Epson Projector Emp 8150 User Manual

							 Installation - 79




 
Installation
This section explains how to install the EasyMP.net Software. Four types of software (EMP 
Scenario, EMP Tablet, EMP File Utility and EMP Link V) and the PDF users guide for EMP 
Link V will be installed simultaneously when the installation procedure is executed.
Operating Environment
Check the following to ensure that the software can operate on the computer in use.
 Windows Operating Environment
*20MByte or more is required for the Chinese and Korean languages.
 Macintosh Operating Environment (EMP Link V Only)
*15MByte or more is required for the Japanese language, and 25MByte or more is required for 
the Korean language.
Wi n d o w s
Operable computer Computers operating on the Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 platform
CPU: Pentium133MHz or more
Available memory 
capacity32MByte or more (an additional 8MBytes when operating the Acrobat Reader for 
the EMP LinkV PDF User’s Guide)
Available hard disk 
capacity·EasyMP.net Software 5MByte or more
·Acrobat Reader 10MByte or more*
Display Resolution of 16bit High Color (640x480) or more 
Macintosh
Operable computer Operating on Apple Kanji Talk 7.5.5 or more
CPU: Power PC or more
Main memory 
capacity32MBytes or more (22MByte when operating the Acrobat Reader)
Available hard disk 
capacity·EMP Link V /EMP Link PDF User’s Guide 5MByte or more
·Acrobat Reader 8MByte or more*
Display 32000 Color (640 x 480) or more 
						

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Installation
This section explains how to install the software using the Windows 98 screens. Software instal-
lation into the Windows 95 platform follows the same procedure.
Point
The EMP Link V users guide will be installed onto the personal computer together with the 
software in the PDF format. Acrobat reader is required to read this. If Acrobat Reader is not 
available on the personal computer in use, it is recommended that it is installed at the same 
time as EMP Link V.
 In the case of Windows
1Start up Windows and set the CD-ROM in place.
The set-up program will start automatically.
Point
If the set-up program does not start automatically, open the [Specify and execute file name] 
dialog box from the [Start] – [Specify and execute file name] menu, and enter [CD-ROM 
drive name: \SETUP].
2Select the language and the program to be installed and then press the [OK] button.
Installation will then commence. Proceed with all subsequent screens in accordance with 
the instructions provided.
Point
The program can be un-installed by selecting each Software from the [My Computer] – 
[Control Panel] – [Add and Delete Applications] menu and then executing [Add and Delete]. 
						

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 In the case of the Macintosh
1Start up the Macintosh and then set the CD-ROM in place.
2Double-click on the EMP Link Installer icon.
The set-up program will start up automatically.
3Select the language and click on the [OK] button.
Proceed with all subsequent screens in accordance with the instructions provided.
Point
Drag the [EMP LinkV] folder and [EMP LinkV] contained in [System] – [Default Settings] 
into the trash can to un-install the program.
Reading the User’s Guide
 In the case of Windows
Select [Start] – [Programs] – [EMP Link V] – [User’s Guide] to open the file.
 In the case of the Macintosh
Double click on the [User’s Guide] icon contained within the [EMP LinkV] folder to open the 
file. 
						

							82 - Computer Connections




 
Computer Connections
Establish a serial connection between the computer and projector when EMP Link V is being 
used. The computer and projector can be connected together with serial.
Serial Connections
Point
·Depending on the shape of the computer port, an adapter may be required for connection 
purposes. Refer to the computer’s instruction manual for further details.
·The connected computer is used to amend the projector settings and to perform opera-
tions. Connect the computer that is required to output projection images to the Computer 
#1 or Computer #2 port. (see page 27
)
·Switch on the projector and ensure that the connection has been set up before using the 
software.
 Windows Computers
Connect the projector’s Mouse/Com Port to the computer’s serial port with the use of the PC 
Serial Cable and Main Cable supplied.
Caution
·Ensure that the power supply to the projector has been switched off before attempting to 
establish the connection. Failure to observe this may result in equipment damage.
·Confirm the shape of the cable connector and the port before establishing the connection. If 
connections are forced despite the connector and port being different shapes, it may result 
in malfunctions and equipment damage.
PC SERIAL
Mouse/Com Port
Main Cable
 (supplied with the projector) PC Serial Cable 
(supplied with the projector)Serial Port 
						

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 Macintosh Computers
Connect the projector’s Mouse/Com Port to the computer’s printer port or modem port with 
the use of the Mac Serial Cable and main cable supplied.
MAC SERIAL
Mouse/Com Port
Main Cable
 (supplied with the projector) Mac Serial Cable 
(supplied with the projector) Printer Port or 
Modem Port 
						

							84 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section provides explanations on potential problems and the methods of taking care of them.




 
Troubleshooting
When you think you have a problem, first of all check the Indicators on the projector.
The projector is fitted with Operation Indicator, Lamp Indicator and Temperature Indicator to 
advise the user of the projector’s status.
Operation Indicator
Indicator StatusCauseRecovery or StatusReference 
Page
Illuminated in 
OrangeStand-by status (Not an error)
Projection will be started when the [Power] 
button is pressed.42
Blinking in 
OrangeCool-down proce-
dure in progress(Not an error)
·Wait for a moment. The acount of time for the 
projector to cool down (cooling the lamp) will 
depend on the external temperature, etc.
·The [Power] button cannot be used during 
the cool-down period. This will be 
illuminated in orange once the cool-down 
process has been completed, so press the 
button once more then.49
Illuminated in 
GreenProjection in 
progress(Not an error) 42
Operation Indicator
Lamp Indicator
Temperature Indicator 
						

