Epson Projector Emp S1 User Manual

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration Menus
fInfo menu
Computer images
Video images
Sub menu
Function
Lamp Hours Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
 When the accumulated usage time of the lamp reaches about 1900hours, a warning will be displayed in red.
Source Displays the input source being projected.
Input Signal
(Computer images only)Displays the input signal settings. 
Video Signal
(Video images only)Displays the Video signal format.
Resolution
(Computer images only)Displays the input resolution.
(Does not appear when  the input source is composite video or S-Video.) 
Refresh Rate
g
(Computer images only)Displays the refresh rate 
(Does not appear when  the input source is composite video or S-Video.) 
Sync Info 
(Computer images only)Displays picture signal information.
In the event that you are having problems with your projector and need to contact an EPSON Service Centre, 
please quote the information displayed on this screen. 
						

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fReset menu
Sub menu
Function
Lamp-Hours Reset Resets the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative lamp operating time is reset to the default 
value.
All Reset Resets all items in the configuration menus to their default settings.
 Press the [e] button and select Yes on the confirmation screen which is displayed.
 Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in that sub menu.
 Input Signal, Language and Lamp Hours settings will not be reset. 
						

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Troubleshooting
When You Suspect a ProblemFirst, check the indicators on the projector.
There are two indicators on the projector unit which notify you of projector conditions.Power indicator
lit   flashing•If the indicator is not lit, the power supply is not on.Condition
Cause/Remedy
s
Orange Standby state
(Not abnormal)
The power cable should only be disconnected when the projector is in this state.
Press the [Power] button to start projection.P.20
Orange Cool-down in progress 
(Not abnormal)
• Please wait.
The cool-down period lasts about 20 seconds.
 You cannot operate the [Power] button during the cool-down period. Press the power button again after cool-
down has finished.P.22
Green Projection in progress
(Not abnormal)
P.20
Green Warming-up
(Not abnormal)
Please wait.
Warming up takes about 40 seconds. When warming up is complete, the indicator changes to steady green.P.20
Power indicator
Warning indicator 
						

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Warning indicator
lit   flashing•Not lit under normal operating conditions.Condition
Cause/Remedy
s
Red High internal temperature (overheating)
The lamp turns off automatically and projection stops. Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector. 
After about 5 minutes have passed, unplug the power cable and check the following:
 Make sure the air filter and ventilation outlet are clear and that the projector is not positioned against a wall.
 If the air filter is dirty, it should be cleaned.
When the power cable is plugged back in, the projector will return to its previous state. Press the [Power] 
button on the projector or on the remote control to turn it back on.P.10
P.54
Red
(0.5 second 
interval)Lamp problem
 Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Remove the lamp and check that it is not broken. If the 
lamp is not broken, re-install it. Reconnect the power cable and press the [Power] button on the projector or 
the remote control to turn it back on.
 If the lamp is broken, please contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty 
Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms guide. (You will not be able to use the 
projector until the lamp is replaced).
 Check that the lamp and lamp cover are securely installed. If the lamp or lamp cover are not securely installed, 
the lamp will not switch on.P.56
Red
(1 second interval)Internal problem
Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your dealer or the 
nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide 
Warranty Terms guide.
Orange High-speed cooling in progress
(This is not abnormal,  but, if the temperature rises too high again, projection will stop automatically.)
Set up the projector in a place which is well ventilated and ensure the air filter and ventilation outlet are clear.
Clean the air filter.P.10
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 If problems with projection do occur, but the indicators do not show any abnormal conditions, please refer to the section When 
the indicators provide no help on the next page.
 If a condition occurs which is not listed in this table, please consult your dealer or contact the nearest address provided in the 
International Warranty Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms guide.
 If you follow the above steps and are still unable to correct the problem, please cease using the projector, unplug the projector 
from the electrical outlet and request repairs from your dealer or nearest address provided in the International Warranty 
Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms guide. 
						

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When the indicators provide no help• No images appear (Nothing is displayed) s P. 4 5
 No images appear (Messages are displayed 1) s P. 4 6
 No images appear (Messages are displayed 2) s P. 4 6
 Image is out of focus (unclear) s P. 4 7
 Vertical stripes appear in the image s P. 4 8
 Image is distorted / Image contains interference s P. 4 8 Only part of the image is displayed (large/small) s P. 4 9
 Image colours are poor, tinted green or tinted red/purple s P. 5 0
 Image is dark s P. 5 1
 No sound can be heard s P. 5 1
 The remote control does not work s P. 5 2
 The power does not turn off (after the [Power] button is pressed) s P. 5 2fNo images appear (Nothing is displayed)
 Was the power turned off and then straight 
back on again?
After the power has been switched off and the projector is in cool-down 
mode, the [Power] button will not work.
 Has a Sleep Mode interval (5, 10 or 30 
minutes) been set ?
When a Sleep Mode interval has been set, the lamp cuts out after no 
operations have been carried out for the set time (5, 10 or 30 minutes).
 The power indicator lights orange at this time. ([Menu] button → Setting 
→  Sleep Mode) sSetting menu P.38
 Has the image brightness been adjusted 
correctly? ([Menu] button → Image → 
Picture Quality → Brightness)
s
Image menu P.35
 Is the projected image completely black?
Some images being displayed, including some screen savers, may be 
completely black.
 Is A/V Mute activated?
s
A/V Mute P.28
 Have you pressed the [Power] button? 
s
Turning on the Projector P.20
 Try resetting all of the current settings.
s
Reset menu P.41
 Is an image signal being input?
Check if a picture signal is being input.
Set the Message option to ON in the Setting 
→
 Display 
→
 
