Epson Projector Emp 500 User Manual

 
Menu Options 
               
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Advanced Menu 
The Advanced menu enables you to set various projector 
options. 
Menu item Description 
Language Selects the menu language from Japanese, English, 
German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,  
Chinese and Korean.
Startup Screen Displays the user logo during the warm-up after the 
projector is turned on.
Color Temp. Adjusts the whiteness and blackness of the screen. 
Increasing the values emphasizes the whiteness and 
blackness.
Decreasing the...

 
               
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About Menu 
The About menu displays the following information about 
your projector.
Image source = Computer or Component Video
Image source = Video 
Menu item Description 
Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp has 
been used. The lamp light turns red when the projector 
lamp needs to be replaced. When this happens, 
replace the projector lamp with a new one as soon as 
possible.
Frequency Displays the horizontal and vertical frequency of the 
computer.
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Maintenance 
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our projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the 
lens clean because any dirt or smears appear on the screen. 
You also need to periodically clean the air filter. A clogged air 
filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector and 
keep it from overheating.
The only parts...

 
               
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Cleaning the Lens 
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the 
surface. Lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
To remove dirt or smears on the lens, moisten a soft cloth 
with an alcohol-based cleaner and gently wipe the lens 
surface. 
Cleaning the Projector Case 
To clean the projector case, first unplug the power cable. To 
remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth. To remove stubborn dirt or stains,...

 
Cleaning the Air Filter 
               
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Cleaning the Air Filter 
Clean the air filter at the top of the projector after every 100 
hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become 
clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can 
cause overheating and damage the projector. To clean the air 
filter, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable.
2. Stand the projector with the lens at the top. 
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Note:  
Standing the projector with the...

 
               
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Replacing the Lamp 
Replace the lamp when:
•The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
•The projection lamp indicator is flashing orange .
•The message “LAMP REPLACE” appears on the screen 
when the projector lamp comes on. 
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Note: 
 To keep the initial brightness and image quality, replace 
the lamp as soon as possible when the message appears on the 
screen. The replacement message is set to being displayed at about 
2000 hours of use. Contact your local...

 
Replacing the Lamp 
               
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2. Remove the lamp cover after the unit is cool. It will 
normally take about an hour to completely cool down. 
Loosen a lamp cover-mounting screw with the screwdriver 
provided with the spare lamp, then remove.
3. Loosen two mounting screws for the lamp with the same 
screwdriver, and pull out the lamp using the handle.
4. Mount new lamp. Check that the lamp orientation is 
correct, and then press it into place securely. Tighten the 
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Troubleshooting 
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his chapter describes the problems indicated by the warning 
lights and provides information on how to solve problems 
with the projector. It is divided into the following sections:
•Problems with the projector. See this section if the 
projector is not working and to find out what the...

 
               
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Problems with the Projector 
If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and 
unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the 
projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the 
warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert 
you to problems with projector operation. 
See the following pages for information on what to do when 
you see these warning lights or encounter other specific 
problems with the projector. 
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The...