Epson Projector Emp 8300 User Manual

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Playing Sound from the Video Equipment
If the video signals are being input to the [Video] port
To audio output ports
To [Audio] ports
RCA audio cable 
(commercially-available)
red
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Playing Sound from External Speakers
You can connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projectors [Audio 
Out] port in order to enjoy a fuller quality of sound.
Use a commercially-available audio cable with pin jack ⇔ stereo mini jack 
(3.5 mm) plugs or similar.
Use an audio cable with plugs that match the ports for the external audio 
equipment.To external audio equipment
To [Audio Out] port
Audio cable 
(commercially-available)
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When a stereo mini-jack audio cable is inserted into the [Audio Out] 
port, the sound will be output to external speakers. No sound will be 
output from the projectors built-in speaker at this time. 
						

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Connecting to an External Monitor
If an external monitor is connected to the projector, you can operate the 
connected video equipment while viewing the images on the external 
monitor at the same time that they are being projected. This is useful when 
giving presentations. The signals being input from the video equipment 
can also be checked on the external monitor even when the projector itself 
is not projecting images (for example, when it is in standby mode) by using 
the standby monitor out function.
Connecting an External Monitor
Connect the external monitor using the cable that is provided with the 
monitor.
To [Monitor Out] port (black) Monitor port
Cable provided with 
monitor
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 Setting gauges for functions such as keystone correction and 
configuration menu and help menu displays are also output to the 
external monitor.
 If the A/V mute function is operating and the projected images have 
been muted, the input signal images can still be displayed on the 
external monitor, and the [Source] buttons on the remote control and 
the projectors control panel can be used to change the signal source. 
To display the input signal images on the external monitor while the 
A/V mute function is active, change the A/V Mute setting in the 
Setting menu to Black. If the A/V Mute setting is Blue or 
Logo, the external monitor display will be the same as the image 
projected.
 When keystone correction is carried out, distortion will appear in the 
images displayed on the external monitor.
 The settings that have been made using the Color Mode, Color 
Adjustment, Black Level, White Level, Rear Proj. and 
Ceiling menus will not appear in the images that are displayed on 
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Connecting to an External MonitorChecking Projected Images on an External Monitor 
While the Projector is at Standby (Standby Monitor Out)
Standby mode is the mode where the projectors power cable is 
connected to the projector but the [Power] button has not been pressed (the 
projection lamp is not turned on). 
If the image signals from the connected video source are still being input 
even though the projector is in standby mode, the images can be displayed 
on an external monitor so that you can check the signals, and you can also 
change the video source. When the projectors power is turned on, the 
images that are being displayed on the external monitor will then be 
projected.
To use the standby monitor out function, change the Standby Mode 
setting in the Advanced1 menu to Network ON.   p.85
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Any sound being output from the projectors built-in speaker or from 
external speakers will be muted while standby monitor out is being 
used. 
						

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Installing the Cable Cover
If the projector has been installed on a ceiling and then connected to a 
computer or other video source, you can then install the accessory cable 
cover. It covers the input and output ports and the cable connectors at the 
rear of the projector to provide greater protection.
Insert the cover tabs into the three cable cover mounting holes in the base 
of the projector, and then push the cable cover in until it clicks into place.Remove the cable cover when replacing the lamp and when connecting and 
disconnecting any of the cables.
Pull the cable cover lever in the [OPEN  ] direction to remove the cable 
cover.Installation
Cable cover mounting holes
Removal
Cable cover lever 
						

							Turning the Projector On .................................... 36
 Connecting the Power Cable .............................................. 36
 Turning the Power On and Projecting Images ................. 37
 Selecting an Image Source While Viewing Projected 
Images (Preview Function) ................................................. 39
Turning the Projector Off.................................... 41
Adjusting the Screen Image .............................. 43
 Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function) ...................... 43
 Focusing the Screen Images (Focus Adjustment)............. 44
 Adjusting the Image Angle ................................................. 44 If the projection area is too low or too high for the screen ........ 44
 When projecting from the side of the screen ............................. 45
 Adjusting the Vertical Position of the Projection Area 
(Lens Shift) ................................................................................ 45
 Adjusting the Front Adjustable Feet .......................................... 46
 Correcting Distortion in the Projection
Area (Keystone Correction) ............................................... 47 Correcting Keystone Distortion so that the Projection Area Fits 
the Screen Exactly (Quick Corner)  ...........................................47
 Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion (V-Keystone) ..............49
 Correcting the Height of the Projection Area After Vertical 
Keystone Correction (Height Correction) ..................................50
Adjusting the Image Quality............................... 52
 Adjusting Computer Images ............................................. 52 Automatic Setup .........................................................................52
 Adjusting the Tracking ...............................................................53
 Adjusting the Sync .....................................................................54 Selecting the Projection Quality 
(Colour Mode Selection) .................................................... 55
Adjusting the Volume.......................................... 56
Basic OperationsThis chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images. 
						

