Epson Projector Emp 81 User Manual

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Specifications
* The USB interface complies with the USB 1.1 standard. 
The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB-
compatible devices.
Product name
Multimedia Projector EMP-821/81/61
Dimensions
350 (W) × 109 (H) × 272 (D) mm 
(12.4 (W) × 4.3 (H) × 9.45 (D) in.) (not including feet)
Panel size
EMP-821   : 0.8 inches
EMP-81/61  : 0.7 inches
Display 
method
Polysilicon TFT active matrix
Resolution
EMP-821/81 : XGA
g 786,432 pixels 
(1024 (W) × 768 (H) dots) × 3
EMP-61  : SVGAg 480,000 pixels 
(800 (W) × 600 (H) dots) × 3
Focus 
adjustment
Manual
Zoom 
adjustment
EMP-821  : Manual (approx. 1:1.6)
EMP-81/61  : Manual (approx. 1:1.2)
Lamp 
(light source)
UHE lamp, 200 W, Model No.: ELPLP30
Max. audio 
output
5W monaural
Speaker
1
Power supply
100–240VAC 50/60Hz 3.2–1.6A
Operating 
temperature
+5º– +35ºC (41º–95ºF ) (No condensation)
Storage 
temperature
-10º– +60ºC (14º–140ºF ) (No condensation)
Weight
Approx. 4.0 kg (8.9 lbs)
Connectors
Computer1/Component 
Video1:
1
Mini D-Sub 15-pin 
(female) Blue
Audio1:
1
Stereo mini jack
Computer2/Component 
Video2:
1
Mini D-Sub 15-pin 
(female) Blue
Audio2:
1
Stereo mini jack
S-Video:
1
Mini DIN 4-pin
Audio:
1
Stereo mini jack
Video:
1
RCA pin jack
Audio:
1
Stereo mini jack
USB*:
1
USB connector (B series)
Control (RS-232C) :
1
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
Monitor Out :
1
Mini D-Sub 15-pin 
(female) Black
Audio Out:
1
Stereo mini jack
Pixelworks DNX
TM
 ICs are used in this Projector. 
						

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SpecificationsSafety
USA
UL60950 Third Edition
Canada
CSA C22.2 No.60950 (cUL)
European Community
The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
IEC60950 3
rd Edition
EMC
USA
FCC Part15B Class B (DoC)
Canada
ICES-003 Class B
European Community
The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
EN55022, 1998 Class B
EN55024, 1998
IEC/EN61000-3-2
IEC/EN61000-3-3
Australia/New Zealand
AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 Class B 
						

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Appearance
Units: mm 4-M4×9
72.9
187.1 18
136
23
3519853.4*
2 109Centre of lens
36 14
*Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point41.2272 
						

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IndexAAbs. Color Temp. ................... 52
, 54
Air exhaust vent ............................. 7
Air filter ....................................... 10
Air intake vent .......................... 9, 10
Aspect ratio .................................. 47
[Audio1] port ............................ 9, 26
[Audio2] port ............................ 9, 26
[Audio Out] port ............................ 9
[Audio] port .............................. 9, 26
Auto Keystone ............................. 59
Auto Setup .............................. 40, 55
A/V cable ................................ 23, 26
A/V Mute ..................................... 46
BBackground Color ....................... 61
Blackboard .........................43
, 51
, 53
Brightness ............................... 51, 53
Brightness Control ....................... 59
Buzzer for notice of termination.. 34
CCleaning the Air Filter ................. 84
Cleaning the Lens......................... 84
Cleaning the Projector 
Surface.................................. 84
, 93
Color Intensity.............................. 53
Color Mode ....................... 43
, 51
, 53
Component video ......................... 24
COM Port ..................................... 63
Composite video........................... 23
[Computer1/Component Video1] 
port ............................................... 9
Computer1 Input .................... 55, 57
[Computer2/Component Video2] 
port ............................................... 9
Computer2 Input .................... 55, 57
Computer cable ...................... 19, 25
Connecting to a Computer ........... 18
Connecting to a Video Source...... 23
Contrast .................................. 51, 53
Control Panel.................................. 8
[Control (RS-232C)] port ............... 9
Cool-down .............................. 34, 73
Cross............................................. 48
DDirectPower ON .......................... 62
Display ......................................... 61
Dynamic............................ 43
, 51
, 53
EEligible computers ....................... 18
ESC/VP21 .................................... 96
Extended Menu......................... 61
E-Zoom ........................................ 48FFocus ............................................ 36
Focus ring ...................................... 7
Foot adjustment ........................... 38
Freeze........................................... 47
Front adjustable foot ................. 7
, 10
GGlossary ....................................... 94HHandle ............................................ 7
HDTV .......................................... 99
Help function ............................... 69High .............................................. 59
IImage Menu .............................. 51
Image size............................... 16
, 36
Indicators .................................. 7, 71
Info Menu.................................. 64
Input Signal .................................. 64
Inserting the Batteries................... 12
KKeystone ................................. 37
, 59
LLamp cover..................................... 7
Lamp Hours .................................. 64
Lamp-Hours Reset.................. 65
, 88
Lamp indicator ......................... 7, 71
Lamp replacement period ............. 85
Language ...................................... 63
Lens cover ...................................... 7
Living Room ..................... 43
, 51
, 53
Low............................................... 59 
						

