Epson Projector Emp 54 User Manual

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Using the Help
Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed 
through the menu to more detailed items.
The help menu is cleared when the [Help] button is pressed.
4
TIP
If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer 
to Problem Solving 
 p.71  

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Problem SolvingIf you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projectors indicators and refer to Reading the Indicators below.
If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might  be, refer to When the Indicators Provide No Help.   p.74Reading the Indicators
The projector is provided with the following two indicato rs which alert you to the operating status of the projector.
The following tables show what the indicators m ean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
If...

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Problem Solving
Warm-up in progress
(Not abnormal)
Please wait.
Warm-up time is approximately 40 seconds.
After warm-up is complete, indicator stops flashing.
 (Warning) Indicator
 : lit    : flashing
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
Internal temperature error
(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...

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Problem Solving
High-speed cooling in progress
(This is not an abnormality, but if the temperature rises too high again, projection will stop 
automatically.)  Check that the air filters and air exhaust vent are clear and that they are not up against a surface  such as a wall.    p.15
 If the air filters are blocked, clean or replace them.    p.83, p.89  : lit    : flashing
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
OrangeTIP
 If the projector is not operating properly even though the indi
cators are all...

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Problem SolvingWhen 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   p.75
Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the 
projection area is completely blue, etc.Projection stops automatically    p.75The message Not Supported. is displayed.    p.76The message No Signal. is displayed.   p.76Images are fuzzy or out of focus.   p.77Interference or...

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Problem Solving No images appear
 Projection stops automatically
Problems relating to images
Check
Remedy
Was the [Power] button pressed?
Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.
Are both indicators switched off?
The power cable is not connected correctly or  power is not being supplied normally. Connect the 
projectors power cable correctly.    p.32
Alternatively, check the circuit breaker to ensure that power is being supplied.
Is A/V Mute mode active?
Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote...

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Problem Solving The message Not Supported. is displayed.
 The message No Signal. is displayed.
Check
Remedy
Are the image signal format settings correct?
If signals from the [Computer1/Component Video1]  port or the [Computer2/Component Video2] 
port are being projected, use the Input Signal me nu command to set the signal format that matches 
the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment.
Image - Input Signal    p.52, p.55
If a  composite video
 or S-Video
 source is connected to...

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Problem Solving Images are fuzzy or out of focus.
 Interference or distor tion appear in images.
Check
Remedy
Has the focus been adjusted correctly?
Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus.    p.37
Is the lens cover still attached?
Remove the lens cover.   p.32
Is the projector at the correct distance?
The recommended projection distance range is  89–1050 cm (2.9–34.4 ft.). Set the projector up so 
that it is within this range.    p.15
Is the keystone adjustment value too large?...

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Problem Solving Image is truncated (large) or small
Check
Remedy
Has the aspect ratio been set correctly?
Set the Aspect Ratio menu command to 4:3.
Image - Aspect Ratio
 
 p.56
Is the image still being enlarged by the 
E-Zoom function?
Press the [Esc] button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function.    p.49
Has the Position setting been adjusted 
correctly?
If analogue RGB images from a computer or RGB video images are being projected, press the 
[Auto] button on the remote control  to...

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Problem Solving Image colours are not right
Check
Remedy
Do the input signal settings match the signals 
from the connected device?
If the Input Signal menu command is set to a setting other than Computer1 or Computer2 
when a computer or RGB video source is connected to the [Computer1/Component Video1] port or 
[Computer2/Component Video2] port, the images will appear purplish.
If the Input Signal menu command is set to Computer1 or Computer2 when a  component video
 source is connected to the...