Epson Projector Emp S4 User Manual

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Functions for Enhancing ProjectionPausing the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute)
For example, this can be used if you want to pause the projection for a 
moment and focus the audience’s attention on what you are saying. Or if 
you are making a computer presentation and you do not want to show 
details, such as selecting different files.PROCEDUREYou can turn A/V Mute on or off by opening and closing the A/V mute 
slide or pressing the [A/V Mute] button.
When you close the A/V mute slide an image is not projected, but when 
you press the [A/V Mute] button it enters the state set in A/V Mute in the 
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If you use this function when projecting moving images, 
the images and sound will still continue to be played 
back by the source, and you cannot return to the point 
where the A/V mute function was activated. 
						

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Functions for Enhancing ProjectionFreezing the Image (Freeze)
The source image continues to project even when the screen is frozen. You 
can still perform operations such as changing files, without projecting any 
images.PROCEDUREYou can turn this function on or off by pressing the [Freeze] button.
Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing)
This function changes the aspect ratio
g of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when 
component video
g, S-Video
g, or composite video
g images are being 
projected. 
Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be 
viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format. 
PROCEDUREThe display is changed whenever you press the button.
 Sound does not stop.
 Even though the image on the screen is frozen, the 
image source continues to project, and so it is not 
possible to resume projection from the point where it 
was paused.
 Pressing the [Freeze] button also clears configuration 
menu displays and help messages.
 The freeze function still works while the E-Zoom 
function is being used. Remote control
You can also make this setting using the Resize 
command in the Signal menu.
When images in squeeze 
mode are projected at 16:9 When images in Squeeze 
mode
g are projected at 4:3
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Functions for Enhancing ProjectionDisplaying the Pointer (Pointer)
This allows you to move a pointer icon on the projected image, and helps 
you draw attention to the area you are talking about.PROCEDUREA
Display the pointer.
Each time you press the button the pointer appears or 
disappears.
B
Move the pointer icon.
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You can use the Pointer Shape command in the 
Settings menu to change the shape of the pointer to 
one of three different shapes. 
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Pointer icon
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Functions for Enhancing ProjectionEnlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)
This is useful when you want to see images in greater detail, such as graphs 
and details in a table.PROCEDUREA
Start E-Zoom.
B
Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be 
enlarged or reduced.
C
Enlarge.
You can reduce the enlarged image by pressing the [-] button.
To cancel the E-Zoom, press the [Esc] button.
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 The enlargement ratio will appear on the screen.
 You can scroll the screen by tilting the [ ] button.
 The selected area can be enlarged by between 1 to 4 
times, in 25 incremental steps.
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Functions for Enhancing ProjectionUsing the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)
If the USB terminal of a computer and the USB terminal on the back of 
this projector are connected by a commercially available USB A-B cable, 
you can use the projector’s remote control like a wireless mouse to control 
the computer’s mouse pointer.
Computer
Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP ProfessionalMacintosh (OS 8.6 to 9.2/10.0 to 10.4)
USB cable 
(commercially-available)To USB port To USB port
 The USB cable can only be connected to computers 
with a standard USB interface. If using a computer 
which is running Windows, the computer must have 
had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home 
Edition/XP Professional installed. If the computer is 
running a version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home 
Edition/XP Professional that has been upgraded from 
an earlier version of Windows, correct operation cannot 
be guaranteed. 
 It may not be possible to use the mouse function under 
some versions of both the Windows and Macintosh 
operating systems.
 Some computer settings may have to be changed in 
order for the mouse function to be used. Consult the 
documentation for the computer for further details. 
						

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Functions for Enhancing Projection
Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as 
follows.
Moving the mouse pointer Mouse clicks
Drag and drop
This is useful for displaying 
the previous or next slide in a 
PowerPoint slideshow.
Double-click: Press twice in rapid 
succession. Left click Right click
1. Hold down the [Enter] button 
and tilt and drag the [ ] button.
2. Release the [Enter] button to 
drop at the desired location.
To previous slide
To next slide
 If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the 
computer, the operation of the remote control buttons 
will also be reversed.
 The wireless mouse function cannot be used while the 
following functions are being used.
· While a configuration menu is being displayed 
· While a help menu is being displayed
· While the E-Zoom function is being used
· Pointer function
· While adjusting sound volume
· While Image Shift is being used 
						

