
presentations easier.
fEasy to use control panel
For ease of use, buttons are classified 
and arranged according to their 
projection and adjustment functions. 
sp.7
fPassword Protect to restrict and manage users
By setting a password you can restrict who can use the projector. sp.26
fOperation Lock restricts button operation on the control 
panel
You can use this to prevent people changing projector settings without 
permission at events, in schools, and so on. 
Small and lightNo cool down delayEase of use
Security Functions 
						

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EMP-1715/1705 onlyfComputer and wireless connection
Use a wireless LAN to connect 
easily 1 to 1 with your computer. 
sWireless LAN Quick Connection 
Guide
You can also connect to the access 
point. sEasyMP Operation Guide
fConnect using a USB cable (USB display)
Simply by connecting a cable to 
your computer you can project 
images from the computers screen. 
sEasyMP Operation Guide
fPresentations without a computer
You can record presentation scenarios to media beforehand, and then 
simply start playback. Presentations are possible without a computer. 
sEasyMP Operation Guide
fSlide show projection only (Presentation mode)
Presentation mode only projects images from a PowerPoint slide show. 
You can give stylish presentations without showing spectators operations 
or other preparation material. sEasyMP Operation GuideSecurity is stronger than previous models. You can feel secure using it as 
part of the network. sEasyMP Operation Guide
You can project each virtual display set on the computer by using two or 
more projectors. You can use it to make file operations and arrangements 
for the virtual displays while projecting only the virtual displays. 
sEasyMP Operation GuideConnect to a computer easilyPowerful presentation support
Strengthened security level of wireless LANSecond and third screen projection (Multi-screen display) 
						

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Part Names and FunctionsFront/Top
Name
Function
A
Control panel
sp.7
B
Lamp cover
Open this cover when replacing the projectors 
lamp.
sp.56
C
Air exhaust vent
AttentionDo not place objects that may become warped 
or otherwise affected by heat near the air 
exhaust vent and do not put your face or 
hands near the air exhaust vent while 
projection is in progress.
H
E
D C B AF JL
K
G I
D
Front adjustable 
foot
Extend and adjust the position of the projected 
image when the projector is placed on a 
surface such as a desk.
E
Foot adjust lever
Pull out the foot lever to extend and retract the 
front foot.
sQuick Start Guide
F
A/V mute slide
Slide shut when not using the projector to 
protect the lens. By closing during projection 
you can hide the image and the sound (A/V 
Mute).
sQuick Start Guide, p.16
G
A/V mute slide 
knob
Slide the knob to open and close the A/V mute 
slide.
H
Remote receiver
Receives signals from the remote control.
sQuick Start Guide
I
Focus ring
Adjusts the image focus.
sQuick Start Guide
J
Zoom ring
Adjusts the image size.
sQuick Start Guide
K
USB access 
indicator
(EMP-1715/1705 
only)
Whether they are flashing or lit indicates the 
access status of USB Type A.
L
Wireless LAN unit
(EMP-1715/1705 
only)
Install this before using the projector. Connects 
the projector to a computer by a wireless 
connection. 
sWireless LAN Quick Connection Guide 
EasyMP Operation Guide
Name
Function 
						

							Part Names and Functions
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Control Panel
Name
Function
A
[Power] button
Turns the projector power on or off.
sQuick Start Guide
B
[Source Search] 
button
Changes to the next input source that is 
connected to the projector and is sending an 
image.
sp.13
C
[Enter] button
If pressed during projection of computer signal 
images, it automatically adjusts the tracking, 
synchronization, and position to project the 
optimum image. When a configuration menu or 
a help screen is displayed, it accepts and 
enters the current selection and moves to the 
next level. 
sp.31
G
D
HF
C B
E
I
A
D
[v] [w] buttons
Corrects keystone distortion.
If pressed when a configuration menu or a help 
screen is displayed, these buttons select menu 
items and setting values. 
sQuick Start Guide, p.31
E
[Help] button
Displays and closes the help screen which 
shows you how to deal with problems if they 
occur.
sp.41
F
[Esc] button
Stops the current function.
If pressed when a configuration menu is 
displayed, it moves to the previous menu level.
sp.31
G
[a] [b] buttons
Adjusts the sound volume.
If pressed when a configuration menu or a help 
screen is displayed, these buttons select menu 
items and setting values. 
sQuick Start Guide, p.31
H
[Menu] button
Displays and closes the configuration menu.
sp.31
I
Status indicators
The colour of the indicators and whether they 
are flashing or lit indicates the status of the 
projector.
sp.42
Name
Function 
						

