Epson Projector Emp 503 User Manual

							Changing a Menu Setting
          
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Changing a Menu Setting
To change a menu setting: 
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control to display 
the Main menu. 
2. Press the top or bottom of the Enter button to scroll 
through the menu choices.
3. Press the Enter button to display a submenu. 
Power
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As you select a menu, a sub menu of options appears to the 
right.
♦Note: The options available in some submenus vary, depending 
on whether the current image source is the computer or a video 
source.
4. Press the top or bottom of the Enter button to scroll 
through the menu choices.
5. Press the right or left sides of the Enter button to change a 
setting on one of the submenus.
6. When you are finished changing settings, press the Menu 
button again to hide the menu, or press the Esc to go back 
to the Main menu. Your changes are saved automatically.
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							Menu Options
          
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Menu Options
Video Menu (Image source = Computer)
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected 
image. The following options are available when the image 
source is Computer.
♦Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the 
image source on the projector must be set to Computer for you to 
access these menu options.
Menu item Description
Position Select this item by pressing the Enter button to enter 
the screen position adjustment mode. Then use the 
Enter button to move the screen position in the 
corresponding direction.
When you finish making adjustment, press the Esc 
button to return to the Video submenu. 
Tracking Matches the projector’s internal clock to various 
computer graphic signals. Adjust this setting to 
remove vertical lines from the image.
Sync. Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the 
computer. Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or 
screen flicker.
Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase 
brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to 
darken the image. 
Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and 
dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the 
difference between light and dark areas. 
						

							        
48Color Adjusts the color balance (Red:Green:Blue) of the 
input source.
Select this item by pressing the Enter button. The 
projector will enter color adjustment mode. Use the 
Enter button to select a color.
Next, use the Enter button to adjust the selected color. 
Increase the color setting for more intense color, or 
decrease the setting for less intense color.
Sharpness Adjusts the screen sharpness. 
Increase the sharpness for a sharper image, or 
decrease it for a less sharp image.
Auto Setup Set to On to have the computer automatically optimize 
the image for projection.
Gamma Adjusts the projected imagery for natural coloration.
Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Select this item and then press the Enter button to 
display the confirmation screen.
Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button to 
reset the menu. 
If you change your mind, select No and then press the 
Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without 
changing any settings. Menu item Description 
						

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Video Menu (Image source = Video)  
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected 
image. The following options are available when the image 
source is Video.
♦Note: The projector’s image source must be set to Video, and the 
video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected 
and operating for you to access these menu options (for example, 
the projector must actually be projecting an image from a video 
tape, if you’re using a VCR).
Menu item Description
Position Select this item by pressing the Enter button to enter 
the screen position adjustment mode. Then use the 
Enter button to move the screen position in the 
corresponding direction.
When you finish making adjustment, press the Esc 
button to return to the Video submenu. 
Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase 
brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to 
darken the image.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and 
dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the 
difference between light and dark areas.
Color Adjusts color density. Increase the setting for darker 
and more opaque colors.
Decrease it for lighter and less opaque colors.
Tint Adjusts the red-green color balance of the screen. 
Increase tint to add more green, (NTSC only)  or 
decrease it to add more red. This setting only works 
with NTSC video signals.
Sharpness Adjusts the screen sharpness. 
Increase the sharpness to make screen images more 
sharp, or decrease it to make the images less sharp.
Gamma Adjusts the projected imagery for natural coloration. 
						

							        
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Audio Menu 
The Audio menu lets you make adjustments related to audio. 
Mode Specifies the image signal mode. User can select from 
Auto, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL 60, 
SECAM.
Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Select this item and then press the Enter button to 
display the confirmation screen.
Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button to 
reset the menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press the 
Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without 
changing any settings.
Menu item Description
Volume Adjusts the volume level for the speakers and audio-
out terminal.
Tone Adjusts the sound quality.
Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Select this item and then press the Enter button to 
display the confirmation screen.
Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button to 
reset the menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press the 
Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without 
changing any settings. Menu item Description 
						

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Effect Menu
Use the Effect menu to modify what happens when you use 
the Effects buttons on the remote control and to change the 
cursor speed
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Setting Menu
The Setting menu lets you adjust or set the various projector 
options.
Menu item Description
Cursor/Stamp Selects the stamp icon you want to use as the cursor 
graphic and a zoom rate.
Box Selects the box color and shape.
Marker Selects the marker color and width.
Freehand Selects the color and width.
Cursor Speed Selects the cursor speed to Low, Middle, or High.
Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Select this item and then press the Enter button to 
display the confirmation screen.
Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button to 
reset the menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press the 
Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without 
changing any settings.
Menu item Description
Keystone Adjusts the trapezoid distorted image to normal.
P-in-P Selects the image source (composite or S-Video) for 
the subscreen. 
						

							        
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Users Logo Menu
The User’s Logo menu lets you display a custom logo on the 
screen.
Creating a user logo requires two steps:
•Storing a user logo
•Assigning the logo to the A/V Mute button
No-Signal Msg Specifies whether a black screen, a blue screen, or a 
user logo displays when the screen is blanked.
Prompt Temporarily displays a message on the projector 
screen to identify which source (computer or video) is 
providing the image.
A/V Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector, 
clears all special effects, and displays a black, blue, or 
user logo screen.
Power Mgmt Sys You can select to turn off or keep the lamp power on 
when there is no input source.
Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Select this item and then press the Enter button to 
display the confirmation screen.
Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button to 
reset the menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press the 
Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without 
changing any settings. Menu item Description 
						

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Storing a User Logo
Follow these steps to capture and store a logo.
1. Display the image(with the projector) you wish to use as a 
logo.
2. Press the Menu button to open the Menu window.
3. Select the User’s Logo menu option by pressing the 
pointer button. Then press the Enter button to display the 
User’s Logo Setting window.
4. The message, “Do you use the present image as a user 
logo?” appears on the screen. Choose Yes or No by 
pressing left or right of the Enter button. Then press 
Enter button.
5. When you choose “Yes” in the step 4, a selection box will 
appear over the image. To select the portion of the image 
you wish to use as the logo, use the Enter button. Once 
you have selected the desired area, press the Enter button.
6. The message “Do you use this image?” appears on the 
screen. Select Yes and press the Enter button. If you want 
to change the position, select No.
7. Next, the Zoom rate setting window appears on the 
screen. Select a rate using the arrow buttons, then press 
the Enter button.
8. The message “Do you save this user logo?” appears on the 
screen. Select Yes and press the Enter button. If you don’t 
want to save the logo, select No.
♦Note: Saving the logo may take a moment. Do not use the 
projector or other sources (computer, video, speaker, etc.) while 
the logo is being saved.
9. When the message “Saving the user logo is completed” 
appears on the screen, press the Menu or Enter button to 
display the Main Menu. 
						

							        
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Assigning the Logo to the A/V Mute Button
Follow these steps to assign the logo to the A/V Mute 
button:
1. Press the Menu button to open the Menu window.
2. Select the Setting menu and press the Enter button.
3. Select the Blank option (A/V Mute), then highlight User 
Logo.
4. Press the Menu button twice.
Now you can press the A/V Mute button on the remote 
control to display the user logo.
Reset All Menu
Selecting the Reset All menu option resets the settings in all 
menus to their factory defaults. It does not change or delete 
any user logo you may have stored.
You will be prompted to confirm the reset action. Select Yes 
or No, then press the Enter button to reset all the settings.