Epson Projector Emp 8150nl User Manual

							 Connecting the video equipment - 39
In the case of the digital tuners D output port
·Connect the digital tuners to the projector’s Computer 2/Component Video- BNC port with 
the optional D port cable (ELPKC23).
·Connect the supplied RCA Audio Cable (Red/White) to the S-Audio/Audio2 Port if the 
sound is to be output from the projector’s speakers.
Point
·Set the BNC parameter to [YCbCr] when the connection has been established. (see 
page 70)
·Establishing connections with digital tuners is only possible in Japan.
·Supports digital tuners up to the D4 rating.
R/Cr/Pr PortG/Y Port
B/Cb/Pb Port
Audio Port (white)
Audio Port (red)
RCA Audio Cable (supplied with the projector)
The D port cable 
(optional) for com-
ponent images To the audio output port L 
(white)
To the audio output port R 
(red)To the D output port 
						

							40 - Connecting the video equipment
In the case of RGB image signals
·Connect the projector’s Computer 2/Component Video- BNC Port to the video equipment 
with the component image cable (available on the open market).
·Connect the supplied RCA Audio Cable (Red/White) to the S-Audio/Audio #2 Port if the 
sound is to be output from the projector’s speakers.
Point
·Purchase the component image cable so that one end matches the BNC type port on the 
projector and the other matches the port on the video equipment.
·Set the BNC parameter to [RGB] when the connection has been established. (see 
page 70)
R/Cr/Pr PortG/Y Port
B/Cb/Pb Port
Audio Port (white)
Audio Port (red)
To  t h e  R  o u t p u t  p o r t
To  t h e  G  o u t p u t  p o r t
To the B output port
RCA Audio Cable (supplied with the projector)
For component images 
cable (available on the 
open market)
To the audio output port L 
(white)
To the audio output port R 
(red) 
						

							 Projection - 41
Projecting
This section provides explanations on starting and ending projection, and on the basic functions for adjusting projected images.




 
Projection
Images can be projected after all connections have been completed.
Preparations
1Connect the projector to a computer and video equipment. (see page 27, 37)
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.
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 
						

							42 - Projection
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.
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 blinks and then is illuminated in green after approximately thirty 
seconds.
Illuminated in orange Operation Indicator
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingPowerComp/
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 
Operation Indicator
Blinking in green → Illuminated 
						

							 Projection - 43
The projected screen will appear as follows in accordance with the situation.
Point
·Set the date and time when the EasyMP.net default setting screen is displayed. 
(Refer to the “EasyMP.net User’s Guide”.)
·Button operations are not possible when the Operation Indicator is blinking in green.
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.
 
O When no image signals are being input.
A message stating No 
Image Signals Input will 
be displayed (there are 
cases where this will not 
be displayed, depending 
on the settings).
(see page 70
)
 
O When the image signals are being input.
The image will be pro-
jected.
 
O When EasyMP.net has been selected.
The EasyMP.net main 
menu will be displayed.
 
O When the power supply is switched on for the 
first time.
The initial setup screen 
on which the date is set 
will be displayed.
Set up the date and time 
on the screen while refer-
ring to the EasyMP.net 
instruction manual. 
Power
Video
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingComputer
VideoComp/
EscMenu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +
Capture
AutoAPPs
Resize
Comp2/YCbCrComp1
Comp2/YCbCr
Video 
						

							44 - Projection
Point
Only one of the BNC ports sources (BNC (RGB) or (BNC (YCbCr)) that are alternately 
switched with [Comp/EasyMP.net] and [Video] on the projector and [Comp2/YCbCr] on the 
remote control will be displayed with the BNC setting. (see page 70
)
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.
·Refer to the [EasyMP.net Instruction Manual] for further details on EasyMP.net functions.
ConnectedPortButton to SelectDisplay at the top right-
hand corner of the screen
Main UnitRemote Control 
EasyMP.net [Computer]
(will change whenever 
pressed)[EasyMP.net] EasyMP.net
Computer #1 Port [Comp1]
(Switched with the BNC 
setting. (see page 70
))Computer1
BNC Port (RGB) BNC(RGB)
BNC Port (YCbCr) [Video]
(will change whenever 
pressed)[Comp2/ YCbCr] BNC(RGB)
BNC(YCbCr)
Vi d e o  P o r t [ Vi d e o ]
(will change whenever 
pressed)Vi d e o
S-Video Port S-Video
NECPanasonicTo s h i b aIBMSONYFUJITSUMacintosh
Fn+F3 Fn+F3 Fn+F5 Fn+F7 Fn+F7 Fn+F10 Mirroring is set up with monitor 
adjustments on the control panel 
after starting up. 
						

							 Ending - 45




 
Ending
End projection in accordance with the following procedure.
1Swith off the power supply to the connected equipment.
2Press the [Power] button.
A message to confirm that the power needs to be switched off will be displayed.
3Press 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 #2 for more than one second (will assume the same status as if ending with proce-
dure #3).
·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
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingPowerComp/
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
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTrackingPowerComp/ 
						

							46 - Ending
4Check to confirm that the Operation Indicator is illuminated in orange, and then 
unplug the Power Plug from the socket.
5Set 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.
6Restore 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.
7Attach 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 Adjust Lever 
						

							 Adjusting the projection position - 47




 
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 49
)
·The Front Foot is restored by lifting the Foot Adjust Lever with a finger and lowering the 
projector.
Foot Adjust Lever
Becomes lower
Becomes higher 
						

							48 - 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 56) and an E-Zoom function for enlarging certain 
areas (see page 58) 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 24
)
Point
If optional lenses are to be used, refer to the relevant instruction manuals for further details.
Becomes smaller
Becomes larger