Epson Projector Emp 9100nl User Manual

							 Menu Operations - 69
· The image menu and information displayed will differ in accordance with the projected input 
source, and Menus other than that belonging to the projected input source cannot be adjusted.
·The information menu displays the status of the input source settings being projected.
Adva
ncedComp2 Sync 
TerminationSets the Computer #2 termination mode to enable image pro-
cessing from a Port.
On: Terminated in analog (75)
OFF: TTL input
·Usually used at [OFF]. Set at on with the switcher when 
analog 75 termination is required.OFF
Rear Proj. Set at [ON] to project images onto a half-transparent screen 
from the rear. The projected image will be inverted.OFF
Ceiling Set at [ON] to project images when suspended from the ceil-
ing. The projected image can be be inverted from left to right 
and up and down.
·The optional ceiling suspension unit is required to suspend 
the projector from the ceiling. (see page 94
)OFF
Reset Returns all advanced setting menu adjustment values to the 
default values.
Press the [Enter] button and then select [Yes] on the confir-
mation screen displayed.
·Select [Reset All] to return all image and sound values to the 
default settings.-
Infor-
mat-
ion(Displays the current settings) -
Reset 
allExecute Returns all items in the set-up menus to the default values.
Press the [Enter] button and then select [Yes] on the confir-
mation screen displayed.
·Execute the [Reset] function from each individual sub menu 
to return the image and sound settings to the default values 
for each menu.
·The User’s Logo Capture, Lamp ON Time, language and 
BNC settings cannot be restored to the default values. 
Perform the reset procedure after the lamp has been 
replaced. (see page 91
)-
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MenuSub MenuFunctionDefault Value 
						

							70 - Menu Operations
User logo registration
Registers the images currently displayed as the user logo.
1Displays the image that is to be registered as the user logo.
2Press the [Menu] button and select [Capture] - [Capture User Logo].
The confirmation screen will be displayed.
3Select [Yes] and then press the [  (Enter)] button on the main unit (the [Enter] button 
on the remote control).
The image to be registered will be displayed.
4Adjust the position of the image and then press the [  (Enter)] button on the main unit 
(the [Enter] button on the remote control).
The confirmation screen will be displayed.
 
Users Logo Capture 
ExecuteVideo
Audio
Effect
Setting
Capture
Advanced
About
Reset All
:Select :Enter
Users Logo Capture
Do you use the present image
as a users logo?
Ye sNo
:Select :Return :Execute
:Select
/ :Return :Execute 
						

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5Select [Yes] and then press the [ (Enter)] button on the main unit (the [Enter] button 
on the remote control).
The enlargement setup screen will be displayed.
6Select the enlargement rate and then press the [ (Enter)] button on the main unit (the 
[Enter] button on the remote control).
The screen to confirm saving will be displayed.
7Select [Yes] and then press the [ (Enter)] button on the main unit (the [Enter] button 
on the remote control).
The image will be saved. Wait until the [saving completed] screen is displayed.
Point
·A certain amount of time is required for the saving process. Do not operate the projector 
or connected equipment while saving is in progress. Failure to observe this may result in 
defects.
·The image size that can be registered is 400 x 300 dots.
·The display size will be amended when the video image is being projected.
Users Logo Capture
Do you use this image?
Ye sNo
:Select :Return :Execute
Users Logo Capture
Set the zoom rate.
zoom rate : 
:Select :Return :Execute
100%200%300%
Users Logo Capture
Do you save the users logo?
If you save it,
the previous users logo
will be overwritten.Ye sNo
:Select :Return :Execute 
						

							72 - Introduction of Projector Software
Introduction of Projector Software
The projector software includes the following.
Outline of Projector Software
 The various types of Projector Software available are explained below.

 EMP Link V 
Enables the projector settings to be amended from the computer. This allows functions to be 
allocated to the [Effect] button and user logos to be edited (refer to the EMP Link V Users’ 
Guide (PDF)). 
						

							 Computer Connections - 73
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 25
)
·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 
						

							74 - Computer Connections
 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 
						

							 Installation - 75
Installation
This section explains how to install the EMP Link V.
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
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 NEC PC98-NX series or DOS/V 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)
Available hard disk 
capacity·EMP Link V /EMP Link PDF User’s Guide 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 
						

							76 - Installation
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 User’s Guide is stored on the CD-ROM in the PDF format. As Acrobat 
Reader is required to read this, it is recommended that it is installed at the same time as 
EMP Link V for computers that do not have this function.

 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 [EMP Link V] from the [My Computer] – [Con-
trol Panel] – [Add and Delete Applications] menu and then executing [Add and Delete]. 
						

							 Installation - 77

 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. 
						

							78 - Troubleshooting
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.39
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.46
Illuminated in 
GreenProjection in 
progress(Not an error) 40
Blinking in 
GreenWa r m - u p  i n  
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.40
Illuminated in 
RedInternal  error Cease operations, remove the Power Plug from 
the socket and contact your dealer or nearest 
adress provided at page 104 and request 
repairs.
Operation Indicator
Lamp Indicator
Temperature Indicator