							Part Names and Functions
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Rear
Name
Function
A
USB port Type B
Connects the projector to a computer by a 
USB cable, and the image on the computer is 
projected (EMP-1715/1705 only).
Also, when using the wireless mouse function, 
you can connect to a computer by a USB 
cable.
sQuick Start Guide
B
Remote receiver
Receives signals from the remote control.
sQuick Start Guide
C
Speaker
D
Power inlet
Connects to the power cable.
sQuick Start Guide
E
Security slot (j)
sp.66
A
BCJI H G F
E
D
F
USB port Type A 
(EMP-1715/1705 
only)
Connects the memory for compatible digital 
cameras and USBs, and projects image/movie 
files and scenarios with the PC Free of 
EasyMP.
sQuick Start Guide
G
Computer 
(Component 
Video) port
For video signals from a computer and 
component video
g signals from other video 
sources.
H
S-Video port
For S-video
g signals from video sources.
I
Video port
For composite video
g signals from video 
sources.
J
Audio port
For the audio in signal of connected 
equipment. 
When projecting with the PC Free function of 
EasyMP, you can output the audio to an 
external speaker by setting EasyMP Audio 
Out from the configuration menu (EMP-1715/
1705 only). 
sp.34
Name
Function 
						

							Part Names and Functions
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Base
Name
Function
A
Suspension 
bracket fixing 
points (3 points)
Attach the optional ceiling mount here when 
suspending the projector from a ceiling.
sp.53, 64
A
B
C D
E
F
B
Air filter (Air 
intake vent)
This prevents dust and other foreign particles 
from getting inside the projector when air is 
drawn in. The projector displays a warning 
message when it is time to clean or replace the 
air filter.
sp.54, 59
C
Foot adjust lever
sQuick Start Guide
D
Front adjustable 
foot
Extend and adjust the position of the projected 
image when the projector is placed on a 
surface such as a desk.
E
Rear foot
Turn to extend and retract to adjust the 
horizontal tilt. 
sQuick Start Guide
F
Screw hole to fix 
wireless or cable 
LAN unit
This hole is for a screw to fix the wireless or 
cable LAN unit in place. 
sWireless LAN Quick Connection Guide
Name
Function 
						

							Part Names and Functions
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Remote Control
B
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Name
Function
A
[E-Zoom] button
(z) (x)
(z) Enlarges the image without changing the 
projection size.
(x) Reduces parts of images that have been 
enlarged using the [z] button. 
sp.19
B
[Page Up] [Page 
Down] buttons 
([) (])
When the wireless mouse function and 
Network presentation are performed (EMP-
1715/1705 only), you can change the 
PowerPoint file page by pressing the page up/
page down buttons.
C
[Esc] button
Stops the current function. If pressed when a 
configuration menu is displayed, it moves to 
the previous level. Acts as a mouses right 
button when using the wireless mouse 
function.
sp.31
D
[Enter] button
When a configuration menu or a help screen is 
displayed, it accepts and enters the current 
selection and moves to the next level.  Acts as 
a mouses left button when using the wireless 
mouse function.
sp.31
E
[A/V Mute] button
Turns the video and audio on or off.
sp.16
F
[Pointer] button
Press to activate the on screen pointer.
sp.18
G
[EasyMP] button
Changes to the EasyMP image. This cannot 
be used with the EMP-1710/1700 (EMP-1715/
1705 only).