Epson Projector Emp 500 User Manual

 
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 
               
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Resize Button  
The Resize button allows you to select the projection method 
for certain types of image input signals from a computer.
With images up to XGA size (1024  
× 
 768) or SVGA size (800 
x 600), you can choose from two projection methods. You 
can either display the image in the center of the projection 
area(Window display) or display the image full size(Resize 
display).
You can also choose from two projection methods...

 
               
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Controlling the Projector 
You can use the operation panel on top of the projector or the 
remote control to perform the following actions:
•Turn the power on or off
•Auto set-up of the computer image
•Switch between input images (Computer, video-computer)
•Access the projector menus to adjust the image, audio, 
video, and display settings
•Resize the projected image
•Freeze the display
•Temporarily display a blank screen
•Adjust or mute audio/video output
•Use custom...

 
Controlling the Projector 
               
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Using the Remote Control 
To use the remote control, point it towards the remote 
control receivers located at the front of the projector.
To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse, 
connect the mouse cable to the projector and your computer.
You can use the remote control up to 10 metres (30 feet) 
from the projector. 
♦ 
Note:  
The projector may not respond to remote control 
commands in these conditions: ambient light is too...

 
               
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This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.    
Button Function 
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the 
screen.
A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video output of the projector. 
To turn on the audio and video output, press either the 
A/V mute button or Esc button again.
E-Zoom Pressing the right side of the button enlarges the 
image, pressing the left side of the button reduces the 
image.
To display a portion of the enlarged image which is...

 
Controlling the Projector 
               
37 Comp Switches to the computer image from Computer.
S-Video Switches to the video image from S-Video.
Video Switches to the image from Video.
Auto Optimizes the computer image.
Resize Switches between the Window display and Resizing 
display.
P in P Displays a subscreen on the main display. To display 
the subscreen, press the PinP button once. To hide 
the subscreen, press it again.
To set the subscreen being displayed, press in the 
following order...

 
               
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Using the Operation Panel 
You can use the operation panel to control the projector 
instead of the remote control. However, you can program and 
access the custom features only using the remote control. 
The following table summarizes the functions on the 
operation panel.    
Button Function 
Power Turns the projector on or off.
Help Displays the Help menu.
Source Switches the image source in order of computer 
   
→  
  
S-
video 
  
→ 
  
composite video. If there is no...

 
Projector Status Indicators 
               
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Projector Status Indicators 
The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell 
you its operating status. 
♦ 
Caution:  
A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. 
See Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning 
light comes on. 
Operation Indicator 
Displays machine condition. 
Color Status Meaning 
Orange Lit Sleep mode. (The projector is plugged in, 
but not projecting.)
Green FlashingThe projector is...

 
               
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Lamp Indicator 
Displays lamp condition.
This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal 
condition. 
Temperature Indicator 
Displays the internal temperature condition.
This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal 
condition. 
Color Status Meaning 
- Off Lamp is functioning normally.
Red Lit The lamp needs to be replaced.
Orange Flashing Projection lamp has reached the time to 
replace and will no longer project images. 
Replace the projection lamp with a...

 
  
  

 
    
   
 
        
  
 
      
 
   
    
 
     
 
      
 
      
    
  

 
    
  
 
      

 
      
 
       

 
       
 
       

 
               
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Using the Projector Menus 
T 
he eight projector menus let you to control your projector.
•The Video menu controls the look and quality of the 
projected image, whether the image source is a computer or 
video.
•The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the 
volume level, tone setting.
•The Effect menu...

 
               
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Accessing the Main Menu 
To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the 
remote control. The Main menu appears:
Press the Menu button again to hide the menu.