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Security functionsPreventing theft (Password Protect)
When the Password Protect function is activated, people who do not know 
the password will not be able to use the projector to project images, if the 
power has been disconnected since the password was last entered correctly. 
Furthermore, the users logo that is displayed on the background of the 
screen cannot be changed. This is effective against theft. At the time of 
purchase, the password protection function is not enabled.
 When Power On Protect is enabled (On)
When the power is turned on for the first time after the projectors power 
cable is connected to an electrical outlet, or when Direct Power On is 
carried out, the following password entry screen will be displayed.
While holding down the [Num] button, press the numeric keypad buttons 
to enter the password. If the password is entered correctly, projection will 
start. If you leave the power cable connected to the electrical outlet and turn the 
projectors power on when it is in standby mode, projection will start 
without the password entry screen appearing. The password entry screen 
will only be displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after 
the power cable has been disconnected and then reconnected. If Direct 
Power On is set to On and you are using a circuit breaker or similar to 
centrally control the power, the password entry screen will be displayed the 
first time the projector is turned on after the power supply is restored.When Password Protect is Enabled
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Numeric buttonsKeep 
Pressed
 If an incorrect password is entered three times in 
succession, the message The projector’s operation will 
be locked. will be displayed for approximately five 
minutes, and then the projector will switch to standby 
mode. If this happens, disconnect the power plug from 
the electrical outlet and then reinsert it and turn the 
projectors power back on. A window requesting you to 
enter the password will be displayed, so enter the 
correct password.
If you happen to forget the password, make a note of the 
Request Code: xxxxx number that appears in the 
Password screen and contact the nearest address 
provided in the International Warranty Conditions 
section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty 
Terms booklet.
 If you continue to repeat the above operation and input 
the wrong password thirty times, the following message 
will be displayed and the projector will not accept 
password entries any more.
The projector’s operation will be locked. Contact 
Epson as described in your documentation. 
						

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Security functions
 When Password Timer is set to On and Timer is used
The password entry screen will not be displayed at all when the power is 
turned on until the length of time that has been set has elapsed. When the 
set length of time has elapsed, the password entry screen will be displayed 
each time the power is turned on. The length of time referred to here is the 
total illumination time for the projectors lamp from the point when the 
projectors menu is closed.
If Password Timer is set to Off, the password entry screen will be 
displayed each time the power plug is disconnected and reinserted from the 
electrical outlet. If the projector’s power is on when it is in standby mode, 
the password entry screen will not be displayed.Use the following procedure to set Password Protect.
PROCEDUREA
Hold down the [Freeze] button for approximately 5 
seconds.
The Password Protect menu will be displayed.
B
Turn Power On Protect on.
(1) Select Power On Protect, and then press the [Enter] 
button.
(2) Select On, and then press the [Enter] button.
(3) Press the [Esc] button.
Setting Password Protect
 If Password Protect has already been enabled, the 
Password screen will be displayed.
If the password has been entered correctly, the 
Password Protect menu will be displayed.
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 If Password Protect is set to On, attach the accessory 
Password Protect sticker to your preferred position on 
the projector as a theft-prevention measure.
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Security functionsC
Turn Password Timer on.
If you dont use this setting, proceed to step 4.
(1) Select Password Timer, and then press the [Enter] 
button.
(2) Select On, and then press the [Enter] button.
(3) Press the [Esc] button.
(4) Select Timer and then press the [Enter] button.
(5) While holding down the [Num] button, use the numeric 
keypad buttons to enter the setting time within the range of 
1 to 9999 hours and then press the [Enter] button.
If you make a mistake entering the time, press the [Esc] 
button and re-enter the time.
When you have finished using the Password Protect 
menu, the countdown for the elapsed time will start.
D
Enter the password.
(1) To set a password, select Password and then press the 
[Enter] button.
(2) The message Change the password? will be displayed, 
so select Yes and then press the [Enter] button. The 
default setting for the password is 0000, but you should 
change this to your own desired password. If you select 
No, the screen shown at step 1 will be displayed again.
(3) While holding down the [Num] button, use the numeric 
keypad buttons to enter a 4-digit number. The number 
entered will be displayed as * * * *. Once four digits 
have been entered, the confirmation screen will be 
displayed.
(4) Re-enter the password.
The message The new password is stored. will be 
displayed. If you enter the password incorrectly, a message 
will be displayed prompting you to re-enter the password. 
						

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Security functionsOperation Button Lock Function
This function locks the buttons on the projectors control panel.
This function is useful at times such as during show events so that only 
projection is carried out deactivating all buttons operation, or in places 
such as schools to limit the range of buttons that can be operated.PROCEDUREA
From the configuration menu, select Settings - 
Operation Lock.
For details on this operation, refer to 
Using the Configuration 
Menu
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Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform 
in the guide at the bottom of the screen.
B
Set to On.
If set to On, none of the buttons on the control panel except 
the [Power] button can be operated.
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