Epson Projector Emp 503 User Manual

							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 bright; a 
certain type of fluorescent light is present; a strong light source 
(such as direct sunlight) shines into the infrared receiver; or 
other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a 
radiant room heater). Correct these conditions to use the remote 
control or control the projector from a computer.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
Esc button Enter button
Remote control 
						

							        
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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 
outside of the display area, press the Enter button to 
scroll the image.
Power Turns the projector on or off.
Effect buttons Use to display special effects that have been assigned 
in the Effect menu.
Enter Use the enter button to navigate the menus or use the 
remote as a mouse pointer when the projector is 
connected to the computer with the computer cable 
and the mouse cable.
You can also select a menu option by pressing the 
center of this button (Enter).
If you press the Enter when a menu or help is 
displayed, you access the next menu or screen. When 
the image source is a computer, the Enter button acts 
as the mouse left click.
Illumination 
buttonLights up all buttons on the remote control for 10 
seconds.
Esc Terminates the current function.
If you press the Esc button when a menu or help is 
displayed, you go back to the previous screen or 
menu.
When the image source is a computer, the Esc button 
acts as the mouse right click.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Help Displays the Help menu. 
						

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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 : 
[Menu] → [Setting] → [P in P].
The default settings are as follows;
Subscreen size:1/9 division
Main screen input source:Computer
Subscreen input source:Video
To change the subscreen position, press the Enter 
button. The subscreen will move to the selected 
direction. 
Volume +/- Adjusts the volume. Button Function 
						

							        
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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 S-video input, 
the switch toggles between computer and composite 
video.
Enter Selects a menu option when the Help menu is 
displayed.
Keystone +/- Adjusts a trapezoid distorted image to normal.
Select Scrolls up and down, or right and left when the Help 
menu is displayed.
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Keystone
Select
Enter button
Operation Panel 
						

							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 warming up.
Green Lit Power and projection lamp are on.
Orange Flashing Projection lamp is off, and the projector is 
cooling down for one minute. Cooling time 
depends on the air temperature. During 
the cooling, any other operations cannot 
be executed.
Red Lit There is an internal projector problem .
- Off The projector is not on.
Operation Indicator
Temperature Indicator Lamp Indicator 
						

							        
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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 new 
one.
Red Flashing There is a problem with the projection 
lamp, lamp power supply, lamp fuse, or a 
circuit malfunctioned in the projector.
Color Status Meaning
- Off The projector is functioning normally.
Orange Flashing The projector is too hot. 
						

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41 Red Lit The projector has turned off automatically 
because of over heating.
The lamp goes off automatically and 
projection becomes impossible. Wait for 
approximately 5 minutes with the 
projector in that state. After 5 minutes has 
passed, pull out the power plug once, 
then insert it again.
If the projector overheats, check the 
following 2 points and make the 
necessary improvements.
•Is the projector installed in a place with 
good ventilation?
Make sure the air intake and exhaust 
vents are not covered, and that it is not 
placed up against the wall.
•Has dust accumulated in the air filter?
If the air filter is dirty, clean it.
When the power plug is reinserted, the 
projector will recover to the normal state, 
so press the power button and turn on the 
power again. If the projector overheats 
again even when the above measures 
have been taken, and when an error is 
displayed in the indicator when the power 
is turned on again, discontinue use, Pull 
the power plug out of the receptacle then 
request repairs by the retail shop where 
you purchased it, or by the service office 
at the nearest address provided on 
page 79.
Red Flashing There is a problem with the cooling fan or 
temperature sensor.
Pull the power plug out of the receptacle 
then request repairs by the retail shop 
where you purchased it, or by the service 
office at the nearest address provided on 
page 79. Color Status Meaning 
						

							        
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Using the Projector Menus
The 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 lets you define functions for the Effects 
buttons on the remote control.
•The Setting menu lets you select various projector options.
•The User’s Logo menu lets you select special features such 
as background color or a custom logo.
•The Advanced menu enables you to set various projector 
options.
•The About menu provides information about H/
V(Horizontal/Vertical) frequency, and lamp hours etc.
•The Reset All menu returns all settings to their factory 
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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. 
Position
Tracking
Sync.
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Sharpness
Auto Setup
Gamma
ResetAdjustment
Adjustment
Execute :
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0
0
0
0 Video
Audio
Effect
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About
Reset All
ON OFF
:Select :Enter