Epson Projector PT EZ590 User Manual

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Projecting
Check the attachment of the projection lens (
x page 38), external device connection (
x page 40), power 
cord connection ( x page 45), and switch on the projector (
x page 46) to start projecting. Select the image 
for projection, and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Remote control
Control panel
The input for projection can be switched. Method to switch the input is as follows.  
f Press the input selection buttons on the remote control and directly spe\
cify the input to project.
 
f Press the  button on the control panel to display the input selection screen and select the 
input to project from the list.
Switching the input directly via remote control 
The input for projection can be switched directly by pressing the input \
selection button on the remote control.
1) 
Press the input selection (,  , 
*1, , , ) 
buttons.  
f Switches the input, the input guide of the selected input terminal displayed on the top right of the projection 
screen.
 Switches the input to HDMI1. The image of the signal being input in the  terminal is 
projected.
 Switches the input to HDMI2. The image of the signal being input in the  terminal is 
projected.
 
*1  Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK.  The image of the signal being input in the  
terminal is projected.
 Switches the input to RGB1 or RGB2. If one input is already selected, it will be switched to the other 
input. The image of the signal being input in the  terminal or the  terminal is 
projected.
 Switches the input to VIDEO. The image of the signal being input in the  terminal is 
projected.
 Switches the input to NETWORK. 
*1  button is disabled for PT-EW550 and PT-EX520.
Attention
 
f Images may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the Blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back. Set the [PICTURE] 
menu → [RGB/YC
BCR]/[RGB/YPBPR]. (
x page 70)
 
f Confirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu → 
[ASPECT]. (
x page 78)
Note
 
f (Only for PT-EZ590, PT-EW650 and PT-EX620) 
When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET -YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the  terminal, the input on the DIGITAL LINK output supported device changes each time the  button is pressed. The input 
can also be changed using the RS-232C control command.
For twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers, switch the input on the projector to DIGIT AL LINK, and then switch the input on 
the twisted-pair-cable transmitter.
 
f Configure [RGB1 INPUT SETTING] of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [RGB IN] (
x page 82) to match the signal to be input to the 
 terminal.   
						

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Switching the input by displaying the input guide
The input for projection can be selected by displaying the input guide w\
ith the control panel.
1) 
Press the  button on the control panel.
 
f The
 [DETAILED]  input guide or the  [SIMPLE] input guide is displayed. (
x page 81)  
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The input will switch each time you press the  button.
 
f You can also select the input source by pressing 
asqw on the remote control or the control panel from 
the  [DETAILED]  input guide.
[DIGITAL LINK] input is only 
for PT-EZ590, PT-EW650 
and PT-EX620.
The input guide for [DETAILED]
The input guide for [SIMPLE]
If there is no signal input ([RGB2], [HDMI1] 
or [HDMI2]), this screen will be displayed. 
Check the output settings of your computer.
 
Note
 
f The input guide for [DETAILED]/[SIMPLE], you can change the setting from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → 
[INPUT GUIDE].
Adjusting the focus, zoom and shift
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioni\
ng of the projector and the screen is correctly 
installed, adjust the focus, zoom, and shift.
Using the control panel
1) 
Press the  button on the control panel.
 
f Pressing the button changes the adjustment screen in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM] and [SHIFT].
2)  Select each item and press asqw  to adjust it.
Using the remote control
1) Press the lens (, , ) buttons on the remote contro\
l.
 
f  button: Adjusts focus.
 
f  button: Adjusts zoom.
 
f  button: Adjusts shift.
2)  Select each item and press asqw  to adjust it.
CAUTION
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening \
around the lens.
Your hand may be caught in between, resulting in injury.
Note
 
f The adjustment can be performed faster by holding down 
asqw for approximately three seconds or longer while adjusting the focus or 
adjusting the zoom.
 
f The adjustment can be performed faster by holding down 
asqw for approximately six seconds or longer while adjusting the shift.
 
f It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 \
minutes before the focus is adjusted.   
						

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f Only [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color
, even when the projector is not focused and 
displayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)
Moving the lens to the home position
To move the lens to the home position, perform the following procedure.
1)  While the [SHIFT] adjustment screen is displayed, press the  button on the remote 
control.
 
f The 
[HOME POSITION]  screen is displayed.
2) While the [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed (for approximately five s\
econds), press the  
button.
 
f [Return to HOME POSITION.] is displayed during in progress, and the lens returns to the home position.
Note
 
f You can also display the [HOME POSITION] screen by pressing the  button on the control panel or the  button on the 
remote control for at least three seconds.
Adjustment range by the lens position shift (optical axis shift)
The projection position can be adjusted in the range shown in the following figure with the optical axis shift 
function based on the position of the projected screen in the home position (standard projection position).
PT
-EZ590 / PT -EW650 / PT -EW550  PT-EX620 / PT -EX520
0.3 H
0.3 H
Standard projec -
tion position
Image 
height V Image width H
0.6 V
0.6 V
0.3 H
0.3 H
Standard pro -
jection position
Image 
height V
Image width H
0.5 V
0.5 V   
						

