Epson Projector Emp 8150 User Manual

							 Adjusting the projection size - 49
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.
Keystone correction can be adjusted 30 degrees upwards (64 stages) and 30 degrees down-
wards (64 stages).
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 68
)
·Keystone correction can be performed from the menu. (see page 70)
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Keystone
VolumeSync.
Sync.TrackingTrackingComp/
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Keystone
VolumeSync.
Sync.TrackingTrackingComp/
The corrected screen will shrink in size.The corrected screen will shrink in size.
30 degrees upwards
30 degrees downwards 
						

							50 - Picture Quality Adjustment




 
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 95
)
·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] button on the remote control ).
Point
·If auto adjustments are initiated when the E-Zoom, A/V Mute or Picture-in-Picture func-
tions are executing, 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 51
)
·The projected image will be captured and no adjustments will be made when the [Auto/
Capture] button on the remote control is pressed while EasyMP.net images are being pro-
jected.
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.TrackingTrackingComp/
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +
Capture
AutoAPPs
Resize
Comp2/YCbCr
Capture
Auto 
						

							 Picture Quality Adjustment - 51
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.
·The preset values must be registered beforehand. (see page 68
)
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTracking
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTracking
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +
Capture
AutoAPPs
Resize
Comp2/YCbCr
Preset 
						

							52 - Introduction of Functions




 
Introduction of Functions
The functions that can be operated by pressing buttons when images are being projected are 
listed below.
FunctionOutlineButtonReference 
Page
Main UnitRemote Con-
trol Unit
Help Displays the method of solving problems 
when trouble occurs.Help Help 53
A/V Mute Temporarily mutes the image and sound. A/V Mute A/V Mute 55
Freeze Freezes the image. - Freeze 55
Resize Changes the size of the image. Resize Resize 56
E-Zoom Enlarges the image. - Zoom 58
Effect Adds decorations to the image. - Effect 59
P in P Adds a sub-screen to the image. - P in P 62
Preset Calls out pre-registered adjustment val-
ues.-Preset 51
Tr a p e z o i d  
correctionCorrects trapezoid correction. Keystone - 49
Auto 
adjustmentAutomatically adjusts the image for opti-
mum effect.(Enter)Auto 50
Tracking Adjusts vertical stripes that appear on the 
image.Tr a c k i n g - 5 1
Synchroni-
zationAdjusts flashing, blurring and vertical 
noise that appears on the image.Sync - 51
Volume Adjusts the volume. Shift + Vol-
umeVo l u m e 6 3
Menu Displays the menu. Menu Menu 66 
						

							 Useful Functions - 53
Useful Functions
This section provides explanations on the effective and useful functions, such as presenta-tions, available with this projector.




 
Useful Functions
Help Function
The methods of solving trouble when it occurs are divided into separate sections and explained 
below for use when problems arise.
1Press the [Help] button.
The help menu will be displayed.
2Select the item.
Press the [Sync+, -] button on the main unit (move the [Enter] button up and down on the 
remote control) to select the item.
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +
Capture
AutoAPPs
Resize
Comp2/YCbCrHelp
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingHelpComp/
 HELP Menu
  Help for the image
  Help for the sound
  Language selection(Language)
If you follow the instructions to solve the problem
unsuccessfully, unplug the power from the wall outlet and
contact with your local dealer.
:Select :Exit:Enter 
						

							54 - Useful Functions
3Set the item.
Set the item by pressing the [Enter] button on the main unit (the [Enter] button on the 
remote control unit).
4Repeat the operations explained in procedures 2 and 3 to select and set the detailed 
items.
Point
·Refer to [Troubleshooting] in this manual if the help text does not solve your problems. 
(see page 84)
·The help menu can be cancelled by pressing the [ESC] or [Help] buttons.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
Enter
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.TrackingTrackingComp/
 HELP Menu
An image does not appear on the Screen.
The image is not in focus.
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 trapezoid.
:Select :Return:Enter:Exit 
						

							 Projection Cutting - 55




 
Projection Cutting
It is possible to temporarily erase and stop images and sound.
A/V Mute Function
Temporarily erases images and sound. It is also possible to project the user logo at this time.
1Press the [A/V Mute] button.
The images and sound will be erased.
To resume projection, press the [A/V Mute] button once more, adjust the volume control, 
or display the menu.
Depending on the setting, three different types of statuses may be selected when tempo-
rarily erasing images and sound. (see page 70
)
Point
The Epson logo has been registered in the user logo. User logo registration and setup is 
necessary to amend the user logo. (see page 71)
Freeze Function
Temporarily freezes the image; however, the sound will not be muted.
1Press the [Freeze] button.
The image will freeze.
Press the [Freeze] button once more to cancel this mode.
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingA/V muteComp/
A/V Mute
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
Black color Blue color User logo
Freeze
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc 
						

							56 - Switching Image Sizes




 
Switching Image Sizes
The window display and resizing display are switched when projecting images onto a com-
puter. Video image projections are switched between an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 16:9.
1Press the [Resize] button.
The screen size will switch.
 In the case of computer images
Windows display: Projected at the entered resolution. There are cases where the projection size 
and the image size are different.
Resizing display: Projected with the resolution reduced or expanded so that the image fits the 
entire size of the projection.
(Example) When the input resolution is smaller than the display resolution
(in the case of 800 x 600)
(Example) When the input resolution is greater than the display resolution
(in the case of 1600 x 1200)
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTracking
Resize
Comp/
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +
Capture
AutoAPPs
Resize
Comp2/YCbCr
APPs
Resize
Resizing display Window display
Resizing display Window display 
						

							 Switching Image Sizes - 57
Point
·The size will not be switched if the display resolution of the liquid crystal is the same as 
the entered resolution (1024 x 768 dots).
·A certain portion of the image will not be displayed if the entered resolution is larger than 
the display resolution of the liquid crystal. 
·Lower the [Enter] button on the remote control unit to scroll through the areas not dis-
played.
·Certain areas on the right and left will not be displayed when SXGA (1280 x 1024 dots) is 
being displayed. Press the [Resize] button while pressing the [Shift] key on the main unit 
to obtain a full-screen display.
 In the case of video images
Switching will be performed for 4:3 and 16:9 image sizes. Images recorded with digital videos 
and DVD images can be projected on 16:9 wide screens.
Point
The application list will be displayed and the image size will not be modified when 
EasyMP.net images are being projected. (Refer to the “EasyMP.net User’s Guide”)
4:3 display 16:9 display 
						

							58 - Enlarging Images (E-zooming function)




 
Enlarging Images (E-zooming function)
It is possible to enlarge projected sizes without amendment.
1Press the [E-Zoom] button.
The size percentage will be displayed in the bottom right-hand corner to enable the image 
to be reduced or enlarged.
Point
·Enlargement is possible with 24 stages between 1x and 4x at increments of 0.125x.
·A certain portion of the image will not be displayed when it has been enlarged. Lower the 
[Enter] button on the remote control to scroll the screen and display this portion accord-
ingly.
·Sub-screens will be enlarged when the P in P function is being used.
E-Zoom
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF3
1524
Enter
Esc
The size percentage will be displayed.