Epson Projector Emp Dm1 User Manual

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Advanced Operations
When the time you set on the sleep timer has passed, the unit power switch is 
turned off automatically. You can prevent unnecessary power from being 
consumed if you fall asleep while watching a movie.
If the sleep timer is set to “Sleep Off” and if play is stopped or finished and the 
unit is not operated for approximately 30 minutes, the unit power switch is 
turned off automatically.
Press .
•When you press  , the current sleep timer setting is displayed. 
When the sleep timer is displayed, select the desired setting using 
.
Setting the sleep timer
The “Sleep” message is displayed on the screen approximately 20 seconds before 
automatic power off.
Changing the sleep timer
Press   repeatedly and select the new time.
Checking the sleep timer setting
Once the sleep timer has been set, if you press   once, the remaining time before 
sleep is displayed on the screen.
•Sleep timer settings are not memorized. If the power is switched off, the 
sleep timer is canceled.
•With discs that return to the menu once playback has completed, power 
to the unit will not turn off even when the “Sleep Off” mode is set.
Setting the sleep timer
Set the [Function] position before 
performing operations
: If the standby screen is projected and if 
the unit is not operated for approximately 
30 minutes, its power switch is turned off 
automatically. If image signals are not 
entered in   mode and if the unit 
is not operated for approximately 30 
minutes, its power switch is turned off 
automatically (default setting).
: After 10 minutes have elapsed, the power 
switches off.
: After 150 minutes have elapsed, the power 
switches off. 
						

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The unit automatically recognizes the aspect suitable for the input signal, and 
the image is projected in the appropriate aspect. If you want to change the 
aspect yourself, or if the aspect is not correct, you can change it in the 
following way.
Press .
•Each time you press   the aspect ratio name is displayed on the 
screen and the aspect ratio is changed.
•The aspect ratio for disc settings and image signals can be changed in 
the following way.
When projecting by using the built-in DVD player
*  Fixed to normal size when the Slideshow is executed.
Screen SizeAspect
16:9 Fixed to full size (16:9)
4:3 Normal Full Zoom
Letterbox Normal Full Zoom
Changing the aspect ratio
Set the [Function] position before 
performing operations 
						

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Advanced Operations
When projecting component video (SDTV), composite video images
When projecting component video (HDTV) images
When projecting computer images
Wide panel computer images are always projected at the normal (wide screen) setting.
If wide panel computer images are not projected in the correct aspect, press the   button to change to an appropriate 
aspect.
Screen SizeAspect
4:3 Normal Full Zoom
Letterbox Normal Full Zoom
Screen SizeAspect
16:9 Fixed to full size (16:9) 
						

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You can attach a USB memory or multicard reader that conform to the USB 1.1 to the unit and play the following format 
files.
•MP3/WMA files
•JPEG files
•DivX
® files
The file playback and your operations during play are the same as when you play files of a   using the standard 
DVD player.
Playback by attaching a peripheral 
device
•When you connect a USB storage device to the unit, the source is changed to the USB and playback starts 
automatically when: 
- a disc is being played or stopped on the standard DVD player. 
- another video device, a TV set or a computer is connected to the unit and a disc is being played or stopped.
•If you use a USB hub, the unit will not operate normally. Connect the USB storage device directly to the unit.
Do not remove the USB storage during a Slideshow. Stop the Slideshow by pressing  , and remove the USB storage.
Connecting a USB storage device 
						

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Advanced Operations
Aside from the built-in DVD player, this unit can project images by connecting to a computer or the following devices 
with a video output port.
- Video recorder - Game machine - Video device with built-in TV tuner - Video camera and others
Connecting with a video cable
Video equipment signal format
The kind of video signal that can be output depends on the video equipment. The image quality differs depending on the video 
signal format. Generally speaking, the order of quality of the image goes as follows.
1. Component video _ 2. Composite video
Check which signal system to use in the “Documentation” supplied with the video equipment that is being used. The composite 
video may be called “Image output”.
If the equipment you are connecting has a unique connector shape, connect using the cable supplied with your 
equipment, or an optional cable.
•Turn off connected equipment. Damage may result if you try to connect when the power is on.
•Close the lens cover before connecting a device to the unit. If fingerprints or marks are left on the face of the lens, the image will 
not be projected clearly.
•Do not try to force a cable plug with a different shape the port. This may damage the unit or the equipment.
Connecting to another video device, a TV set, or a Computer
PC
VideoY
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr AudioL
R
Compo
To Audio out portTo Video input port (Yellow)
Video/audio cable (commercially available)To Audio input port
Yellow
Red White
OutputVi d e o
Audio
R L
To Video output port 
						

