Epson Projector Emp 62 User Manual

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List of FunctionsSettings Menu
Sub-menu
Function
Keystone
Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images. sp.i
Auto 
Keystone 
(EMP-82/62 
only)
Sets the function for automatically detecting the projector angle and correcting keystone On or Off when the projector is tilted vertically.
This function is only enabled when the Projection command in the Extended menu is set to Front. If it is set to something other than 
Front, this menu cannot be selected.
Operation 
Lock
When set to On, the operation of all buttons on the projectors control panel except for the [Power] button will be disabled. sp.29
Pointer 
Shape
The shape of the pointer can be selected. sp.21
Pointer 1:           Pointer 2:           Pointer 3: 
Brightness 
Control
This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings.
Select Low if the images being projected are too bright such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen.
When Low is selected, the brightness of the images is reduced, the amount of electricity consumed and noise produced during projection are 
reduced, and the lamps operating life is extended. Also the fan noise is reduced. (Electrical consumption: about an 35 W decrease, lamp life: 
about 1.5 times longer, Fan noise: about 20% reduction)
Vo l u m e
Adjusts the volume. sp.17
Reset
Resets all adjustment values on the Settings menu to their default settings.
If you would like to return all menu items to their default, see Reset All. sp.40
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List of FunctionsExtended Menu
Sub-menu
Function
Display
This lets you make settings related to the projectors display.
Message:
Sets whether the input source name or colour mode name or a message is displayed on the screen (On) or not displayed (Off) at times such 
as when the input source or colour mode is changed or when no image signals are being input.
Display Background:
Sets the screen status to Black, Blue, or Logo when no image signals are being input.
Startup Screen:
The startup screen (the image projected when starting the projector) is displayed when starting (On)/ or not displayed when starting (Off). The 
setting is enabled after turning the power supply off and then back on.
A/V Mute:
You can choose the Screen display in A/V mute from Black, Blue, and Logo.
User’s Logo
Change the users logo that is displayed as a background and displayed during A/V Mute. sp.64
Projection
Sets the projection position for the projector. sp.56
Front Front / Ceiling  Rear Rear / Ceiling
By holding down the [A/V Mute] button for about 5 seconds, you can change the projection setup in the following ways.
Front   Front Ceiling
Rear   Rear Ceiling
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List of FunctionsOperation
Direct Power On:Sets whether direct power on is enabled (On) or disabled (Off).
When you set to On and leave the power cable connected to a wall socket, be aware of that sudden surges of electricity that m ay occur when 
power comes back on after a power outage may cause the projector to turn on automatically.
Sleep Mode: Sets whether projection stops automatically (On) or not (Off) when no operations are carried out for approximately 30 minut es while no 
image signals are being input.
High Altitude Mode: When using above an altitude of about 1500m, set to On.
Link 21L 
(EMP-X3 
only)
Sets whether the EMP Link 21L utility software is being used or not.
To enable the EMP Link 21L, turn the projectors power off and wait until the cool down period has finished.
Standby 
Mode
(EMP-82/62 
only)
Set to Network On to use network monitoring and control functions and the standby monitor out function while the projector is  in standby 
mode.
If you change the setting, the new setting will be enabled after the power is turned off. • We provide softwares* for network monitoring and controlling projectors.
 When set to Network On, the Power indicator will flash orange and then remain orange after disconnecting the power plug and  reinserting it 
into the electrical outlet.
COM Port
(EMP-82/62 
only)
This can be set to either RS-232C or USB, depending on the port that is being used for communication with a computer.
If you change the setting, the new setting will be enabled after the power is turned off.
Language
Sets the language for message displays.
Reset
Returns Display and Operation settings in the Extended menu (except for High Altitude Mode) to their default settings.
If you would like to return all menu items to their default, see Reset All.  sp.40
Sub-menu
Function
* EMP Monitor : Allows you to monitor multiple projectors on the network and control them all at once using functions such as tu rning the power on and off and 
switching input sources.
To use the EMP Monitor, an adapter and cable for conversion  are required. The followings are available products. (As of May, 2 005)
For details on the products, visit LANTRONIXs website.
Adapters: UDS100, UDS200 (LANTRONIX) 
Cables: For the UDS100 RS-232C cable (straight, mini D-Sub9pin female/mini D-Sub25pin male)
For the UDS200 RS-232C cable (cross, mini D-Sub9pin female/mini D-Sub9pin female)
For the detailed and current information about the software, please visit the following website.
http://esupport.epson-europe.com/downloads/en/ 
						

