Epson Projector Emp 53 User Manual

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Using the HelpIf a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen 
displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a 
question and answer format.
PROCEDURE
Press the [Help] button on the projectors control 
panel.
The help menu will be displayed.Select a menu item.
If using the control panel, the [ Select ] buttons function as 
the up and down keys.
If using the remote control, press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to 
select an item.
Confirm the selection....

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Using the Help Using the Help
Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed 
through the menu to more detailed items.
You can exit the help menu at any time by pressing the [Help] 
button.
4
No image appears on the screen.
The image is not displayed fully on the screen.
(cut off/ too big/ too small/ partial)
The color of the image is abnormal .
The image is too dark.
The image is trapezoidal.
Return The image is distorted.Help Menu
[    ]: 
Enter/Return
[    ]: 
Select
[    ]: 
Exit
TIP
If the...

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When Having Some TroubleIf you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projectors indicators.
The projector is provided with the following two indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.Power Indicator
 : lit    : flashing
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
Standby condition (Not abnormal)
The power cable should only be disconnected when the projector is in...

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When Having Some Trouble When Having Some Trouble
 (Warning) Indicator
 : lit    : flashing
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
High internal temperature
(overheating)The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes without 
operating the projector. After about 5 minutes have elapsed, unplug the power cable and then 
check the following two points.
 Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned 
against a wall....

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When Having Some Trouble When Having Some Trouble
TIP
 If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to When the Indicators Provide No Help 
on the following page.
 If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at 
International Warranty Conditions in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms. 

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When the Indicators Provide No HelpIf any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem.
No images appear (Nothing at all appears)
No images appear
Images are out of focus and distor ted (not clear)
Only part of the image is displayed (Large/small)
The image colours are not right
 p.65, p.66 p.67 p.69 p.70Images appear dark 
Images appear greenish 
Images appear purplish
No sound can be heard
The remote control does not...

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When the Indicators Provide No Help When the Indicators Provide No Help
No images appear (Messages do appear)
Check the mode which corresponds to 
the frequency of the image signals 
being output from the computer.Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing 
the resolution and frequency of the image signals being output from the computer. 
 p.91
Are the cables connected correctly?
 p.16–p.23
Does the input signal match the 
connected source?Use the [Source] button on...

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When the Indicators Provide No Help When the Indicators Provide No Help
Images are out of focus and distorted (not clear)
Has the focus been adjusted 
correctly? 
 p.31
Is the lens cover still attached?Has the front adjustable feet been 
adjusted so that the image angle is too 
big?If the image angle is too big, the image will be out of focus vertically. 
 p.32
Is the projector at the correct 
distance?
The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 89–1050 cm 
(2.9–34.4 ft.). Set...

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When the Indicators Provide No Help When the Indicators Provide No Help
Are the cables connected correctly?
 p.16–p.23
Has the correct resolution been 
selected?Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this 
projector. Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on 
changing the settings. 
 p.91
Have the Sync.
, Tracking
 and 
Position been adjusted correctly?
If the Auto Setup command in the Video menu is set to OFF, press the 
[Auto] button on...

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When the Indicators Provide No Help When the Indicators Provide No Help
Only part of the image is displayed (Large/small)
Has the Aspect Ratio
 setting been 
selected correctly?Use the Aspect Ratio command in the Video menu to set the aspect ratio to 
4:3.
 p.48
Is the E-Zoom function being used to 
enlarge the image?
Press the [ESC] button on the remote control to cancel E-Zoom. 
 p.43
Has the Position setting been 
adjusted correctly?Use the Position command in the Video menu to adjust.
 p.45, p.47...