Epson Projector Emp 730 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
This section describes how to identify problems and what to do if a 
problem is found.
Using the Help ...................................................................60
When Having Some Trouble .............................................61
 Power Indicator.................................................................................... 61
 (Warning) Indicator ...................................................................... 62
When the Indicators Provide No...

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Using the Help
If 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.
Procedure
1Press the [Help] button on the 
projectors control panel.
The Help menu will be displayed.
2Select a menu item.
If using the control panel, the 
[ Select ] buttons function as the up 
and down keys.
If using the remote control, press the [ ] 
and [ ] buttons to select an item.
3Confirm the...

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When Having Some Trouble
If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projectors 
indicators.
The projector is provided with the following two indicators. These indicators 
alert you to problems with projector operation.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy 
problems that they indicate.
Power Indicator
 : lit    : flashing
Indicator statusCauseRemedy or StatusSee Page
Standby status (Not abnormal)
The power cord should only be disconnected 
when the...

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(Warning) Indicator
 : lit    : flashing
Indicator statusCauseRemedy or StatusSee 
Page
High internal 
temperatureThe lamp will turn off automatically and 
projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes 
without operating the projector. After 5 minutes 
have elapsed, unplug the power cord and then plug 
it back in again. 
If the projector overheats, check the following two 
points.
Check that the air inlet and air outlet are clear, 
and that the projector is not positioned against a 
wall.
If the...

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Tip :
 If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing 
normal, refer to When the Indicators Provide No Help on the following page.
 If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, 
contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at International Warranty 
Conditions in Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Terms.
Internal problem Stop using the projector, disconnect the power 
cord from the electrical outlet, and contact...

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When the Indicators Provide No Help
If 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 (Nothing at all appears)
No images appear(p.64, 65)Images appear dark (p.69)
Poor image quality (p.66)Images appear greenish(p.70)
Only part of the image is 
displayed (Large/ small)(p.68)No sound can be heard(p.70)
The remote control does 
not work(p.70)
The image colors are not right(p.68)
The power does not turn...

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No images appear (Messages do appear)
Check the mode which corresponds to the frequency 
of the image signals being output from the computer.
Refer to the documentation provided with your computer 
for details on changing the resolution and frequency of the 
image signals being output from the computer. (p.90)
Are the cables connected correctly?
(p.17 - p.25)
Does the input signal match the connected source?
Use the [Source] button on the projectors control panel (or 
the [Computer] or [S-Video/...

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Poor image quality
Has the focus been adjusted correctly? 
(p.37)
Has the front adjustable feet been adjusted so that the 
image angle is too big?
If the image angle is too big, the image will be out of focus 
vertically. (p.34)
Is the projector at the correct distance?
The recommended distance from the projector to the screen 
is within 1.0 - 11.7 m (3.2 - 38.5 ft.). Set up the projector so 
that the projection distance is within this range. (p.15)
Is the projector beam perpendicular to the...

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Are the cables connected correctly?
(p.17 - p.25)
Has the correct resolution been selected?
Set the computer so that the signals that are output are 
compatible with this projector. Refer to the documentation 
provided with your computer for details on changing the 
settings. (p.90)
Have the Sync
.,  Tracking and Position been 
adjusted correctly?
If the Auto Setup command in the Video menu is set to 
OFF, press the [Auto] button on the remote control to 
adjust these settings. If the images have...

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Only par t of the image is displayed (Large/ small)
The image colors are not right
Has the Aspect Ratio setting been selected 
correctly?
Use the Aspect Ratio command in the Video menu to 
set the aspect ratio to 4:3.
(p.51)
Has the Position setting been adjusted correctly?
Use the Position command in the Video menu to adjust.
(p.49, 50)
Has the correct resolution been selected?
Set the computer so that the signals that are output are 
compatible with this projector. Refer to the documentation...