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IndexMMain menu ................................... 50
Manually Correcting Keystone 
Distortion ................................... 39
Menu ............................................ 50
Message ....................................... 61
Mini D-Sub 15-pin port ............... 19
[Monitor Out] port ......................... 9
Mouse pointer .............................. 21NNumeric buttons .......................... 11OOperating distance 
(Remote control) ........................ 14
Operating range 
(Remote control) ........................ 14
Operating temperature ............... 100
Operation ..................................... 62
Operation Lock ............................ 59
Optional accessories .................... 93
Overheating ................................. 72PPart Names and Functions ............. 7
Password Protect ......................... 27Password Protect stickers ............. 28
Pointer .......................................... 49
Pointer Shape ............................... 59
Port ........................................... 9
, 33
Position.............................. 40
, 55
, 57
Power cable .................................. 31
Power indicator ........................ 7, 71
Power inlet ..................................... 9
Power ON Protect ........................ 27
Presentation ....................... 43
, 51
, 53
Problem Solving ........................... 71
Projecting Images ......................... 32
Projection ..................................... 62
Projection angle............................ 37
Projection distance ....................... 16
RRear adjustable foot.................. 9
, 38
Refresh Rate ................................. 64
Remote control .............11
, 12
, 13
, 20
Remote control light-emitting 
area ............................................. 11
Remote control light-receiving 
area ........................................... 7, 9
Replacing the Air Filter................ 89
Replacing the Lamp ..................... 86
Request code ................................ 27
Reset All ....................................... 65
Reset Menu ............................... 65Resized display ............................ 99
Resolution ............................... 64
, 99
RGB Video .................................. 25
SScreen size ................................... 16
Security lock .................................. 9
Setting Menu ............................ 59
Setting Up the Projector............... 15
Sharpness ................................ 51
, 53
Signal Menu.............................. 55
Sleep Mode .................................. 62
Source .......................................... 64
Speaker ..................................... 9, 26
Specifications............................. 100
Squeeze mode .............................. 47
sRGB................................. 43
, 51
, 53
Standby Mode .............................. 63
Startup Screen .............................. 61
Stereo mini jack audio cable ........ 26
Storage temperature ................... 100
Sub-menu ..................................... 50
Supported Monitor Displays ........ 99
Suspension bracket fixing 
point .................................... 10
, 102
S-Video ........................ 24
, 53
, 57
, 64
[S-Video] port ................................ 9
Sync ........................................ 40, 55
Sync. Info..................................... 64
TTemp indicator ......................... 7
, 71
Theatre............................... 43
, 51
, 53
Tint ............................................... 53
Tracking ............................ 40
, 41
, 55
Translucent screen ........................ 15
UUSB cable..................................... 20
USB connection............................ 98
USB mouse................................... 20
[USB] port ...................................... 9
User’s Logo ............................ 46
, 90
User’s Logo Protect ...................... 28
Using the Configuration Menu 
Functions .................................... 50
VVideo ................................. 53
, 57
, 64
Video Signal ........................... 57, 64
[Video] port .................................... 9
Volume ......................................... 44 
						

