Epson Projector Emp 703 Quickstart Guide

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WARNINGNever look into the lens while
the projectors power is turned on.
Be sure to read the Owners Manual thoroughly before using this projector.
9001870
01.08-.1A(C01) Printed in Japan
EMP-713/703/503
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Printed on 100% recycled paper. 
						

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Setting UpAdjust the distance between the projector and
the screen until the desired image size is obtained.
* When installing to wall, leave a space of about
  7.87 inches (0.2m) between the projector and the wall.
Page 4 of Owners Manual
screen size
projection
distance
(7.7–9.2)
(11.5–13.8m) (3.8–4.5)
148.3–180.2
223.9–271.7
299.5–363.3
450.7–546.3 inches(3.0–3.6)
118.1–143.6(2.3–2.7) 87.8–107.0 (1.5–1.7) (1.1–1.3) (–1.1) –44.7
42.5–52.1
57.6–70.4
30
26 40 60 80 100
150 200 300
(5.7–6.9)
61X46
53X4081X61120X90160X120200X150305X228410X300610X460(cm)
Checking the Indicators
The projector is equipped with indicators that alert you to problems with projector operation.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
*1  If an indicator is  showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided on page 79 of 
      the Owners Manual.
*2 Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.
Page 39 of Owners Manual
Troubleshooting
Operation indicator
Lamp indicator
Temperature indicator
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Operation IndicatorLamp Indicator
Temperature Indicator
Indicator status Problem and remedyIndicator status Problem and remedy
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Illuminated 
in Orange
Blinking 
in OrangeBlinking 
in Orange
Blinking 
in Orange Standby condition
Projection starts when the      is pressed.Power
Cool-down in progress
After while, the projector switches to the 
standby condition (the indicator lights orange).
Illuminated 
in GreenProjecting in progress
Blinking 
in Green
Warm-up in progress
After warm-up is complete, projection 
will start when a video signal is input.
Blinking 
in RedBlinking 
in Red
Blinking 
in Red
Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for projector 
to be repaired. *1Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for projector 
to be repaired. *1
ExtinguishedExtinguished
Extinguished
The power is not switched onIlluminated 
in Red
Illuminated 
in RedLamp error
Replace the lamp with a new one .*2
Time to replace the lamp.
Replace the lamp with a new one .*2
Nearing the time for replacing the lamp
Prepare a new lamp.*2
The power has not been switched on or normal 
projection is in progress.
The power has not been switched on or normal 
projection is in progress.Excessive internal temperature (overheating)
The lamp goes off automatically and projection 
becomes impossible. Wait for approximately 5 
minutes with the projector in that state. After 5 
minutes has passed, pull out the power plug 
once, then insert it again. 
When the power plug is reinserted, the projector 
will recover to the normal state, so press the 
       and turn on the power again.
High-speed cooling in progress.
If the internal temperature rises any higher, 
projection will stop.
Check that the air inlet and exhaust vents are clear 
and that the indoor temperature is not too high.
Power 
						

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Computer 
AudioIn OutS-Video
AudioR
L
Video
ConnectionsConnecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Video Source
* Turn off the power for both the projector and the other equipment before connecting them.
Computer cable (accessory)
A/V cable (accessory) To computers 
monitor port
 (video port)
To video output connector (yellow)
To audio output L connector (white)
To audio output R connector (red)
Video connector (yellow) Audio R connector (red)Audio L connector (white)
2
Depending on the shape of the 
computer monitor terminal, it may not 
be possible to make connections with 
the accessory computer cable. Please 
convert it using a commercially 
available adapter, etc.
Computer connector
Pages 6, 22 of Owners Manual
Tip
Setting Up / 
Connections
Computer 
AudioIn OutS-Video
AudioR
L
Video
Troubleshooting
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Viewing the Online Help
This projector is provided with an online help function which can be used when you have a 
problem using the projector.
Press       .1
Select the item to view.
Press the                 on 
the projectors control panel.
Or tilt the         on the 
remote control.2
Accept the selected item.
Press the        on the 
projectors control panel.
Or press the        on the 
remote control.3
The selected item will appear 
on the screen.4
Projector Remote Control
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Help
Keystone
SelectHelp
Help
Select
Enter
If you follow the instructions to solve the problem
unsuccessfully,unplug the power from the wall outlet and
contact your local dealer.
: Select : Enter : Exit 
Help for the image.
Help for the sound.
Language selection.(Language)
Return
An image does not appear on the Screen.
The image is blurred.
The image is not displayed fully on the screen.
(cut off/too big/too small/partial)
The colors of the image are not correct.
The image is too dark.
The image is a trapezoid.
Return
: Select : Enter : Exit 
						

