Epson Projector Emp 8300 User Manual

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Problem Solving Problem Solving
 The remote control does not work
Check
Remedy
Is the [R/C] switch at the ON position?Set the [R/C] switch to the ON position.   p.37Is the remote control light-emitting area 
facing towards the remote control light-
receiving area when it is operated?
Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving area.
The operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±30º horizontally and approximately 
±15º vertically.   p.14
Is the remote control too...

AppendicesThis chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the 
projector for a long time.Maintenance ...................................................... 122
 Cleaning ............................................................................. 122 Cleaning the Projector Case..................................................... 122
 Cleaning the Lens .................................................................... 122
 Cleaning the Air...

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MaintenanceThis section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and 
replacing consumable parts.Cleaning
You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of 
projected images starts to deteriorate.
Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.
If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water 
containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the 
cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then...

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Air intake vent in side of projector
Place the projector flat and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air intake 
vent.
Replacing Consumables
This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filters.
It is time to replace the lamp when:
The message Lamp Replace. appears on the screen when 
projection star ts.The   indicator is flashing orange
The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate in quality.
TIP
 If the air filters are broken or if the warning...

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PROCEDURE
Turn the projectors power off, wait for the cool-down 
period to end, and then disconnect the power cable.
The cool-down period lasts for about 30 seconds.
TIP
 The replacement warning message is set to appear after about 1900 
hours of lamp use in order to maintain the initial brightness and 
quality of the projected images. If you continue to use the lamp after 
this period, the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater. 
When the lamp replacement message...

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Wait until the lamp has cooled down, and then 
remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector.
It takes a further one hour after the cool-down period has 
finished for the lamp to be cool enough.
Use the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or 
some other Phillips screwdriver to remove the two lamp cover 
fixing screws. Be careful not to let the lamp cover fall down 
after the fixing screws have been removed.Loosen the three lamp fixing screws.
Use the...

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Tighten the three lamp fixing screws.Install the lamp cover.
Insert the cover tab at the top of the lamp cover into the 
projector, and then install the lamp cover and tighten the two 
lamp cover fixing screws.
The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp 
operating time, so that when the cumulative operating time reaches a 
certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. 
Therefore, the counter needs to be reset using the...

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Maintenance Maintenance
PROCEDURE
Connect the power cable, turn on the projectors 
power, and then press the [Menu] button on the 
remote control.
The configuration menu will be displayed.Select Reset Lamp Timer from the About menu 
and then press the [Enter] button on the remote 
control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projectors 
control panel.
Select Yes and then press the [Enter] button on the 
remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the 
projectors control panel.
The lamp operating time...

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Put your finger into the recess of an air filter cover, 
and slide the air filter cover to the outside to remove 
it.
The projector has two air filter covers.Remove the old air filter that is in the air filter cover.
Insert the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or 
some other flat-tipped screwdriver into the space between the 
air filter and the air filter cover as shown in the illustration 
below, and push it backwards to remove the air filter.
Install new air...

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Saving a Users LogoYou can record the image that is currently being projected as a users logo.
PROCEDURE
Project the image that you would like to use as a 
users logo, and then press the [Menu] button on 
either the remote control or the projectors control 
panel.Select the Users Logo menu, and then press the 
[Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/
Enter] button on the projectors control panel.
Select Yes in the sub-menu, and then press the 
[Enter] button on the remote control or the...