Notations Used in This User's Guide 1 CAUTION Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken. TIP Indicates additional information and points. Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Click on the page number to display that page. Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Click the underlined word or words to display the corresponding entry in the "Glossary" section of the "Appendices". p.143 PROCEDURE Indicates operating methods and the order of operations. The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers. When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User's Guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself. Features of the Projector Position adjustment function for a variety of projection screens Images can be projected regardless of the location. · If the screen is in a high position or the projector is suspended from a high ceiling. The position of the projected images can be adjusted vertically. (Lens shift function p.50) The projector can be tilted using the front adjustable feet, and the keystone distortion in the projected images that occurs as a result of this can also be corrected. (Vertical keystone correction p.54) If vertical keystone correction causes the height of projected images to be too short, the height of the projection area can also be adjusted. (Height correction p.55) 2 Projector monitoring and control functions using a network Multiple projectors can be monitored and operations such as turning the power on and off and changing the input signal source can be carried out over a network by a single operator sitting at a computer. (EMP Monitor p.99) In addition, if a problem occurs with a projector, such as a lamp blowing while projection is in progress, e-mail notification messages can be sent by the projector to notify someone of the problem. (Mail notification function p.103) E-mail ON ON ON Network · When projecting from the side of the screen The Quick Corner function can be used to correct the four corners of the projection area to make the images fit the screen exactly. p.52 Features of the Projector 3 Colour mode function Optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the image quality from the following five preset settings according to the projection environment being used. No other colour adjustments are necessary. p.60 · Dynamic · Presentation · Theatre · Living Room · sRGB Presentation Theatre Brilliant, attractive images The projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of luminance. In addition, images can be switched to low luminance if they are too bright when projecting in dark rooms or onto small screens. (EMP-8300 only) p.92 Living Room Effects functions These functions allow you to indicate important points using a pointer and draw straight lines and freehand curves to help make explanations easier to understand. p.67 Easy to operate The remote control can be used for operations such as pausing projection (Freeze Function p.64) and zooming in on important areas of an image (E-Zoom Function p.64). In addition, the remote control can be used to move the pointer around on the computer screen during projection (Wireless Mouse Function p.24). If using the wireless mouse function, you can use the remote control to scroll back and forth through slides when projecting a PowerPoint presentation. Features of the Projector 4 EMP Multi Screen Adjustment When projecting multiple images on large-sized screen by multiple projectors making the images look one image, you may be bothered by the difference of colours between each projection. In such case, you can make multiple adjustments for the projectors using "EMP Multi Screen Adjustment". (EMP-9300 only) Read This First "Viewing the "EMP Multi Screen Adjustment Operation Guide"" Network Imaging equipment Contents Notations Used in This User's Guide..................................... 1 Features of the Projector ....................................................... 2 5 Before Using the Projector Part Names and Functions.................................................... 8 Front/Top/Side ............................................................................ 8 Base............................................................................................. 9 Rear ............................................................................................. 9 Control Panel ............................................................................ 10 Remote Control ......................................................................... 11 Input/Output Ports..................................................................... 12 Before Using the Remote Control........................................ 13 Inserting the Batteries ............................................................... 13 Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range ........ 14 Installation ........................................................................... 16 Setting Up the Projector............................................................ 16 Screen Size and Projection Distance......................................... 17 Connecting to a Computer .................................................. 18 Eligible Computers ................................................................... 18 Projecting Images from the Computer...................................... 19 If Connecting More Than One Computer ................................. 23 Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse Function) ........................................ 24 Connecting to a Video Source............................................. 26 Projecting Composite Video Images......................................... 26 Projecting S-Video Images ....................................................... 27 Projecting Component Video Images ....................................... 27 Projecting RGB Video Images.................................................. 28 Playing Sound from the Video Equipment........................... 30 Playing Sound from External Speakers............................... 32 Connecting to an External Monitor.......................................33 Connecting an External Monitor ............................................... 33 Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor While the Projector is at Standby (Standby Monitor Out) ...... 34 Installing the Cable Cover ....................................................35 Preventing theft (Password Protect)(EMP-9300 only)..........36 When Password Protect is enabled............................................ 36 Setting Password Protect ........................................................... 37 Basic Operations Turning the Projector On ......................................................41 Connecting the Power Cable ..................................................... 41 Turning the Power On and Projecting Images........................... 42 Selecting an Image Source While Viewing Projected Images (Preview Function) ..................................................... 44 Turning the Projector Off ......................................................46 Adjusting the Screen Image .................................................48 Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function).............................. 48 Focusing the Screen Images (Focus Adjustment) ..................... 49 Adjusting the Image Angle ....................................................... 49 Correcting Distortion in the Projection Area (Keystone Correction).............................................................. 52 Adjusting the Image Quality .................................................57 Adjusting Computer Images...................................................... 57 Selecting the Projection Quality (Colour Mode Selection)....... 60 Adjusting the Volume ...........................................................61 Contents 6 Advanced Operations Functions for Enhancing Projection..................................... 63 A/V Mute Function ................................................................... 63 Freeze Function......................................................................... 64 E-Zoom Function ...................................................................... 64 P in P (Picture in Picture) Function .......................................... 65 Effect Function.......................................................................... 67 Preset Function.......................................................................... 69 Changing the Resize/Aspect Ratio............................................ 71 Projector ID/Remote Control ID............................................... 74 Using the Configuration Menu Functions ............................ 77 List of Functions ....................................................................... 78 Using the Configuration Menus................................................ 96 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network.............. 99 Compatible Computers ............................................................. 99 Installing and Uninstalling the Projector Software ................. 100 Network Cable Connections ................................................... 101 Projector Connection Settings................................................. 102 Problem Reporting Using the Mail Notification Function...... 103 Centralised Monitoring and Controlling of Projectors (EMP Monitor) ..................................................................... 108 Troubleshooting Using the Help ...................................................................114 Problem Solving .................................................................116 Reading the Indicators............................................................. 116 When the Indicators Provide No Help .................................... 120 Appendices Maintenance ......................................................................130 Cleaning .................................................................................. 130 Replacing Consumables .......................................................... 132 Saving a User's Logo .........................................................138 Optional Accessories .........................................................141 Glossary.............................................................................143 List of ESC/VP21 Commands ............................................146 Command List ......................................................................... 146 Communication Protocol......................................................... 146 Cable Layouts.......................................................................... 147 USB Connection Setup............................................................ 148 List of Supported Monitor Displays ....................................149 Specifications .....................................................................150 Appearance........................................................................152 Index ..................................................................................153 Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Part Names and Functions................................... 8 · Front/Top/Side .......................................................................8 · Base.........................................................................................9 · Rear ........................................................................................9 · Control Panel .......................................................................10 · Remote Control ...................................................................11 · Input/Output Ports..............................................................12 Connecting to a Video Source ........................... 26 · Projecting Composite Video Images ................................. 26 · Projecting S-Video Images................................................. 27 · Projecting Component Video Images ............................... 27 · Projecting RGB Video Images........................................... 28 · If the RGB Output Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port ................................... 28 · If the RGB Output Ports are the 3BNC Ports ............................................... 29 Before Using the Remote Control ..................... 13 · Inserting the Batteries ........................................................13 · Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range .................. ...