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Operating with the remote control
For PT-EZ590, PT-EW650  
and PT-EX620 For PT-EW550  
and PT-EX520
Using the shutter/AV mute function
If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to 
turn off the image and the audio temporarily.
 
r Shutter function
(Only for PT -EZ590, PT-EW650 and PT -EX620)
 button
1) Press the  button.
 
f The image and the audio disappear.
 
f This operation can be also performed by using the  button on the control panel.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The image and the audio reappear.
 
r AV mute function
(Only for PT -EW550 and PT -EX520)
 button
1) Press the  button.
 
f The image and the audio disappear.
 
f This operation can be also performed by using the  button on the control panel.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The image and the audio reappear.
Attention
 
f When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 
→ [ECO MANAGEMENT] 
→ [SHUTTER DETECTION] or [AV MUTE DETECTION] is set to [ON], 
do not switch on/off in a short time.
Note
 
f The power indicator  will blink slowly in green while the shutter function is in use (shutter: closed).
 
f The shutter function is released by pressing the  button while the shutter function is in use (shutter: closed).   
						

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Using the mute function
Audio can be temporarily turned off.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
 
f The audio disappears.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The audio reappears.
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the built-in speaker or audio output can be adjusted.
 button
1) 
Press the  button/ button.
 Decreases the volume.
 Increases the volume.
Note
 
f This operation can be also performed by using the  button/ button on the control panel.
Using the freeze function
The projected image can be paused and the audio turned off regardless of the playback of the external device.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
 
f The image freezes and the audio disappears. 
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f Freezing of the image is canceled and the audio reappears.
Note
 
f [FREEZE] is displayed on the screen when video is paused.
 
f When no signal input, [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] message will appear.
Using the on-screen display function
Turn off the on-screen display function (no display) when you do not wish the viewers to see the on-screen display, 
such as the menu or the input terminal name.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
 
f The on-screen display disappears.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The on-screen display appears.   
						

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Note
 
f If you press the  button on the control panel for at least three seconds while the on-screen display is of
f (hidden), the [OSD] 
individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press  qw to select [ON], then the on-screen display is turned on.
Using the automatic setup function
The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase, and image position 
when analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals are being input. Supplying 
images with bright white borders at the edges and high-contrast black an\
d white characters is recommended when 
the system is in automatic adjustment mode. Avoid supplying images that include halftones or gradation, such as 
photographs and computer graphics.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
Note
 
f The clock phase may shift even if it has completed without any incident. In such cases, adjust the [POSITION] menu 
→ [CLOCK PHASE] 
( x  page 78).
 
f Automatic adjustment may not work depending on the model of the computer and the input signal. 
And, it may not work properly when the 
input signal is a blurred-edge image or a dark image.
 
f Images may be disrupted for a few seconds during automatic adjustment, but it is not a malfunction.
 
f Adjustment is required for each input signal.
 
f Automatic adjustment can be canceled by pressing the  button during the automatic adjustment operation.
 
f If the automatic setup function is used while moving images are being input, the adjustment may not be performed properly even for an RGB 
signal that can use automatic setup.
Using the SCREEN ADJ button
The 
[SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]  screen can be displayed.
You can correct the distortion of the projected image that occurs when th\
e projector is installed tilted or when the 
screen is tilted or curved.
 button
1)  Press the  button to display [KEYSTONE] individual adjustment screen.  
Or press the  button again to display [CORNER CORRECTION] individual adjustment 
screen. 
Or press the  button again to 
display [CURVED CORRECTION] individual adjustment 
screen.
 
f If you have adjusted values in any of the individual adjustment screen, the individual adjustment screen is 
not switched to the next screen even if you press the  button.
[KEYSTONE]
Adjusts when the trapezoid of the projected image is distorted.
[CORNER CORRECTION] Adjusts when the four corners of the projected image are distorted.
[CURVED CORRECTION] Adjusts when the linearity is not uniform or the projected image is curved distortion.
2) Press  button to select an item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
3)  Press asqw to adjust the value.
Note
 
f One of [KEYSTONE], [CORNER CORRECTION] and [CURVED CORRECTION] setting value is valid. 
 
f For more details, refer to the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]. (
x page 71)    
						