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IndexWWide-screen Projection ............... 47
Wireless Mouse Function ............ 20ZZoom ring ...................................... 7 
						

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We :EPSON AMERICA, INC.
Located at  :3840 Kilroy Airport Way
 MS: 3-13
 Long Beach, CA 90806
Tel :562-290-5254
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, 
complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital 
device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit 
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained 
continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be 
within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a 
statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Trade Name :EPSON
Type of Product :Projector
Model :EMP-821/81/61FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this 
equipment will invalidate the FCC Cer tification or Declaration of this device 
and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by 
the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and 
use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this 
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables 
connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate 
the equipment.
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or 
CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B 
Personal Computers 
						

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the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No 
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contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting 
from the use of the information contained herein.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable 
to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, 
costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result 
of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized 
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the 
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s 
operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any 
damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any 
consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON 
Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON 
CORPORATION.General Notice: 
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Macintosh, Mac, and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States of America.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
Pixelworks and DNX are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes  
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON 
disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This product uses open source software.
Copyright  2004 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 
						

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Remote Control
•
•• •[Search] button s
ss s
p.33The next input source is searched for automatically in the following order and the image 
input from the connected equipment is projected each time this button is pressed.
[Computer1/Component Video1] port
[Computer2/Component Video2] port
[S-Video] port
[Video] port
•
•• •[Freeze] button s
ss s
p.47Images are paused or unpaused each time the button is pressed.•
•• •[Color Mode] button s
ss s
p.43Selects the colour mode. The colour mode changes in the order of Dynamic, Presentation, 
Theatre, Living Room, sRGB
g and Blackboard each time the button is pressed.
•
•• •[Video] button s
ss s
p.33Switches to images from the [Video] port. •
•• •[S-Video] button s
ss s
p.33Switches to images from the [S-Video] port. 
•
•• •Numeric buttons s
ss s
p.27Use these buttons to enter a password when using Password Protect.•
•• •Remote control light-emitting area s
ss s
p.13Outputs remote control signals.
•
•• •[A/V Mute] button s
ss s
p.46The audio and video are turned turn on or off each time the button is pressed.•
•• •[E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) s
ss s
p.48[ ]:Enlarges parts of images without changing the size of the projection area.
[ ]:Reduces the part of images that have been enlarged using the [ ] button.•
•• •[Enter] button s
ss s
p.21, p.66, p.69Accepts a menu or help item or displays the next screen or menu when viewing a 
configuration menu or help menu.
Acts as a mouse left-click when using the wireless mouse function.•
•• •[Esc] button s
ss s
p.21Stops the current function.
Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu. 
Acts as a mouse right-click when using the wireless mouse function.•
•• •[Auto] button s
ss s
p.40Automatically adjusts and optimises analogue RGB computer video signals.
•
•• •[Menu] button s
ss s
p.66Displays and hides the configuration menu.•
•• •[Power] button s
ss s
p.32, p.34Turns the projector power on and off.•
•• •[ ] buttons s
ss s
p.21, p.66, p.69When a configuration menu or help menu is displayed, these buttons select menu items 
and setting values.
When the wireless mouse function is activated, tilting this button moves the pointer in the 
direction of tilt.
•
•• •[Page down][Page up] buttons s
ss s
p.20When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, press these buttons to scroll back and 
forth through pages in a PowerPoint file.•
•• •[Computer1] button s
ss s
p.33Switches to images from the [Computer1/Component Video1] port. •
•• •[Computer2] button s
ss s
p.33Switches to images from the [Computer2/Component Video2] port. 
•
•• •[Resize] button s
ss s
p.47When component video
g, composite video
g or S-Video
g signals are being projected, the 
aspect ratio
g changes each time this button is pressed.
•
•• •[Pointer] button s
ss s
p.49Press to indicate part of an image being projected as part of a presentation.
•
•• •[Help] button s
ss s
p.69Each time this button is pressed, it displays and hides the online help menu that can assist 
you if you have a problem.•
•• •[Num] button s
ss s
p.27This is used when entering and changing passwords.•
•• •[Volume] buttons s
ss s
p.44Adjust the sound volume.
Part Names and Functions