Epson Projector Emp S1h User Manual

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Basic Operation
Turning on the Projector
A
Connect the computer/video.sConnecting to a Computer P.12 , Connecting to Video 
Equipment P.18
B
Remove the lens cover.
C
Attach the power cable to the projector.
D
Insert the power plug into a wall socket.The power indicator lights orange.
E
Turn on the power of the computer/video.If connected to a video source, start playback.
c
Turn off the power of the projector and the equipment you are 
connecting to.
p
When using a laptop or a PC with an in-built monitor, select 
external video output on the computer.s P.12 
						

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Basic Operation > Turning on the Projector
F
Press the [Power] button.The projector beeps and the power supply indicator begins to blink 
green.
G
Wait until the power indicator lights green.It takes about 40 seconds. 
						

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Turning off the Projector
A
Turn off the power to the computer/video equipment.
B
Press the [Power] button.A confirmation screen is displayed.
C
Press the [Power] button again.The power indicator begins to blink.
D
Wait until the power indicator lights orange and the 
projector beeps twice.Cool-down
g takes place. It takes about 20 seconds.
E
Unplug the projector from the outlet.
F
Unplug the power cable at the projector.
G
Replace the lens cover.
p
The confirmation screen disappears if anything other than 
the [Power] button is pressed, or if nothing is pressed for 7 
seconds.
c
Do not remove the plug while the power indicator is blinking, 
or this may damage the projector. 
						

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Adjusting the DisplayAdjusting the projection sizeThe size of the projected image is basically determined by the 
distance from the projector to the screen. sProjection distance and 
screen size P.10
A
Press the [Wide] or [Tele] buttons on the control panel 
to adjust the projection size.[Wide] : increase the size
[Tele] :   reduces the size
If you would like to enlarge the image further, move the projector 
further away from the screen.
Setting the focus
A
Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus.
p
 The default setting is wide.
 The E-Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image. 
sE-Zoom P.30
p
 If the surface of the lens is dirty, or misted over as a result 
of condensation, it may not be possible to adjust the focus 
correctly. If this happens, clean or de-mist the lens. 
sCleaning the lens P.54
 If the projector is positioned outside the normal projecting 
range of 87-1109 cm (2.9-36.4 ft.), it may not be possible to 
obtain the correct focus. If you have trouble obtaining the 
correct focus, check the projection distance.  
						

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Basic Operation > Adjusting the DisplayAdjusting the projection angleSet up the projector so that it is at right angles to a screen.
If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is at right angles to a 
screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. (Max 10°)
A
Raise the front of the projector while pressing the feet 
buttons on both sides.Extend the front feet.
Seen from the side
Centre of lens
Seen from above
1 9.6
p
 The height can be adjusted by turning the base of the front 
feet on either side.
 Press the front feet buttons on both sides and slowly lower 
the projector down to return to its normal position. 
						

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Basic Operation > Adjusting the DisplayKeystoneWhen the projector is not set at right angles to a screen, the display 
distorts in the shape of a trapezoid. This distortion can be corrected.
A
Press the [v] or [w] buttons.
Images can be corrected without distortion when the projector is tilted to a 
maximum of ±15°.
p
You can correct only vertical distortion with this function. 
Horizontal distortion cannot be corrected.
p
 Screen size changes when keystone correction is 
performed.
 If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone 
correction is performed,  decrease the sharpness setting. 
([Menu] button 
→ Image 
→ Picture Quality 
→ 
Sharpness) sImage menu P.35
Approx. 15° above Approx. 15° below
15°15° 
						

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Selecting the Input Source When a device is connected, projection commences automatically 
without having to select the input source, however when connected to 
two or more devices, select desired the input source. 
ProjectorThe input source changes each time [Source] is pressed.
* The items selected using the Input signal command in the Image 
menu are displayed. sImage menu P.35
Remote controlThe input source switches between Computer and Component video 
whenever the [Computer] button is pressed, as shown above. 
The input source switches between S-Video and Video whenever the [S-
Video/Video] button is pressed, as shown above.
*
Computer/
Component 
video
S-Video
Video
p
If two or more sources are connected, be sure to swap the audio 
cables between the connected equipment, when necessary.
ComputerComponent VideoComponent VideoS-Video
Video 
						

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Advanced Operation
Functions for Enhancing ProjectionAdjusting computer generated imagesfAuto setup (Computer connections)
The computer signal is analysed and the following settings are adjusted to 
ensure the optimum image quality.
Tracking
g
 Position
Sync.
g
When Auto setup is set to off, press the 
[Auto] button on the remote control to 
perform auto setup.
Adjust the Tracking and Sync settings manually if Auto setup cannot be 
performed. ([Menu] button → Image → Picture Quality → Tracking, 
Sync.) sImage menu P.35
Selecting a colour modeThere are five present colour modes available for use.
Make a selection appropriate to the conditions in which you are 
projecting.
•Dynamic
Images are modulated and made fresher to emphasize brightness.
Presentation
Brightness is emphasized. For presentations in bright rooms.
Theatre
Best for watching movies in their natural tones.
Living Room
Brightness is emphasized. Ideal for playing video games in bright 
rooms.
sRGB
g
Conforms to the sRGB colour standard. If the connected source has an 
sRGB mode, set both the projector and the connected source to sRGB.
The colour mode changes each time you 
press the [Color Mode] button on the 
remote control.
Dynamic → Presentation →  Theatre → 
Living Room → sRGB
Default Value Computer input : Presentation
 Other input:  Dynamic
p
You can set Auto setup to off in the Image 
→ Auto Setup 
configuration menu. (The default is ON) sImage menu 
P.35
p
If you press the [Auto] button during E-Zoom or Freeze 
operation, or when a configuration menu is being displayed, the 
display will be halted and auto setup will take place.
p
You can set the colour mode in the Image 
→ Color Mode 
configuration menu.
sImage menu P.35 
						

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Advanced Operation > Functions for Enhancing ProjectionA/V MuteTemporarily stops the image and sound.
A
Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control.The sound and image disappear.
Projection is resumed when you press the [A/V Mute] button again or 
press the [Esc] button.
FreezePauses the projected images.
A
Press the [Freeze] button on the remote control.The projected image freezes.
To cancel, press the [Freeze] button again, or press the [Esc] button.
p
 The screen colour during A/V Mute can be set to black or blue. 
The default setting is blue. ([Menu] button 
→ Setting 
→ 
Display 
→ Background Color) sSetting menu P.38
 When activated while projecting moving images, the sound and 
image will continue to be played back by the source, so it will 
not be possible to return to the point where A/V Mute was 
activated.
p
 During Freeze, moving images will continue to be played back 
by the source, so it will not be possible to return to the point 
where Freeze was activated.
 Pressing the [Freeze] button also clears configuration menus. 
						

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Advanced Operation > Functions for Enhancing ProjectionProjecting in widescreen (changing aspect ratio)This function changes the Aspect ratio
g of images from 4:3 to 16:9 
when component video images (YCbCr and YPbPr) or video images 
(S-Video or composite video) are being projected. Images which have 
been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 
wide-screen format.
A
Press the [Aspect] button on the remote control to 
change the screen size as follows:
When images in Squeeze mode
g are projected at 4:3When images in Squeeze 
mode are projected at 16:9