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Momentarily turning off images and sound
First press the             , select Settings and then A/V Mute. Then select the type of screen to be displayed 
when projection is being stopped. The following choices are available. The default setting is the black screen.
Projection of the images and sound will be restarted.
If you use this function while projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to be 
played back, and you cannot return to the point where the A/V Mute function was activated.
The A/V Mute function momentarily pauses the image and sound, and displays either a blank blue 
or black screen or the users logo screen. It can be used when you do not want to show viewers 
details of operations such as selecting different files when computer images are being projected.
A/V Mute functionPages 36,52 of Owners Manual
Functions for 
Enhancing Projection
Press            .
Press            once more.
Power
Power
Power
Projecting
Remove the lens cover.
1Connect the power cord to the projector.
2
Turn on the power for the
input source.
In the case of a VCR, press the PLAY button.
6
5
Press the          to turn on the
projectors power.
4
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
3
3
ON
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5
2
4
If using the remote control, set 
the R/C switch to the ON 
position and then press the 
        .
      will start flashing green and 
projection will start. 
(Warm-up in progress)The indicator       will light orange.
Operation 
indicator
Pages 29,30 of Owners 
Manual
Rotate the zoom lever to the central position to extend the lens. 
						

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If images do not appear ...
If you have other problems ...If a laptop computer or a computer with a 
LCD screen has been connected to the 
projector, you may need to change the 
output destination for video signals 
depending on the computer keys (        or 
        ) or the computers settings. The 
output destination can normally be 
changed by holding down the computers
           and pressing one of the Function 
keys.
Once the source has been changed, after 
a short wait the projector will start 
projecting. If the output has been 
changed to external output, only the 
external output should be used.
For details, refer to the documentation 
provided with your computer.
Change the input 
signal.
Refer to the online 
Help information.
After restarting the computer, 
change the Control Panel 
monitor and sound settings 
so that Mirroring is active.
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* Refer to Troubleshooting.
Projector Remote Control
Projector Remote Control
Tip
Press         , and 
then follow the 
instructions.
Examples of changing output
NEC
Panasonic
TOSHIBA
IBM
SONY
FUJITSU
Macintosh
Projecting
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Help
Keystone
SelectHelpHelp
Power
Source
SourceEnter
Help
Keystone
Select
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Enlarging part of projected images
Enlargement ratio
E-Zoom function
Page 36 of Owners Manual
    After enlarging part of the image, 
you can tilt the          to scroll around 
the image.
    To cancel the enlargement effect, 
press the               .
Press the right side of the button 
to enlarge the image.
Press the left side of 
the button to reduce 
the size of the 
enlarged area.
Functions for 
Enhancing Projection
Press                .Tip
Press                      to enlarge the image being projected.
Tilt the          on the remote control to scroll to the area that is to be viewed. 
						

