Epson Projector Emp 8100 User Manual

							 Projection - 39
Projection
Images can be projected after all connections have been completed.
Preparations
1Connect the projector to a computer and video equipment. (see page 25, 35)
2Remove the Lens Cover.
3Attach the supplied Power Cord to the projector.
Check to confirm the shape of the projector’s Power Inlet and Power Connector, align the 
connector in the correct direction, and then insert it as far as it will go.
4Plug the Power Plug into the power socket.
The Operation Indicator will be illuminated in orange.
Point
Button operations are not possible when the Operation Indicator is blinking in orange.
Wa r n i n g
·Never look directly into the lens once the power supply has been switched on. Failure to 
observe this may result in the powerful light damaging eyesight.
·Ensure that the Power Cord supplied is used. The use of cables other than the one supplied 
may result in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.
Caution
Do not perform any projection tasks with the Lens Cover attached. Failure to observe this 
may result in the cover becoming malformed due to heat.
Power Inlet
Power ConnectorPower Cord
Illuminated in orange Operation Indicator 
						

							40 - Projection
Commencing projection
1Press the [Power] button to turn on the power supply.
The Operation Indicator will begin to blink in green, and projection will be started.
The Operation Indicator blink and then be illuminated in green after approximately thirty 
seconds.
Point
Button operations are not possible when the Operation Indicator is blinking in green.
Power
Video
Computer
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingPower
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
Power
Set the R/C ON OFF switch to [ON] first of all 
when using the remote control unit 
A message stating [No image 
signals input] will be displayed 
when no image signals have 
been input.
(Depending on the setting, 
this may not be displayed.
(see page 67
))Operation Indicator
Blinking in green → Illuminated 
						

							 Projection - 41
2Select the Port to which the connection has been made when more than one item of
 equipment has been connected.
Press the port button connected to the computer or video equipment to switch the input 
source.
Point
·Projection will take place without pressing the button if only one item of equipment is con-
nected.
·Computer #1 when no input signals are detected despite the connection being in place 
and when the images for the connected equipment are not output.
·The BNC port source that switches between [Computer] and [Video] on the main unit and 
[Comp2/YCbCr] on the remote control can only display either BNC (RGB) or BNC 
(YCbCr), depending on the BNC setting. (see page 67
)
Connected
PortButton to SelectDisplay at the top 
right-hand corner of 
the screen
Main UnitRemote Control 
Computer #1 
Port[Computer]
(will change when-
ever pressed)[Comp1] Computer1
BNC Port (RGB) BNC(RGB)
BNC Port 
(YCbCr)[Video]
(will change when-
ever pressed)[Comp2/ YCbCr] BNC(RGB)
BNC(YCbCr)
Vi d e o  P o r t [ Vi d e o ]
(will change when-
ever pressed)Vi d e o
S-Video Port S-Video
Power
Video
Computer
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingComputer
Video
Comp1
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideo
Comp2/YCbCr
Help
- Volume +
Comp2/YCbCr
Video
AutoResize 
						

							42 - Projection
3Starting projection.
Switch on the power supply to the computer or video equipment. If the equipment con-
nected is video equipment, then also press the [Playback] or [Play] buttons.
The [No Signal] display will be erased, and projection will commence.
Point
·If [No Signal] remains displayed, check the connections once again.
·Depending on the computer, there are cases when it is necessary to switch the image sig-
nal output destination with the key ( , etc.) or the settings after establishing the connec-
tion.
The table shown above provides examples for certain products. Refer to the computer’s 
instruction manual for further details.
·Press the [Resize] button when signals that support DVD players or wide television 
screens (16:9 images) have been input. The parameters will change between 4:3 images 
and 16:9 images whenever the switch is pressed.
·There are cases where a projected image will remain projected if a still image is projected 
for a long period of time.
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Fn+F3 Fn+F3 Fn+F5 Fn+F7 Fn+F7 Fn+F10 After rebooting the control panel 
monitor and sound to be set to 
mirroring 
						

							 Ending - 43
Ending
End projection in accordance with the following procedure.
1Press the [Power] button.
A message to confirm that the power needs to be switched off will be displayed.
2Press the [Power] button once more.
The lamp will be extinguished, the Operation Indicator will blink in orange, and the cool-
down process will commence.
The Operation Indicator will change from blinking to being illuminated in orange once the 
cool-down process has been completed. The amount of time required for the cool down is 
approximately forty seconds (may be longer depending on the ambient temperature).
Point
·Press a different button if the power is not to be switched off. The message will be erased 
after seven seconds if no buttons are pressed (the power will remain on).
·It is also possible to end projection by pressing the [Power] button as explained in proce-
dure #1 for more than one second (will assume the same status as if ending with proce-
dure #2).
·Button operations are not possible when the Operation Indicator is blinking in orange. In 
this event, please wait until full illumination has been attained.
Power
Video
Computer
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingPower
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
Power
(Power OFF?)
Please press      Key again
to power off.
Power
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
Power
Power
Video
Computer
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingPower 
						

