Epson Projector Emp 53 User Manual

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Connecting to a Computer
Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as 
follows.
Moving the mouse pointer
Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] button to 
move the mouse pointer in the direction 
of the button pressed. 
Left clickPress the [Enter] button.
If you press the [Enter] button twice in 
rapid succession, it has the effect of a 
double-click.
Right clickPress the [ESC] button.
Drag and dropWhile holding down the [Enter] button, 
press the [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] button to 
drag items. Release the [Enter] button 
to drop the items being dragged at the 
desired position.
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoColor Mode ComputerPage up Page down
PowerESC AutoEnter
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoPage up Page down
PowerESC AutoEnterColor Mode Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoPage up Page down
PowerESC AutoEnterColor Mode Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoPage up Page down
PowerESC AutoEnterColor Mode Computer
TIP
 If the mouse button settings have been reversed at the computer, the 
operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed.
 The wireless mouse function cannot be used while a configuration 
menu or help menu is being displayed or while the E-Zoom function 
is being used.  
						

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Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to an External Monitor
Images can be viewed on an external computer monitor at the same time 
they are being projected by the projector. Use the cable that is provided 
with the computer monitor to connect the Monitor Out port at the rear of 
the projector to the monitor.
Cable provided with monitorTo Monitor Out 
port (black) Monitor port
TIP
 Video images cannot be output to an external monitor.
 The setting gauge for keystone correction and the configuration 
menus and help menus are not output to the external monitor. 
						

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Connecting to a Video SourceProjecting Composite Video
 Images
Use the accessory A/V cable to connect the video source to the Video port 
at the rear of the projector. 
Projecting S-Video
 Images
Use a S-Video cable (commercially-available) to connect the video source 
to the S-Video port at the rear of the projector.
CAUTION
When connecting the projector to other video sources, take the 
following precautions.
 Turn off the power for both the projector and the video source before 
connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of 
connection, damage may result.
 Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before 
making the connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device 
port with a different shape or number of terminals, a malfunction or 
damage to the connector or port may result.
To video output port
 (yellow)
To Video port (yellow)
A/V cable (yellow) 
(accessory) To audio output 
port 
 p.24
To Audio 2 port 
 p.24
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If more than one external component is connected to the projector, 
use the [Source] button on the projectors control panel or the [S-
Video/Video] button on the remote control to select the Video port as 
the input source. 
 p.28S-Video cable 
(commercially-available)To S-Video port To S-Video output port
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If more than one external component is connected to the projector, 
use the [Source] button on the projectors control panel or the [S-
Video/Video] button on the remote control to select the S-Video port as 
the input source. 
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Connecting to a Video SourceProjecting Component Video
 Images
Use the optional component video cable to connect the video source to the 
Computer/Component Video port at the rear of the projector. See 
Appendices: Optional Accessories 
 p.84
Projecting RGB Video Images
RGB video is used when RGB signals that have copy protection added are 
input and projected. Use the accessory computer cable to connect the video 
source to the Computer/Component Video port on the rear of the projector.
Component video cable 
(optional) To component video 
output port
To Computer/
Component 
Video port (blue)
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• After projection starts, change the Input Signal setting in the 
Video menu to either Component Video (YCbCr
) or 
Component Video (YPbPr
) to match the signals from the video 
equipment. 
 p.48
 If more than one external component is connected to the projector, 
use the [Source] button on the projectors control panel or the 
[Computer] button on the remote control to set the input source to 
Component Video (YCbCr) or Component Video (YPbPr), 
depending on the type of signal being input. 
 p.28
To RGB output port
To Computer/
Component Video 
port (blue) Computer cable 
(accessory)TIP
 After projection starts, change the Input Signal setting in the 
Video menu to Computer. 
 p.46
 For a RGB connection, a commercially available adapter or 
converter cable might be required. 
						

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Connecting to a Video SourcePlaying Sound from the Video Equipment
The projector has a single built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 W. 
You can output composite video and S-Video sound through the projectors 
built-in speaker by connecting the video equipments audio output port 
equipment to the Audio 2 port (RCA/monaural) at the rear of the projector 
using the A/V cable that is included with the projector. 
If you would like to output sound from a component video and RGB video 
that is being used as the source for image signals via the Computer/
Component Video port, refer to Playing Sound from the Computer. 
 p.18
Use the following procedure to adjust the volume of the sound output.
PROCEDURE
Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and 
then select Volume from the Audio menu.
For details on this operation, refer to Using the Configuration 
Menus. 
 p.57
Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to adjust the volume.
The volume is increased or reduced each time a button is 
pressed.After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button 
to exit the configuration menu.
A/V cable (white/red)
(accessory) To audio output port
To Audio 2 portred
white
1
Reset
Execute: Audio InputAudio 1
Audio 2
+ -
Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About
Reset AllVolume
10[ESC]: Return[    ]: Select[    ]: Adjust      [Menu]: Exit
2
Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About
Reset All
Reset
Execute: Audio InputAudio 1
Audio 2
+
-
Volume
15
[ESC]: Return[    ]: Select[    ]: Adjust      [Menu]: Exit
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Basic OperationsThis chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images.Turning On the Projector .................................... 26
 Connecting the Power Cable .............................................. 26
 Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ................. 27
Turning Off the Projector.................................... 29
Adjusting the Screen Image .............................. 31
 Adjusting the Image Size .................................................... 31
 Focusing the Screen Image ................................................. 31
 Adjusting the Image Angle and 
Automatic Keystone Correction Function ........................ 32
 Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion........................ 34
Adjusting the Image Quality............................... 35
 Adjusting Computer Images ............................................. 35 Automatic Setup .........................................................................35
 Adjusting the Tracking ...............................................................36
 Adjusting the Sync .....................................................................37 Selecting the Colour Mode................................................. 38 
						

