Epson Projector Emp 820 User Manual

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Connecting to a Video Source
Caution :
When connecting the projector to other video sources, take the following precautions.
 Turn off the power for both the projector and the video source before connecting them. 
If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.
 Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the 
connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or 
number of terminals, a...

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Projecting S-Video Images
 Use a commercially-available S-Video cable to connect the video source to 
the S-Video port at the rear of the projector.
 If you would like the sound to come out of the projectors built-in speaker, use 
the accessory A/V cable (red/white) to connect the video source to the Audio 
2 port at the rear of the projector. Alternatively, use a commercially-available 
audio cable to connect the video source to the Audio 1 port at the rear of the 
projector. Use either method...

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Projecting Component Video Images
 Use the optional component video cable to connect the video source to the 
Computer 2/Component Video port at the rear of the projector.
See “Appendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)
 If you would like the sound to come out of the projectors built-in speaker, use 
the accessory A/V cable (red/white) to connect the video source to the Audio 
2 port at the rear of the projector. Alternatively, use a commercially-available 
audio cable to connect the video source to...

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Projecting RGB Video Images
RGB video is used when RGB signals that have copy protection added are input 
and projected.
 Use the accessory computer cable to connect the video source to the 
Computer 2/Component Video port at the rear of the projector. Alternatively, 
use the optional DVI analog cable to connect the video source to the 
Computer 1 port at the rear of the projector. 
See “ Appendix: Optional Accessories” (P.100)
 If you would like the sound to come out of the projectors built-in...

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Tip :
 RGB video is only compatible with sync-on-green signals. This can be checked by 
looking at SYNC Mode in the About menu.
 After making the connections, change the Comp1 Input or Comp2 /YCbCr Input 
setting in the Setting menu to RGB Video.
For separate sync (separate H-SYNC and V-SYNC) signals, set to Analog-RGB. 
(P.69) This can be checked by looking at SYNC Mode in the About menu.
 After making the connections, change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to 
either Audio1, Audio2 or...

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Connecting to an External Speaker
You can connect the projectors Audio Out port to speakers with a built-in 
amplifier in order to enjoy even fuller sound.
Use a commercially-available audio cable with pin jack ⇔ stereo mini jack 3.5 
mm (0.14 inches) plugs or similar.
Use an audio cable with a connector that matches the port for the audio 
equipment.
Tip :
If a stereo mini jack is connected to the Audio Out port, the sound will be externally 
output, and will stop coming out from the projectors...

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Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection 
on and off and adjusting the projected images.
Turning On the Projector ..................................................36
 Connecting the Power Cord ................................................................ 36
 Turning On the Power and Projecting Images .................................. 37
Turning Off the Projector ..................................................39
Adjusting the Screen Image...

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Turning On the Projector
Turn on the power to start projecting images.
Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty 
Terms and check the points that must be noted before using the projector 
to project images.
Connecting the Power Cord
Procedure
1Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all 
components connected to the projector.
2Connect the computer or other video source to the projector. 
(P.19, 29)
3Remove the lens cover.
Place your finger under the top of...

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Turning On the Power and Projecting Images
Procedure
1Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projector.
For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to start 
playback if necessary.
2Check that the operation indicator 
has stopped flashing and lights 
orange.
3If using the remote control, set the 
R/C switch on the remote control to 
the ON position.
4Press the [Power] button on either 
the remote control or the 
projectors control panel to turn on 
the power for the...

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6If more than one signal source has 
been connected, use the remote 
control or control panel buttons to 
select the port which the signal 
source that you would like to use is 
connected to, while referring to the 
following table.
Tip :
 If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be 
projected without needing to press one of the above buttons.
 If the No-Signal. message does not disappear, check the connections again.
 If a laptop computer or a computer with a...