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Connecting with a component video cable
Connecting with a computer
For a D port output device, use a commercially available D port - component conversion cable.
Use a cable marked “No resistance” when you use a commercially available 2RCA   stereo mini-plug audio cable.
PC
VideoY
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr AudioL
R
Component
RCA audio cable 
(commercially available) To Audio input 
port
White
Output
AudioL
RRed
Component video cable 
(commercially available)
To Audio out port
PC
VideoY
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr AudioL
R
Component
To Audio out port2RCA   Stereo mini-pin 
audio cable (commercially available)
Computer cable (commercially available) 
(Mini D-Sub 15-pin   Mini D-Sub 15-pin)To display output port To Audio input 
portTo PC input port
White
Red 
						

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Advanced Operations
1Open the lens cover and press  .
2When you press  , the following menu appears on the 
screen.
The orange pointer points to the currently selected source. Select the 
desired source by pressing  , and press  .
3Turn the device power switch on, and press the [Play] or 
[Playback] button on the video device.
If the lamp was off, it comes on automatically.
After a moment, the image is projected.
To return to the standard built-in DVD player
Make any of the following operations.
•Press .
•Insert a disc into the disc slot.
•Select “DVD/USB” by pressing  .
•Press .
Projecting images from external video equipment or a computer 
						

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When a computer image is not projected
You can switch the image signal destination from the computer by holding 
down   and pressing   (the key is usually labeled   or  ). 
s Computer “Documentation”
After switching, wait a few seconds for projection to start.
Depending on the computer, each time the key to change the output is pressed, 
the display status may also change as follows.
Examples of Switching Output
Epson Toshiba
NEC IBM/Lenovo
Panasonic Sony
SOTEC Dell
HP Fujitsu
Macintosh Set mirroring or display detection.
Depending on your OS, you can set them by pressing 
.
Computer only Screen only Both 
						

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Advanced Operations
Connecting commercially available headphones.
Audio Settings
Caution
•When listening with headphones, make sure the volume is not too high. You may damage your hearing when 
listening to sounds at high volume over an extended period of time.
•Do not set the volume too high from the outset. A loud sound may be produced suddenly that may cause damage 
to your headphones or your hearing. As a precaution, lower the volume before you switch off this unit then raise it 
gradually after you switch it back on.
Once you have connected your headphones to the headphone jack, no sound will come from the speakers.
Listening with headphones
HeadphonesTo   j a c k 
						

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You can connect to AV amplifiers and equipment capable of producing digital recordings when they are equipped with a 
digital coaxial audio input port. When connecting, use a commercially available digital coaxial cable.
When you turn the virtual surround sound system on, you can enjoy real stereo 
surround sound using the left and right speakers only although sound is usually 
provided through multiple speakers.
1Press .
The current settings are displayed on the screen.
2Select the desired settings by pressing   repeatedly.
The signal being output from the Digital Coaxial  Audio-Out port is changed with the “Digital Output” setting in the 
settings menu. For detailed output signal information 
sp. 54
Connecting to audio equipment with a digital coaxial audio input port
Digital Coaxial
Audio-Out
Fully plug the audio cable connector into jack.
AV amplifierTo a digital coaxial 
audio input port
Digital coaxial cable 
(commercially available)
To Digital Coaxial Audio-Out port
Selecting the Surround Sound mode
Set the [Function] position before 
performing operations
: Stereo mode (default setting)
: Virtual surround sound mode