Epson Projector Emp 53 User Manual

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Functions for Enhancing ProjectionThis section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance 
presentations.A/V Mute
This function momentarily pauses the image and sound.
For example, it can be used when you do not want to show details of 
operations such as selecting different files while computer images are 
being projected.
However, if you use this function when projecting moving images, the 
images and sound will still continue to be played back by the source, and 
you cannot return to the point where the mute function was activated.PROCEDUREPress the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control.
The image and sound will then be paused.
Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to continue 
normal projection.
You can use the A/V Mute function in the Setting menu to set the 
screen appearance when the images and sound have been paused to 
any one of the following three settings. 
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MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
Enter
Remote control
Default settingSolid black Solid blue Users logoTIP
 The default users logo is the EPSON logo. To change the users 
logo, you need to record your own logo. 
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 When the A/V Mute function is being used, the Brightness 
Control setting in the Advanced menu to will automatically 
change to Low. When the A/V mute function is cancelled, the 
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Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing ProjectionFreeze
This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing 
without pausing.
The image source will still be playing back the images even while 
projection is paused, and so it will not be possible to resume projection 
from the point where it was paused.PROCEDUREPress the [Freeze] button on the remote control.
The images will then be paused.
To continue projecting the images, either press the [Freeze] button 
again or press the [ESC] button.
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
Enter
Remote controlTIP
 Pressing the [Freeze] button also clears configuration menu displays 
and help messages.
 The freeze function still works while the E-Zoom function is being 
used. 
However, in this case the freeze function can only be cancelled by 
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Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing ProjectionWide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment (Changing the Aspect Ratio)
This function changes the aspect ratio
 of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when 
component video images (YCbCr and YPbPr) or video images (S-Video or 
composite video) are being projected. Images which have been recorded in 
digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format. 
PROCEDURE
Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and 
then select Aspect Ratio from the Video menu.
For details on this operation, refer to Using the Configuration 
Menus. 
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Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the aspect ratio to 
either 4:3 or 16:9, and then press the [Enter] 
button.After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button 
to exit the configuration menu.
When images in squeeze 
mode are projected at 16:9 When images in squeeze 
mode
 are projected at 4:3
1
Video Signal Color Mode
Select [Theatre           ] Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
AboutPosition Adjust
Brightness
Contrast    0
    0
Color    0
    0
Tint
Sharpness    0
    0
Aspect RatioReset
Execute Reset All
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    0    0
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Select [Auto     ]4 : 316 
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-+
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:
:
: :
: :
/
[ESC]: Return[        ]: Select[    ]: Set      [Menu]: Exit
2
Video Signal Color Mode
Select [Theatre           ] Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
AboutPosition Adjust
Brightness
Contrast    0
    0
Color    0
    0
Tint
Sharpness    0
    0
Aspect RatioReset
Execute Reset All
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-+ -
    0    0
+ -
Select [Auto     ]4 : 316 
: 9
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-+
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:
: :
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[ESC]: Return[        ]: Select[    ]: Set      [Menu]: Exit
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Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing ProjectionE-ZoomThis function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as 
graphs and tables.
PROCEDURE
Press the [E-Zoom  ] button on the remote control.
A cursor (cross) indicating the centre point for the area to be 
enlarged will appear on the screen.Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be 
enlarged or reduced.
Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the remote control to 
move the cross.
When [ ] is pressed, the image is enlarged with the 
cross as its centre. When [ ] is pressed, the enlarged 
picture is then reduced.
The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottom-right of the 
screen.
You can scroll around the image by pressing the [ ], [ ], [ ] 
and [ ] buttons.
To cancel the E-Zoom, press the [ESC] button.
1
E-Zoom
ESC AutoEnter
Remote control
2
Cross
3
Shows enlargement ratio
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The selected area can be enlarged to between 1– 4 times, in 25 steps of ×
×× × 0.125. 
						

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Using the Configuration Menu FunctionsThe configuration menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments.
The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other sub-menus.
The remote control is used to operate the menus. Refer to Using the Configuration Menus 
 p.57 for details on using the menus.
Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About
Reset All
Color Mode Position
Tracking
Sync .
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
:
: :
: :
SelectAdjust
0000
    0
    0
    0
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-+
-
    0
+
-
[Normal         ]
:
:
Input SignalAuto Setup
Reset
Execute
ONOFF
:
:
Select
[Computer
]
[    ]: Enter [    ]: Select[Menu]: Exit
Main menu Sub-menu (Video) 
						