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Turning the Projector OnTurn the power on to start projecting images.Connecting the Power Cable
PROCEDURE
Check that the power is turned off for the projector 
and all components connected to the projector.Connect the computer or other video source to the 
projector.  p.17, p.25Remove the lens cover.
Hook your finger under the top of the lens cover and pull to 
remove it.
Connect the accessory power cable to the projector.
Check that the power connector is facing the same way as the 
power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cable 
connector securely into the projector.Connect the other end of the power cable to an 
earthed electrical outlet.
Wait until the   indicator lights orange.
CAUTION
Be sure to read the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms 
before projecting images.123
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Lit orange 
						

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Turning the Projector OnTurning the Power On and Projecting Images
PROCEDURE
Check that the   indicator has stopped flashing and 
is lit orange.If using the remote control, set the [R/C] switch on the 
remote control to ON.Turn the power on for all equipment connected to the 
projector.
For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to 
start playback if necessary.
Press the [Power] button on either the remote control 
or the projectors control panel to turn the power on 
for the projector.
The   indicator flashes green. After a short period it stops 
flashing and lights steadily, and projection starts.
Wait until the   indicator lights green (it normally takes about 
40 seconds to change).
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4
Remote controlChanges from flashing to lit green
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 The remote control and projectors control panel buttons will not 
function while the   indicator is flashing green.
 Depending on the configuration menu settings, the message No  
Signal. may appear. See Setting - No-Signal Msg.   p.80 
						

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Turning the Projector On
If more than one external device is connected to the 
projector, use the remote control or projector control 
panel buttons to select the image source to be 
projected while referring to the following table.
You can also use the preview function to select the signal 
source.  p.39
*1 When these buttons are pressed once, the signal name that is currently 
set using the configuration menus appears on the screen. You can 
change the signal setting by repeatedly pressing the button while the 
signal name is displayed. The result of this switching will also be 
applied to the Computer1 Input, Computer2 Input or BNC Input 
setting in the Setting menu.
*2 The input signal will not change to the next signal source unless the 
[Computer/DVI] button is pressed while the current signal name is still 
being displayed on the screen.
If an input signal from either the [DVI], [Computer 1] or [Computer 2] 
port is currently being projected, the name of this current input signal 
will be displayed on the screen when the [Computer/DVI] button is 
pressed once.
*3 The item selected using the Computer1 Input command in the 
Setting menu will appear. You can change the setting by pressing the 
[Comp1] button on the remote control.
*4 The item selected using the Computer2 Input command in the 
Setting menu will appear. You can change the source by pressing the 
[Comp2] button on the remote control.
*5 The input signal will not change to the next signal unless the [Video/
BNC] button is pressed while the current signal name is still being 
displayed on the screen. 
If an input signal from either of the [BNC], [S-Video] or [Video] ports 
is currently being displayed, the name of this current input signal will 
be displayed on the screen when the [Video/BNC] button is pressed 
once.
*6 The item selected using the BNC Input command in the Setting 
menu will appear. You can change the source to the next source in order 
by pressing the [BNC] button on the remote control.
Por t
Button to press
On-screen display
Remote 
control
Projector
DVI
[DVI]
The image 
source changes 
each time 
[Computer/
DVI] is 
pressed.
*2
DVI
Computer 1
[Comp
1]
*1
Computer1
(Analog-RGB)
*3
Computer1
(RGB-Video)
*3
Computer 2
[Comp
2]
*1
Computer2
(Analog-RGB)
*4
Computer2
(RGB-Video)
*4
BNC
[BNC
]*1
The image 
source changes 
each time 
[Video/BNC] is 
pressed.
*5
BNC(Analog-RGB)
*6
BNC(RGB-Video)
*6
BNC(YCbCr
)*6
BNC(YPbPr
)*6
S-Video
[S-Video
]
S-Video
Video
[Video
]
Video
5
Remote control 
						

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Turning the Projector On
Selecting an Image Source While Viewing Projected Images (Preview Function)
The preview function lets you project the images from the currently-
selected image source and view them in a preview screen while selecting 
the signal source.
Use the remote control to carry out all preview function operations.PROCEDURE
Press the [Preview] button on the remote control.
After a short while, a preview screen such as the one shown in 
the illustration below will appear on the screen.
When the preview screen is being displayed, the frames for 
ports that have no image signal being input or which have a 
signal being input that is not supported will be solid blue.
Press the [Source] buttons on the remote control to select the 
image source to be projected in order to change the image.
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 If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that 
source will be projected without needing to press one of the [Source] 
buttons.
 If the No Signal. message does not disappear, check the 
connections again.
 If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been 
connected to the projector, the images may not be projected straight 
away. After starting projection, check that the computer has been set 
up to output signals externally. 
The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings. 
For details, refer to the section of the documentation provided with 
your computer under a heading such as External output, 
Connecting an external monitor or similar.
 If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time, the 
projected image may become burned in on the computer screen. You 
should avoid leaving the same image displayed for long periods.
NEC
Panasonic
Toshiba
IBM
Sony
Fujitsu
Macintosh
[Fn]+[F3]
[Fn]+[F3]
[Fn]+[F5]
[Fn]+[F7]
[Fn]+[F7]
[Fn]+[F10]
After startup, change 
the Control Panel 
adjustment so that 
mirroring is active.
1
Computer1 (Analog-RGB)
BNC Video
S-VideoComputer1
Computer2
DV I
Act
ive w
indow
Shows the images that are 
currently being projected.
Images from the 
[Computer 1] port
Images from the 
[Computer 2] port
Images from the [DVI] port
Images from the 
[S-Video] port Images from 
the [Video] port Images from the 
[BNC] ports