Epson Projector Emp 30 User Manual

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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 of operations such as selecting 
different files while computer images are being projected.
However, if you use this function when projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to 
be...

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This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables.
Procedure
1Press 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 screen.
2Move the cross to the area of the image 
that is to be enlarged or reduced.
Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the 
remote control to move the cross.
3When [ ] is pressed, the image is...

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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 ................................................... 33
•
•• •Power Indicator ................................................................. 34
When the Indicators Provide No Help ............ 35 

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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
1Press the [Help] button on the 
projectors control panel.
The help menu will be displayed.
2Select a menu item.
If using the control panel, the [ Select ] 
buttons function as the up and down keys.
If using the remote control, press the [ ]...

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Troubleshooting
When Having Some Trouble
If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projectors 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 indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
 : lit    : flashing
 (Warning) Indicator
StatusCauseRemedy or StatusSee Page
High internal 
temperature
(overheating)The lamp will turn off...

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 : lit    : flashing Internal problem Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from 
the electrical outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest 
address provided at International Warranty Conditions 
in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms.
High-speed 
cooling in 
progress(This is not an abnormality, but if the temperature rises too 
high again, projection will stop automatically.)
•
•• •Set the projector up in a place which is well-ventilated, 
and so...

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Troubleshooting
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 part of the image is displayed 
(Large/small)
The image colours are not rightp.35
p.36
p.37
 
p.38Images appear dark 
Images appear greenish 
Images appear purplish
No sound can be heard
The remote control does not work
The power does not turn offp.39
p.39...

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Does the input signal match the connected 
source?Use the [Source] button on the projectors control 
panel (or the [Computer] or [S-Video/Video] button 
on the remote control) to select the correct signal 
source. (p.7)
Is the power for the video source or computer 
turned on?Turn on the power. (p.7)
If a laptop computer or a computer with a 
LCD screen has been connected to the 
projector, it is necessary to output the image 
signals to the projector rather than to...

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Troubleshooting
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 (p.21, 22)
If a composite video
 or S-Video source is 
connected to the projector, use the Video Signal 
command to select the video signal format. 
Video - Video Signal (p.21)
Are the cables connected correctly?Check that all cables that...

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Has the computer been set for dual display?
(When connected to a computer)If dual display has been activated in the Display 
Properties of the connected computers Control 
Panel, the projector will only display 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. Refer to the video driver 
manual for the computers monitor for further 
details.
Condition
The image colours are...