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Switching the aspect ratio of the image
You can switch aspect ratios according to the input signal.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
 
f The setting will change each time you press the button.
Note
 
f Refer to the [POSITION] menu 
→ [ASPECT] (
x page 78) for details.
Using the digital zoom function
(Only for still image-based RGB signals/still image-based HDMI signals/still image-based DIGIT
AL LINK signals 
input)
You can enlarge images. You can also change the location of the images to be enlarged.
 buttons
1)  Press the  button/ button.
 
f The moving screen is displayed when executing the remote control operation, and the 
[DIGITAL ZOOM] 
individual adjustment screen is not displayed.
 
f The 
[DIGITAL ZOOM]  individual adjustment screen is displayed when executing the menu operation. For 
details, refer to [DISPLAY OPTION] → [OTHER FUNCTIONS]. ( x page 90)
2)  Press the following buttons to move the location of the image or adjust \
the magnification. 
 
f The digital zoom function is canceled if the  button/ is pressed for three seconds 
or more. 
Operation menu/Buttons
Operation Adjustment
Moving screen
Remote control operation buttonPress the a button.
Moves the image to the bottom.
Press the s button. Moves the image to the top.
Press the q button. Moves the image to the right.
Press the w button. Moves the image to the left.
Press the  button. Moves the image to the upper left.
Press the  button. Moves the image to the upper right.
Press the  button. Moves the image to the center.
Press the  button. Moves the image to the lower left.
Press the  button. Moves the image to the lower right.
Press the  button. Increases magnification.
Press the  button. Decreases magnification.
ABC
ABC
ABCABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
a button
w button
▼ button
q
 button  button
 button
 button
 button  button
Fig. 1 Screen display position after the button operation   
						

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Note
 
f The magnification is not displayed in the moving screen.
 
f The digital zoom function is canceled if the input signal changes during\
 a digital zoom.
 
f During a digital zoom, the freeze function is disabled.
 
f The digital zoom function may not work properly for some still image-bas\
ed signals.
Using the presentation timer function
The presentation timer function can be operated.
Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time or time remaining in the preset time.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
 
f The count is started.
 
f The elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the bottom right \
of the projected image.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The count is stopped.
3)  Press the  button again.
 
f The count is resumed.
Note
 
f The presentation timer is ended by holding the  button down for at least three seconds.
 
f For details such as presentation timer function settings, refer to [DISPLA
Y OPTION] menu → [P-TIMER] (
x page 90).
Using the FUNCTION button
Some operations in the menu can be assigned to the  button on the remote control so that it can be 
used as an easy shortcut button.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
To assign functions to the  button
1) Press the  button on the control panel or the remote control to di\
splay the menu items (main 
menu, sub menu, or details menu) you want to assign.
 
f Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (
x page 62) for the operation of the on-screen menu.
2)  Press and hold the  button for three seconds or more.
Note
 
f After settings have been completed, the assigned menu item (main menu, sub-menu, or details menu) will be displayed in [ASSIGNED 
FUNCTION] of the operation guide under the menu.
 
f Assignment of the function is performed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FUNCTION BUTTON] (
x page 96) when deallocating 
functions.
Displaying internal test patterns
The projector has ten types of internal test patterns to check the condition of the projector . To display test patterns, 
perform the following steps.
 button
1)  Press the  button.   
						

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2) 
Press qw to select the test pattern.
Note
 
f Setting is also available from the [TEST PATTERN] (
x page 99) menu.
 
f Settings of position, size, and other factors will not be reflected in test patterns. Make sure to display the input signal before performing 
various adjustments.
Using the status function
You can display the status of the projector.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
 
f The 
[STATUS]  screen is displayed.
Note
 
f This can be displayed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 
→ [STATUS] (
x page 92).
Using the ECO management function
You can display the setting screen relating to ECO management.
 button
1) 
Press the  button.
Note
 
f Refer to the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 
→ [ECO MANAGEMENT] (
x page 93) for details.
Setting the ID number of the remote control
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each 
projector individually by using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector
.
After setting the ID number of the projector, set the same ID number to the remote control.
The factory default ID number of the projector is set to [ALL]. When usi\
ng a single projector, press the  button on the remote control. Also, you can control a projector by pressing the  button on 
the remote control even if you do not know the projector ID.
 buttons
1)  Press the  button.
2)  Within five seconds, press and set the one-digit or two-digit ID number s\
et on the projector using the 
number ( - ) buttons.
 
f If you press the  button, you can control the projectors regardless of the ID number setting of the 
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Attention
 
f Since the ID number of the remote control can be set without the projector
, do not press the  button on the remote control 
carelessly. If the  button is pressed and no number ( - ) buttons are pressed within five seconds, the ID number returns to 
its original value before the  button was pressed.
 
f The ID number set on the remote control will be stored unless it is set again. However
, it will be erased if the remote control is left with dead 
batteries. Set the same ID number again when the batteries are replaced.
Note
 
f Set the ID number of the projector from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTOR ID]. (
x page 92)