Message configuration menu, in order to view the picture signal 
information. sSetting menu P.38 
						

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fNo images appear (Messages are displayed 1)fNo images appear (Messages are displayed 2)
Not supported
 Check the mode which corresponds to the 
frequency of the image signals being output 
from the computer.
Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on 
changing the resolution and frequency of the image signals being output 
from the computer. sSupported Display Resolutions P.66
No signal
 Has external video output been selected on 
the computer?
When using a laptop or a PC with an in-built monitor, select external video 
output on the computer.
sLaptop connection P.12
 Is the input source properly selected?
Press the [Source] button on the Control panel until the correct input 
source is selected. For the remote control, press the [Computer] button or 
the [S-Video/Video] button. sSelecting the Input Source P.26
 Are the cables connected properly? 
sConnecting to a Computer P.12 , Connecting to Video Equipment 
P.18
 Is the power for the connected computer or 
video source switched on?
sTurning on the Projector P.20 
						

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fImage is out of focus (unclear)
 The image is 
fuzzy
 Part of the 
image is out of 
focus
 The whole 
image is out of 
focus
 Have the Sync.
g, Tracking
g and 
Position settings been adjusted correctly?
If the configuration menu Image → Auto Setup setting has been set to 
OFF, press the [Auto] button on the remote control to adjust these 
settings. If the images have not been correctly adjusted after pressing the 
[Auto] button and using the auto setup function, adjust the settings 
manually in their respective menus. ([Menu] button → Image → 
Picture Quality → Tracking, Image → Picture Quality → Sync., 
Setting → Screen → Position) sImage menu P.35 , Setting 
menu P.38
 Are the image signal format settings 
correct?
 When a computer or Component Video
g equipment is connected, select 
the appropriate setting for the input source you are using, in the Image 
→ Input Signal configuration menu.
 When Composite Video
g or S-Video
g equipment is connected, select 
the appropriate setting for the video system you are using in the 
Setting → Video Signal. configuration menu.
 Is the projector positioned at right angles to 
the screen?
sInstallation method P.10
 Is the projector at the correct distance from 
the screen?
The optimum range for projection is 87-1109cm (2.9-36.4ft.). Set the 
projector within this range. sInstallation method P.10
 Are the front feet set so that the image 
angle is too big for the screen? 
If the image angle is too big the image will be out of focus vertically. 
sAdjusting the projection angle P.24
 Is the lens dirty?
sCleaning the lens P.53
 Has condensation formed on the lens?
If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm 
environment, condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this 
may cause the images to appear fuzzy. Set the projector up in the room in 
which it is to be used approximately one hour before use. If condensation 
forms on the lens, turn off the power and wait for the condensation to 
disappear.
 Has the focus been correctly adjusted?
sAdjusting the Display P.23
 Is the lens cover still in place? 
sTurning on the Projector P.20 
						

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fVertical stripes appear in the imagefImage is distorted / Image contains interference
 Has the Tracking
g setting been adjusted?
Set the tracking value until the vertical stripes disappear. ([Menu] button 
Image → Picture Quality → Tracking) sImage menu P.35
 Have the Sync.
g, Tracking
g and 
Position settings been adjusted correctly?
If the configuration menu Image → Auto Setup setting has been set to 
OFF, press the [Auto] button on the remote control to adjust these 
settings. If the images have not been correctly adjusted after pressing the 
[Auto] button and using the automatic setup function, adjust the settings 
manually in their respective menus. ([Menu] button → Image → 
Picture Quality → Sync.) sImage menu P.35
 Are the image signal format settings 
correct?
 When a computer or Component Video
g equipment is connected, select 
the appropriate setting for the input source you are using, in the Image 
→ Input Signal configuration menu.
 When Composite Video
g or S-Video
g equipment is connected, select 
the appropriate setting for the video system you are using in the 
Setting → Video Signal. configuration menu.
 Has the correct resolution been selected?
Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with 
this projector. Refer to your computers documentation for further details. 
sSupported Display Resolutions P.66
 Is an extension cable being used?
If using an extension cable, electrical interference may affect the signals. 
Confirm that you are using a shielded cable.
 Are the cables connected correctly?
sConnecting to a Computer P.12, Connecting to Video Equipment 
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fOnly part of the image is displayed (large/small)
 Change the resolution for the laptop 
computer or computer with a LCD screen.
Change the resolution so that the image is displayed in the whole of the 
projection area, or set the image signal to external output only. 
sSelecting the Input Source P.26
 Is the aspect ratio set correctly?
Press the [Aspect] button to set the aspect ratio to 4:3. sProjecting in 
widescreen (changing aspect ratio) P.29
 Has the computer been set for dual display?
If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the 
connected computers Control Panel, the projector will only display about 
half of the image on the computer screen. To display the whole of the 
image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting. Refer to 
the video driver manual for the computers monitor for further details.
 Has the correct resolution been selected?
Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with 
this projector. Please refer to your computers documentation for further 
details. sSupported Display Resolutions P.66
 Has the Position been adjusted correctly?
Use the Setting → Screen → Position configuration menu to 
correctly adjust the display position. sSetting menu P.38
 Is the E-Zoom function being used to 
enlarge the image?
Press the [Esc] button on the remote control to cancel E-Zoom. sE-
Zoom P.30