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List of FunctionsInfo Menu
Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. (Display only)Sub-menu
Function
Lamp Hours
Shows the cumulative lamp operating time.
If it reaches the lamp warning time, the characters are displayed in yellow. The cumulative operating time from 0 to 10 hours will be displayed as 
0H. From 10H onwards, the display will be in units of 1 hour.
Source
Displays the input source which is currently being projected.
Input Signal
Displays the input signal settings. 
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Resolution
Displays the input resolution. 
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Video Signal
Shows the video signal format.
(Not displayed for computer, RGB video, or component video images.)
Refresh Rate
g
Displays the refresh rate. 
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Sync.
g Info
Information from this menu may be required when you ask for service from your dealer or from the nearest address provided in the 
International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions/World Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Computer/RGB Video/Component video
gComposite video
g/ S-Video
g 
						

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List of FunctionsReset Menu
Sub-menu
Function
Reset All
Resets all items in all menus to their default settings.
The Computer Input, Computer1 Input, Computer2 Input, User’s Logo, Lamp Hours and Language settings will not be reset to their 
defaults.
Reset Lamp 
Hours
Clear the cumulative lamp operating time and reset to 0H. Perform this procedure when you replace the lamp. 
						

							TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.Using the Help ..................................................... 42
Problems Solving................................................ 44
 Reading the Indicators........................................................ 44 Power indicator lights red .......................................................... 44
 Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange .................................... 45 When the Indicators Provide No Help .............................. 47 Problems relating to images ...................................................... 48
 Problems when projection starts ................................................ 53
 Other problems .......................................................................... 53 
						

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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.
PROCEDUREA
Display the Help menu.
B
Select a menu item.
C
Confirm the selection.
Using the control panel
Using the remote control
Using the control panel
Using the remote controlUsing the control panel
Using the remote control 
						

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Using the HelpD
Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed 
through the menu to more detailed items.
E
Press the [Help] button to exit the help menu.
If the Help function does not provide a solution to the 
problem, refer to Problem Solving sp.44  
						

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Problems 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. sp.47Reading the Indicators
The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
If all indicators are switched off, check that the power cable is connected correctly and that power is being supplied normally.Power indicator lights red
       : lit    : flashing    : off
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
Internal error
Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your 
dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the 
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
Fan related error/
Sensor error
Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your 
dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the 
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
Indicates the operating status of the projector.
Orange : Standby condition 
Projection starts again when the [Power] button is pressed.
You can disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet when the status light is in this condition.
Green : Warm-up in progress 
Warm-up time is approximately 30 seconds. After warm-up is complete, the indicator will stop flashing.
Green : Projection in progress
Indicates the projection lamp status.
Indicates the internal temperature status.
Abnormal
Red
Red
Red PowerRed
Red Power 
						

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Problems Solving
High temperature error
(overheating)
The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes. After 
about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the following two points. 
After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on.
 Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned 
against a wall.
 If the air filters are blocked, clean or replace them. sp.57, p.63If this does not solve the problem and the projector continues to overheat or the indicators continue 
to show a problem when the power is turned on, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable 
from the wall outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International 
Warranty Conditions section of the 
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms 
booklet.
Lamp problem
Lamp timer failure
Lamp cover is open
Take out the lamp and check if it is broken. sp.59
If the lamp is not broken, put it back in and then turn the power on. If the lamp still does not turn 
on, replace it with a new lamp.
If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from 
the electrical outlet. Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International 
Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms bookletIf the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If 
replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass. (Projection cannot be 
carried out until the lamp is replaced.)Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed. If the lamp or lamp cover is not 
securely installed, the lamp will not switch on.When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the High Altitude Mode to 
On.
Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange
       : lit    : flashing    : off
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
High temperature warning
(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. 
 If the air filters are clogged, clean or replace them. sp.57, p.63       : lit    : flashing    : off
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
Red
Red PowerRed
Red Power
War ning
Red
Orange Power