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Turning On the ProjectorTurn on the power to start projecting images.Connecting the Power Cable
PROCEDURE
Check that the power is turned off for the projector 
and all components connected to the projector.Connect the computer or other video source to the 
projector.  p.16, p.22Remove the lens cover.
Hook your finger under the top of the lens cover and pull to 
remove it.
Connect the accessory power cable to the projector.
Check that the power cable connector is facing the same way as 
the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cable 
connector securely into the projector.Connect the other end of the power cable to an 
earthed electrical outlet.
Wait until the Power indicator lights orange.
CAUTION
Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty 
Terms before projecting images.123
45
Lit orange
TIP
The projectors control panel and remote control buttons cannot be 
operated while the Power indicator is flashing orange. 
						

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Turning On the ProjectorTurning On the Power and Projecting Images
PROCEDURE
Check that the Power indicator has stopped flashing 
and is lit orange.Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the 
projector.
For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to 
start playback if necessary.Press the [Power] button on either the projectors 
control panel or the remote control to turn on the 
power for the projector.
The Power indicator flashes green. After a short period it stops 
flashing and lights steadily, and projection starts.
Wait until the Power indicator lights green (it normally takes 
about 40 seconds to change).
1
Lit orange
23
Color Mode Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreezeS-Video/VideoPage up Page down
PowerESC AutoEnter
Remote control Changes from flashing to lit green
TIP
 The [Power] button on the projectors control panel and on the 
remote control cannot be operated while the Power indicator is 
flashing green.
 Depending on the settings, the message No-Signal. may appear. 
See Setting - No-Signal Msg. 
 p.50
 When projection starts, images will initially be projected at the 
High brightness setting, even when Brightness Control in the 
configuration menu is set to Low. Approximately two minutes 
after projection starts, the message Brightness Control: Switched 
into Low mode. will be displayed and the brightness will return 
to the Low setting. See Advanced - Brightness Control
 
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Turning On the Projector
If more than one signal source has been connected, 
use the projectors control panel or the remote 
control buttons to select the port which the signal 
source that you would like to use is connected to, 
while referring to the following table.
* The items selected using the Input Signal command in the Video 
menu will appear.
Por t
Button to press
Display at top-right 
of screen
Projector
Remote 
control
Computer/
Component VideoThe image 
source changes 
each time 
[Source] is 
pressed.[Computer]Computer *
Component Video 
(YCbCr
) *
Component Video 
(YPbPr) *
S-Video
[S-Video/
Video]S-Video
Video Video
4
Color Mode Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoPage up Page down
Power
Enter
Projector Remote control
TIP
 If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that 
source will be projected without needing to press one of the buttons 
from the previous table.
 If the No-Signal. message does not disappear, check the 
connections again.
 If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been 
connected to the projector, the images may not be projected straight 
away. After starting projection, check that the computer has been set 
up to output signals externally.
The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings. 
For details, refer to the section of the documentation provided with 
your computer under a heading such as External output, 
Connecting an external monitor or similar.
 If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time, the 
projected image may become burned in on the computer screen. You 
should avoid leaving the same image displayed for long periods.
NEC
Panasonic
Toshiba
IBM
Sony
Fujitsu
Macintosh
[Fn]+[F3]
[Fn]+[F3]
[Fn]+[F5]
[Fn]+[F7]
[Fn]+[F7]
[Fn]+[F10]
After startup, change 
the Control Panel 
adjustments so that 
Mirroring is active 
						

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Turning Off the ProjectorFollow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector.
PROCEDURE
Turn off the power for the signal sources that are 
connected to the projector.
Check that the power for all connected components has been 
turned off.Press the [Power] button on either the projectors 
control panel or the remote control.
The following confirmation message will appear.
If you do not want to turn off the power, press any button except 
the [Power], [Page down] or [Page up] button.
If you do not press any button, the message will disappear 
automatically after seven seconds. (The power will not turn off 
at this time.)
Press the [Power] button once more.
The lamp will switch off. The Power indicator will flash orange 
and cool-down
 will start.
The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds. 
When cool-down is complete, the Power indicator lights 
orange.
12
Color Mode Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoPage up Page down
Power
ProjectorRemote control
Power OFF?
Yes
:Press         button
No
:Press any other button
3
Stops 
flas
hing an
d lights orange
TIP
The projectors control panel and remote control buttons cannot be 
operated while the Power indicator is flashing orange. Wait until it 
lights steadily.