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Lamp Indicator
Blinking in 
GreenWarm-up in 
progress(Not an error)
·Wait for a moment.
·The amount of time required for the warm-up 
procedure is approximately 30 seconds.
·The green lamp will stop blinking and 
become illuminated once the warm-up 
procedure has been completed.42
Illuminated in 
RedInternal  error Cease operations, remove the Power Plug from 
the socket and contact your dealer or nearest 
address provided at page 107 and request 
repairs.
Extinguished The power is not 
switched onThe power is not switched on.
·Check the power cord connection.
·Check the power supply to the socket.42
Indicator StatusCauseRecovery and StatusReference 
Page
Blinking in Red Lamp error·Replace with a new lamp (ELPLP11).
·If the lamp is broken, take care to avoid injury 
and contact your nearest address provided at 
page 107 to request repairs (images cannot be 
projected unless the lamp is replaced).
·Check to ensure that the lamp or fan are 
correctly attached if the lamp has been 
replaced. If the lamp or fan are not correctly 
attached, the projector will assume the same 
status as if the power has not been switched 
on.97
Blinking in 
OrangeNearing the time 
for replacing the 
lampPrepare a new lamp. It is recommended that 
the lamp is replaced as soon as possible, as 
there are cases where the time for replacement 
is earlier than stated in the conditions of usage.97
Extinguished (Not an error)
The power has not been switched on or nor-
mal projection is in progress.
Indicator StatusCauseRecovery or StatusReference 
Page 
						

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Temperature Indicator
Point
·Refer to the section on [When the Indicators Provide No Help] on the following page if the 
Indicators appear normal but the projected image is defective.
·Contact your dealer if an Indicator status not covered by the above table is apparent.
Indicator StatusCauseRecovery and StatusReference 
Page
Illuminated in 
RedExcessive internal 
temperature
(overheating)·Use the projector within the permissible 
temperature range of between 5 degrees 
Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius.
·Install the projector in a well-ventilated place 
and ensure that the ventilation inlet and 
outlet are not blocked.23
·Clean the Air Filter.
·Switch the lamp off when the red lamp is 
illuminated to reduce the temperature inside 
the projector.95
Blinking in Red Internal error Cease operations, remove the Power Plug 
from the socket and contact your dealer or 
nearest address provided at page 107
 and 
request repairs.
Blinking in 
OrangeHigh-temperature 
cooling in progress(This is not an error, but the projector will 
automatically cease operating if the tempera-
ture increases any further.)
·Use the projector within the permissible 
temperature range of between 5 degrees 
Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius.
·Install the projector in a well-ventilated place 
and ensure that the ventilation inlet and 
outlet are not blocked.23
·Clean the Air Filter. 95
Extinguished (Not an error)
The power has not been switched on or nor-
mal projection is in progress. 
						

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When the Indicators Provide No Help
Refer to each relevant item if the following situations arise but the indicators provide no help.
·The image is not projected page 87
·No sound page 92
·The image is out of focus page 89
·The remote control won’t work page 92
·The image is distorted page 90
·The projecter will not switch off page 93
·The image color is bad page 91
·The EMP Link V will not function page 93
·The image is dark page 91
The image is not projected
 Nothing is displayed
Nothing is displayed
Is the Lens Cover still in place?
see page 41
Has the power been switched off and then on immediately?
The [Power] button will not operate after projection has been 
finished (during the cooling down procedure). The [Power] button 
will work again after the cooling down process Projection lamp 
cooling operations: the operation indicator is illuminated in orange 
has been completed.
see page 49
Is the Sleep Mode set at ON?
When the sleep mode has been set at [ON], the lamp will be 
automatically extinguished if no operations occur and no signals are 
input for a period of thirty minutes.
see page 71
Did you press the [Power] button?
see page 42
Has the brightness of the image been correctly adjusted?
see page 68
Is the system in the [A/V Mute] mode?
see page 55
Perform the reset procedure.
see page 72
Is the input image completely black? 
There are cases where input images will become completely black 
owing to screen savers, etc.
Are image signals being input?
No message will be displayed if the [Menu] - [Settings] - [No Signal 
Display] parameter is set at OFF. Set this to black or blue to display 
the message.
Refer to the relevant items when the message is displayed.
(see page 88
) 
						

							88 - When the Indicators Provide No Help Messages
[Not Supported] 
will be displayed
[No Signal]
will be displayed
Is the resolution of the image signal output from the computer 
higher than UXGA (1,600 x 1,200)?
see page 27
Check to ensure that the mode supports the frequency of the image 
signals output from the computer.
Refer to the computer’s instruction manual to discover how to amend 
the resolution and frequency of the image signals output from the 
computer.
see page 27
Have the cables been connected correctly?
see page 27
Has the correct image input port been selected for the connection?
Press the [Comp/EasyMP.net] or [Video] buttons on the projector 
([Comp1], [Comp2/YCbCr] [Video] on the remote control) to switch 
the image.
see page 43
Has the power supply to the connected computer or video 
equipment been switched on?
see page 44
Note-type and liquid crystal type computers must output image 
signals to the projector.
Image signals are not output externally simply because they are 
output to the LCD screen under normal conditions, so the setting 
must be switched to external output.
There are models for which image signals are not output to the LCD 
screen when output externally.
see page 27
Is RGB being input and the [Menu] − [Setting] − [BNC] parameter 
set at [YCbCr]?
Set to [RGB].
see page 31
Is [Component Video (color difference)] being input and the 
[Menu] − [Setting] − [BNC] parameter set at [RGB]?
Set to [YCbCr].
see page 38