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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu FunctionsList of Functions
 The functions in the Video menu apart from Input 
Signal, Auto Setup and Video Signal cannot be 
adjusted while no image signal is being input.
 The functions which appear in the Video menu will 
change depending on the type of input source being used 
for the image signal. Functions which are not available in 
the Video menu for a particular input source cannot be 
adjusted.Computer (Analogue-RGB)/RGB videoVideo Menu
Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About
Reset All
+
-+
- +
-
Select Adjust
0000
   0
   0
   0
   0
Color Mode Position
Tracking
Sync .
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness:
: :
: :
[Normal        ]
[Normal        ]
Select
Input Signal
Auto Setup
Reset:
:
Execute ONOFF
[    ]: Enter [    ]: Select[Menu]: Exit
[Computer
]
Sub-menu
Function
Default
Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.
 Press the [Enter] button and make the adjustment using the 
display position adjustment sub-menu that appears.Depends on 
connection
Tracking
Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the 
images.Depends on 
connection
Sync.Adjusts computer images when flickering, fuzziness or 
interference appear in the images.
 Flickering and fuzziness may also appear when the 
brightness, contrast
, sharpness or keystone settings are 
adjusted.
 You can obtain the best results if you adjust the tracking 
first and then adjust the sync.Depends on 
connection
Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Median value 
(0)
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images. Median value 
(0)
Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness. Median value 
(0)
Color 
ModeCorrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can 
be saved separately for each type of source (computer or 
video source). You can select from six different quality 
settings depending on the surroundings.
sRGB
: Images conform to the sRGB standard.
If set to sRGB, the colour temperature for the 
Color Adjustment command in the Advanced 
menu will be set to 6500K.
Normal : Brightness is emphasised. For presentation in 
bright rooms.
Meeting: Images are modulated using their original tints, 
with no colour enhancement.
Presentation: For presentations in dark rooms.
Theatre : Movie images are optimised using natural tints.
Game : Brightness is emphasised. Ideal for playing video 
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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions
Input 
SignalSelects the input signal in accordance with the source being 
used.
 When projecting computer images, select Computer.Depends on 
connection
Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for 
automatically optimising images when the input source is 
changed is turned ON or OFF.ON
Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Video menu functions 
except for the Input Signal setting to their default settings.
 Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, 
and select Yes.
 Select Reset All to return all menu settings to their default 
settings. 
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Sub-menu
Function
Default 
						

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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions
Component (YCbCr
, YPbPr
)
Video (S-Video, Composite video)
Adjust
+
-+
-+
-+
-+
-
Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About    0
  0
    0
    0
Reset All    0
Color Mode Position
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness:
: :
: :
Select[Theatre        ]
[Menu]: Exit
:
:
Input SignalAspect Ratio
Reset
Execute4 : 316 : 9
:[Component Video (YCbCr)
Select
]
[    ]: Enter [    ]: Select
Adjust
+
-+
-+
-+
-+
-
Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About
Reset All
Color Mode Position
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness:
: :
: :    0
    0
    0
    0     0
Select[Theatre        ]
[Menu]: Exit
:
Video SignalReset
ExecuteSelect
[    ]: Enter [    ]: Select
Aspect Ratio
4 : 316 : 9
:
[Auto        ]
Sub-menu
Function
Default
Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.
 Press the [Enter] button and make the adjustment using the 
display position adjustment sub-menu that appears.Depends on 
connection
Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Median value 
(0)
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images. Median value 
(0)
Color (Not available for RGB video)
Adjusts the colour intensity for the images.Median value 
(0)
Tint (Not available for RGB video)
(Adjustment is only possible when component video
 or 
NTSC signals are being input.) 
Adjust the image tint.Median value 
(0)
Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness. Median value 
(0)
Color 
ModeCorrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can 
be saved separately for each type of source (computer or 
video source). You can select from six different quality 
settings depending on the surroundings.
sRGB
: Images conform to the sRGB standard.
If set to sRGB, the colour temperature for the 
Color Adjustment command in the Advanced 
menu will be set to 6500K.
Normal : Brightness is emphasised. For presentation in 
bright rooms.
Meeting: Images are modulated using their original tints, 
with no colour enhancement.
Presentation: For presentations in dark rooms.
Theatre : Movie images are optimised using natural tints. 
The black & white extension function operates so 
that differences in colour gradations (darkness and 
lightness of colours) are accentuated even for 
images that are very dark or very bright, to make 
them easier to view.
Game : Brightness is emphasised. Ideal for playing video 
games in bright rooms.Theatre 
						

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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions
Input 
Signal (Adjustment is only possible when component video signals 
are being input.) 
Selects the input signal in accordance with the source being 
used.Depends on 
connection 
Video 
Signal (Adjustment is only possible when composite video/S-Video 
signals are being input.) 
Sets the video signal format.
 Press the [Enter] button, and choose the setting from the 
video signal format selection sub-menu which appears.
 When set to Auto, the video signal format is set 
automatically.Auto
Aspect 
Ratio
Sets the aspect ratio for projected images. Depends on 
connection 
Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Video menu functions 
except for the Input Signal and Video Signal setting to 
their default settings.
 Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, 
and select Yes.
 Select Reset All to return all menu settings to their default 
settings. 
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Sub-menu
Function
Default 
						

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Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions
Audio Menu
+
-
Volume
VolumeResetReset
ExecuteExecute
  10
Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced
About
Reset All
:: Audio InputAudio 1
Audio 2
[Menu]: Exit
[    ]: Enter [    ]: Select
Sub-menu
Function
Default
Volume Adjusts the volume. Median value 
(10)
Audio 
InputSelects the input source (port) for audio signals at the rear of 
the projector.
The default setting varies depending on the type of signal 
being input (for computer, component video and RGB video 
input signals: Audio 1; for video input signals: Audio 2). 
Therefore, if audio signals are being input to a different port 
from the default port, you will need to select the audio signal 
input source.Depends on 
connection 
Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Audio menu functions 
to their default settings.
 Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, 
and select Yes.
 Select Reset All to return all menu settings to their default 
settings. 
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The Audio menu settings are saved individually for each input signal source.