Epson Projector Emp 505 User Manual

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Useful Functions
This section provides explanations on the effective and useful functions, such as presenta-tions, available with this projector.




 
Useful Functions
Help Function
The methods of solving trouble when it occurs are divided into separate sections and explained 
below for use when problems arise.
1Press the [Help] button.
The help menu will be displayed.
2Select the item.
Press the [Select] button on the main unit (move the [Enter] button up and down on the 
remote control) to select the item.
Help
EscMenu
Comp
S-Video
Auto
P in PResizeVideo
EasyMPHelp
- Volume +
Power
Source
EnterHelp
Keystone
SelectHelp
 HELP Menu
  Help for the image
  Help for the sound
  Language selection(Language)
If you follow the instructions to solve the problem
unsuccessfully, unplug the power from the wall outlet and
contact with your local dealer.
:Select :Exit:Enter
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3Set the item.
Press the [Enter] button to select the required item.
4Repeat the operations explained in procedures 2 and 3 to select and set the detailed 
items.
Po i n t
·Refer to [Troubleshooting] in this manual if the help text does not solve your problems. 
(see page 96)
·The help menu can be cancelled by pressing the [Esc] or [Help] buttons.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
Enter
Power
Source
EnterHelp
Keystone
Select
Enter
 HELP Menu
An image does not appear on the Screen.
The image is blurred.
The image is not displayed fully on the Screen.
(cut off/too big/too small/partial)
The colors of the image are not correct.
The image is too dark.
The image is trapezoid.
Return
:Select :Return:Enter:Exit
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Projection Cutting
It is possible to temporarily mute or pause images and sound.
A/V Mute Function
Temporarily mutes the images and sound.
1Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control.
The images and sound will be erased.
To resume projection, press the [A/V Mute] button once more, adjust the volume control, 
or display the menu. It is possible to select the status to be assumed when the images and 
sound are temporarily muted from the following three different types with the A/V mute 
settings on the setup menu. (see page 67
)
Po i n t
The Epson logo has been registered in the user logo. User logo registration and setup is 
necessary to amend the user logo. (see page 67)
Freeze Function
Temporarily pauses the movement of images. However, the sound will not be muted.
1Press the [Freeze] button on the remote control.
The image will freeze.
Press the [Freeze] button once more to cancel this mode.
A/V Mute
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
Black color Blue color User logo
(Default settings)
Freeze
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
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Switching Image Sizes
Switches between the window display and the resize display when projecting computer 
images. Switches between an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 16:9 when projecting video images.
1Press the [Resize] button on the remote control.
The screen size will switch.
 In the case of computer images
Window display: Projects with the input resolution (real display). There are cases where the 
size of the projection and the size of the image will differ.
Resize display: Reduces or enlarges the resolution so that the size of the projection fits the 
entire screen.
(Example) When the input resolution is smaller than the display resolution
(in the case of 800 x 600)
EscMenu
Comp
S-Video
Auto
P in PResizeVideo
EasyMPHelp
- Volume +Resize
Resize Display Window Display
Lower the [Enter] button on the 
remote control to enable scrolling.
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(Example) When the input resolution is greater than the display resolution
(in the case of 1600 x 1200)
Po i n t
·The size will not be switched if the display resolution of the liquid crystal is the same as 
the entered resolution (1024 x 768 dots).
·A cer tain por tion of the image will not be displayed if the entered resolution is larger than 
the display resolution of the liquid crystal. Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control 
unit to scroll through the areas not displayed.
 In the case of video images
Switching will be performed for 4:3 and 16:9 image sizes. Images recorded with digital videos 
and DVD images can be projected on 16:9 wide screens.
Resize Display Window Display
4:3 display 16:9 display
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Enlarging Images (E-zooming function)
The projected size will remain as it is while the image will be proportionally enlarged.
1Press the [Zoom] button on the remote control.
The size percentage will be displayed in the bottom right-hand corner to enable the image 
to be reduced or enlarged.
Press the [Esc] button on the remote control to cancel the setting.
Po i n t
·Enlargement is possible with 24 stages between 1x and 4x at increments of 0.125x.
·A certain por tion of the image will not be displayed when it has been enlarged. Lower the 
[Enter] button on the remote control to scroll the screen and display this portion accord-
ingly.
·Sub-screens will be enlarged when the P in P function is being used.
The size percentage will 
be displayed.
E-Zoom
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
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Effect Function
Effects can be added to the presentation images with the use of the [Effect1] to [Effect4] but-
tons on the remote control. The effects used can be amended on the [Effect] screen
. (see 
page 66)
Cursor/Stamp
Imprints a stamp on the image.
1Press the [1] button on the remote control.
The Cursor/Stamp will be displayed.
2Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control unit to move the position of the cursor/
stamp.
3The stamp will be imprinted at the location of the cursor when the [Enter] button on the 
remote control unit has been pressed.
Po i n t
·The effect function will be canceled and the cursor will disappear when the [Esc] or [5] 
button is pressed.
·The mouse cannot be used when the effect function is in progress.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
1
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Box
Draws a Box on the image.
1Press the [2] button on the remote control.
A box will be displayed.
2Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control unit to move the cursor to the starting 
position.
3Press the [Enter] button to set the start position.
4Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control unit to move the cursor to the ending 
position.
5Press the [Enter] button to set the end position.
Po i n t
·The decoration will be erased when the [5] button is pressed.
·There are cases where the effect will be difficult to see depending on the color combina-
tion of the images background and four corners. Amend the color of the corners in this 
event. (see page 66
)
·The mouse cannot be used when the effect function is in progress.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
2
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Spotlight
Shines a spotlight on a certain part of the image.
1Press the [3] button on the remote control.
The spotlight will be displayed.
2Lower the [Enter] button to move the spotlight.
Po i n t
·The effect function will be cancelled and the spotlight will disappear when the [Esc] or [5] 
button is pressed.
·The mouse cannot be used when the effect function is in progress.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
3
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Bar
Draws a bar line on the image.
1Press the [4] button on the remote control.
A bar will be displayed.
2Press the [Enter] button to set the end position.
Po i n t
·The effect function will be cancelled and the bar will disappear when the [Esc] or [5] but-
ton is pressed.
·There are cases where the effect will be difficult to see depending on the color combina-
tion of the images background and the bar. Amend the color of the bar in this event. (see 
page 66)
·The mouse cannot be used when the effect function is in progress.
Cancelling effects
1Press the [5] button on the remote control.
The box and bar decorations will all disappear.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
4
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
5
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