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Enhancing presentation materialsEffect function
Page 51 of Owners Manual
Tip
Press      . Press        .
Press       .
Functions for 
Enhancing Projection
Press       .
Press         to erase the stamps, 
squares, markers and free lines set 
for decorative purposes.
Displays the pointer icon. Tilt the
       to move the icon, and then 
press       to stamp the pointer 
icon in position.Displays the square icon. Tilt the 
       to move the icon to the 
starting point, and then press      .
Tilt the       again to move the 
icon to the ending position, and 
then press         .
Displays the marker icon. Tilt the 
       to move the icon to the  
starting point, and then press      .
Tilt the       again to move the 
icon to the ending position, and 
then press        .Displays the free line icon. Tilt the
       to move the icon to the 
starting point, and then press      .
Then tilt the        in the direction 
that the line is to be drawn. 
Press the        to complete line 
drawing.
AdjustmentAdjusting the projection angle
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Adjusting the image size and focus
Focus adjustment
Image size adjustment
 See page 7.
If you change the projection angle, you 
may get keystone distortion in the 
images. You can use the                  on 
the projectors control panel to correct 
keystone distortion.
Turn to Wide to increase the size
Turn to Tele to reduce the size
Tip
Pages 31,32 of Owners Manual
Becomes 
lower
Becomes higherKeystone
Lift the front of the projector while pressing on the foot lever, adjust the amount extension or 
retraction of the front foot, then adjust the projector’s projection angle.
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Automatically adjusting computer images to the 
optimum settings
Other adjustments
Remote Control
Using the on-screen menus
Remote Control
Main menu Remote control
Select
Move 
down
ReturnMove 
right Move 
leftMove 
up
Adjustment / 
Turning Off the Projector
Press           on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and the display position and 
synchronization.
Press         on the remote control to display the setting menu on the projection screen. 
Then adjust the required settings, such as brightness, contrast and sharpness.
Functions for 
Enhancing Projection
Using the remote control for one-person presentations
The remote control can be used to carry out the same functions as left-clicking and right-clicking mouse buttons 
on a computer. You can use the remote control to control the computers mouse pointer from a distance.    When using the remote control as 
a wireless mouse, you need to 
connect the projector as follows.
    Use the USB mouse cable if you 
are connecting to the computer’s USB 
terminal.
    If the mouse function does not 
work after connecting a PS/2 mouse, 
you will need to restart the computer.
    Use only the accessory mouse 
cable provided, otherwise the 
wireless mouse function may not 
operate correctly.
Mouse pointer movement
Tilt the          in the direction you want 
the mouse pointer to go.
Mouse clicks
Mouse/USB port
Mouse/Com connector
USB
Mouse 
connector
Mouse Mouse Mouse cable
 (accessory)
9
This projector is equipped with a variety of useful functions 
for enhancing projection.
Refer to the corresponding pages of the Owners Manual for 
details on each function.
For left clicks: Press              For right clicks: Press 
Tip
USB Mouse
Mouse/Com
Computer AudioInOutS-Video
AudioR
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Turning Off 
the Projector
Press the   twice to turn off the 
projectors power.2
Turn off the power for the equipment connected 
to the projector.1
Check that      is lit steadily with an orange color, 
and then disconnect the power cord.3
If the power cord is disconnected while        is still flashing orange, it may cause problems with 
projector operation.
      will start flashing orange. (Cool-down in progress)
* Set the R/C switch on the remote control to the OFF position.
Operation indicator
Pages 29,30 of Owners 
Manual
Adjustment / 
Turning Off the Projector
Power
Adjustment
7
If the images have keystone distortion ...
Press        on the projectors control panel to correct the keystone distortion.
Correcting keystone distortion
Pages 38 of Owners Manual
    When keystone correction is carried 
out, the projected image will become 
smaller.
    The trapezoid correction state is 
recorded in memory. Please readjust it 
when the projection angle is changed.
    If the images become uneven in 
appearance after keystone correction is 
carried out, decrease the Sharpness 
setting.
Tip
Keystone
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Keystone
SelectKeystone 
						

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Turning Off 
the Projector
Press the   twice to turn off the 
projectors power.2
Turn off the power for the equipment connected 
to the projector.1
Check that      is lit steadily with an orange color, 
and then disconnect the power cord.3
If the power cord is disconnected while        is still flashing orange, it may cause problems with 
projector operation.
      will start flashing orange. (Cool-down in progress)
* Set the R/C switch on the remote control to the OFF position.
Operation indicator
Pages 29,30 of Owners 
Manual
Adjustment / 
Turning Off the Projector
Power
Adjustment
7
If the images have keystone distortion ...
Press        on the projectors control panel to correct the keystone distortion.
Correcting keystone distortion
Pages 38 of Owners Manual
    When keystone correction is carried 
out, the projected image will become 
smaller.
    The trapezoid correction state is 
recorded in memory. Please readjust it 
when the projection angle is changed.
    If the images become uneven in 
appearance after keystone correction is 
carried out, decrease the Sharpness 
setting.
Tip
Keystone
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Keystone
SelectKeystone 
						

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Automatically adjusting computer images to the 
optimum settings
Other adjustments
Remote Control
Using the on-screen menus
Remote Control
Main menu Remote control
Select
Move 
down
ReturnMove 
right Move 
leftMove 
up
Adjustment / 
Turning Off the Projector
Press           on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and the display position and 
synchronization.
Press         on the remote control to display the setting menu on the projection screen. 
Then adjust the required settings, such as brightness, contrast and sharpness.
Functions for 
Enhancing Projection
Using the remote control for one-person presentations
The remote control can be used to carry out the same functions as left-clicking and right-clicking mouse buttons 
on a computer. You can use the remote control to control the computers mouse pointer from a distance.    When using the remote control as 
a wireless mouse, you need to 
connect the projector as follows.
    Use the USB mouse cable if you 
are connecting to the computer’s USB 
terminal.
    If the mouse function does not 
work after connecting a PS/2 mouse, 
you will need to restart the computer.
    Use only the accessory mouse 
cable provided, otherwise the 
wireless mouse function may not 
operate correctly.
Mouse pointer movement
Tilt the          in the direction you want 
the mouse pointer to go.
Mouse clicks
Mouse/USB port
Mouse/Com connector
USB
Mouse 
connector
Mouse Mouse Mouse cable
 (accessory)
9
This projector is equipped with a variety of useful functions 
for enhancing projection.
Refer to the corresponding pages of the Owners Manual for 
details on each function.
For left clicks: Press              For right clicks: Press 
Tip
USB Mouse
Mouse/Com
Computer AudioInOutS-Video
AudioR
LVideo