							44 - Ending
3Check to confirm that the Operation Indicator is illuminated in orange, and then 
unplug the Power Plug from the socket.
4Set the R/C ON OFF switch to [OFF] when using the remote control.
Point
The batteries are being consumed when the [R/C ON OFF] switch on the remote control 
unit is set at [ON]. Ensure that the [R/C ON OFF] switch on the remote control unit is set to 
[OFF] when not in use.
5Restore the Front Foot if it has been extended.
Steady the projector by hand, and then lift the Foot Adjust Lever with a finger and gently 
lower it into the main Unit.
6Attach the lens cover.
Caution
Do not remove the Power Plug from the socket when the Operation Indicator is blinking in 
orange. Failure to observe this may result in damage to the equipment and will speed up the 
period for replacing the lamp.
Illuminated in orange Operation Indicator
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Foot Adgust Lever 
						

							 Adjusting the Projection Position - 45
Adjusting the Projection Position
The projector can be adjusted into the following vertical projection positions.
Feet adjustments
Adjusts the projection angle of the projector. As far as possible, make the necessary adjust-
ments while making sure that the projector is facing the screen at right angles.
1Lift the Foot Adjust Lever with a finger and raise the front part of the projector.
The Front Foot will protrude.
2Remove your finger from the Foot Adjust Lever, and then let go of the projector.
3Rotate the lower part of the Front Foot to minutely adjust the height.
Point
·There are cases where the screen will be distorted into a trapezoid shape when foot 
adjustments are performed. This trapezoid distortion can be adjusted with the use of the 
trapezoid correction function. (see page 46
)
·The Front Foot is restored by lifting the Foot Adjust Lever with a finger and lowering the 
projector.
Foot Adjust Lever
Becomes higher
Becomes lower 
						

							46 - Adjusting the projection size
Adjusting the projection size
It is possible to adjust the size of the projection and correct any trapezoid distortion.
Point
A function to resize the screen (see page 53) and an E-Zoom function for enlarging certain 
areas (see page 55) are also available.
Zoom adjustment
1Rotate the Zoom Ring to make the required adjustments (enlargment up to a maximum 
of 1.4x is possible).
The projection distance must also be adjusted when enlarging the screen. (see page 23
)
Point
If optional lenses are to be used, refer to the relevant instruction manuals for further details.
Keystone adjustment
Make the necessary adjustment when the screen has been distorted into a trapezoid with foot 
adjustment.
1Press the [Keystone +, -] button to lengthen the screen sidewards.
Point
·The screen will be reduced in size when keystone correction has been performed.
·The status of keystone correction will be recorded. Perform readjustments that match the 
installation position when the projection position or angle have been changed.
·Reduce the sharpness if blurring occurs after keystone correction. (see page 65
)
·keystone correction is performed from the menu. (see page 67)
Becomes smaller
Becomes larger
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Keystone
VolumeSync.
Sync.TrackingTrackingComputer
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Keystone
VolumeSync.
Sync.TrackingTrackingComputer
The corrected screen will shrink in size.The corrected screen will shrink in size. 
						

							 Picture Quality Adjustment - 47
Picture Quality Adjustment
Adjusts image focus and disturbance.
Focus adjustment
Aligns the focus of the image.
1Rotate the Focus Ring to make the required adjustment.
Point
·It is not possible to align the focus if the lens is dirty or fogged over with condensation. In 
this event, clean the lens accordingly. (see page 89
)
·Correct adjustment is not possible if the installation position is out of line by between 1.1 
to 14.6 meters.
·If optional lenses are to be used, refer to the relevant instruction manuals for further 
details.
Auto adjustment (when projecting computer images)
Automatically adjusts the computer image to attain the optimum effect. The items adjusted 
include the Tracking, Position and Sync.
1Press the [ Enter] button on the projector (the [Auto / Capture] button on the remote 
control ).
Point
·If auto adjustments are initiated when the E-Zoom, A/V Mute or P in P functions are exe-
cuting, adjustment will not be carried out until the executing function has been cancelled. 
·Depending on the type of signals being output by the computer, there are cases when 
adjustment cannot be carried out correctly. In this event, adjust the Tracking and Sync. 
(see page 48
)
Power
Video
Computer
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.TrackingTracking
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +Auto
Comp2/YCbCr
AutoResize 
						

							48 - Picture Quality Adjustment
Tracking Adjustments (when projecting computer images)
Adjusted when vertical stripes are apparent on the computer image.
1Press the [Tracking +, -] button on the projector.
Synchronization Adjustments (when projecting computer 
images)
Adjusted when flashing, blurring and vertical noise are apparent on the computer image.
1Press the [Sync +, -] button on the projector.
Calling out adjustment values (when projecting computer 
images)
It is possible to record preset adjustment values and call them out when required.
1Press the [Preset] button on the remote control.
The pre-registered numbers between preset #1 and preset #5 will change in sequence 
whenever this button is pressed.
Point
·There are cases when these adjustments must be made again if the values output from 
the computer (resolution, display color) are amended after flashing and blurring have 
been adjusted.
·There are cases where flashing and blurring is caused by adjusting the brightness and 
contrast*.
·Images will be projected more vividly if synchronization adjustments are made after the 
tracking adjustments.
·Auto adjustments, tracking adjustments and synchronization adjustments are not possible 
if no image signals are being input by the computer, such as when projecting video 
images or displaying menus.
·The preset values must be registered beforehand. (see page 65
)
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTracking
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTracking
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +Preset
Comp2/YCbCr
AutoResize